University of the Pacific

• 150+ student clubs, organizations and community outreach opportunities.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
• A network unlike any other.
• Three campuses in one of the country’s most diverse and dynamic regions.
• Experiential Learning
• Notable Alumni
• Community Impact

At University of Pacific, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to the fulfillment of our institutional mission. Diversity is an indispensable component of academic excellence. It enriches the educational experience by allowing all of us to share knowledge, develop critical thinking skills, and understand new perspectives and ideas that are grounded in all of the ways we are different and unique.

University of the Pacific is California’s oldest university, founded July 10, 1851—less than a year after California received statehood. Established by pioneering Methodist ministers, it remains the only Methodist-affiliated university in California.

Career Services is here to support you in developing and achieving career goals that lead to a meaningful life. We offer services like career advising, job and internship help, resume and cover letter writing help, and graduate school planning. Maybe you’re not sure what you want to major in or what you want to do in a future job — we can help you with that, too. Our career assessments can help you learn more about your interests, personality type, and which career options and majors might be best suited for you.

You can make an appointment on your first day at University of the Pacific. Our Tigers on Pace program is a four-year plan that allows you to pursue options and be prepared for graduation. However, you can jump in this plan at any point.

Most students think they have to wait a certain amount of time to be eligible for internships, jobs, or even job shadowing opportunities. We are here to dispel that myth and help you get connected to employers as soon as you are ready. Supporting you in achieving your version of success is our primary goal.

Even our alumni can receive free career services for life. As soon as you’re ready to start talking about your career, we are ready to support you in your journey.

Events we regularly host include:

• A career fair each semester
• A nonprofit career fair
• Mock interviews with employers
• Workshops on resumes, cover letters, social media, and more

Located across Northern California, our three campuses in Sacramento, San Francisco and Stockton connect students to some of the most diverse, dynamic and rapidly-growing centers for industry and innovation in the country. Visit us and see what the Pacific experience is all about.

• Stockton Campus
• Sacramento Campus
• San Francisco Campus

• undergraduate scholarship: from $5,000 up to $35,000
• postgraduate scholarship: $4,000 (Direct) / $5,000 (MAP 1)

• #136 National Universities U.S. News & World Report, 2022
• #96 National Universities Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2021
• #19 Best University In The West (Wall Street Journal/times Higher Education, 2022)
• #51 Best Value University In The Nation (U.s. News & World Report, 2022)
• Top 2% – Alumni Earnings Among All 4-year U.S. Colleges and Universities (Georgetown University – Center on Education and the Workforce)
• #7 – Ethnic Diversity in California (tied with UC Berkeley) (U.S. News & World Report, 2022)
• #45 – Social Mobility (U.S. News & World Report, 2022)
• Top 100 – Best Universities in U.S. (Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, 2022)
• #8 – Sustainability of Campus Buildings (Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2019)