An undergraduate division of the University of the Pacific specifically designed to provide academic programs and essential support services to adult learners twenty-five years of age or older.
University College serves the needs of adults, often part-time students, who wish to obtain or complete an undergraduate degree. It assists interested persons in determining if they can be admitted to the University, identifying appropriate academic programs to meet individual needs, acquiring financial aid information, and securing access to needed student services.
University College is a "mainstreaming" program which integrates adult learners with the younger "traditional" students. The classes chosen by University College students are taken from the traditional curriculum and are taught by highly qualified full-time university faculty members. The academic diversity of the University is available to University College students. Students may take courses in any of the other schools and colleges on the campus, provided that they meet the prerequisites of the course.
University College offers a flexible curriculum. Majors may be designed to meet the specific career plans of the student. Classes are offered throughout the day and there is a selection of evening courses so that persons working during the day may work toward a degree. Because re-entry students often experience difficulties in their work or in family circumstances. University College staff are prepared to assist students with the transition to the University.