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University of the Pacific
Stockton, California
(pop. 322,462)
Student Enrollment: 6,400
www.pacific.edu
Course Descriptions (see General Catalog)
Schedule/Time Table of Courses (open PDF of the semester for which you are applying)
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
Semester exchanges only
ISEP-Exchange for International students.
Restricted site because of limited space available. Students may list only
ONE Restricted site on their ISEP application and it must be listed as the
FIRST CHOICE.
Chance of Placement
Please see the Anticipated Openings in the US for the upcoming semester
Courses
College of Arts and Sciences (art history & studio arts, biology, chemistry, Chinese, classics, communication, economics, English, environmental studies, ethnic studies, French, gender studies, geology, geophysics, graphic design, history, Japanese, liberal studies, mathematics, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, religious studies, Russian, social sciences, sociology, sports sciences, Spanish, theatre arts); Conservatory of Music (education, composition, history, music management, performance, therapy, jazz studies); Schools of Business AACSB (accounting, arts & entertainment management, business law, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, general business, international management, management information systems, marketing, management & human resources, real estate);Education (liberal studies, pedagogy); Engineering ABET (bioengineering, civil, computer, electrical, management, mechanical, engineering physics); International Studies (international relations, regional studies, global economic relations, peace & conflict, international politics);Pharmacy and Health Sciences (pre-pharmacy, speech language & pathology).
Academic Notes
Some of Pacific's strongest undergraduate fields include engineering, international studies, sport sciences, business, and psychology.
Language Notes
A minimum official of institutional TOEFL score of 500 (173 CBT, 61 iBT), an IELTS score of 5.5, or equivalent MELAB score is required. Alternatively, students can submit only the ISEP Language Proficiency Report and take, on arrival at Pacific, the Modified Michigan Placement test and a writing exam. Students who lack adequate English proficiency take ESL in conjunction with regular courses as part of their ISEP benefits.
Program Dates
Semester exchanges only. Semester 1: August to December; Semester 2: January to May.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in double-occupancy rooms on campus and receive a meal stipend for the semester, which can be used at most on-campus facilities. There are no kitchens in the student residences. No married student housing is available.
Profile
The University of the Pacific is a private institution, enrolling approximately 6,400 students on three campuses. The main campus in Stockton, CA facilitates undergraduate education for 3,501 students. About 84 percent of the students come from California and 140 foreign students are enrolled. Approximately 59 percent of the students live on campus.
The University Center contains a variety of dining services, a gaming room, bookstore, and a ball room/events center. A theatre and grocery store are also located on campus. Athletic facilities include an Olympic-sized swimming pool, the 6,000-seat Spanos Center, and a fitness center.
Location
Pacific is located in Stockton, a medium-sized city surrounded by farms, orchards and ranches in agricultural north-central California, 90 miles southeast of San Francisco. There are 1,000 miles of waterways in the vicinity where students can enjoy fishing, water skiing, or boating. The campus of ivy-covered brick buildings set on 150 acres of land is both a close-knit community and a part of the surrounding residential neighborhood. Theaters, restaurants and shopping centers are within walking distance.
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