Pacific Union College
One Angwin Avenue
Angwin, CA 94508-9797
United States
Telephone: (707) 965-6313
URL: http://www.puc.edu
Staff Liaison:Each institution is assigned a staff liaison who is their primary point of contact for accreditation activities. Maureen A. Maloney
Student Achievement URL:WSCUC Standards require that institutions regularly generate, evaluate, and make public data about student achievement, including measures of retention, and graduation, and evidence of student learning. https://www.puc.edu/about-puc/institutional-research/key-performance-indicators
Current Accreditation Status:Accredited - Reflects the Commission's finding that the institution is in compliance with the Standards. Accredited
Most Recent Commission Action: June 26, 2026
First Accredited:Date the institution was first accredited by WSCUC. 1951
Undergraduate FTE: 882
Graduate FTE: 13
Financial Structure Type:Institutions within the WSCUC region are classified as Non-profit, For-profit or State-supported. Non-Profit
Sponsorship:Choices include: No related entity, Proprietary with Parent Board, Religious Control, Multi-institutional system, Other. For more information please see the Related Entities Policy. Religious Control
Academic Calendar:The period of time generally extending from September to June; usually equated to 2 semesters or trimesters, 3 quarters, or the period covered by a 4-1-4 calendar system. Quarter
Distributes Federal Financial Aid: Yes
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- Commission Action Letter, Reaffirmation, June 2026 action
- Commission Action Letter, Special Visit, June 2021 action
- Commission Action Letter, Notice of Concern, February 2020 action
- Commission action letter, reaffirmation visit, June 2018 action
- Team Report, Reaffirmation, June 2026 action
- Team Report, Special Visit, June 2021 action
- Team report, reaffirmation visit, June 2018 action
| Role | Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation Liaison Officer | Lindsay Hayasaka | Vice President for Academic Administration | lhayasaka@puc.edu |
| Board of Directors Chair | Sandra Roberts | Executive Secretary of Pacific Union Conference | sandy.roberts@adventistfaith.com |
| Chief Academic Officer | Lindsay Hayasaka | Vice President for Academic Administration | lhayasaka@puc.edu |
| Chief Executive Officer | Ralph Trecartin | President | rtrecartin@puc.edu |
| Chief Financial Officer | Joy Hirdler | Chief Financial Officer | jhirdler@puc.edu |
| Director Institutional Research | Maureen Pakalapati | Director of Institutional Research | mpakalapati@puc.edu |
| OPEID | Name | City | Location Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00125806 | PUC Napa Center | Napa | Additional | Active |
| 00125800 | Pacific Union College | Angwin | Main Campus | Active |
| 00125800 | Pacific Union College, Sonora | Sonora | Additional | Active |
| 00125800 | Pacific Union College, Ukiah | Ukiah | Additional | Active |
| Degree | Degree Level | Year Implemented | Modality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art A.S. | Associate | 1984 | On-Site |
| Art BA | Bachelors | 1960 | On-Site |
| Associate of Science in Global Health | Associate | 2025 | On-Site |
| Associate of Science in Personal Training | Associate | 2019 | On-Site |
| Aviation A.S. | Associate | 2007 | On-Site |
| Aviation A.S. | Associate | 2024 | On-Site |
| Aviation B.S. | Bachelors | 1997 | On-Site |
| Aviation B.S. | Bachelors | 2024 | On-Site |
| BS in Emergency Services (Paramedic) | Bachelors | 2020 | On-Site |
| Bachelor of Arts in Global Health | Bachelors | 2023 | On-Site |
| Bachelor of Science in Business and Theological Studies | Bachelors | 2024 | On-Site |
| Bachelor of Science in Data Science | Bachelors | 2020 | On-Site |
| Bachelor of Science in Global Health | Bachelors | 2020 | On-Site |
| Biochemistry B.S. | Bachelors | 2016 | On-Site |
| Biology B.S. | Bachelors | 1957 | On-Site |
| Biology BA | Bachelors | 1937 | On-Site |
| Biomathematics B.S. | Bachelors | 2011 | On-Site |
| Biophysics B.S. | Bachelors | 1971 | On-Site |
| Biotechnology B.S. | Bachelors | 2017 | On-Site |
| Business Administration B.B.A | Bachelors | 1981 | On-Site |
| Business Administration B.S. | Bachelors | 1936 | On-Site |
| Business Administration BA | Bachelors | 1938 | On-Site |
| Chemistry B.S. | Bachelors | 1950 | On-Site |
| Chemistry BA | Bachelors | 1937 | On-Site |
| Communication B.S. | Bachelors | 1962 | On-Site |
| Communication BA | Bachelors | 2009 | On-Site |
| Computer Information Systems B.S. | Bachelors | 2016 | On-Site |
| Conservation Technology, B.S. | Bachelors | 2021 | On-Site |
| Design A.S. | Associate | 1993 | On-Site |
| Design BA | Bachelors | 2012 | On-Site |
| Early Childhood Education A.S. | Associate | 1973 | On-Site |
| Early Childhood Education B.S. | Bachelors | 1980 | On-Site |
| Education M.Ed. | Masters | 2000 | On-Site |
| Emergency Management B.S. | Bachelors | 2014 | On-Site |
| Emergency Services A.S. | Associate | 2008 | On-Site |
| Engineering A.S. | Associate | 2013 | On-Site |
| English BA | Bachelors | 1922 | On-Site |
| Environmental Studies B.S. | Bachelors | 2008 | On-Site |
| Exercise Science B.S. | Bachelors | 2002 | On-Site |
| Film A.S | Associate | 2011 | On-Site |
| Film B.F.A. | Bachelors | 2012 | On-Site |
| Film BA | Bachelors | 2012 | On-Site |
| Fine Art B.F.A. | Bachelors | 2012 | On-Site |
| Graphic Design B.F.A. | Bachelors | 2012 | On-Site |
| Health Communication BA | Bachelors | 2013 | On-Site |
| Health Sciences | Bachelors | 2023 | On-Site |
| Health Sciences A.S. | Associate | 2012 | On-Site |
| History BA | Bachelors | 1922 | On-Site |
| History Political Studies and Ethics B.S. | Bachelors | 2012 | On-Site |
| Language and Culture Studies BA | Bachelors | 2016 | On-Site |
| Liberal Studies B.S. | Bachelors | 1987 | On-Site |
| Management for Medical Professionals B.S. | Bachelors | 2015 | On-Site |
| Master of Arts in Communication | Masters | 2025 | Distance Education |
| Master of Arts in Teaching MAT. | Masters | 2013 | On-Site |
| Master of Business Administration | Masters | 2022 | Distance Education |
| Masters of Science in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education | Masters | 2023 | Distance Education |
| Mathematics B.A. | Bachelors | 2023 | On-Site |
| Music A.S. | Associate | 2002 | On-Site |
| Music B.S. | Bachelors | 1956 | On-Site |
| Nursing A.S. | Associate | 1960 | On-Site |
| Nursing AS | Associate | 1997 | On-Site |
| Nursing B.S.N. | Bachelors | 2009 | On-Site |
| Nursing B.S.N. | Bachelors | 1935 | On-Site |
| Nursing B.S.N. | Bachelors | 2015 | Distance Education |
| Physical Education B.S. | Bachelors | 1956 | On-Site |
| Psychology B.S. | Bachelors | 1971 | On-Site |
| Psychology BA | Bachelors | 1971 | On-Site |
| Religion BA | Bachelors | 1945 | On-Site |
| Social Studies B.S. | Bachelors | 1971 | On-Site |
| Social Work B.S.W. | Bachelors | 1979 | On-Site |
| Theology BA | Bachelors | 1947 | On-Site |
| Season | Year | Review Type |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2026 | Accreditation Visit |
| Fall | 2026 | Progress Report |
| Fall | 2027 | Progress Report |
| Spring | 2028 | Special Visit |
| Fall | 2031 | Offsite Review |
| Spring | 2032 | Accreditation Visit |