PNCA Undergraduate Enrolling Students

Welcome to PNCA

Congratulations on your decision to enroll at Pacific Northwest College of Art. The information below is intended to help prepare you for your first semester on campus.

The information below is specific for students enrolling for the fall 2026 semester.

Once you have created your Willamette University email account, you will be sent additional instructions once a task is ready for you to complete. Many of these processes are sequential and rely on the completion of the prior step before moving forward.

If you check your Willamette email account and personalized new student checklist regularly and complete tasks in a timely manner, you’ll stay on track for a successful launch to your life at PNCA.

If you have questions at any point, start with the Office of Admissions at 503-821-8972. The Office of Admissions is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific and we can help you find the best campus resource to assist you.

Access Your New Student Checklist

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Start Here: Setting Up Your Network Account

Advising and Course Registration

Housing

Begins: April 1, 2026
Deadline: May 31, 2026
Required for ArtHouse Residents

One day after creating your network account, you are able to sign your housing contract and complete the housing application.

During this step of the process, you will use the WU Housing Portal to:

Review the Housing Contract and sign acknowledging you accept the terms;
Make a decision regarding renters insurance for your residence hall room; and,
Submit your lifestyles and likings information, which will be used in the roommate matching process.

Access the WU Housing Portal from the Residence Life and Housing site.

Housing Accommodations

All housing accommodations are reviewed by Accessible Education Services. To request a housing accommodation, review the Accommodation Request Process and submit an online application. Accommodations will be reviewed and communicated with Residence Life and Housing.

Requests for housing accommodations should be submitted no later than June 15.

Life On Requirement and Exemption

PNCA requires all students to live in university housing for two semesters. You may review the Criteria for Exemptions, but those typically granted include students residing with parent(s)/guardian(s) within 25 miles of campus or are over the age of 21 by the start of the academic year.

To request an exemption, submit the Residency Requirement Exception Request form. You will then be provided access to the exemption application within the WU Housing Portal and provide any requested documentation.

Please note, your offer of financial aid is based on the cost of attendance as an on-campus residential student. If approved for an exemption, your offer of financial aid may be adjusted. Contact your admissions counselor or the Office of Financial Aid for additional information prior to requesting an exemption.

Contact: Residence Life & Housing
Phone: 503-370-6212
Email: arthouse-info@willamette.edu

PNCA Undergraduate Enrolling Student

Welcome to PNCA

Start Here: Setting Up Your Network Account

Advising and Course Registration

Housing

Student Accounts and Billing

Health and Student Insurance

Student Employment

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