You’ve got your acceptance letter! You’ve claimed your spot at Pacific with a deposit. What’s next?
It’s time to get ready to enroll. In the months or weeks before classes begin, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with members of the Pacific community, explore your academic options, and plan your housing at Pacific. Most communication comes by email, so be sure your PUNetID is set up and you’re checking in regularly for the latest to-do lists!
Here’s a sample of what you can expect:
Set Up Your PUnet ID (Your Pacific Login & Email)
One of the first and most important steps after being admitted is setting up your PUnet ID—your unique login for 51³Ô¹Ï. This account gives you access to important platforms like your financial aid letter, student portal, and your official 51³Ô¹Ï email address.
Your PUnet ID becomes your Pacific email, and all official university communication will go there—so be sure to check it regularly!
Shortly after you received your acceptance packet, you should have received an email from the Technology Helpdesk with instructions to set up your account. If you’ve already completed this step, you’re all set to log in using your PUnet ID.
If you haven’t set up your account yet, follow the directions in that Helpdesk email to get started. You’ll set a password, agree to the user agreement, and answer a few security questions to verify your identity.
If it’s been more than 30 days since you were admitted and you haven’t received or acted on the email, contact the Technology Helpdesk at 503-352-1500 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific Time) or join a drop-in Zoom helpdesk session.
Make sure your PUnet ID is fully activated before moving forward—this is the key to everything from financial aid to class registration!
Complete an Academic Interest Survey
This survey will be sent to your PUNetID email account after you deposit (usually in May, for students planning to start classes in the fall).
Complete Your Housing Application
This also will be sent to your PUNetID email account with deadlines for your start term.
Take Your Language Placement Test
Proficiency in a foreign language is a core requirement for graduation at Pacific. You’ll need to take the Language Placement Test to demonstrate proficiency or determine your placement in language classes. Details, again, will come to your PUNetID email.
Submit College Transcripts
If you've taken any college courses, submit your complete transcripts to ensure your credits transfer.
Set Your Advising and Registration Appointment
- Incoming first-year students and their families can come to campus or participate in a webinar to complete the registration program. The Advising Office will contact you to let you know your advising date and time, based on your academic interests.
- Students in Hawai‘i may participate in registration in-person in Oahu in July.
- Transfer students complete advising and registration by phone or in person by appointment. Transfer student advising and registration typically takes place after June 1 for students starting in the fall, or after Jan. 1 for students starting in the spring.
Attend an Event Near You
All spring and summer, we'll be coming to you! Attend a reception for incoming students and their families in your area. This is a great opportunity to get to know the Pacific team, meet other new Boxers from your area, and start talking housing and more!
Attend Orientation
Fall and spring terms kick off with an orientation event for incoming first-year and transfer students.