Flexible transfer opportunities
Transfer at your own pace. No IGETC or minimum unit requirements hold you back. We value your unique academic journey, allowing you to transition when it's right. The path to excellence is yours to tread!
Academic merit scholarships
Merit matters here. Eligible transfer students can secure scholarships ranging from $16,000 to $30,000 annually. Excellence doesn't go unnoticed!
Between the ocean and snow
Immerse yourself in the rich opportunities provided by our Stockton, California, location. The Bay Area, Sacramento, and breathtaking mountain adventures are just around the corner, opening a myriad of networking and recreational opportunities for students.
In addition to the online application, you must also send the following documents to be considered for admission:
- Transcripts
- If you have less than 30 transferable units we will also need your high school transcript.
- Personal Statement (optional)
- For any term(s) of coursework that may not reflect your true ability, we encourage you to submit a personal statement with your application to explain your situation.
- Application fee ($55)
You may also submit the following items as part of your application:
- Academic Letter of Recommendation
- Test Scores (AP/IB/CLEP, etc.)
- Conservatory applicants (except music industry) must submit an audition
Special populations
- Working Adults - If you are a working adult student, we will consider your entire body of work; however, grade trends and current semester’s worth of work will be considered in the overall admission decision.
- Military – we encourage you to submit a copy of your DD-214
Fall Applications:
| July 1 | Transfer Application opens |
| Feb 15 | Priority Application deadline |
| June 21 | International application deadline |
| July 1 | Priority Enrollment confirmation deadline (Confirmation deposits submitted after this deadline will be accepted on a space-available basis. We will try our best to accommodate you) Application deadline (Applications submitted after this deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis. Please contact Transfer Admission with any questions you may have) |
| Aug 1 | Final Official Transcript submission (Please submit your final transcript showing all in progress grades) |
Spring Applications:
| April 1 | Transfer Application opens |
| Aug 15 | Dental Hygiene application deadline |
| Dec 1 | All other programs, application deadline (Admission applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis) |
| Dec 23 | Admission Application deadline (Applications submitted after this deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis. Please contact Transfer Admission with any questions you may have) Enrollment confirmation deadline (Confirmation deposits submitted after this deadline will be accepted on a space-available basis. We will try our best to accommodate you) Final Official Transcript submission (Please submit your final transcript showing all in progress grades) |
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The Transfer Experience
Thinking about transferring to University of the Pacific? Hear directly from transfer students about why they chose Pacific, the challenges they faced and the personalized support they received every step of the way. Whether you’re wondering about scholarships, campus life or the application process, this series gives you an inside look at the Pacific transfer experience.