University of the Pacific

Pacific Academics

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Pacific accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Pacific has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 66% of students who start college at Pacific graduate within six years.

Pacific offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Pacific may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Pacific?

Pacific has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Unknown
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Pacific directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Pacific

When choosing a major, Pacific students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Pacific.

Student Designed Majors

Pacific allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Pacific does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Pacific

Pacific offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

Frequently Asked Questions About University of the Pacific

Does Pacific Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Pacific offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Pacific Offer Online Classes?

❌ Pacific does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Pacific Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Pacific offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Pacific Have An Honors Program?

✅ Pacific offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does Pacific Require Internships?

🟨 Pacific does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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