https://www.pacific.edu/admission/international-student
Phone: 209.946.2431
Location: University Library 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95211
About Pacific Global
Pacific Global is part of a collaboration between University of the Pacific and Shorelight LLC. Established in 2016, Pacific Global supports international students through International Accelerator Programs (IAP), the English Language Institute (ELI), and the International/Graduate Direct (ID) process.
International Accelerator Programs (IAP)
The IAP are non-degree granting programs that allow students to obtain English language proficiency, study skills, and academic credit such that students may matriculate to Pacific with advanced standing (at the undergraduate level) or into graduate programs (at the graduate level).
The IAP at the undergraduate level includes the extended accelerator program (EAP) and the academic accelerator program (AAP). Students are placed into either program based on GPA and English language proficiency level. The Extended Accelerator Program is a three-semester program during which students can earn up to 36 credit hours transferable to an undergraduate degree. The Academic Accelerator Program is a two-semester program during which students can earn up to 28 credit hours transferable to an undergraduate degree.
English Language Institute (ELI)
The English Language Institute (ELI) provides rigorous, student-centered English language instruction that fully prepares international students to succeed in their university studies. It creates a welcoming environment for both learning and living in a new culture, where all feel safe and supported. The ELI is dedicated to maintaining best practices in the field of TESOL instruction (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and building sustainable educational programs through regular review and improvement.
The University of the Pacific English Language Institute is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation for the period August 2020 through August 2025 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the U.S. For further information about this accreditation, please contact CEA, 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 630, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 665-3400, www.cea-accredit.org.
International Direct / Graduate Direct
The International Direct / Graduate Direct process provides degree seeking (undergraduate or graduate) international students with enhanced skills and experiences to increase their chances of success at the University. These students are fully matriculated, degree seeking Pacific students and meet the same admissions requirements as direct entry students.
