Pacific Union College

Located in the gorgeous, world-famous Napa Valley, just 75 miles north of San Francisco, Pacific Union College is a vibrant and Christ-centered community where you’ll discover and prepare for your calling. For more than 140 years, PUC has produced creative, socially responsive graduates who are ready to represent Christ in a vast and changing world. We’re committed to providing an excellent and affordable Christian education that prepares students for a lifetime of service in a career of their choice. Visit our campus or apply now free!

Pacific Union College campus, Napa Valley, California

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Area of Study	Program Name	Degree	Type	Level	On Campus	Online
Business	Accounting	BBA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Aviation	Aviation	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Aviation	Aviation	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Sciences	Biochemistry	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Sciences	Biology	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Sciences	Biology	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Sciences	Biomathematics	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Sciences	Biophysics	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Sciences	Biotechnology	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Business	Business Administration	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Business	Business Administration	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Business	Business Administration	MBA	Masters	Graduate	No	Yes
Sciences	Chemistry	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Sciences	Chemistry	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Communication	Communication	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Communication	Communication, Communication Studies	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Communication	Communication, Marketing Communication	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Communication	Communication, Multimedia Journalism	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Computer & Information Sciences	Computer Information Systems	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Education	Early Childhood Education	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Education	Early Childhood Education	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Education	Elementary Teaching Credential	CRED	Credential	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Business	Emergency Management	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Business	Emergency Services	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Engineering	Engineering	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Engineering	Engineering - Transfer Program	BSE	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
English	English, British and American Literature	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
English	English, Education	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
English	English, Writing	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Community/International Development	Environmental Studies	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Health Sciences	Exercise Science	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Communication	Film and TV, Technical	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Communication	Film and TV, Writing	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Communication	Film and Television Production	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Communication	Film and Television Production	BFA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Business	Finance	BBA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Arts	Fine Art	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Arts	Fine Art	BFA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Arts	Graphic Design	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Arts	Graphic Design	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Arts	Graphic Design	BFA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Health Sciences	Health Communication	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Health Sciences	Health Sciences	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Health Sciences	Healthcare Management	BBA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
History	History, American History	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
History	History, European History	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
History	History, Political Studies and Ethics	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Business	International Business	BBA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Language & International Studies	Language and Culture Studies, Arabic	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Language & International Studies	Language and Culture Studies, French	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Language & International Studies	Language and Culture Studies, German	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Language & International Studies	Language and Culture Studies, Italian	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Language & International Studies	Language and Culture Studies, Portuguese	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Language & International Studies	Language and Culture Studies, Spanish	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Education	Liberal Studies	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Business	Management	BBA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Business	Management For Medical Professionals	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Business	Marketing	BBA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Mathematics	Mathematics	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Music	Music	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Music	Music, Composition	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Music	Music, K-12 Teacher Training	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Music	Music, Music Specialist	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Health Sciences	Nursing	ASN	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Health Sciences	Nursing	BSN	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Arts	Photography	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Arts	Photography	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Arts	Photography	BFA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Education	Physical Education, Teacher Education	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Sciences	Physics	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Art Therapy	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Cardiac Electrophysiology Technology	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Chiropractic Medicine	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Clinical Laboratory Sciences	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Communication Sciences - Speech Pathology	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Cytotechnology	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Dental Hygiene	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Dentistry	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Health Administration Information	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Law	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Medical Radiography	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Medicine	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Nuclear Medicine	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Nutrition and Dietetic Sciences	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Occupational Therapy	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Optometry	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Orthotics and Prosthetics	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Osteopathic Medicine	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Pathologists’ Assistant	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Pharmacy	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Physical Therapy	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Physical Therapy Assisting	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Physician’s Assistant	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Public Health	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Radiation Sciences	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Respiratory Care	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Pre-Professional Programs	Pre-Veterinary Medicine	PP	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Psychology	Psychology	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Psychology	Psychology	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Theology/Religion	Religion, Biblical Studies	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Theology/Religion	Religion, Christian Communication	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Theology/Religion	Religion, Health Professions	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Theology/Religion	Religion, Missions	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Education	Secondary Teaching Credentials	CRED	Credential	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Social Sciences	Social Studies	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Social Work & Family Studies	Social Work	BSW	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Language & International Studies	Spanish Studies	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Theology/Religion	Theology	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Area of Study	Program Name	Degree	Type	Level	On Campus	Online

Pacific Union College intramurals:

Ultimate frisbee, floor hockey, volleyball, badminton, futsal, basketball, flag football, softball, baseball

Pacific Union College Pioneers intercollegiate teams (sport, gender, league):

Basketball (M/F, Cal Pac NAIA)
Cross Country (M/F, Cal Pac NAIA)
Soccer (M/F, Cal Pac NAIA)
Volleyball (M/F, Cal Pac NAIA)

Pacific Union College athletic scholarships:

Yes, up to $5,000

Pacific Union College sports and fitness facility highlights:

Gym
Weight room
Cardio center
Soccer field
Paved track
Softball fields
Baseball field
Tennis courts
Swimming pool
Over 35 miles of trails in our 1,100 acre forest.

Located in the gorgeous, world-famous Napa Valley, just 75 miles north of San Francisco, Pacific Union College is a vibrant and Christ-centered community where you’ll discover and prepare for your calling. For over 140 years, PUC has produced creative, socially responsive graduates who are ready to represent Christ in a vast and changing world. In our 70+ areas of study, we combine rigorous academics with a Seventh-day Adventist worldview. Our professors excel as scholars and authors, committed to teaching, mentoring and the highest levels of Christian scholarship.
From pre-medical sciences to innovative programs like healthcare management, film and television, nursing, emergency services, and aviation, a PUC education empowers students to serve the Church and impact the world for Christ. Study abroad programs, mission trips and local community involvement rounds out the overall PUC experience. The campus supports a vibrant spiritual and social community—a perfect environment for fostering relationships that will last through life and into eternity.

Outstanding Academics

PUC offers over 70 different majors from a variety of fields to choose from, and our top five majors are biology, business, nursing, psychology and social work, and visual arts. With a 13:1 student-teacher ratio, you’ll never be just another face in a crowded classroom. A high percentage of our graduates are accepted into the nation’s leading medical, professional, and graduate programs, including Harvard, Yale, and UCLA.

Make an Impact

Our students strive to make a difference not only globally, but locally as well. Whether you have an afternoon, weekend, week, or even a year to give, there’s a plenty of ways you can get involved and help others:

Over 1,500 PUC students have served as missionaries around the world
Every Sabbath, Homeless Ministries visits local areas in need
In recent years, PUC students have gone to Fiji, Kenya, and Peru for week-long mission
trips

You Can Afford It

We know it can be overwhelming to think about how to pay for college, but we’re doing our part to help make Christian higher education affordable!

Each year, PUC awards $38 million in financial aid to our students
Most PUC scholarships renew for four years
100% of our students receive financial aid
Academically outstanding students with high financial need are eligible for the Pioneer
Promise full tuition scholarship

Location, Location, Location

Imagine living in a world famous vacation destination spot that’s sunny an average of 262 days a year! PUC is located atop Howell Mountain in the heart of the Napa Valley. Everywhere you look, you’ll find breathtaking views and lots of interesting things to do.

See God’s handiwork in our 1,100 acres of forest
Explore PUC’s 35 miles of unique hiking and biking trails
Head to nearby St. Helena or Calistoga for lunch and window shopping
Spend the day in San Francisco visiting Fisherman’s Wharf, taking a trolley ride, or
watching a game from one of the many championship sports teams

See For Yourself

Come visit Pacific Union College! We think spending time on our beautiful campus is the best way to find out whether we’re the right fit for you.

Talk with a professor in the area you’re interested in
Tour the campus with a Student Ambassador
Meet with an Enrollment Counselor for advice on your next steps
Learn how PUC can be affordable from a Financial Counselor

You are invited to visit Pacific Union College! To set up your visit, call (800) 862-7080 or email [email protected].

High school seniors, click here to start your FREE online application today or visit our web site for more information. →