Admission Viewbook

2019 – 20

UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK

PACIFIC STATE OF MIND

Yes, you will enjoy nearly 300 days of California sun and experience college on one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. But becoming a Tiger will mean so much more. These next few years will be full of chances for you to grow academically, socially and personally. Through the relationships you’ll build, the experiences you’ll have and the discoveries you’ll make, Pacific will prepare you for a life of passion and purpose.

At Pacific, we invest in you.

Our dedicated professors and staff take pride in helping

We offer generous financial aid

you connect your educational pursuits with your long-term

packages, and 90% of our students

goals and leading you to pathways you never imagined were within reach.

receive scholarships, grants and other forms of financial support.

Investing in a Pacific education returns a lifetime of rewards. Six months after receiving their diplomas, 90 percent of Class of 2018 grads who kept in touch told

Incoming students are automatically considered for a number of merit

us they were working, in graduate or professional school,

scholarships, including our Regents,

finishing an internship, in the military or in a community

President’s, Provost and Pacific

service position. And 10 years after enrolling, alumni who

awards. Competitive, talent-based

received federal financial aid were earning $71,700 a year on average.*

awards — such as music, Media X and Powell scholarships — also are available to qualified applicants

go.Pacific.edu/Scholarships

who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in specific areas.

* U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

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Our voices need to be at the table to pass legislation that supports equality for all. I was able to get involved and really have a voice. Pacific gave me the chance to show who I am.

MARIO ENRIQUEZ ’10 Sociology

An elective course on racism and prejudice was a pivotal experience for Mario Enriquez ’10 while he was a student at Pacific. “That class gave me the chance to participate in conversations that I normally would not have had in a classroom, let alone outside a classroom,” says Mario, who is the son of Mexican immigrants and grew up in California’s Central Valley.

“It changed my whole trajectory.”

Today, Mario is director of domestic programs for the Victory Institute in Washington, D.C. The organization supports LGBTQ people aspiring to attain leadership positions in all levels of government across the U.S., including elected offices. Since his time at Pacific, Mario’s career has focused on social justice, and diverse representation in government is chief among the issues he has long been advocating for. “Our voices need to be at the table to pass legislation that supports equality for all,” he says.

A first-generation college student, Mario earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology with a minor in civic leadership at Pacific and a Master of Public Administration degree from University of Southern California. The opportunities at Pacific opened up new worlds. “I was able to get involved and really have a voice,” he says. “Pacific gave me the chance to show who I am.”

LEARNING ABOVE AND BEYOND Small class sizes, diverse perspectives and meaningful connections with faculty and staff — these are the hallmarks of Pacific's nationally recognized, student-centered educational programs. With 11 schools MEGAN WALLER ’19 Mechanical Engineering

and colleges offering over 80 undergraduate areas of study, including more than 30 graduate and professional programs and 12 accelerated programs, Pacific students can pursue undergraduate, graduate and professional studies under the direction of our award-winning faculty.

Megan Waller ’19 always wanted to be

13:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

18

Average Class Size

a rocket scientist or an astronaut, and her dream was to work at NASA. Mission accomplished: during her junior year at Pacific, Megan interned at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center. “I met rocket scientists, heard sonic booms, watched fighter jets practice maneuvers and helped set up test

Solid Academic Advice

equipment for quiet supersonic technology,”

Faculty members meet with incoming students during orientation and

she says. “Above all, I built my knowledge in

continue advising students throughout their time at Pacific. Pacific’s

areas that weren’t my expertise.” She also

academic advising staff also helps students demystify the complexities

built a professional network and, importantly,

of getting from orientation to graduation, like finding a major you love,

realized she was a good engineer.

planning your class schedule, identifying career options and exploring With a Bachelor of Science in mechanical

graduate or professional school.

engineering and two other internships on her résumé — at HP Inc. and Daimler Trucks North America — Megan is currently an engineer at Solar Turbines in San Diego. She

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I typically get to know each and every one of my students on a personal level with weekly blog assignments and daily class discussions. No two classes of mine are taught in the exact same manner because the personalities that emerge in the classes drive the assignments and teaching procedures I employ throughout a semester.

credits these professional opportunities to Pacific. “I went to my professors often with general engineering questions and tough problems,” she says. “I thrive in environments where I can improve by taking extra classes, doing research and becoming a leader.”

A Powell Scholar, Megan also seized opportunities, including studying art history in Prague. “At Pacific, there were so many GRAHAM CARPENTER Assistant Professor, Communication

programs to take advantage of,” she says.

“And I’m very proud to have graduated from such a strong engineering school.”

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I like my major, and everyone makes sure I stay on track. I feel like I’m ahead of the game, and I know I’ll be ready for dental school.

CATHERINE KWON ’21

Pre-Dental

Catherine Kwon ’21 is in the Ukulele Club at Pacific, and she hopes plucking the strings will help with her career as a… dentist. She knows that sounds funny.

“I heard moving your hands by playing an instrument is good for dentistry,” says Catherine, who began playing the piano when she was 5 years old. “I don’t have a piano, so I’m trying ukulele.”

She did a lot of research to find the program that was right for her and chose Pacific despite the distance from her home. Soon after she was born in Oregon, Catherine’s family moved to South Korea, where she grew up. She then moved to Maryland to attend high school, where one of her mentors was a dentist. After viewing X-rays and watching how he was able to help patients, she knew her career path. “I wanted to live in California, and I want to be a dentist,” she says, and Pacific was the perfect location for both her geographical and professional aspirations.

Catherine is enrolled in the Pre-Dental Advantage Program; she will earn both a bachelor’s degree in Stockton and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Pacific’s Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco within six years by attending year-round. “I like my major, and everyone makes sure I stay on track,” she says of the accelerated program. “I feel like I’m ahead of the game, and I know I’ll be ready for dental school.”

HONORS AND ACCELERATED PROGRAMS Accelerated professional degrees

leadership and community service

in the humanities to complete their

Designed for talented and dedicated

opportunities, sports, visual and

undergraduate degree within three years.

freshmen who want to pursue a

performing arts, media and culinary

professional degree, Pacific offers

arts. Through the living-learning

Legal Scholars

accelerated programs in accounting,

residential community in John

Pacific’s Legal Scholars Program helps

business, dental hygiene, dentistry,

Ballantyne Hall, honors scholars can

students prepare for the rigors of law

education, humanities, law, pharmacy,

study and socialize with other top-

school. Legal scholars complete seven

speech-language pathology and

performing students.

units of required program curriculum through a 3 + 3 or 4 + 3 track, in addition

physical therapy.

Humanities Scholars

to their major and general education

Freshman Honors Program

The only one of its kind in the nation,

courses. Students can complete

Freshman honors students participate

Pacific’s Humanities Scholars Program

bachelor’s and juris doctorate degrees

in research seminars and a variety

is an interdisciplinary path of study that

in an accelerated six-year or customary

of co-curricular activities, such as

allows exceptional students majoring

seven-year period.

go.Pacific.edu/SpecialPrograms

POWELL SCHOLARS The Powell Scholars Program is Pacific’s premier academic award and honors program for students in all majors who excel academically. It develops student leaders who serve local and global communities.

Powell Scholars pictured right

Between her sophomore and junior

In addition to this valuable experience,

years at Pacific, Cassidy Johnson ’21

Cassidy regularly reaches beyond her

interned at the Lawrence Livermore

academic studies to expand her skills:

National Laboratory, and it was the

As a member of Pacific’s speech and

hands-on immersion into the cyber

debate team, she finished first in

world she was looking for. “I worked in

her division at the National Forensic

the lab’s cybersecurity group as part

Association’s national championship.

of their Computing Scholars program,”

“I improved my communication and

says Cassidy, a computer science and

speaking skills, and I got to explore

applied mathematics double major.

topics that I’d never thought about.”

“I really like cybersecurity, and there are CASSIDY JOHNSON ’21 Computer Science

plenty of government jobs available for

A Powell Scholar, one of Pacific’s top

computer scientists.”

academic honors programs, Cassidy is working with a fellow scholar and the program’s director to create a free SATand ACT-prep service for Stockton high school students. “Education should be accessible to everyone, and offering free tutoring for standardized tests is a way to make sure more people get into college,” she says. Cassidy adds that she is one of many on campus who serve the community. “So many people here want to impact the world around them. That passion for learning and giving back is one of the reasons I value Pacific so much.”

STUDENT LIFE Pacific isn’t just about studying — a full social life is an important part of your college experience, and students who get involved do better academically. By being engaged in campus life, you can explore your interests and discover new ones.

CAMPUS HAPPENINGS » Among the many rewards of participating

» Held the Saturday before fall classes

in fraternity and sorority life are

begin, Block Party is an outdoor dance

community service opportunities and

event to welcome all students.

friendships that last beyond your college years.

» During the Brickyard Series, the campus pub features weekly entertainment like

» The Associated Students of the University of the Pacific (ASuop) — the

paint nights, live bands, films, open-mic nights and comedians.

university’s student government — sponsors a number of student activities throughout the year.

» Pacific has over 150 student organizations, and if you can’t find one you like, you can start your own!

» Tigerlands is a free, spring music festival hosted by ASuop. Past artists

» Religious and Spiritual Life offers a safe

include DIPLO, Macklemore, A$AP Ferg,

and welcoming place where all students

Kehlani, Ella Mai, IAMSU!, Cheat Codes

can ask questions and explore life’s

and Adventure Club.

meaning and purpose.

» Pacific student-athletes compete in

» Intercultural Student Success (ISS)

NCAA Division I athletics, and more than

offers educational and social events that

300 Tigers play 17 sports.

promote understanding and appreciation of cultural differences.

GET TO KNOW STOCKTON Stockton has a dynamic, multiethnic and multicultural

Kings basketball team, the new G-league affiliate of the

population of more than 311,000 residents. Located in the

NBA’s Sacramento Kings. If you’re a baseball devotee, catch

heart of California’s San Joaquin River Delta, Pacific’s

the Stockton Ports, a Minor League Baseball affiliate of the

175-acre Stockton campus is only a few steps away from the

Oakland A’s.

city’s cultural activities, booming arts scene and abundance of delicious restaurants.

Stockton is just a drive away from many popular destinations, like Sacramento (1 hour), San Francisco (2 hours), Lake Tahoe

Stockton delivers for sports enthusiasts, too. Fans can get fired up for the Stockton Heat professional ice hockey team or be one of the first in history to cheer on the Stockton

(3 hours) and Yosemite National Park (3 hours).

SHABNAM BEHIN ’20 Psychology

SAFE AND SOUND

Shabnam Behin ’20 spends considerable time in labs, and she says working on research projects alongside professors has been the most impactful experience during her time at Pacific. “Each

Keeping students safe is more than just talk at Pacific. Pacific is one of only two private universities in California whose officers have full police authority, and officers are visible and engaged in the university community. Emergency phones equipped with distinctive blue lights can be found throughout campus so students can reach the police department with the touch of a button.

of the labs has a different focus, including studies on promoting exercise among school children, how to help shy children and helping college students succeed in interviews,” says Shabnam, who is majoring in psychology with a minor in health and exercise sciences. “I can see all of the avenues I can take with my psychology degree.”

Shabnam helped research the benefits of exercise for diabetic patients, presented the study at the American College of Sports Medicine national conference and published the findings — a significant achievement as she applies to graduate schools.

In tandem with her classroom and lab work, Shabnam is expanding her leadership skills serving as vice president of the Phi Kappa Phi honor society and tutoring fellow psychology students.

A Stockton native, Shabnam also volunteered as an occupational therapist’s aide at the local United Cerebral Palsy clinic as

Anyone who doesn’t want to walk alone after dark only has to ask and Pacific’s officers will provide an escort.

part of the Freshman Honors Program. “For me, being a Pacific student means using my knowledge to benefit the wider Stockton community,” she says. “I have a huge support system at Pacific that will continue to be a part of my career, and I know I will always have a home here.”

LIVING ON CAMPUS In addition to jump-starting your social life, living on campus can pay academic dividends. Students who live on campus tend to perform better in school.

Residential Learning

Housing for Transfer Students

Residential Learning Communities are places and

Transfer students who are required to live on

spaces where you can take advantage of activities and

campus can choose from our second-year housing

events that complement what you are studying in the

communities, McCaffrey Center Apartments and

classroom. You’ll be surprised how much you learn

Calaveras Hall. Upper-division transfer students who

about yourself and others through new relationships

are exempt from the requirement to live on campus

and shared experiences inside and outside the

can still settle into one of Pacific’s on-campus

classroom. Options include the International House,

apartment communities:

the Intercultural Living Community, Arts and Humanities and the Honors Learning Community.

» Monagan Hall » Townhouse Apartments

Housing for First -Year Students

» Chan Family Hall

Students who select on-campus housing may choose from a variety of room styles, locations and amenities.

Pacific’s newest housing community for second-

First-year students live in Southwest Hall or one of the

year students, Calaveras Hall, opened in fall 2018.

residential facilities in the Quad, which is a group of 10

It includes two twin buildings with seven floors of

small communities near the campus’ academic, fitness

apartment-style accommodations for 374 students.

and athletic facilities. Nearly 600 students call these

The first-floor communal space features a large

three-story buildings home, and each one houses 60

kitchen, a game room, study space, social lounge and

to 100 people. The residences are co-ed with single-

community pool.

gender floors and bathrooms. Each building has double rooms, although a few singles and triples are available.

go.Pacific.edu/Housing

LIVING ON CAMPUS

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Food Matters You can choose from a number of dining options, including the Marketplace (our main dining hall), The Lair pub, Calaveras Coffee House, the Health Sciences CafĂŠ, the Grove and the Easy Artisan Takeout, or E.A.T., food truck. Culinary selections are prepared from scratch using locally sourced ingredients. Daily menu options offer a variety of foods representing many cultures, a salad bar, home-style soups, freshly baked desserts and beverages.

Students living on campus must sign up for one of the meal plans; dining points are then loaded onto a card at the start of each semester. You simply swipe the card wherever and whenever you want to eat. You can add cash to your student ID card to enjoy local partner restaurants at discounted rates.

At the Ted and Chris Robb Garden Farmers Market, students can purchase fresh, organic produce grown right on the Pacific campus.

go.Pacific.edu/Dining Staying Active Pacific Recreation offers programs and services that foster the development of whole-person wellness. At our Baun Fitness Center, you can take advantage of fitness classes, exercise equipment, personal training and much more.

Through Pacific’s intramural teams, students compete in a wide variety of competitive and non-competitive leagues and tournaments in sports like indoor soccer, racquetball and flag football. You can choose from beginner to advanced levels based on their individual abilities and interests.

Sport clubs are another option. Pacific offers 11 teams, including basketball, volleyball, rugby and lacrosse. Some teams travel to compete against other sport clubs from different colleges.

“Both academics and relationships are taken seriously here, and the Pacific community is a resource that will last a lifetime.

EDUARDO CHAVEZ-ASKEW ’20 Business Administration-Business Law

Before he turned 21, Eduardo Chavez-Askew ’20 traveled to 45 countries. Growing up in Mexico, he also visited much of South America and the Caribbean, and while he served in the Air Force Reserves, he covered Asia and Europe. Eduardo then traveled the globe on his own before he came to Pacific. “You can’t be stuck or close-minded if you meet people and see what else is out there,” he says.

Eduardo’s journey brought him to Pacific as a transfer student. He chose the university, he says, “because of the opportunities for internships, small classes and the clubs and organizations that are spread throughout.” He’s a member of Sigma Chi fraternity, and he has helped raise money for the Huntsman Cancer Institute through community-service events.

A business law major, Eduardo plans to attend Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law and create a company that will provide medical supplies to hospitals in Latin American countries. He’s building the foundation for that business while he is in college both inside and outside the classroom. “The people at Pacific will be in my life for a really long time,” he says of the professional network he’s already established. “Both academics and relationships are taken seriously here, and the Pacific community is a resource that will last a lifetime.”

“I have one-on-one time with my professors when I need extra support or advice on my career path. They really know and understand my passions and what I want to do.

EZAURA MAZZA ’22 Political Science

Ezaura Mazza ’22 was nervous when she arrived at Pacific — she attended a large public high school in Massachusetts and didn’t know how well she’d fit into a small private school in California. Turns out, she had nothing to worry about.

“Being a Pacific student means being a member of a community,” says Ezaura, who doesn’t hesitate to ask for guidance from her extensive Pacific network. “I have one-on-one time with my professors when I need extra support or advice on my career path. They really know and understand my passions and what I want to do.”

A political science major with a civic leadership minor, Ezaura is planning a career in education policy advocating for inner-city students. Before entering Pacific, she was an AmeriCorps volunteer at an urban school in Milwaukee. “It was an eye-opening experience to see the education gap between inner-city and rural communities, and I realized I wanted to make social change within the educational system.”

Inspired by one of her professors, Ezaura plans to join the Peace Corps before heading to graduate school. In the meantime, her days are packed with activities as a member of the Rock Climbing Club, Upward Bound and Book Buddies. Through her work with the Office of Admission's Tiger Team, she also serves as a university ambassador. “Being a student comes first, of course, but I’ve found so many friends who share my interests,” she says. “I really found my community.”

WHAT TO STUDY?

When it comes to options, Pacific delivers.

ACE (Evening Education Program) **

Geological and Environmental Sciences

HONORS PROGRAMS

Actuarial Science

Geological and Environmental Sciences and Law

Freshman Honors

Applied Mathematics

Graphic Design

Humanities Scholars *

Asian Language and Studies:

Health, Exercise and Sport Science:

Legal Scholars *

» Chinese

» Health and Exercise Science

» Japanese

» Physical Education

Powell Scholars

Biochemistry

History

PRE-PROFESSIONAL

Bioengineering *

International Relations

PROGRAMS

Biological Sciences

Mathematics

Pre-Athletic Training

Business Administration:

Mechanical

Engineering *

Pre-Law

» Accounting

Media X

Pre-Medical

» Arts and Entertainment Management

Music:

Pre-Physical Therapy * Secondary Education *

» Business Law

» Jazz Studies

» Economics

» Music

» Entrepreneurship

» Music Composition

EXPLORATORY (undecided)

» Finance

» Music Education Choral

Exploratory

» International Business

» Music Education Instrumental

Business

» Management and Human Resources

» Music History

Engineering

» Management Information Systems

» Music Industry Studies (non-audition)

Natural Science

» Marketing

» Music Management

School of International Studies

» Sports Management

» Music Performance » Music Therapy

Chemistry Civil Engineering *

Organizational Leadership **

Communication

Philosophy

Computer

Engineering *

Physics

Computer

Science *

Political Science

Dental Hygiene *

Pre-Dentistry * Pre-Pharmacy *

Economics Education (Diversified or Liberal Electrical

Engineering *

Studies) *

Psychology Religious Studies

Engineering Management *

Social Sciences

Engineering Physics *

Sociology

English

Spanish

Environmental Studies

Speech-Language Pathology *

Environmental Studies and Law

Studio Art

French

* Accelerated

Program

** Accelerated

Program

for transfers only

go.Pacific.edu/Majors

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