The Senior Salute is a premier celebratory gathering hosted by the Undergraduate Student Senate and university donors to toast the Class of 2026 and formally welcome our newest graduates into the Boxer alumni community.
Upcoming Events
The Welcome to the Profession & Graduate Awards Ceremony is a signature event honoring the Pacific University College of Optometry Class of 2026. This meaningful celebration marks the transition from student to professional as graduates are formally welcomed into the profession of optometry.
Visiting campus for May Commencement? Make sure to stop by the Old College Hall open house to brush up on your knowledge of Pacific University at the museum on the second floor. Volunteers from the Friends of Historic Forest Grove will be on site to give you a tour and answer any questions you might have!
Celebrate your journey by joining a storied Pacific University tradition at the Sign, Shake and Ring ceremony, where Spring graduates will honor a legacy dating back over a century.
The 9 a.m. May Commencement ceremony is the culmination of years of academic work for Pacific University undergraduate programs. We are proud to celebrate in-person the achievements of our graduating students.
The 1:30 p.m. May Commencement ceremony is the culmination of years of academic and clinical work for Pacific University graduate and professional programs. We are proud to celebrate in-person the achievements of our graduating students.
Give & Go is Pacific's annual dorm move-out donation event. If you have clothing, room decor, toiletries, electronics, books, etc that you no longer need - don't throw them away, donate them! Donation stations will operate across campus during the undergraduate exam period and again on Commencement Sunday for graduating seniors and late check-outs.
Pacific University's 100% Fee Community "Yard Sale" will take place on Sunday, May 17 from 1pm - 3pm. This event is open to all community members who would like to attend and available items will include a wide range of clothing, furniture, toiletries, electronics, books and more that students no longer need as they are moving out of residence halls. Please plan to attend & tell your family and friends!
Thinking about pharmacy school? Wondering what it's actually like in the program and what type of research opportunities we offer? Let us help you during our Q&A Zoom session!
The Staff Senate invites staff members to its monthly meetings. The Staff Senate maintains an open-door policy and all staff members are welcome to attend.