International Student Orientation

Preparing for Travels to Pacific

When you have confirmed your travel plans to Pacific,  please complete and submit the Arrival Notification Form no later than December 15, 2009. You may either send the form to  IPS or fax it to 209.946.2094.  Sending us this information as soon as possible will help ensure that we are prepared for your arrival.

When you arrive on campus, check in at the Bechtel International Center. For more information about orientation, see International Student Orientation Schedule. 

Also, download a pdf copy of the  2009-2010 International Student Handbook to help you prepare for your travels. 

What is Provided

Your campus housing includes a bed, desk, and dresser. Each student residence has a broadband Internet connection and a phone outlet. Wireless Internet access is available across most of the campus, but is not accessible in all areas.

What You Will Need to Provide

You must provide your own ethernet cable or wireless card, telephone, and telephone wiring from the phone to the phone outlet. If you need to buy these items, a computer, bicycle, or other items, the University provides shopping trips to local stores during Check-In and Orientation.

Bringing a Car to Pacific

Stockton, like many California cities, is mostly suburban in character and spread over a wide area. Most students find that a car makes it much easier to get around. City buses serve the campus area regularly. You must decide if the responsibility of a vehicle is worth the convenience. All vehicles must be registered and display a valid University parking permit.