University of the Pacific

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University of the Pacific's graduate programs are offered in Stockton giving students a wealth of academic and culture options.

  • #136 National Universities

    U.S. News & World Report, 2025

  • #87 Among all U.S. Colleges and Universities

    Wall Street Journal, 2025

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International Graduate Programs

In collaboration with the University of the Pacific, Shorelight has created a suite of programs that provide academic and student support services designed specifically for international graduate students to make your transition easy and successful. A select number of graduate degrees are offered.

Important Dates

Spring 2026

Application Deadline

November 25, 2025

I-20 Transfer Deadline

December 16, 2025

Payment Deadline

December 25, 2025

Arrival & Mandatory Check-in Date

January 8, 2026

Shorelight Services

Our premium services are designed to support international students at every stage of their journey.

Research

Find your best-fit program with expert guidance and helpful tools.

Admissions

A streamlined admissions process and advisors to help along the way.

Enrollment

Get help with your F-1 student visa & arrival requirements.

On Campus

Be prepared with placement testing, move-in help, orientation, and more.

Academics

Customized curriculum, ESL courses, and advising tailored to your needs.

Career

Develop your professional skills, get an internship, and launch your career.

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Stories

Meet Shorelight Alumni: After UOPI, Tapaswini Gets Hired at Google

With a master’s degree in computer science from the University of the Pacific and a strong LinkedIn profile, Tapaswini was hired at Google. Based in Berkeley, California, she now works on the Google Pixel team.

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Meet 4 University of the Pacific Students Who Benefited from CPT Internships

Four international students at University of the Pacific share their Curricular Practical Training experiences — and why the CPT process and paperwork are worth the effort.

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How Nikhil at University of the Pacific Got CPT for a Data Science Job

During the pandemic, persistence pays off for one international student at the University of the Pacific. Read on to see how Nikhil from India landed a STEM-focused internship.

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