Sustainability students are solutions-oriented change makers developing the tools to lead us to a thriving future.

Pacific’s sustainability major offers you a unique opportunity to develop the necessary skills to become a solutions-oriented leader. The program approaches environmental challenges as integrated social and economic issues. Through experiential learning and real-world projects, you will develop essential problem-solving and leadership skills to address challenges facing the planet. Given California's growing demand for sustainability experts, Pacific is ideally situated for hands-on experiences and partnerships.

The University of the Pacific is committed to advancing sustainable practices and knowledge. Pacific’s Office of Sustainability supports these efforts with opportunities for students to get involved including through the garden, green team, kitchen co-op, and many other programs. In addition, our students often complete campus internships and special projects with the Office of Sustainability.

The Sustainability Faculty Fellows are a group of faculty working together to integrate more sustainability into their courses. Fellows participate in a 2.5 day intensive summer workshop and a follow on community of practice during the academic year. This community provides the support and expertise needed to ensure a deep level of inclusion using the most effective teaching practices. We inaugurated our first group of fellows in summer 2025, and they included faculty from multiple schools and disciplines, which provided vibrant dialogue!