Pacific Northwest College of Art | Portland, OR Art School

CCA to PNCA: Your Art School Plan Isn’t Over. It’s Moving North.

If you’re a California College of the Arts student who wants to stay at a top AICAD art and design school, PNCA is ready for you. Our transfer process is streamlined, our support is 1:1, and CCA transfer scholarships start at $33,000 per year for undergraduate students.

CCA Students, This Path Was Built for You

Transfer to PNCA Without Losing Your Momentum

We’ve evaluated CCA’s curriculum so you don’t have to start over. Our team will work with you to transfer as many credits as possible, map out your remaining requirements, and keep you on track. We’re currently accepting applications for Fall 2026, and we’ll build a custom plan so you can finish what you started.

Transfer as an Undergrad Student

Transfer as a Grad Student

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Your BFA Starts at PNCA

If “I’ll finish my portfolio later” has been your mantra, consider this your friendly nudge. The priority deadline is coming up soon, and this is a great moment to refine your artist statement, tidy up your application, and share the work you’re most proud of.

Fall 2026 Starts With This Deadline

Apply by Feb. 1

Apply to PNCA by February 1 to be considered for Fall 2026 admission and an automatic $500 renewable scholarship if you’re admitted (on top of any additional merit scholarships you may receive). This is your chance to claim your place in PNCA’s creative community and get a little extra financial support for bringing your vision here.

Apply to PNCA

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Portland Is Where You Start Building Your Career

At PNCA, Portland is your backdrop. It’s your studio. Your network. Your launchpad. This is where artists do more than dream. They go to work.

Not Just a Pretty City

Portland Works for Creatives

At PNCA, you’re embedded in one of the most creatively charged cities in the country. You'll walk to gallery openings, hop on transit to internships, and meet mentors over espresso or mural walls. From the The Time-Based Art Festival to hikes in Forest Park, Portland’s energy becomes part of your practice and your future.

Create in Portland

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PNCA student on a forest path. One is taking pictures.

Art walks are better than endless lectures.

Our programs

Explore PNCA

Discover how you can turn knowledge into action through our undergraduate and graduate programs, or take a closer look at what it’s like to live and learn in the Pacific Northwest.

Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs Life at PNCA

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Visit Our Campus

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.

Plan Your Visit