Pacific Union College has prepared students to learn with purpose, rise in faith, and serve with love. As an accredited Seventh-day Adventist Christian liberal arts college, PUC will provide you with all the advantages of a larger university—a strong academic reputation; over 70 degrees and programs; cutting edge research; and a diverse student body—but with the benefits of a small college focused on the undergraduate experience and in an atmosphere of Christian community.
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Our Mission Statement
PUC equips and empowers students to pursue wisdom and serve others in an academically outstanding and spiritually authentic Seventh-day Adventist learning community.
Vision
Our Future
Our vision will expand our reach, make higher education accessible to more, and ensure PUC's future as a leader in the Christian college marketplace.
Administration
Our Leaders
This team of experienced leaders are dedicated to the success of the college.
Board of Trustees
PUC Board
The Board of Trustees provides appropriate guidance to the administration team to help ensure the fulfillment of the college's mission.
Accreditation
General and Specialized
Pacific Union College is an accredited institution by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
Over 140 Years
President's Welcome
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. You are making some of the most important decisions of your life in the next few years, and we want to help you prepare not just for the career of your dreams, but also help you learn with purpose, rise in faith, and serve with love. You are in my prayers, as well as those of the entire campus family. You belong at PUC, and I can’t wait to meet you soon.
Our Faith
The mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is to call all people to become disciples of Jesus Christ, to proclaim the everlasting gospel embraced by the three angels’ messages (Revelations 14:6-12), and to prepare the world for Christ’s soon return.
Our Larger Community
PUC is part of the Adventist Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU), with 12 other Adventist colleges located across North America.
Our Advantage
PUC provides advantages of a larger university with the added benefits of a Christian community. Mission trips, a variety of worship options, service-learning opportunities, and spiritual leadership positions strengthen students’ relationship with God.
ViewPoint
Stay caught up with everything happening at PUC throughout the year by reading PUC’s official magazine.
PUC's Rich History
Since 1882, PUC has provided an excellent Christ-centered education for students.
NorCal Life
Northern California has a distinct lifestyle: Gourmet food, live music, outdoor activities, museums, fog, and coffee. And it’s all yours.
Attractions
PUC’s Forest
PUC has partnered with the Land Trust of Napa County to permanently protect, preserve, and manage over 800 acres of the college’s forestland, ensuring its enjoyment for future generations. Ride your bike, take a hike, or take a stroll through over 30 miles of PUC’s back 40 property and appreciate God’s gift to Angwin.
Rasmussen Art Gallery
If you’re interested in seeing some incredible works of art, you won’t want to miss the Rasmussen Art Gallery. Several times a quarter, a new exhibit opens at the college’s on-campus art gallery, which often features students, faculty, and other local artists. The opening reception is an opportunity to meet the artists, mingle with other guests, and enjoy some tasty snacks while appreciating the talent on display.
Maxwell Reading Room
Rich in history, heritage, and childhood memories, the Maxwell Reading Room is the result of a gift from the Maxwell family, including materials given by the late Malcolm Maxwell, a beloved former president of PUC. The collection of material celebrates the legacy of Malcolm’s father, Arthur S. Maxwell, and especially his contribution to Adventist children’s literature. The collection gives people an opportunity for nostalgia with first editions of Uncle Arthur’s volumes, as well as original handwritten and typed manuscripts.
Pitcairn Islands Study Center
The Pitcairn Islands Study Center houses the world’s largest collection of information about “The Bounty Saga,” the famed 1789 mutiny on H.M.S. Bounty and its aftermath. Founded in 1977, the Center contains over 1,600 books relating to Captain William Bligh, his ship, the Bounty; and to Pitcairn and Norfolk islands, the two Pacific isles on which most of the descendants of the Bounty mutineers now live.