National Transfer Student Week (NTSW)

From October 21st through October 25th, across the nation, transfer students are celebrated every third week in October! Our goal is to highlight our transfer students by crafting a week-long experience that shares stories of success! 

Orientation 2024
students at orientation 2023
Pacific Welcome

Pacific Welcome is an exciting week of events that introduce students to the Pacific community. All new students will participate in a week-long program of activities that include a fun move-in experience to the campus, orientation, and week of welcome. Get ready for a thrilling experience filled with exciting activities, new friends, and essential insights to life at Pacific. 

The Common Experience

Each year, our selection committee selects a title for the Pacific community to read together centered around a common theme. Our mission is to ignite campus-wide discussions on compelling social issues, community and inspire action within the Pacific community.

a stack of common read books
students cheering in front of the gate
Pacific Traditions

Choose from over 100 traditions, ranging from attending Tiger rallies to climbing the Rock Wall to meeting with department advisors to volunteering on campus. Accomplish your goal (75 for first-year students and 40 for transfer students) to be recognized as a Pacific Tradition Keeper at your graduation.

Accepted Students
Next Steps
  1. Accept Admissions and Pay Enrollment Deposit  
    • This is your confirmation to the university and reserves your spot at New Student Orientation. 
  2. Register a Guest for Orientation
    • Don’t want to come to orientation alone? Register a guest! Students have the option to bring up to two guests, such as parents or family members, to attend orientation with them. The fee of $60 to register guests includes meals and program materials. 
  3. Log into your Admitted Students Portal to Access Your New Student Checklist 
  4. Submit the Housing Application 
  5. Confirm and Complete Placement Tests 

For any questions or concerns feel free to contact us at orientation@pacific.edu.

holi event 2022

Contact Us

Contact our main office:
Office of Orientation and Transition Programs | Calaveras Room #168
orientation@pacific.edu
209.946.7619

The Office of Orientation and Transition Programs offers engaging and dynamic programs for new students to welcome them to the Pacific community. Our innovative programs provide new students with the tools and confidence needed to become integrated members of the university.