51ºÚÁÏ

Information for Community

51ºÚÁÏ 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.

Upcoming Events

Public Events
August Commencement
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Forest Grove, Outdoor Areas, Marsh East Stage & Lawn

The August Commencement ceremony is the culmination of years of academic and clinical work for 51ºÚÁÏ graduate and professional programs. We are proud to celebrate in-person the achievements of our graduating students.

Old College Hall Open House - Aug. 2026
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Forest Grove, Old College Hall

Celebrate The Mother of Oregon, Tabitha Moffat Brown, and other excellent Oregonians important to 51ºÚÁÏ and Forest Grove’s histories at this month’s Old College Hall open house.

Old College Hall Open House - Sept. 2026
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Forest Grove, Old College Hall

Visit Old College Hall during the 62nd Annual Forest Grove Corn Roast to learn more about 51ºÚÁÏ and the early days of Forest Grove. Tours are generously provided by volunteers from the Friends of Historic Forest Grove.

Homecoming 2026
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Forest Grove

We are excited to welcome you home this Oct. 16-18 for Homecoming 2026! Join us to celebrate what it means to be a Boxer, reconnect with classmates and friends, explore new changes on campus, and experience how Pacific continues to be a vital force for good.

Homecoming | Golden Guard Celebration with the Class of 1976
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Forest Grove

Alumni from the Class of 1976 and earlier are invited to gather with friends and family in celebration of the newest members of the Golden Guard, Pacific’s honorary society for alumni who have reached the 50th reunion.