Discover your inner Tiger this summer

Welcome to the Pacific Summer High School Institute! We are thrilled to have you in our two-week pre-college immersion program this summer where you will uncover academic interests, explore one of the most beautiful college campuses in the nation and get a taste of college life. Our dedicated faculty, staff, and students are here to ensure your success every step of the way. We encourage you to check out the resources below as you prepare for the exciting journey ahead.

Prepare for arrival

Download the information and arrival documents with expectations, what to bring, and first-day schedules. Familiarize yourself with our check-in and check-out procedures and parking information to ensure a seamless transition from the moment students arrive until the moment they leave for home.

Map out your days

Our robust schedule of academics, athletics, then workshops, and fun activities is designed to keep students engaged from morning to night. With a carefully curated lineup, every moment is guaranteed to be filled with meaningful experiences.

Explore beyond the classroom

From lawn games and sports to unforgettable movie nights under the stars, we have an exciting calendar of events to help students connect with each other and foster lasting friendships.

Burns Tower
Explore Pacific before the institute

Want to take a tour of University of the Pacific's Stockton campus before the Summer High School Institute? Schedule a tour with our Tiger Team as they walk you through Pacific's historical campus and learn more about the facilities our campus has.

Prior communications

Dear Pacific Summer High School Institute Families, 

Thank you for enrolling your student in Session 1 of our summer institute! Our pre-college program is designed to give the students an opportunity to live, learn and grow at one of America’s top universities. During this unique two-week residential pre-college program, your students will be immersed in dynamic learning environments, engage in hands-on experiences in our labs, studios and makerspaces, and find a supportive community across a variety of co-curricular and enrichment activities. 

The Summer High School Institute session will be here soon, and we want to send you some important reminders and an overview of what to expect in the program. 

Forms 

Before arriving to campus, families must ensure all required forms have been completed on the Summer Institute enrollment portal at pacific.jumbula.com

Navigate to Forms: After signing in to Jumbula with the email address used to create your family's summer institute registration account, please go to Home (in the top menu) for a list of unfilled forms. You and your student should periodically check your Jumbula portal leading up to the institute to ensure all supplemental forms have been completed. 

Check-in for Session 1 

Your student’s check-in will be on Monday, June 1, 2026, 7:30–11 a.m. and the program will end on Thursday, June 11 at approximately 5 p.m.

Location: Please check in at the DeRosa University Center at 901 Presidents Drive, Stockton, CA 95211. Additional details about the residential experience will be shared in upcoming emails. 

What to Bring: Students must bring their school ID or another form of ID to verify their registration. For a detailed list of items students should have during the institute, please review the What to Bring Checklist

The first days and beyond 

Please review our Summer Institute Schedule to familiarize yourselves with what students can expect on campus. This includes where they will go on their first day of their program, daily and weekend schedules, as well as their last day of the program throughout their time as a Summer Institute student. 

Signing out to go off campus 

Once checked in, summer institute students are not allowed to leave campus on their own. Students must be signed out and back in by an authorized adult family member (government ID required). Please limit the number of sign-out requests to essential appointments only. 

Students can be signed out and back in at the DeRosa University Center front desk. Front desk hours are posted on the enrolled students pages (see below). 

Find detailed information on our website 

All this information and much more is available on our website, on the page dedicated to enrolled students, including: 

  • Important dates to remember
  • Program expectations
  • What to bring
  • Overview of the summer institute schedule

Early arrival for long distance travelers 

If your student lives more than a few hours away, please review our review our website for information on how you can arrange for accommodations on the evening before their program starts.   

Contact information

For support or additional questions, please contact Faith Arano, Summer High School Institute Program Manager, at pacifichsinstitute@pacific.edu. We look forward to welcoming you and your student to the Pacific campus soon! 

Dear Pacific Summer High School Institute Families, 

Thank you for enrolling your student in Session 2 of our summer institute! Our pre-college program is designed to give the students an opportunity to live, learn and grow at one of America’s top universities. During this unique two-week residential pre-college program, your students will be immersed in dynamic learning environments, engage in hands-on experiences in our labs, studios and makerspaces, and find a supportive community across a variety of co-curricular and enrichment activities. 

The Summer High School Institute session will be here soon, and we want to send you some important reminders and an overview of what to expect in the program. 

Forms 

Before arriving to campus, families must ensure all required forms have been completed on the Summer Institute enrollment portal at pacific.jumbula.com

Navigate to Forms: After signing in to Jumbula with the email address used to create your family's summer institute registration account, please go to Home (in the top menu) for a list of unfilled forms. You and your student should periodically check your Jumbula portal leading up to the institute to ensure all supplemental forms have been completed. 

Check-in for Session 1 

Your student’s check-in will be on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 7:30–11 a.m. and the program will end on Friday, June 26 at approximately 5 p.m.

Location: Please check in at the DeRosa University Center at 901 Presidents Drive, Stockton, CA 95211. Additional details about the residential experience will be shared in upcoming emails. 

What to Bring: Students must bring their school ID or another form of ID to verify their registration. For a detailed list of items students should have during the institute, please review the What to Bring Checklist

The first days and beyond 

Please review our Summer Institute Schedule to familiarize yourselves with what students can expect on campus. This includes where they will go on their first day of their program, daily and weekend schedules, as well as their last day of the program throughout their time as a Summer Institute student. 

Signing out to go off campus 

Once checked in, summer institute students are not allowed to leave campus on their own. Students must be signed out and back in by an authorized adult family member (government ID required). Please limit the number of sign-out requests to essential appointments only. 

Students can be signed out and back in at the DeRosa University Center front desk. Front desk hours are posted on the enrolled students pages (see below). 

Find detailed information on our website 

All this information and much more is available on our website, on the page dedicated to enrolled students, including: 

  • Important dates to remember
  • Program expectations
  • What to bring
  • Overview of the summer institute schedule

Early arrival for long distance travelers 

If your student lives more than a few hours away, please review our review our website for information on how you can arrange for accommodations on the evening before their program starts.   

Contact information

For support or additional questions, please contact Faith Arano, Summer High School Institute Program Manager, at pacifichsinstitute@pacific.edu. We look forward to welcoming you and your student to the Pacific campus soon!