Academics Now
Asher Raboy Named PUC 2013-2014 Educator of the Year
Asher Raboy, M.F.A., artist in residence, was named the Pacific Union College 2013-2014 Educator of the Year at a special colloquy program on March 14. The title is awarded entirely by student votes. This is Raboy’s first time receiving the award.
A Law Career, From Court to Court: Brittany Cheney
Brittany Cheney’s law career began on the Pacific Union College basketball court. “To do well in law, you have to be competitive,” says the ‘07 alumna. “It’s the same thing with basketball."
PUC Partners with Brazil Adventist University
This year Pacific Union College launched a partnership with Brazil Adventist University (UNASP). Discussion began last spring, when UNASP president José Martini suggested the partnership to PUC president Heather Knight, initially with the main objective of UNASP students learning English.
Outstanding academics is a point of pride at Pacific Union College and a key part of our reputation for educating successful students. It connects many aspects of life at PUC, bringing an atmosphere of excellence to the campus and resulting in practical payoffs like acceptance letters and high scores.
Academic Excellence at PUC:
- Qualified, talented professors dedicated to giving each student a quality personalized education
- Ranked in the top tier of its category for 17 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report
- Students score above the national average in most Major Field Achievement Tests
- Pre-medical and pre-dental programs known for their quality and resulting in very high acceptance rates to medical and dental schools, especially Loma Linda University
- Student-teacher ratio of 13:1
- Emphasis on active learning, with increasing numbers of students involved in internships, independent projects, field trips, scholarly research, and discussion-based classes
- Access to art, performance, and cultural experiences offered in the Bay Area and Napa Valley
- Opportunities to study abroad through the Honors Program and Adventist Colleges Abroad
- 34 majors with 36 emphases and one master's degree, featuring the spectrum from tried-and-true programs like the pre-medical sciences to innovative programs like the more recent film and television major, emergency services program, aviation and drama
Featured Resources
Learn more about the different majors we offer by downloading Majors Cards.
The General Catalog features information on departments, majors, and general education requirements.
The PUC Bookstore offers a used books network online, supplies, new books, and buy-back lists.
The Records Office covers all info for class registration, transcripts, and graduation requirements.