Celebrate the retirements of Professors Michael Burch-Pesses and Lorely French.
Upcoming Events
Public Events
Forest Grove, Old College Hall
All are welcome to drop in at Old College Hall to learn the history of the building and its place in Pacific University's history.
Forest Grove, Lincoln Park Athletic Complex, Hanson Stadium
May Commencement features two ceremonies: one celebrating undergraduate candidates and one celebrating graduate/professional candidates. Pacific University celebrated the Class of 2025 on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Forest Grove
Come home to the Forest Grove Campus each June to learn from Pacific University College of Optometry residents affiliated with residency programs throughout North America.
A rapid-fire format provides the opportunity for each resident to deliver a 30-minute discussion on topics that may include cornea and contact lenses, geriatric optometry, ocular disease, pediatric optometry, primary eye care, refractive and ocular surgery, refractive and surgical co-management or vision therapy and rehabilitation.
Earn COPE continuing education credits and support our residents as we celebrate their accomplishments.
Other Location
Save the date for when our 175th Anniversary Tour comes to Denver, Colorado, and connect with Pacific leaders, fellow Boxers and more to celebrate our rich history and bold plans for the future!
Forest Grove, Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center, McCready Hall
June Commencement celebrates degree candidates in the Master of Fine Arts in Writing Program, during its annual summer residency in Forest Grove. Pacific University celebrates the Class of 2025 on June 28.
Other Location
Join Pacific University in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia for up to 20 hours of COPE-approved continuing education from July 9 to 13, 2025.
Forest Grove, Outdoor Areas, Marsh East Stage & Lawn
August Commencement recognizes the graduation of graduate and professional students from the schools of Audiology, Dental Hygiene Studies, Graduate Psychology, Occupational Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies, as well as the cross-college PhD in Education & Leadership Program. Celebrate the Class of 2025 on Saturday, Aug. 9.
Hawai'i
Earn up to 30 hours of COPE-Accredited Continuing Education and come experience all that The Big Island has to offer.
Hawai'i
Earn up to 30 hours of COPE-Accredited Continuing Education and come experience all that Maui has to offer.