
Admission to Pacific Oaks
At Pacific Oaks, personal experience factors greatly into each student’s success. With this in mind, we take a holistic approach to admitting students—weighing not only academic background, but also the life and work experience they bring to the Pacific Oaks community.

Convenient Enrollment
Students are accepted year-round. We offer three convenient starting dates for campus-based students and six starting dates for online students in spring, summer, and fall.

Admission Requirements
Pacific Oaks College takes a holistic approach to admission. Explore program-specific and personal essay requirements for all of the programs that we offer.

Take a Tour
Attend one of our admissions events or contact an admissions representative to schedule a campus visit. Here, you can learn more about our Bachelor’s completion and Master’s programs in Early Childhood Education, Cultural and Family Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Human Development and more.

Costs, Scholarships, & Financial Aid
We offer several scholarships and discounts that make pursuing an advanced education affordable. Our Financial Aid Department will help you identify and determine what options are best for you.

Credit for Learning from Experience
Students at Pacific Oaks have the opportunity to turn real-world experience into college credit, saving them both time and money.