Beginning in fall 2027, Pacific University in Forest Grove will offer three-year bachelor’s degrees in chemistry, computer science and sustainability and adaptation. Beginning in fall 2027, Pacific University in Forest Grove will offer three-year bachelor’s degrees in chemistry, computer science and sustainability and adaptation, designed to move graduates more quickly into the workforce. Unlike a four-year degree, fewer electives will be required before graduation, according to Pacific University. “By offering these focused pathways alongside our traditional four-year degrees, we are expanding access and affordability without sacrificing the rigorous, experiential education that Pacific is known for.” University merger aheadThree-year degrees are just one way the university plans to stand out in the state.