Pacific University Transfer Support helps transfer students at every stage of their academic journey, from admissions to orientation weekend through graduation and joining the ranks of Boxer Alumnus. Our team is here to transition students to the University through a student-centered system of support, by coordinating with Admissions, Transfer Advising and academics, departments in Student Affairs, and more!
The Power of Our Transfer Community: A Snapshot
- Transfer students make up 18% of our incoming undergraduate class, bringing dynamic energy and experience to campus.
- Whether you have one semester or two full years of college credit, we work with you to maximize your transfer credits. Plus, 34% of our transfer students join us with an associate degree.
- Two-thirds of our transfer students come from two-year community colleges, while one-third join us from four-year institutions.
- Transfer Boxers pursue a wide array of academic fields across 32 majors and programs in the undergraduate school.
- Our transfers represent 13 states, with top enrollment from Oregon, Hawaii, California, and Washington.
- Thinking about re-applying or changing your term? 23% of our transfers previously applied to Pacific before finding the enrollment cycle that fit them best.
Source: This data reflects the Fall 2025 census data, as reported by Institutional Research. Alumni demographic information provided by Alumni Association via the university's alumni database as of January 2026.
Two-Year Graduation Guarantee
Changing schools doesn’t mean starting over. When you transfer to Pacific University with an eligible associate’s degree, you can complete your bachelor’s degree in two years. For students transferring from community college, we’ll give you the route to finish your bachelor’s in two years as part of the Pacific Priority program.
