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He's not afraid to ask the hard questions, and he also likes music, photography, and volleyball.
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.
Jackson Boren, senior communication major, and Brian Bazemore created an award-winning documentary seen by hundreds of thousands.
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.
Virtuous Women is one of many worship and fellowship groups, a gathering place for girls only (sorry, guys) to talk, learn, and pray.
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 mens 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.
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