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Things To Do At PUC
David Ranzolin, a senior religion and English major, wrote a list of his favorite things to do in the area around PUC.
PUC Enrollment Up for Fall Quarter
Pacific Union College opened a new school year with increased enrollment - head count for fall quarter is at 1,511, an 11.1 percent increase from last year.
PUC Increases 2009 Scholarship Amounts
Incoming freshmen may be eligible to receive $18,000 in scholarships and awards. Read more to find out.
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Find out how much scholarship money you can get each year using our simple calculator.
PUC Announces New President
Pacific Union College Board of Trustees named Heather J. Knight as the next college president.
Apply for Winter Quarter 2009
Yes, you can come to PUC midway through the year! Start here with our handy online application.
Winter 2009 New Student Orientation
If you are enrolled for the Winter 2009 quarter, be sure to attend the new student orientation on January 4.
Pacific Union College is a learning community where the classroom is only the beginning. Teachers give students their home phone numbers and invest their whole selves in teaching. Excellence here means a broad learning experience, a rich social community, and the experience and exploration of faith and human service.
Success
We've ranked in the top tier of regional colleges for 14 years, have high MFAT scores, and have record high acceptance rates to medical school. But what's really key is students and alumni creating success stories.
Peter Han, a biology and film and television major, won a National Geographic Channel award for his PSA "Why Would You?"
Ashley Riveira, 2001 alum, practices international law and labor and employment law in Washington, D.C., and won a "Women to Watch" award.
Community
Life at PUC is busy, and not just hitting the books. Between Student Association events, student performances, worship services in all shapes and sizes, sports games, and service projects, the social calendar is always full.
At REACH Ministry, students connect with church youth in our community - and they have more invitations than they can keep up with.
Students "write home" in our weekly Letter Home, giving their personal glimpse into campus life. Sign up to get a copy.
Environment
The PUC community is a Christian boarding campus, with four women's and three men's residential halls and complete resources for a healthy, interactive, and culturally rich residential experience.
The classroom environment is one of scholarly excellence, individualized education, and active learning - like the surprisingly un-painful poetry class.
The geographic setting is rural, with nearly 1,800 acres of undeveloped land and access to many of California's cultural hubs and cities.
Mission
Pacific Union College is a fully accredited Christian liberal arts college, founded in 1882. As a Seventh-day Adventist learning community, PUC offers a Christ-centered undergraduate education that prepares its students for productive lives of useful human service and uncompromising personal integrity.
PUC's faith community is spiritually authentic - actively asking questions, seeking God, and finding ways to express worship, compassion, and service.
Academic excellence is a point of PUC pride, and outstanding academics is a key part of our reputation for educating successful students.
Featured Resources
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Spend several days exploring the campus, classes, and student life at PUC.
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Spend several days exploring the campus, classes, and student life at PUC.