University of the Pacific

I love the University of the Pacific!!!
This is because of all it’s great resources such as a huge library (3 Stories) filled with primary sources (From John Muir and Stagg… just to drop a few names) at the Western Americana section! Also they provide students with study rooms, even electronic journals and books that can be accessed anywhere online!
Not only that they have great well-​educated professors who actually care and take time to help you in your educational needs! I had a professor who had her emails sent to get Blackberry. (This was before iPhones haha) and once she replied back to be in a record of a minute!!! Now that’s dedication!
They offer small class sizes which can be from 8 to 90 (in the case of a bio g. e class, but I have never seen that limit reach before).
Overall, I am very happy being a tiger! Go UOP!

Disclaimer: the review I am writing is geared towards the sciences.
I went here for my B.S. in Biological Sciences and just graduated in May. I really enjoyed my time here at Pacific. The professors are all so nice and willing to help their students. The class sizes are small, even for general science courses. My friends at larger universities are always complaining about how there are too many people in their general science courses, so they can’t get to know their professors. Then when it comes time for them to get a letter of recommendation from a professor for their professional program, they don’t know who to approach. This definitely isn’t a problem at UOP. I know all of my professors, and talk to them in office hours all the time. When I applied for medical school, I was able to get letters from 1 professor in the Mathematics Department, 1 from the Chemistry Department, and 2 from the Biology Department. Another thing that my friends complain about a lot is not being able to get a research position at their university. At UOP, I was able to obtain a research position during my second semester there. I also got a fellowship grant and a departmental award to fund my research. Right now as someone who just graduated with a bachelors, I also have 2 scientific publications, so I am very satisfied with this university.

Never been to this college before, but knew a friend who graduated here. And never been to her campus till my friend’s graduation day because I as well was going to school full-​time and had a semi-​part time job to pay off my student loans as quick as I can before interest kicks in while going to school full time as well. We both understand, but kept in touch via FaceTime or when we both visit back home almost at the same time for the holidays to catch up.
Boy, during graduation day, I must say what a huge crowd of Pharmacists and Future Doctors… Very impressed! :) Great school to go to if you’re majoring in the medical field, other than that, look else where, since University of the Pacific is well known to have a good reputation for future students majoring in the Pharmacist Field.
Ive always wanted to go to UOP back several years ago as an under graduate, but the price to go to this school deterred me away when I did my research online without even visiting the Dean nor the campus itself in person… But after now just scrolling down to READ ALL the under 3 rating reviews or less… I see a clearer picture of how some students felt cheated out of their education.
Im not going to voice any more of my opinion about this University since Im not a student nor didn’t go to this school, but great campus though. And am definitely listening to the people who posted THE REAL WORLD issues here on THE PRICE IT COST to go to this school… Some scary stuff!
I advice any new prospect students, is to do some research, read all the 3 or less star reviews, and that’ll paint a clearer picture if you think its worth it to go to this school, open up a student loan, and be forever in debt paying that loan back.
Anyways, good luck on your endeavors future doctors if you decide to go to this school. :)
PS: Was told that ½ the students here find their husbands/​wifes here, and can get a discount going to the chapel if you’re a UOP student… BONUS yo! «May I pronounce you, Husband and Wife, you may now kiss.»

I have to review this university from the standpoint of parents as it was a family member of ours who attended this private college. I first learned about this university by attending one of their orientations and got to hear of how important it was to send them as freshman in college as they would concentrate and prep them for their major.
The campus itself is picture captivating; landscaping done beautifully and they are most aware of the drought and are very green in the most ecological sense.
The classes itself were small as most private universities are. Thank goodness; otherwise your kids are lost in the shuffle like most are in public universities that it can be a bit overwhelming and depressing for some.
I think my HB and I were very fortunate to be able send our family member here. The amount of tuition paid seemed astronomical but it was for five years bc of the accelerated program as opposed to the usual eight years that nowadays can cream you bc college prices can keep rising and classes are almost unobtainable nowadays that one may find it can take forever to graduate!
However these past five years flew by in a blink of an eye as we went from preschool to elementary to middle school to high school to college graduation! Oh my gosh where did this time go??? We celebrated as she graduated magna cum laude from pharmacy school!!! We are so ever proud with forever smiles! Can this day get any better???
Thank you University of Pacific for giving our family member the best education!!! We are so very blessed and so very lucky.

If you want to go here, then check out the job postings that the college has available.
They want a college degree (UOP charges $ 200,000) and some of their jobs only pay $ 14.00/hr.
No return on the investment on that one. Snicker.

UOP is pretty much what you make of it. It can be overwhelming at first, but once you’ve been there for a while and have a positive mindset, you can really enjoy your time at Pacific.
Most programs at Pacific are top notch with well regarded professors. The average class size is under 20 students, so you have an easy opportunity to approach and get to know your professors. Because of that, you get a lot of one on one attention. The downside to this is many professors will call you out for goofing around and playing on your phone. Also, class attendance is usually required and if you skip class too many times, your grade will likely drop.
There’s a lot of clubs, organizations, and fraternities for you to join. It might take awhile to find one that’s the right fit for you, but if you keep looking, you’ll eventually find a group of like minded people who you can befriend. The best way to find your place (s) and people is to put yourself out there and take risk after risk. Even if you get turned down from jobs or fraternities, just by showing up and trying is a great learning experience. In doing so, you will grow as a person and prepare yourself for the real world. Luckily, Pacific has the resources for you to do so. Most importantly, if you ever need help with anything or just need someone to talk to, there’s a number of people who are more than happy to help you out.
There’s a lot to do during your free time. As a first year student, it might not feel that way. However, once you find what your interests are, you’ll likely find outlets on campus to pursue your interests. There’s guest speakers, sports games, concerts, open mic night, and much more. Even if you’re not the kind of person who wants to be involved in everything and keep to yourself, there’s places on campus where you can hang out and relax by yourself.
Needless to say, I think very highly of Pacific and what it has to offer.

Decent school. The school s known for their Pre dental, Pre Pharmacy, and Music undergrad programs, as these are the most pre dominant «Bangs for the buck» in terms of academics. If you are not planning attending here as an undergraduate student, this place is quite a nice place to take a stroll, though be weary of entering the buildings if you do not actually look and dress like a young college student, as you will be given suspicious looks. UoP is in it’s own little bubble away from the rest of stockton. It’s recommended that you take a visit to burns tower to visit the morris chapel and the business building, and the brick road to see the science departments. Dogs are always very welcome around here, especially if they are cute, but please remember to pick up after them. There are always kids around here as well frolicking in the grass. Sometimes there are teenagers who come to campus to skateboard, but I would highly advice against that as there is campus police that will escort you off campus if you are not a student on campus skating.

No, no, no, NO! You’re all WRONG! Please read this, especially if you are a prospective student.
I was at UOP for four years of undergraduate, plus a couple years of graduate school. The good part is that I’ve got two valuable degrees and a small handful of good memories. But believe me, I’ve seen a lot of what’s changed at UOP and I know for a fact that it’s not even close to being worth it. Not anymore. So don’t post here with your «The commencement ceremony was great! Five stars!» or «I was here in ’97 and I loved it!» or «I made so many friends!» You’re influencing other people’s decisions and it’s wrong.
Here’s why:
I’m not sure that you all understand just how expensive this school is. You will spend $ 40,000-$ 50,0000 per year for undergraduate and $ 50,000−60,000 per year for graduate (think housing, meal plan, books, tuition, graduation/​admin costs, parking fees). I was personally mislead (maybe even lied to) by a Dean when he told me in person that I could probably do graduate school for $ 30k/​year. I kid you not. I paid $ 60k/​year. Goodluck getting a scholarship to cover that.
So how do you justify these costs? Quality of education? If you major in anything but some type of Engineering, Comp Sci, Accounting, or maybe Biochem you’re S.O.L. and will have a very hard time finding a job. Pharmacy almost made this list because UOP does have a crazy hard and reputable pharma program. But there’s very few quality pharma jobs out there from what I hear. I was fortunate enough to choose a decent major, but I still had a brutal time getting a good job. I suspect it’s because during interviews I said «I went to UOP,» and got one of two responses: «Never heard of it.» or «Oh, University of Phoenix Online. You don’t say.»
Sure, some of the professors (maybe 20−30%) are exceptional. But they’re also the most busy. I found that most professors either needed to retire, dislike their students, or simply don’t have any passion. It’s a disgrace. And if you think they get paid well because tuition is high then you’re wrong. In fact, I’ve heard many of them voice complaints about how little they’re paid. I spent a couple of summers taking courses at a different college and I was stunned by how much clearer their instruction was. And guess what? It literally cost me less than 5% of what I paid at UOP.
Alright, so it’s not in-​classroom education that’s worth it.
Maybe UOP makes up for it’s costs with a vibrant social scene? I was in a Greek house at UOP for many years. It was great — everyone had a good time, nothing bad happened because we were careful and responsible. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the case with many other houses. There were multiple alleged rape incidents over the years. The school shut everything down. The bulk of the party scene has since moved off-​campus where the school doesn’t have to accept legal liability.
This would’ve been fine if UOP wasn’t in Stockton, which is unanimously agreed to be a disastrous place to live. There are currently over 70 gangs in Stockton. 70. It’s bankrupt. There is no police force. People still get mugged on the bridge near north campus. Granted, the campus police do a decent job of controlling what they can, but it’s no joke. Sure, you can go to clubs and do sports on-​campus. That helps. But overall it’s a big stretch to call it socially «thriving.» More like high school part two unless you want to risk getting robbed and shot by a gang (this actually happened to students I know).
So where does the school’s $ 204 million in annual revenue go? Go ahead and look at their website. I don’t know what «General Administration» and «General Institutional» are, but for a combined $ 101 million dollars I doubt it’s doing much for anybody except the people that run UOP. And $ 62.5 million in financial aid? So the school costs students a lot because it’s aiding students? How does that make sense? Probably just means a free ride for somebody’s relatives.
One last thing I want to talk about is the school’s technical department. UOP’s internet has about 90% uptime. It’s horrendous. Most organizations with this many resources have 99% uptime. Add to that their awful support and technical management. I had my PC broken into by one of their staff without my permission and they literally broke it. I didn’t even get an apology.
Look, my point is that we should be more upset about schools like this. I didn’t get to where I am because I went to a good school. I got here by reading on my own, and doing real things in my field, and working nonstop, and figuring it out without UOP’s help. Don’t let this happen to you.
Prospective students: Don’t go here unless you’re ready to suffer. You’ve been warned.
Former students: Please complain. Talk about it. Warn others.
School officials: Lower tuition. Help students prepare for real jobs. Oh yeah, and stop $@^&ing calling me for money because you won’t get another cent, bloodsuckers.

I am an alumnus and highly recommend this university; it is a beautiful campus and you’ll be provided with a top-​notch education; you don’t have to go back east to get an ivy league education. However, be careful on which major you choose, some provide you with better job opportunities than others… Ergo that’s my sage advice.

Beautiful people and campus.

New semester… same terrible internet…

Let me start off saying I LOVE UOP. The campus is absolutely gorgeous and the professors are awesome. I loved going to this University however tuition can get crazy if you dont take advantage of financial aid options, scholarships and grants. I applied for tons of scholarships which helped cover the majority of my cost. I loved how small classes were and the fact that i was always able to get appointments with my professors, deans and advisors. The professors are amazing, they will try to make as much as they can to help you. Pharmacy is separated from the rest of the school and the 24hr library especially around exams is great. The pharmacy program is why i choose this school. It provides you with a great opportunity if your willing to put in the work. The school is a bit expensive but its a private school so i wouldn’t image going here for anything besides pharm and dental.
Pros:
–Amazing campus
–Lots of events and student affairs
— Accessibility to teachers, dean and advisors if you need help
— close knit campus of students
–lost of great benefits for students if you ask
— Lots of aid for students if they go and talk to and financial aid advisor
Cons:
–Price

Nice baseball field, now it’s time to have a team deserving to play on such a diamond!

They have a very nice campus I must say, but a majority of the male students have Mohawks which made me feel out of place. My dog however did not feel out of place. He enjoyed playing on the grass doing his b-​boy dance as other students passed by. He is such a show off and enjoys the attention.
By the looks of things I believe they have a great program here. The classrooms are nice and well equipped. The staff are friendly and very detailed on what to expect out of campus life at UOP.

I LOVED PACIFIC! Still love it!
I had gone to the orientation for University of Arizona and hated the weather and called UOP in July asking them if I could still come.
Sure.
Do I still have my scholarship?
Yes.
I was in for the best 5 years of my life.
It’s a private school where everybody knows about everybody else’s dirty business. After two years at this school you will most likely know everybody on campus. College is what you make of it, and with the pre-​pharm schedule I was able to rush and pledge a sorority, two professional fraternities and join a dance crew in my two years of undergrad. It’s do-​able and I’ve had friends who have pledged a sorority and fraternity in the same semester. You just need to put your mind to it.
Pacific is fun! Things like fashion shows, sorority and fraternity charity events, TEDx, comedians and singers at the Lair, and rock guarding (actually rockguarding is not fun) are all happening right on campus! But there are also the lame parts, like not having a car, everybody cheating in classes, gaining the freshmen 30, and so forth.
Granted, us folks in the accelerated program sometimes wonder why anybody would pay so much at a private school to get a major in say, Art. (I love art! My dad wouldn’t let me go to a UC because he was afraid I’d change my major to art). Otherwise, the 3 years of pharmacy school is great: there are tons of ways to get involved with leadership opportunities, research, make friends, and continue on with the profession.
Stockton itself is also not as bad as everybody says it is. They only say so because they’re so scared that they haven’t been anywhere outside of campus. There are ballet classes in Stockton, really good restaurants in Lodi, wine festivals and so forth. College is what you make of it. If I could do it over again, I would choose Pacific every time.

Can I get the same if not better education elsewhere? Yes. For way less than $ 40k a year? Yes. So why exactly am I here? I’m not in an accelerated program, which I think is the only way to really get your money’s worth at Pacific, but honestly this place really is what you make of it. And after three years, I’m making the most out of it.
I can go on and on about how much I hate Stockton, and I hate that my school is in Stockton because it sucks the life out of me, but I won’t. I’m thankful to have gotten a great college experience – although it may not be like the crazy stories you see the in the movies – but I’ve made amazing memories and awesome friends who make being a student here not that bad.
Sure, the university lacks school spirit, but if that was something I was looking for in a school, I would’ve gone elsewhere. What I really do enjoy about Pacific is how small the classes are. I went to a really small art school and going to a large university would have overwhelmed me. I’m a Communication major and while it bothers me that most students are there because it is an easy major, I really enjoyed that a lot of my courses force me to apply my work to the real world, mostly by partnering through different organizations. While the material you learn in classroom is valuable, I believe that the best way to learn is by placing yourself in the real world and I’m glad that Pacific believes that as well.
There are a lot of things that bother me about Pacific (like how you have to go to five different buildings to complete paperwork and the crappy housing), but what’s the point? I’d rather enjoy my time here than complain about everything and graduate as a sour undergrad.

I paid full tuition for Pacific, and you know what? As much as I gripe about having spent over $ 100k for my education there, it was the right place for me.
I changed my major THREE times — started in School of Int’l studies, then realized that public policy/int’l relations/​politics/​etc, while interesting and something I enjoy learning about, were not what I wanted to do. Moved over to the business school and realized it wasn’t exactly what I wanted to do either, so I ended up with a hybrid degree in Japanese and entertainment management.
The mmgt program at Pacific is top notch, and Professor Hatschek runs a tight ship. He’s continued to help me years after graduation, and I look to him as a mentor. My relationship with him and the mmgt program alone made Pacific worth the cost. I have a job in the music industry now, and I can attribute that to Professor Hatschek 100%.
Stockton isn’t terrible. It’s got some crime issues and a lack of major social life, yes, but it’s a smaller city, so it can’t be compared to SF, LA, etc — I hung out and worked all over the city, but also made regular trips to the Bay Area, so I feel like I saw a lot of interesting stuff while I was there. I guess the people leaving early for the weekend and not staying on campus is a new thing, or maybe I hung out with all the out of towners, because dorm/​campus life on the weekends was always busy and fun.
I miss Pacific a lot — the school nurtured me and gave me the skills I needed to excel. Luckily, the professors who got me to where I am now are still around, and still willing to talk to me. Small class sizes are also a plus — I’ve been taking courses at UCLA and been SHOCKED at how huge they are. I guess I’m just a small liberal arts college kind of gal.
go tigers!

3.5 rating
Seriously this school is only good if you’re coming here for the pre-​pharmacy or pre-​dentistry program since it is accelerated. I don’t know why english, history, etc students would even want to major here. The night life is not that good here and we get emails on a weekly basis on how a student was held up at gun point or was almost raped while running around campus. It is a beautiful school but I don’t think that should be it’s winning factor.
The undergrad science teacher are pretty horrible and the chemistry department is constantly getting new teacher because we never get anyone thats worth keeping. One of my past chemistry teachers even lied on her resume about her credentials. GOOD JOB FILTERING UOP.
Even though I’m pretty much ranting on and on but I did make some pretty great friends here. I am currently in pharmacy school and it’s a lot better because the classes are more interesting and the curriculum was just updated 2 years ago so it’s up to date.
p. s. I think the about ¹⁄₅ students find their husband or wife here. EEEEP! And you do get a discount on the chapel if you a UOP student so I guess you could get married here too!

Terrible, Terrible, Terrible University… Where to even start?
I was given an academic scholarship to UOP and I managed to completely withdraw before even completing a full semester at this school.
Academics are definitely second rate… my degree program of Political Science was a joke. I thought that I was in an episode of «Punk’d» sitting in my first political science class. Let me give you the full vision.
«Legally Blonde» had just come out of video.
There were a great number of Sorority Girls in my class, they all sat together in a cluster, deathly afraid to speak to anyone else because someone might actually see them for what they were… C class phonies who only got into the school because their parents were Alumni.
When the professor came into the class they all pulled out their glitter notebooks and maribou pens to take notes and I… like…wouldn’t…like… be surprised if like… their paper was like… scented.
Surprisingly enough when the professor asked us all why we had chosen to attain a degree in Political Science they all expressed their want to become lawyers. Surprise, Surprise.
This was the most interesting thing about UOP. In terms of University life, there was none. People barely had personalities, much less spoke to each other.
The administration was rude and ignorant… what else could you expect from a school based in Stockton, California.
It was just an all around bad experience. Thank god I decided that a degree in Political Science just wouldn’t be enough for me, that I really should shoot for what I originally wanted, a degree in International Studies and I ended up going to Hawaii Pacific University which was amazing all around.

This review is for the commencement exercise held on May 16.
University of the Pacific did a great job with the commencement exercise. There is a general session for everyone, plus after the general session, each school had its own smaller session.
After parking at the campus, there were lots of signs directing you to the ceremony. There were also information booths staffed with ambassadors and maps to help you navigate. Restrooms were also well signed.
Now the ceremony. It was approaching 100 degrees, luckily we found a seat in the shade. A huge plus were the refreshment tents, offering free sodas, water, and fruit. They also handed out fans for souvenirs, which came in handy.
Best part was the short speeches. We got out of there in an hour! All university graduations should be like this.