The Next Generation of Creativity
Celebrate the creativity, resilience, and accomplishments of PNCA’s graduating class of 2025. Join us at Commencement as we recognize their hard work and award degrees to our undergraduate and graduate students. Our graduates are defining culture and making their voices heard and we know this is just the first step in their long and successful creative careers.
Sunday, May 18th
The Tiffany Center in Portland
Ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m.
We want everyone in our graduates’ lives to be able to watch them receive their degree. If you can’t make it to Portland, a live stream of the ceremony will be available so you can be part of the celebration from any corner of the country or across the world.
The Lifelong Value of Mentorship
At PNCA, you won’t get lost in a giant lecture hall. You’ll thrive in a close-knit, 9:1 student-to-faculty environment where mentorship is built into every program. Our faculty are artists and designers who provide personalized guidance, help grow your creative network, and connect you with industry opportunities in Portland and beyond.
Your Education Should Be Too
Our mentorship-driven environment helped illustrator Eva Wrzesinski BFA’22 turn their passion for storytelling into a powerful tool for social change. Through dedicated faculty support, Wrzesinski developed the skills and network that led to illustrating a children’s book challenging stereotypes about homelessness.
Still Figuring Out College? Transferring to PNCA Could Be Your Best Move Yet
Not every college journey starts and ends at the same place. If you're ready for a school that actually gets your artistic goals and treats you like more than a number, PNCA is ready for you.
PNCA Is Made for Students Like You
We’ve built 18 transfer agreements and pathway programs with community colleges across the country, plus we welcome students from other four-year art and design schools like Cornish. Whether you’re coming from down the street or across the country, transferring to PNCA is smoother than you think.
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A visit is the best way to immerse yourself in our vibrant campus and city. Come by for a campus tour, and an admissions counselor will help review your portfolio ahead of your application.
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