Pacific University

Pacific University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life? Pacific University has not reported any data on the presence of fraternities or sororities.

Does Pacific University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Pacific University.

Pacific University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Pacific University students live on campus. In 2023, 56% of undergrads at Pacific University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 44% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Pacific University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Pacific University offers coed housing.

Pacific University Athletics

At Pacific University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Pacific University:

Safety at Pacific University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Pacific University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Pacific campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Pacific offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Pacific University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Pacific University, take Highway 26 to Forest Grove, OR. If you need to fly, book your flight to Portland International airport.

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