Frequently Asked Parent & Family Questions

FREQUENTLY A SKED Parent & Family QUESTIONS

Academic Support

When are professors available to meet with my student?

Professors at Pacific are very accessible to students. Students can drop in without an appointment during their professors’ official weekly office hours — listed on the course syllabus — or make an appointment with them.

What are general education courses and how will they benefit my student?

The General Education Program exposes students to areas of study outside of their major in support of the three-part mission of general education at Pacific: fostering self-understanding, citizenship, and career development. Courses help each Pacific student develop core competencies (critical thinking, information literacy, oral communication, quantitative reasoning, written communication) and additional GE learning outcomes (crosscultural awareness, ethical reasoning, civic responsibility and engagement, and aesthetic judgment) while also promoting diversity and inclusive excellence. These outcomes are addressed through the three courses in the signature Pacific Seminar series, which has been nationally recognized for excellence, and through the breadth program requirements for each major. Pacific’s General Education Program is the foundation for the intellectual and practical skills crucial for life-long learning and the rapidly changing nature of employment in today’s workforce. GE courses are required for graduation.

How can a student receive academic advice?

Each new student is assigned to a Faculty Advisor and is required to meet with their Faculty Advisor before course registration each semester. The Faculty Advisor can be consulted for course selection decisions, major information, and academic questions. The Academic Advising Center is also available to assist students with creating a four-year plan and other academic information.

Where can my student find tutoring and what will it cost?

The General Academic Tutoring Center is located on the second floor of the library, next to the Student Writing Center. There is no cost for this service. To sign up for a tutor, students can simply visit our scheduling site at pacific.mywconline.com. Students can schedule an appointment to meet with a tutor in a variety of subjects. Tutors are available on a first-come, firstserved basis depending on availability. General Academic Tutoring Center tutors are trained in different tutoring techniques and learning styles and work with all university undergraduate students on the Stockton campus. For more information, visit the Tutoring webpage: go.Pacific.edu/Tutoring. Continues on p. 18