• We offer CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE for students who do not yet have English Language skills.
• TOEFL 79 (550) is required for FULL ADMISSION. But you can mix ESL and Undergraduate classes (both earning university credit toward graduation) with TOEFL 53 (475).
• If you TRANSFER from a U.S. British, Irish, Australian or Canadian university with 30+ credits, NO TOEFL is required.
• 3.0 High School GPA (Grade Point Average) is required for admission, 2.75 GPA is required for students will one year or more of college (transfers).
• You can transfer credits INTO Pacific from your old university.
• Students out of high school less than two years must live in campus dormitories.
• You will have an academic advisor to help you choose classes. Academic advising is one of the important strong points of Pacific.
• International students can join Pacific’s study abroad program (35 sites in 14 countries).
• International students can have American roommates in our dormitories.
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TEACHING COMES FIRST
Pacific University has a 160-year tradition of excellence in teaching. At Pacific, you will not be taught by upper-level students (this happens at many public universities). You will be taught by real professors, who are experts in their fields, in small classes. Average class size is 19, discussions are common and meeting your professors after class is easy. |
“APPLIED LEARNING”
“Applied Learning” means we help you see ways to use your knowledge. Before graduation, all seniors complete a “senior project” to show they can research and solve problems in the real world. Every year, seniors present their research projects all over campus on “Senior Project Day.” Because the senior research project is connected to real-life, employers like to hire Pacific graduates. Every year, Pacific University is contacted by over 400 companies with job openings. This kind of “Applied Learning” helps you get a job in the U.S. or in your home country. |
WORK EXPERIENCE
Before or after graduation, we can arrange an internship for you. Some of these internships will appear on your school record. After graduation, we can arrange Optional Practical Training (OPT) for you. OPT is always paid and lasts one year. You can do OPT on your student visa, without applying for a work visa. Some internships are paid and some are volunteer. |
