Next Steps for Enrolling PNCA Graduate Students

To start the enrolling student process, which will prepare you for starting classes please create your network account and enroll in Google 2-Step Authentication.

This will also activate your university email account and enable access to all the services you'll need as a student. Failure to complete this task will delay other critical tasks, including course registration and bill payment.

You will need your Willamette University ID in order to create your account.

After creating your network account, you will be prompted to enable Google 2-Step Authentication. This must be completed within seven days or your account will be locked for use.

We also encourage you to add your Willamette email account, including your calendar, to your mobile device. Instructions are provided online by WITS.

All questions regarding your network account, Willamette email address and Google 2-Step Authentication should be directed to Willamette Integrated Technology Services (WITS) at 503-370-6004 or wits@willamette.edu.

• March 30: Account Activation Opens
• April 1: Registration Opens for Low Residency Students
• April 30: Registration Opens for Fall Start Students
• May: (TBA) LRVS Orientation
• June 8: LRCW Orientation LRVS First Day of Classes
• June 20: LRCW First Day of Classes
• August 19: Fall Programs Orientation
• August 20: Studio Move-In Day
• August 24: First Day of Fall Classes

• Financial Aid: Shanan Woods – swoods@willamette.edu
• PNCA Scholarships: Julie Noyes – jmnoyes@willamette.edu
• Office of Career Design: Justine Highsmith – jhighsmith@willamette.edu
• Office of Accessible Education Services: Marisa Moser – mjmoser@willamette.edu

• Housing Information
• All about Portland guide and map

Faculty advisers for students starting Fall 2026 will reach out to discuss mentors, classes and registration after April 1^st and can register starting April 30^th. Students starting Summer 2026 will meet with their adviser after March 30^th and be able to register starting April 1^st.​

• Low Residency Creative Writing Students: Jay Ponteri – jponteri@willamette.edu
• Low Residency Visual Studies Students: Ryan Pierce – rpierce@willamette.edu
• MFA Printmaking Students: Yoshihiro Kitai – ykitai@willamette.edu
• MFA Visual Studies Students: Garrick Imatani – gimatani@willamette.edu
• MA Critical Studies and Dual Degree Students: Shawna Lipton – slipton@willamette.edu

Summer Term

• Low Residency Creative Writing
  • WR503, Residency 1, 7 crs
  • WR505, Creative Writing Studio 1, 8 crs
• Low Residency Visual Studies
  • VSLR501- Graduate Studio On-Site
  • VSLR-502- Graduate Studio Off-Site
  • VSLR525- Graduate Critique Seminar I
  • VSLR532- Summer Seminar I
  • VSLR552- Topics in Contemporary Art

Fall Term

• Critical Studies
  • Critical Theory 1 501
  • Critical Theory Special Topic 533
  • Elective (Contemporary Art Seminar suggested)
  • Additional Elective (Intermedia 500 level suggested)
• Visual Studies
  • VS501, Visual Studies Studio, 6 credits
  • VS525, Visual Studies Graduate Critique Seminar, 3 credits
  • VS551, Contemporary Art Seminar, 3 credits (only offered in fall)
  • Elective Credit
• Print Media
  • PRM501-01 Graduate Studio - with Mentor base
  • PRM535-01 Graduate Critique Seminar 1
  • PRM552-01 Print Media Studio - Collaboration and Research Lab 
  • Graduate Seminar - Multiple
  • Studio Elective

Spring Term

• Low Residency Creative Writing
  • WR503, Residency 1, 7 crs
  • WR505, Creative Writing Studio 1, 8 crs

*For the selection of elective credits, students meet with the program chair to select.

Watch this video tutorial on how to register for classes.

Note that this video was created through the Office of International Education, but the content is useful for all entering students.

Your tuition and fees statement will be posted to your online account. You must pay the due balance or enroll in a payment plan.

Contact: Student Accounts
Phone: 503-375-5308
Email: student-accounts@willamette.edu

Update your emergency contact information in SAGE, the system where all your educational records will be located throughout your time as a student. Detailed information is available from the Office of the Registrar.

Contact: Office of the Registrar
Email: registrar@willamette.edu

Submit your online Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire and Measles immunization information to Bishop Wellness Center via the Student Health Portal. The Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire that you submit online will determine if additional Tuberculosis screening is required. Instructions will be sent via email.

All eligible students are enrolled in and charged for the Student Health Insurance Policy every academic year.

Waivers are required annually for students who wish to opt out of the Student Health Insurance Plan. International students who would like to request an insurance waiver should contact the Office of International Education.

Contact: SaVanna Kraal, Case Manager/Student Insurance Coordinator
Email: skraal@willamette.edu