Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship and practice.  Pacific University is a prestigious private institution that brings together the College of Optometry, College of Health Professions, College of Education, College of Business and College of Arts & Sciences.  The main campus is located in the Portland area between the Cascade Mountains and Pacific Ocean and in close proximity to numerous extracurricular opportunities.  Specifically, the College of Optometry is located on our F