Life at Pacific

What do we love about Pacific University? It depends on who you ask.

At Pacific University, the student experience is about more than academics. Our students become part of a community, where they make lifelong friends as they pursue diverse interests and activities.

Explore what life at Pacific has to offer you.

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Housing & Dining

Pacific isn't just where students learn; it's where they live. Explore your options for where to live and eat while you study at Pacific.

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Arts

Let us entertain you! Come to Pacific University to enjoy performing and visual arts with a wide selection of public events in music, theatre, dance and visual arts.

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Sports and Recreation

Nestled in the outdoor playground of the Pacific Northwest, Pacific University is an ideal place for exciting activities

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Clubs & Organizations

There are many ways to engage in the Pacific University experience, including participating in any of the many student-run clubs and organizations. From joining Greek Life to participating in Lū'au and Ho‘ike, there is something for everyone.

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Diversity

At Pacific University, diversity is one of the five pillars of our mission.

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Support & Safety

The safety and well-being of our students and Pacific community is one of our highest priorities. Pacific University provides a number of resources to make sure we can accomplish this mission.

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Upcoming Events

May
29
Memorial Day (no courses held) | FG UG
All Day | Monday, May 29, 2023
Forest Grove
May
30
Summer Term 2023 Starts | DHS
All Day | Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Hillsboro
Jun
15
MFA in Writing Residency & Residency Writers Conference | June 2023
Noon | Thursday, June 15, 2023 to Noon | Sunday, June 25, 2023
Forest Grove
Jun
15
University Diversity Committee Meeting
4 to 5:30 p.m. | Thursday, June 15, 2023
Online
Jun
16
Pacific MFA in Writing Faculty Readings | June 16-22
7:30 p.m. | Friday, June 16, 2023 to 7:30 p.m. | Thursday, June 22, 2023
Forest Grove, Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center
Jun
19
Juneteenth (no courses held) | FG UG
All Day | Monday, June 19, 2023
Forest Grove
Jun
23
MFA Mapmakers Alumni Institute | "The Challenge of Criticism" | Michael Hahn MFA '23 with Maria Bustillos & Jane Hu
9 to 10 a.m. | Friday, June 23, 2023
Online
Jul
3
July Break | DHS
All Day | Monday, July 3, 2023 to All Day | Friday, July 7, 2023
Hillsboro