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FIELDS OF STUDY<br />

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES<br />

Accounting<br />

Anthropology<br />

Applied Science<br />

Applied Theater<br />

Art<br />

Art History<br />

Bioinformatics<br />

Biology<br />

Business Administration<br />

Business Scholars<br />

Chemistry<br />

Chinese<br />

Comparative Religion<br />

Computer Science<br />

Creative Writing<br />

Dance<br />

Disability Studies<br />

Economics<br />

Editing & Publishing<br />

Education<br />

Engineering<br />

English Literature<br />

Environmental Science<br />

Environmental Studies<br />

Exercise Science<br />

Film and Video<br />

French<br />

Gender and Sexuality Studies<br />

German<br />

History<br />

Indigenous Studies<br />

Integrated Media<br />

International Business<br />

International Studies<br />

Japanese<br />

Journalism<br />

Marketing<br />

Mathematics<br />

Music<br />

Outdoor Leadership<br />

Peace & Social Justice<br />

Philosophy<br />

Physics<br />

Politics & Government<br />

Psychology<br />

Public Health<br />

Self-Designed<br />

Social Work<br />

Sociology<br />

Spanish<br />

Theatre<br />

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS<br />

Pre-Dental Health Science<br />

Pre-Law<br />

Pre-Med<br />

Pre-Optometry and Visual Science<br />

Pre-Occupational Therapy<br />

Pre-Pharmacy<br />

Pre-Physician Assistant Studies<br />

Pre-Professional Psychology<br />

Pre-Physical Therapy<br />

STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES<br />

up to 20 countries to explore<br />

<strong>contract</strong> <strong>partner</strong> <strong>information</strong> <strong>sheet</strong><br />

did you know?<br />

<strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>University</strong> offers large scholarships to<br />

interntional undergraduate students and is<br />

ranked as a TIER 1 university in its region by<br />

the U.S. News and World Report.<br />

<strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>University</strong> was recently ranked among top<br />

25 universities with best professors by Forbes Magazine.<br />

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advantages for<br />

<strong>contract</strong> <strong>partner</strong>s<br />

(for undergraduate/ELI students only)<br />

APPLICATION FEE WAIVER for students from <strong>contract</strong><br />

<strong>partner</strong>s.<br />

FREE AIRPORT PICKUP offered to your students arriving<br />

at Portland, Oregon International Airport (PDX) with some<br />

restrictions.<br />

HEALTH INSURANCE EXEMPTION Contract <strong>partner</strong><br />

students may use private health insurance and are exempt<br />

from purchasing <strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s health insurance policy.<br />

EXPEDITED ADMISSION DECISION Within 3-5 business<br />

days of receiving complete application (for undergraduate<br />

program in Arts and Sciences) and all necessary documents<br />

from <strong>contract</strong> <strong>partner</strong>s.<br />

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR YOUR COUNSELORS<br />

Professional admission staff from <strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>University</strong> will<br />

periodically conduct training events for student counselors<br />

at <strong>contract</strong> <strong>partner</strong> offices. This training program will be<br />

conducted either online or during site visits.<br />

UNIVERSITY VISITS AND INFORMATION SESSIONS<br />

FOR YOUR STUDENTS <strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>University</strong> staff will visit<br />

<strong>contract</strong> <strong>partner</strong> offices during international recruitment trips<br />

in their country and conduct counseling sessions for students.<br />

<strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>University</strong> will also send pennants, flyers and other<br />

admission materials for display at <strong>partner</strong> offices.


FACTS ABOUT<br />

PACIFIC:<br />

Location | Forest Grove, Oregon<br />

(above California)<br />

Founded | 1849<br />

Enrollment UG/G | 1650/1700<br />

Percentage of International<br />

Students | 5%<br />

Student/Faculty Ratio | 11:1<br />

Average Class Size | 19<br />

Fields of Study | 53<br />

Tuition | $35,260 (12-13)<br />

Room and Board | $9,992 (12-13)<br />

UG Merit Scholarships | YES<br />

UG Talent Scholarships | YES<br />

UG Conditional Admission | YES<br />

Intensive English Program |<br />

Available on campus<br />

Average Freshman GPA | 3.7 of 4<br />

Average Freshman SAT verbal/<br />

math scores | 560/570<br />

Retention Rate (freshman to<br />

sophomore) | 82%<br />

Study Abroad | 42 sites in up to<br />

20 countries<br />

Academic Calendar | 4-1-4 with<br />

Winter term<br />

Campus | 48 buildings<br />

Athletics | 21 NCAA Division III<br />

teams (men’s and women’s),<br />

intramurals and club sports<br />

UG admitted to graduate programs<br />

OR with job offers prior to<br />

graduation | 76%<br />

International Admissions<br />

<strong>Pacific</strong>u.edu/intl | 1.503.352.2218<br />

intladmissions@pacificu.edu<br />

at a glance<br />

<strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oregon was founded in 1849 and is an<br />

accredited member of the Northwest Commission on Colleges<br />

and Universities.<br />

Consistently recognized as one of America's best colleges<br />

by U.S.News and World Report, and named a "Best Western<br />

College" by The Princeton Review, <strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>University</strong> is a<br />

private Liberal Arts and Science institution with graduate and<br />

professional programs in Education, Optometry and the Health<br />

Professions.<br />

<strong>Pacific</strong> offers large scholarships to qualified international<br />

undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences.<br />

International students at <strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>University</strong> have an opportunity<br />

to explore interests without boundaries from 800 courses, 53<br />

fields of study and nine multidisciplinary programs.<br />

A 11:1 student to faculty ratio creates a personal, meaningful<br />

and challenging educational setting for international students to<br />

get the most out of their time at <strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

<strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>University</strong> provides students with a residence hall<br />

community, which is reasonably priced, clean, well maintained,<br />

comfortable, safe and healthy. Students can also choose from<br />

various meal plans.<br />

At <strong>Pacific</strong>, professors provide students with an opportunity<br />

to reach beyond the classroom and touch the world through<br />

faculty/student research projects, internships, experience-based<br />

learning and international study.<br />

Not far from Portland and the Oregon coast, it is also a perfect<br />

setting for exploring the great outdoors including rock climbing,<br />

snow boarding, ocean-kayaking, mountain biking, etc.<br />

For more <strong>information</strong> about <strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>University</strong> please visit<br />

www.pacificu.edu/intl.<br />

admission<br />

requirements<br />

Full Admission to UG program in Arts and Sciences<br />

High School GPA of | 3.0+ (4.0 scale)<br />

College Transfer GPA of | 2.7+ (4.0 scale)<br />

TOEFL OR IELTS | 79 OR 6.5<br />

SAT or ACT scores are NOT required for international students<br />

Conditional Admission to UG program in Arts and Sciences<br />

High School GPA of | 3.0+ (4.0 scale)<br />

College Transfer GPA of | 2.7+ (4.0 scale)<br />

TOEFL OR IELTS | 53 OR 5.0<br />

Admission Cycle<br />

Rolling Admissions. Fall and Spring intake<br />

contact <strong>information</strong><br />

Derrick Alex | Director of Int'l Admissions & Recruitment<br />

<strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>University</strong> | 2043 College Way; Forest Grove, OR 97116, USA<br />

Phone +1.503.352.2841 | Fax +1.503.352.2975<br />

derrick@pacificu.edu | pacificu.edu/intl<br />

*Information in this piece is subject to change<br />

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scholarships<br />

www.pacificu.edu/intl<br />

UNDERGRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS (renewable)<br />

Founders Scholarship - $22,000 per year<br />

Minimum GPA of 3.81 /4.00<br />

Honors Scholarship - $19,000 per year<br />

Minimum GPA of 3.70 /3.80<br />

Presidential Scholarship - $15,000 per year<br />

Minimum GPA of 3.50 /4.00<br />

Trustee Scholarship - $11,500 per year<br />

Minimum GPA of 3.30 /4.00<br />

<strong>University</strong> Scholarship - $10,500 per year<br />

Minimum GPA of 3.00 /4.00<br />

OTHER UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS<br />

Talent Scholarships $500 – $6000<br />

for talent in music, debate, dance and theatre.<br />

<strong>Pacific</strong> Pacesetter Scholarship Competition<br />

For incoming freshmen students, in Fall term the two highest<br />

scoring participants receive one of two full tuition scholarships.<br />

Others receive renewable awards that range from $2,000 to $5,000<br />

annually in addition to other merit-based scholarships. Students<br />

must be ADMITTED to <strong>Pacific</strong> by February 1 to qualify.<br />

location<br />

<strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>University</strong> is located in downtown Forest Grove, Oregon,<br />

just 25 miles west of Portland; <strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>University</strong> provides the best<br />

of what Oregon has to offer. You have so much at your fingertips:<br />

access to mountains, rivers and recreation as well as the best of<br />

city life, with great food, culture and entertainment.<br />

The campus sits on 55 beautiful acres in downtown Forest Grove.<br />

Students say that the <strong>Pacific</strong> campus feels like home, with a<br />

tight-knit family atmosphere. Although you will have everything<br />

you need—friends, activities, professors and more—on campus<br />

in Forest Grove, the <strong>Pacific</strong> family feel extends to our locations in<br />

Portland, Hillsboro and Eugene.<br />

intensive english<br />

program<br />

• Our ESL BRIDGE PROGRAM is for students admitted to an<br />

undergraduate degree program, but who are yet to satisfy the<br />

university English language proficiency requirement. These<br />

students are CONDITIONALLY ADMITTED to <strong>Pacific</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> and may also have an opportunity to enroll in a few<br />

degree courses while in the English language program.<br />

•<br />

Our ESL PROGRAM is for students wishing to study only<br />

English. These students are not admitted to a degree program<br />

and their I-20s show their level as “Language Training”.<br />

housing<br />

• Freshman 18-20 years old are required to live in a campus<br />

dormitory their first two years.<br />

• Transfer students and Freshman 21+ years old may live on<br />

campus or off campus in apartments or homestays.<br />

• Enrollment deposit of US$200 required for housing assignment.<br />

facebook skype<br />

<strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>University</strong> pacificu.international<br />

International Admissions

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