Pacific Oaks College accepts applications year-round and offers three convenient starts in the spring, summer, and fall. In keeping with our belief that every individual has a fundamental worth and unique potential, every candidate is evaluated holistically, taking into account not only academic background and performance, but also the strengths and experiences that each candidate can bring to the Pacific Oaks community. Students may apply for the Credit for Life Experience option, fully approved by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), which gives applicants the opportunity to qualify for up to 30 life experience credits for what has been learned in the workplace. These credits can count toward a bachelor’s degree and application for a master’s degree in Marital and Family Therapy or Human Development.