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Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE)

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Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE)

The Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE) is a tuition-free, two-year graduate teaching program serving Catholic schools in the western United States.

PACE program participants teach full-time in K-12 Catholic schools, live together in intentional communities, and earn tuition-free graduate degrees in education. Our teachers are currently serving in 38 Catholic schools across 7 states. If your educational and career goals include a faith-based approach and an intensive learning environment, the University of Portland Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education program can help you achieve them.

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Summer 2027 Important Dates

  • November 16, 2026 | Priority application deadline
  • January 25, 2027 | Spring application deadline
  • June 13, 2027 | Summer Orientation and Coursework begin
  • July 31, 2027 | Summer move out

Program Pillars

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University of Portland’s unique Catholic school education graduate program combines spiritual nourishment with high-quality educational tools that will serve you well throughout your career.

  • Community Living: PACErs commit to live together in an intentional, faith-based community of three to eight members, sharing the joys and challenges of classroom service as a supportive group.
  • Academic Learning: PACErs spend two summers on the University of Portland campus for in-person coursework, earning a graduate degree in Education with knowledgeable, engaging professors.
  • Professional Service: PACErs bring up-to-date methodology, a commitment to making a difference in the lives of children, and faith-based idealism to the classroom.

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