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Information for Community

51³Ô¹Ï is at the heart of its communities.

We're the only comprehensive university in Washington County. The City of Forest Grove grew up around the fledgling campus, founded in 1849, and our campus today sits at the center of downtown Forest Grove. We've since expanded to Hillsboro, where our campus is in the middle of the Health & Education District.

Our students, employees and alumni live, learn, work and serve right here in our local communities. We're one of the top employers in Forest Grove and have deep connections and partnerships with local government, business and nonprofit organizations.

Our Early Learning Community offers education for local children. Our physical and mobile healthcare clinics serve patients throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. And our students and alumni are on the front lines of our communities — the vast majority working in schools and healthcare systems.

We're committed to being active community members, partners and neighbors. 

We welcome the public to enjoy access to a wealth of resources on our campuses, from libraries to athletic facilities.

Quick Links

  • Lifelong Learning
    • Early Learning Community: The Forest Grove Campus is home to the Early Learning Community, a private preK through fourth-grade school open to the community.
    • Undergraduate, Graduate & Professional Programs: Continue your education by exploring degree programs through Pacific.
    • Community members are welcome to use the Forest Grove and Hillsboro campus libraries during open hours. Guests may use library materials in-house, and those with memberships at partner libraries (including Washington County Cooperative Library Services) may borrow some materials.
  • Employers & Partners
  • Healthcare
    • Pacific Clinics: Pacific operates a wide variety of healthcare clinics throughout the greater Portland area, as well as mobile clinics serving the community with dental hygiene and optometric care.
  • Explore Campus
    • Public Events: We welcome our community to attend a variety of campus events, from art exhibits to performances.
    • Cheer on the Boxers as they complete in 24 NCAA Division III sports.
    • Community Tours: Arrange a personalized tour for your school or community group. 

Upcoming Events

Public Events
Northwest Residents Conference | 2025
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Forest Grove

This two-day continuing education event showcases advanced clinical casework presented by optometric residents from across the Pacific Northwest. Delivered in a rapid-fire format, each resident presents a 30-minute discussion on topics such as ocular disease, cornea and contact lenses, geriatric optometry, pediatric care, vision therapy and rehabilitation, and surgical co-management. Attendees will engage with complex case studies, emerging diagnostic tools, and evolving treatment protocols. Up to 9.5 hours of CE credit are available (COPE approval pending).

175th Anniversary Tour — Denver
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Save the date for when our 175th Anniversary Tour comes to Denver, Colorado, and connect with Pacific leaders, fellow Boxers and more to celebrate our rich history and bold plans for the future!

June Commencement
Forest Grove, Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center, McCready Hall

June Commencement celebrates degree candidates in the Master of Fine Arts in Writing Program, during its annual summer residency in Forest Grove. 51³Ô¹Ï celebrates the Class of 2025 on June 28.

Victoria BC Conference 2025
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Other Location

Join 51³Ô¹Ï in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia for up to 20 hours of COPE-approved continuing education from July 9 to 13, 2025.

Old College Hall Open House - July 2025
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Forest Grove, Old College Hall

All are welcome to drop in at Old College Hall to learn the history of the building and its place in 51³Ô¹Ï's history.