You’re going to do amazing things here! Your time at University of the Pacific isn’t just a journey; it's the personal journey of a lifetime, and one we’ll take with you. This web page is designed to help you prepare for life at Pacific and give you a glimpse into why our students love our campus and the city of Stockton. You'll find useful information and links to help you take the next steps as the countdown to school begins.
You're almost there! Saying YES to Pacific is the last step of your college acceptance and the first step on the path toward exploring the exciting adventures ahead of you.
Confirm your enrollment by paying the enrollment deposit. This non-refundable fee covers the cost of New Student Orientation, guarantees your spot at Pacific in spring 2026, and locks in your merit scholarships offered in your admit packet. Questions? Contact admission@pacific.edu
Due Date: December 1, 2025
New student orientation is mandatory. Save the date for the Spring 2026 orientation on January 9, 2026. Questions? Contact orientaion@pacific.edu.
Transfer Dental Hygiene students, Organizational Leadership students, and Healthcare Administration students are not required to attend this orientation. More information will be provided to you by your program.
Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine your eligibility for federal grants, loans, and work-study programs. Because you are starting in the spring 2026 term, you will need to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA. If you have already completed your 2025-2026 FAFSA, make sure you add University of the Pacific to your FAFSA. Pacific’s school code is 001329. Questions? Contact financialaid@pacific.edu
Due Date: ASAP
Helpful links: How to Fill Out the FAFSA
My.Pacific serves as your primary student portal throughout your time at Pacific. It provides access to essential resources such as class registration, campus activities, and bill payment. Setting up your student account unlocks the internal portals
and online tools needed to start your academic journey.
Due Date: After you confirm your enrollment
Helpful links: How to Set Up Your Student Accounts
After confirming enrollment and setting up your student accounts, you are ready to review your My.Pacific portal for your full New Student Checklist which will prepare you for your arrival in the fall!
Go to My.Pacific
Mark Castaneda once faced barriers he wasn’t sure he would overcome, but the door to the world’s most renowned space agency opened for the fourth-year engineering physics student when he was accepted to the highly selective NASA Pathways program—an internship track to employment at the agency.
IN RANKINGS FOR OVERALL CAREER EARNINGS
(Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce)
AMONG PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN THE WEST
(Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, 2024)
BEST VALUE IN CALIFORNIA
(U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 2025)
Learn about ways to connect with current Tigers and other admitted students, and check out:
Represent your Tiger pride with Instagram and Facebook post templates, Zoom backgrounds, phone wallpapers and more for you and your family. Remember to tag @universityofthepacific when you post! #jointheroar
“I was considering some other campuses, but ultimately I would have felt like a small fish in a big pond, whereas at Pacific, I get individualized professor attention. I really feel like the professors care about each student here, which I really like.”
Once you confirm your enrollment, we'll begin to send important information to your Pacific e-mail account, so be sure to check it regularly. Need help accessing your e-mail? We've got you.
We know that you're likely having a lot of emotions right now — excitement from being admitted, confusion about next steps, and everything in between. We're always available to answer your questions or get you in touch with someone who can. Don't be afraid to reach out!
Talk to any current Tiger and you’ll hear a tale about how Pacific's faculty go above and beyond for their students. Marketing major Megan Nishimura '25 says Professor Cecilia Ruvalcaba has all the qualities of a student’s favorite teacher--fun, passionate, fair and invested in students’ lives in and out of the classroom.
We're very excited to welcome your family to Pacific and invite you to visit our new Parent and Family Network, a portal dedicated to giving you the knowledge and support you need to make a decision about which school your student will attend in the fall. You'll find helpful resources, important dates and upcoming events, and the support of a community of parents.
University of the Pacific, Office of Admission
3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95211
Phone: 209.946.2211 | Fax: 209.946.2413
Email: admission@pacific.edu
Have admission questions after hours?
Talk to our AI admission rep via phone at 209.414.5458 or use our chatbot 24/7.
