Academics Now
Gearing Students for Success
At the center of academic success at Pacific Union College is the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). The TLC provides students with comprehensive academic support, helping students develop competencies that directly enhance their success in the classroom.
Students Experience Japan
It's a June day in Atami, Japan, and a group of students and professors are getting a new lodging experience at a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn where they sleep on mats on the floor, wear yukata (casual summer kimonos), and eat traditional food.
Greatest Fear: Public Speaking
There are some classes that students avoid because of their difficulty, some due to their length, and some because of time constraints.
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 15 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.