First-Year Student | Orientation

Welcome to Pacific University! 

We are so excited to have you join us here at Pacific as the newest members of our community! To prepare for your Pacific journey, please review the following information closely.  

Save the Date:  

Fall Orientation is Thursday, August 22 - Sunday, 25, 2024 on our Forest Grove Campus. 

This program is required for all new undergraduate first-year students and includes greetings from campus administrators, gatherings with Orientation Leaders, academic introductions, and opportunities to meet classmates and to get involved on campus. Students will receive more details about Fall Orientation throughout the summer through their Pacific University email so be sure to check your Pacific email regularly. 

Full Schedule and additional information available later this Spring! 

Follow us on Instagram (@pacificu_orientation) to learn more! 

 

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