Good to Know
Accessing Your PUC Email Account
Every student is issued an email account while enrolled at PUC. This account is one of our official means of campus communication and you should routinely monitor it for important campus information, bulletins, announcements, and updates. While some people may already have or choose to use personal email accounts such as Gmail or me.com, only campus addresses will be used for official college communication. The college will send you emails throughout the summer which may have financial information, your room assignment, pre-orientation tasks, and deadlines, so start checking your PUC email at least once a week.
You can access your PUC email account by going to puc.edu, clicking on the “Quick Links” menu at the top of the page, then on “Webmail.” You can also use an email client program such as Microsoft Outlook, Apple Mail, or other software to check your mail.
Your PUC account credentials are also used to log in to Canvas, Flashlight, and Abode HMS, as well as give you access to PUC's subscriptions for Microsoft 365 and Google apps and services.
Don't have a PUC email account yet? You can set one up here: Set Up My Account. Contact ITSS for assistance at 707-965-7000.
Textbooks
The fall quarter textbook list is available at PUC's online bookstore, https://bncvirtual.com/puc. You can search for your textbooks by the course ID of each class. Some titles are available to purchase as an eBook. Additionally, some books are available to rent (be sure to track return deadlines for rental books).
Note: Be sure to keep all receipts and invoices in case you need to return any items.
Mobile Phone Service on Campus
Due to PUC's semi-rural location, Verizon and the mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) that use Verizon's wireless network infrastructure are the only carriers that provide mobile phone service that works in Angwin, where PUC is located. If you're not already a customer of a "Big Four" carrier (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon), you may want to do some research to learn whose network your MVNO uses since it may already provide coverage in Angwin.
Not being a customer of Verizon or an affiliated MVNO doesn't mean that you have to get a whole new mobile phone and provider. Internet access is available across campus, so using a VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) service such as Google Voice may be an acceptable alternative for phone calls and text messages while on campus. Many of these services are free and have apps that you can use on your current smartphone, but be sure to read the fine print for full detail on potential costs.
Housing
Living On-Campus
The Residential Life office is excited to welcome you to your new home! With more than 70 percent of students living on campus, you’re joining a vibrant Christian living-learning community. If you haven’t done so, complete your Housing Application Form at reslife.puc.edu. The sooner you complete the application, the sooner you will be given a room assignment. You will receive your housing assignment, roommate confirmation, and move-in instructions in early August if you applied by July 1. Later applications will be processed in the order received.
Living Off-Campus
All students aged 22 and younger are required to live on campus unless they apply for and receive approval to live off-campus from the Office of Student Life. See Student Off-Campus Housing for more information about qualifications and the application for approval.
What to Bring to the Residence Hall
All residence hall rooms come furnished (bed, dresser, desk, desk chair, and closet). Other residence hall amenities include:
- Twin beds/bunk beds (regular length)
- Closets and dressers
- Desks and chairs
- Carpet (except for portions of Andre Hall and the north wing of Winning Hall)
- Wireless internet service
- Laundry rooms (free laundry)
- Overhead lighting
- Floor community rooms, complete with a kitchenette and television
- Mailboxes
- Common area cleaning (halls, community bathrooms, and community rooms)
Additional for women's halls:
- Window coverings
- Suite bathrooms
What to Bring
- mattress cover
- bed linens
- towels
- clothes hangers
- desk lamp
- wastebasket
- cleaning supplies
- headphones
- iron
- airtight food storage containers
- room décor to reflect Christian atmosphere
Optional Items
- small refrigerator
- rice cooker
- coffee maker
- blender
- microwave
- hot pot with enclosed heating elements
- carpet for rooms with no carpet
What NOT to Bring
- your own furniture
- pets (the only exception are fish)
- refer to the Student Handbook for additional information
Personal Property Insurance
Residents are encouraged to purchase renter’s insurance to cover the loss of or damage to their personal property. PUC assumes no responsibility and provides no insurance or financial protection for resident’s personal property. Additionally, the college is not responsible for personal property left behind by residents after the date of their transfer, departure, suspension, or dismissal from any room in a college residence hall.
The college does not offer renter’s insurance. Parents and students should inspect their insurance policies to determine whether the limits and conditions are sufficient to cover student property in Angwin. If you would like additional coverage, here are just a few resources. Please note, PUC does not recommend any one company; however, this list provides some options to begin your search for a renter’s insurance policy.
Dining & Meal Plans
The PUC Café team is proud to be the onsite restaurant at Pacific Union College. We are known for our culinary expertise and commitment to our campus, our community, and our environment. We are culture driven to create food that is alive with flavor and nutrition, and prepared from scratch using authentic ingredients. We do this in a socially responsible manner for the well-being of our guest, communities, and the environment. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are offered Monday through Friday; brunch and dinner on the weekend. For menus and more, visit puc.cafebonappetit.com.