Lead The Pac Podcast

All Things Admissions!

Pacific University Admissions is joining forces with the Office of Financial Aid for a dive into strategies to navigate the cost of college. Griffin Shaulis, an outstanding financial aid counselor at Pacific U, gives insight into apply for financial aid and understanding the lingo of higher education. 

Griffin also gives examples of questions to ask financial aid offices, and a timeline of what to expect with learning how much each school will actually cost you. 

Contact the Financial Aid Office directly to ask general questions or schedule an appointment.

503-352-2857 | [email protected]

Music Credit: Chilling Time - Provided by Tunetank

All Things Admissions!

In this episode we are joined by Donna Ramos Barsana, an Associate Director in the Admissions Office at Pacific University. We’re picking her brain about the process of applying to colleges via the Common Application. Hear about strategies for how to fill out the app and be true to you, even if analysis paralysis takes over!

Steps on applying to Pacific University!
pacificu.edu/applynow

Contact the Office of Admissions
[email protected]

Instagram
@pacuadmissions

Music Credit: Chilling Time - Provided by Tunetank

Boxer Briefs

The myth, the legend - Boxer! Listen in as the Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Jeff Grundon ‘80, shares stories on the history and traditions of Pacific University’s mascot named Boxer. Go Boxers!

Boxer History
pacificu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/boxerhistory.pdf

Retirement of the Badger and Start of Boxer Toss
pacificu.edu/about/media/bye-bye-badger

Where is Boxer now?
pacificu.edu/about/media/rebellion-renaissance-part-original-boxer-finds-its-way-home

Contact the Office of Admissions
[email protected]

Music Credit: Chilling Time - Provided by Tunetank

All Things Admissions!

One of the biggest buzz words you might hear in the college search is fit. Fit is what people talk about when they encourage students to find the right college for them. So how to figure out what’s the best fit for you?

In this episode, one of our amazing admissions counselors, Tania Castañeda-Cervantes, helps us break down some of the top considerations in your college search to find that perfect fit!

Fall Admissions Event - Senior Preview Scholarship Day
pacificu.edu/srpreview

Pacific U Admissions Office Instagram
@pacuadmissions

Contact the Office of Admissions
[email protected]

Music Credit: Chilling Time - Provided by Tunetank

Meet your hosts! This minisode has Leiana and Madi sharing their experience with college search and how they found the major for them. Hear about why they both chose to work in Admissions and learn what they do to support you!

Social Media for Pacific U Admissions
pacificu.edu/social-media

Contact the Office of Admissions
[email protected] 

Music Credit: Chilling Time - Provided by Tunetank

All Things Admissions!

What do colleges really want you to ask them about? We sat down with Derek Naegeli, Associate Director of Admissions at Pacific University, to talk about the top tips for preparing for college campus tours and how to get the most out of a visit to campus.

Schedule a Visit to Pacific University
pacificu.edu/visit

Oregon Private College Week
July 25-29, 2022
pacificu.edu/opcw 

Contact the Office of Admissions
[email protected]

Music Credit: Chilling Time - Provided by Tunetank

Student Stories

What is it like to be in college during a global pandemic? Keiara, a sophomore majoring in Chemistry, talks about the support that her professors provided when everything switched and how that really made a difference for her academically at Pacific!

Keiara also talks about the experience of coming to college without knowing anyone, starting fresh and her story can give hope to students that at Pacific they'll find those lifelong friendships - even if it's a bit awkward along the way!

Connect with our current Pacific University Boxers:
pacificu.edu/meet-boxer

Explore the Housing options at Pacific!
https://www.pacificu.edu/housingdining/housing

Student Stories

Curious about double majoring in college? Majestik, a sophomore double majoring in Psychology and Philosophy, talks about academics on campus and may even have you considering juggling two of our 65 different areas of study at Pacific!

Majestik also shares the quirky stories of professors and cats, the cultural diversity on campus, and the moment that she really felt known. Get a sneak-peak into the adventures that await incoming freshmen and transfer students when Majestik talks about the pre-orientation Voyage adventure trip she went on before classes even started at Pacific!

Connect with our current Pacific University Boxers:
pacificu.edu/meet-boxer

Explore the Voyages Program through Pacific University's Outdoor Pursuits Office!
pacificu.edu/sports-recreation/voyages

Kiana is back again! But this time she's sharing her tips on how to take advantage of all the good local food near Pacific University and ways to have fun on campus!

As a senior majoring in Kinesiology, and minoring in Psychology, Kiana is looking back and  giving insight on the day to day support she receives from Pacific. From being on the Softball team to the unique businesses to check out at the Forest Grove farmers market. Kiana has found her home at Pacific and she's giving some support from one college senior to our high school seniors!

Connect with our current Pacific University Boxers:
pacificu.edu/meet-boxer

Student Stories

A local Oregonian attending Pacific University is sharing their story this week!

Melina, a sophomore double majoring in Public Health and Spanish,  is preparing for a Physicians Assistant graduate program and she has some great advice for students. She's sharing tips on everything from the free tutoring on campus, how to make friends when you're here and some of the advantages of Pacific's pre-med tracks.

Connect with our current Pacific University Boxers:
pacificu.edu/meet-boxer

Explore the Advantage Scholar Program at Pacific University!
pacificu.edu/advantage-scholar-program