Transferring to Pacific
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pacific ranks ninth in best
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Pacific specifics
enrollment
statistics
3,951 Undergraduates:
Stockton campus
640 Professional pharmacy
647 Graduate
5,238 (Main campus)
966 Sacramento (Law School)
516 San Francisco (Dental School)
6,720 Total university
academic statistics
18 Average class size
14:1 Student/faculty ratio
2011 transfer class
1,449 Applied
222 Enrolled
3.27 Average admitted GPA
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pacific distinctive
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Our campus
Study and live on the 175-acre
Stockton campus. It’s been
voted among America’s top 5
most beautiful.
Have fun. The 2010 edition of
The Princeton Review’s Best 371
Colleges ranks Pacific #12 among
all U.S. colleges in the category
“More To Do On Campus.”
Walk to Stockton’s “Miracle Mile”
for cool restaurants, funky shops
and live music.
schedule your
visit now
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Transfer admission
What sets Pacific apart? Personalized learning.
Practical experience. Quality and value.
Leadership development.
undergraduate
transfer application
There’s no application fee for transfer
students! Apply at Pacific.edu/Transfer.
A completed application includes:
Personal statement
Academic letter of recommendation
(optional): submit it online at
Pacific.edu/Recommendation or
on paper using university or
college letterhead.
Official transcripts: required from
any college or university you have
attended at any time.
admission
recommendations
Good academic standing at
your current college
Minimum 2.8 GPA in all
coursework (some majors may
require a higher
GPA standard)
Recommendation from the most
recent college or university
At least 30 units
transfer admission
agreements
Pacific has created a transfer admission
agreement for students at any accred-
ited California community college to
guarantee transfer admission in advance,
based on a specified number of units and
cumulative
GPA.
For information, visit go.Pacific.edu/Taa.
Check course requirements for your
major at go.Pacific.edu/Prereqs.
re-entering pacific
Adult re-entry students and others
with special circumstances who have
demonstrated the potential for satisfac-
tory college accomplishment may be
considered for admission.
music major
audition
Visit Pacific.edu/Audition
or call 209.946.2418.
art major
portfolio
Call the Art Department
at 209.946.2241.
dental hygiene major
Transfer students are only
eligible for spring admission.
Interviews are mandatory and
available by invitation only.
athletic training
Call the Sport Sciences
Department at
209.946.2209.
deadlines
february 15
Priority deadline for fall admission
Financial aid deadline
june 1
Final deadline for fall admission
august 1
Dental hygiene deadline for
spring admission
november 15
Deadline for spring admission
Late applications are considered
on a space-available basis.
apply now
go.Pacific.edu/Transfer
academic letter of
recommendation
Pacific.edu/Recommendation
transfer admission
agreements
go.Pacific.edu/Taa
course requirements
go.Pacific.edu/Prereqs
additional items for specific majors
Most coursework from four-year colleges
is transferable. Here’s a quick guide:
General education at Pacific
You must complete an approved
General Education Program before
graduating from Pacific. California resi-
dents who complete a certified
CSU, UC
or Intersegmental General Education
Transfer Curriculum
(IGETC) program
will satisfy Pacific’s requirements.
fundamental skills:
math, reading, writing
You may be exempted from math and
writing assessment exams if you have com-
pleted relevant transferable coursework,
graded “C” or higher. The reading assess-
ment is mandatory, and a student receiving
unsatisfactory scores must complete a
remedial course within the first year.
what transfers
Pacific accepts equivalent coursework,
graded “C” or higher. You may transfer
a maximum of 70 semester units (105
quarter units) from a community college.
roar—roaming online
articulation reports
This interactive online tool shows you
how coursework transfers to Pacific.
With
ROAR, you can check how
credits transfer from universities and
community colleges, as well as test
credit, such as Advanced Placement.
visit roar at
go.Pacific.edu/Roar
fundamental skills
Math Assessment College algebra or above
Writing Assessment College-level English
writing course
Reading Assessment Must be tested
prior to enrollment
breadth requirements
A wide range of courses ensure exposure to
key areas within a traditional curriculum.
I. Social and behavioral sciences
A. Individual and interpersonal behavior
Psychology, Criminology, Microeconomics
B. U.S. studies Introduction to Mass Communica-
tion, Sociology, U.S. History, Macroeconomics
C. Global studies Political Science, World
Cultures, Intermediate Language (third semester)
II. Arts and humanities
A. Language and literature First- and second-
semester Language, English 1B, Literature
B. World views and ethics Western Civilizations,
Ethics, Philosophy, Western Religions
C. Visual and performing arts Art History,
Photography, Dance, Acting, Music
III. Natural sciences and mathematics
A. Natural sciences Lab courses in Biology,
Geology, Anatomy/Physiology, Physics
B. Mathematics and formal logic
Computer Science, Statistics, Calculus, Logic
C. Science, technology and society
Physical Anthropology, Environmental
Geology, Nutrition
senior capstone course:
pacific seminar iii
You will identify personal ethics, beliefs
and decision-making processes, and you
will begin to understand and develop
your moral standards. The course must
be taken in the senior year.
General education guide
Transferring
coursework
How to apply
for financial aid
1. Complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at
fafsa.ed.gov. Pacific’s FAFSA code is
001329. Get a validated electronic
signature (PIN) at pin.ed.gov.
2. Submit the FAFSA between
January 1 and February 15.
3. Send current year income
documentation (tax forms) to the
Office of Financial Aid.
4. California students: Work with
your school to apply to the California
Grant Program; ask about our
Cal-Grant match!
5. Complete the Cal-Grant GPA
Verification by March 2.
More than 75% of new students receive
financial aid from Pacific—grants,
scholarships, loans and work study.
The University also offers academic scholarships based on academic ability
and number of transferable units. First consideration is given to students
transferring 60 or more units.
Tri-County Transfer Scholarship (fall only):
$15,000 awarded to the top appli-
cants from San Joaquin Delta College,
Modesto Junior College, American
River College, Cosumnes River College,
Sacramento City College and Folsom
Lake College. The minimum
GPA for
consideration is 3.6.
Distinguished Transfer Scholarship (fall
only): $10,000 awarded to applicants
from two- and four-year colleges. The
minimum
GPA for consideration is 3.5.
Commended Transfer Scholarship (fall or
spring): $5,000 awarded to applicants
from two- and four-year colleges. The
minimum
GPA for consideration is 3.35.
GO THERE!
Apply for financial aid
go.Pacific.edu/FinancialAid
Financial aid
VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
Pacific offers a number of special programs
for veterans and their dependents. If you plan
to enroll under a federal or state educational
benefit plan, you can speed processing by:
Contacting the Office of the Registrar, at
209.946.2135.
Sending a certified copy of the DD-214
(Certificate of Release or Discharge from
Active Duty) to the Office of Admission.
For dependents, providing the veteran
student services coordinator with the VA
claim number and Social Security number
of the veteran spouse or parent.
To find out more about VA benefits and
the Yellow Ribbon Program, make an
appointment with the veterans affairs
certifying official in the Office of the Registrar,
Knoles Hall, 1st floor, 209.946.2135.
fast facts
80+ Majors
17 Graduate programs
9 Accelerated program options
9 Schools
45% Male
55% Female
348 Full-time faculty,
Stockton campus
92% of faculty hold doctoral
or terminal degree
79% of students from
California
21% from 27 other states
and 31 foreign countries
schools and
colleges
College of the Pacific
209.946.2141
Pacific.edu/Cop
School of
International Studies
209.946.2650
Pacific.edu/Sis
School of Engineering and
Computer Science
209.946.2151
Pacific.edu/Eng
Conservatory of Music
209.946.2415
Pacific.edu/Music
Eberhardt School of Business
209.946.2746
Pacific.edu/Business
Benerd School of Education
209.946.2556
Pacific.edu/Education
Thomas J. Long School of
Pharmacy and Health Sciences
209.946.2561
Pacific.edu/Pharmacy
Center for Professional and
Continuing Education
209.946.2424
cpce.Pacific.edu
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Office of Admission
3601 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, CA 95211
www.Pacific.edu
Tel. 209.946.2211
Fax. 209.946.2413
admission@pacific.edu
Majors and programs
Art
Art
Graphic Design
Studio Art
Asian Language and Studies
Chinese
Japanese
Biochemistry
Biology
Biology
Field Biology
Business Administration
Accounting
Arts and Entertainment Management
Business Law
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
General Business
International Business
Management Information Systems
Management and Human Resources
Marketing
Real Estate
Chemistry
Chemistry-Biology
Chinese (Asian Lang. & Studies)
Communication
Computer Science
Dental Hygiene
Economics
Economics
Computer and Applied Economics
Education
Elementary Teacher Preparation
Secondary Teacher Preparation
Special Education Teacher
Preparation
Child Development for
Paraprofessionals**
Engineering
Bioengineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management
Engineering Physics
Mechanical Engineering
English
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Film Studies
French
Geology
Graphic Design
History
Humanities
Pacific Humanities Scholars
Program (Accelerated/Honors)
International Studies
International Affairs and Commerce
Development and Cultural Change
Global Studies
International Relations
Japanese (Asian Lang. & Studies)
Liberal Studies
Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Music (Bachelor of Arts)
Jazz Studies
Music
Music Management
Music (Bachelor of Music)
Music Composition
Music Education
Choral
Instrumental
Music History
Music Management
Music Performance
Brass
Percussion
Piano
Strings
Voice
Woodwinds
Music Therapy
Organizational Behavior**
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law
Pacific Legal Scholars Program
(Honors Pre-Law)*
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy*
Psychology
Religious Studies
Social Sciences
Sociology
Spanish
Speech Language Pathology
Sport Sciences
Athletic Training
Sport Management
Sports Medicine
Sport Pedagogy
Theatre Arts
* Freshmen and
sophomores preferred
** Evening degree program
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Pacific.edu/Majors
