Was wondering if anyone had any updated thoughts on this school and its program? I know Northridge has pretty much shut its doors to incoming applicants outside of LA whether they exceed qualifications or not. I guess they are trying to get more funding or something per articles read. Always at students expense though right?
Anyhow, anyone have valuable insidght to this school? Do you have to stay in dorms? or is it preferred? that sort of thing? Actually any insight would be great.
As a first-year student, you are required to live on campus unless you live within a 50 mile radius from the Stockton campus. About 85% of the incoming first-year students live on-campus.
Good school, good co-ops, not to great location. Living in dorms is better for you - leads to more on campus involvement, better grades, and generally better experience. Requirement can be waived if your family lives nearby.
I’m currently an undergraduate music therapy student at Pacific, and can give you some insight into the school.
We have a little over 3,000 undergrad students on our beautiful Stockton campus. Because of the fairly small size, there is a strong focus on meeting students’ individual needs. The Conservatory of Music focuses on the undergrad experience and allows for numerous undergrad performing opportunities.
Although tuition is expensive for a private school versus a public school, there are SO many grants, scholarships, and other forms of financial aid available. Often, the out-of-pocket expense for private schools are less than public because of the number of scholarships provided. Pacific has a 4-year guarantee, if you comply with your faculty adviser’s recommendations. Your faculty adviser keeps close tabs on your progress and is a fantastic resource.
I have never had trouble registering for classes, ever. Especially in the Conservatory, it is pretty much guaranteed that you will get all of the classes you need for your major. If there is a significant problem in registration that does not allow you to graduate in 4 years, there is a possibility that the school will pay for the extra year/semester that you need to complete the program. (Note that sometimes students with a double major may have to take an extra year. The tuition for that extra year will not be covered.)
Housing is guaranteed all 4 years. Unless you live within a 50 mile radius of the Stockton campus, students are required to live on campus for the first 2 years. If you are a transfer student and have already obtained a certain amount of units, you are not required to life on campus. However, on campus living is safe, convenient, and an altogether fantastic experience.
I also encourage you to check out pacific.edu for more information. I hope this helps!
Also, we have amazing music therapy faculty who genuinely care about each and every student. So many great research and fieldwork opportunities through our music therapy program. If you are interested in the music therapy equivalency program, we have just opened up a new program on our San Fransisco campus. http://www.pacific.edu/Academics/Schools-and-Colleges/Conservatory-of-Music/Academics/Degrees-and-Programs/Music-Therapy/Equivalency-Program—San-Francisco.html