PACE Delegates
The PACE Delegate Program – A Launchpad for Future Catholic Educators
CONTACT: pace@up.edu | 
The PACE Delegate Program offers a head start for motivated juniors in college who seek a tuition-free graduate degree in education and want to support Catholic education by growing as teachers, leaders, and advocates. The PACE Delegates program is available for application by any college junior regardless of their major. Apply to PACE in the spring semester of your junior year to become a PACE delegate. Know your PACE acceptance status and solidify your plans for after graduation!
As a PACE Delegate, you'll work alongside experienced educators, gain hands-on teaching experience, and take an active role in promoting the mission of the Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education around your campus. You will also get a head start on your tuition-free PACE master's degree.
Program Highlights
Attend PACE Summer Orientation: In June after your junior year, PACE will pay for your travel and housing while you attend PACE Orientation in Portland, OR. You will receive guided, personalized mentorship, develop community with PACE teachers and staff, and engage with your peers in building a strong foundation for your career. PACE Delegates will be at U.P. June 15-21, 2025.
Spiritual and Faith Formation: Engage in programs during orientation and throughout your senior year that deepen your faith and strengthen your commitment to the values of PACE and Catholic education.
Real-World Experience: PACE assists in connecting you with local Catholic educators near your campus. Develop your teaching skills through hands-on classroom engagement and community involvement during your senior year.
Active Senior Year: Attend workshops and seminars with PACE staff, participate in monthly Zoom meetings focused on Catholic education, and take part in initiatives in teacher recruitment, educational advocacy, and outreach.
PACE Delegate Advantages
- Early Admission: Gain an extra year of supported experience before you step into your own classroom! Secure early conditional admission into the PACE Teaching program—during Spring of your junior year— and take your next step toward becoming a full-time educator.
- PACE Teammates: PACE staffers will visit your campus to promote PACE alongside you during your senior year.
- Networking: Build a network of professional connections, including faculty, staff, other PACE teachers, and fellow Delegate Partners.
- Career Advancement: Set yourself up for success with early admission to the PACE Teaching program and valuable experience through local Catholic education connections supported by PACE.
Join Us
Ready to inspire the next generation? Become a PACE Delegate and start your pathway towards a tuition-free graduate degree in education. You will be on your way to contribute to the future of Catholic education. For more information contact us at pace@up.edu.
How to Apply
- Utilize the regular PACE application and choose 2026 for your entry term.
- Application Opens: February 24, 2025
- Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
- More information about the PACE application
