Information for Community

Pacific University is at the heart of its communities.

We're the only comprehensive university in Washington County. The City of Forest Grove grew up around the fledgling campus, founded in 1849, and our campus today sits at the center of downtown Forest Grove. We've since expanded to Hillsboro, where our campus is in the middle of the Health & Education District.

Our students, employees and alumni live, learn, work and serve right here in our local communities. We're one of the top employers in Forest Grove and have deep connections and partnerships with local government, business and nonprofit organizations.

Our Early Learning Community offers education for local children. Our physical and mobile healthcare clinics serve patients throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. And our students and alumni are on the front lines of our communities — the vast majority working in schools and healthcare systems.

We're committed to being active community members, partners and neighbors. 

We welcome the public to enjoy access to a wealth of resources on our campuses, from libraries to athletic facilities.

Quick Links

  • Lifelong Learning
    • Early Learning Community: The Forest Grove Campus is home to the Early Learning Community, a private preK through fourth-grade school open to the community.
    • Undergraduate, Graduate & Professional Programs: Continue your education by exploring degree programs through Pacific.
    • Pacific Libraries: Community members are welcome to use the Forest Grove and Hillsboro campus libraries during open hours. Guests may use library materials in-house, and those with memberships at partner libraries (including Washington County Cooperative Library Services) may borrow some materials.
  • Employers & Partners
  • Healthcare
    • Pacific Clinics: Pacific operates a wide variety of healthcare clinics throughout the greater Portland area, as well as mobile clinics serving the community with dental hygiene and optometric care.
  • Explore Campus
    • Public Events: We welcome our community to attend a variety of campus events, from art exhibits to performances.
    • Athletics: Cheer on the Boxers as they complete in 24 NCAA Division III sports.
    • Community Tours: Arrange a personalized tour for your school or community group. 

Upcoming Events

Public Events
2025 Whiteley Distinguished Lecture featuring Oregon Book Award Winner Omar El Akkad
to
Forest Grove, Murdock Hall, McGill Auditorium (Room 118)

The School of Social Sciences is excited to welcome Omar El Akkad to the Pacific University Forest Grove campus for our 2025 Whiteley Distinguished Lecture. Omar is an award-winning author and journalist. His first book of nonfiction, One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This, will be published on February 25, 2025.

Stargazing | Outdoor Pursuits
Forest Grove

Have you ever stared up at the stars and wished you could point out constellations? Join Physics Professor, Todd Duncan, and Outdoor Pursuits staff stargazing in the Boxer Gardens! And if you start to get chilly, we'll have a fire and s'mores out by the Environmental House.

Policing and Late Capitalism: America After George Floyd
to
Forest Grove, Marsh Hall, Taylor Auditorium (Room 216)

Dr. Cedric Johnson will deliver a public lecture at the crossroads of race, activism, and the criminal legal system. This is the 19th installation of the In Your Face Lecture Series hosted by the Department of Politics and Government.

Gear Repair Open House | Outdoor Pursuits
Forest Grove, Creamery (Milky Way)

Do you have any outdoor gear that is in need of repair but don't have the equipment to fix it yourself? Stop by the Milky Way on 4/17 4:00-6:00pm and access Outdoor Pursuits tools, clean supplies, and repair equipment to make any necessary repairs! We'll have staff on standby to assist with any repairs, please do not use any tools you don't know how to use. There will be a $5 entrance fee for unlimited access to all Outdoor Pursuits equipment.

175th Anniversary Tour — Bend

Save the date for when our 175th Anniversary Tour comes to Bend, Oregon, and connect with Pacific leaders, fellow Boxers and more to celebrate our rich history and bold plans for the future!