Whether you are interested in transferring from a community college or a larger university, Pacific University Admissions Counselors are here to help make your transition seamless.
There’s no minimum number of semester hours required to apply to Pacific. We welcome applicants who have finished one college-level course or 20! We offer pre-transfer advising to ensure your credits map over smoothly and that your are on-track to achieve your goals at Pacific.
We have a dedicated counselor just for transfer students. Talk to an expert about the application and transfer process.
Pacific accepts the AAOT (Oregon), DTA (Washington), LBRT (Hawai‘i), and IGETC and CSU-Breadth (California) associate degrees as block transfer degrees fulfilling the majority of our general education core requirements. We also maintain transfer agreements with community colleges in Oregon and Hawai‘i. Our academic advisors can walk you through how your classes will transfer and provide pre-transfer support.
Transfer students use a dedicated online application form. You’ll need the basics of your personal and academic information to complete the form. A minimum GPA of 2.7 (cumulative in all college coursework at all colleges and universities attended) is preferred for admission.
The transfer application also requires a letter of recommendation from an academic advisor, teacher or appropriate faculty member. Upload it to your application or email it to us later.
Letter of Recommendation Required: If you didn’t include a letter of recommendation on your application, email it directly to us at admissions@pacificu.edu.
Official Transcripts Required: Order official transcripts to be sent to Pacific directly from any colleges you have attended. If you have earned fewer than 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of transferable credit — or if you earned college credit while in high school — have your high school transcripts sent as well.
Congratulations! You've applied to Pacific University! Next up:
File Your FAFSA. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is required to receive financial aid. Complete your FAFSA as soon as it is available for your starting academic year, so we can put together your financial aid offer promptly.
Visit Campus. Come explore Pacific with your family or during any of our special events. We host open houses just for transfer students each spring!
Connect With Your Counselor. Your dedicated transfer admissions counselor can help you check on your application status, learn about more visit opportunities, and discuss scholarship opportunities.
Watch For Your Admissions Notice! We review transfer applications on a rolling basis. You’ll typically get your decision within about three weeks of completing your whole application package. Once you’ve been admitted, head over to the Admitted Student page for next steps on how to commit to Pacific, learn about special welcome events for admitted students, and get ready to become a Boxer!
