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Admitted Student Events

Admitted Students Day 2026

Saturday, April 11, 2026
9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Admitted Students Day is your sneak peek into all the possibilities for your new life at PNCA and all that Portland offers! You’ll meet other incoming students, explore our campus and majors, and participate in hands-on workshops. It’s also a great time to meet with our financial aid team and learn more about student life.

PNCA students attend Admitted Students Day

Admitted Students Day Schedule

9:00–9:45 a.m. Check-in, Breakfast/Coffee + Tea, Admitted Student Slideshow
10:00–11:00 a.m. Main Campus Tour
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Introduction + Program Overviews
12:00–1:00 p.m. Lunch with Your Future Faculty + Staff Provided by Verde Cocina
1:00–2:30 p.m. For Students: Faculty-led Workshops
1:00–2:30 p.m. For Parents + Families: Understanding your Financial Aid Award with William Mullen, VP for Enrollment Management
2:30–3:30 p.m. For First year Students: ArtHouse Tour
2:30–3:30 p.m. For Transfer Students: Special Event for Incoming Transfer Students TBD

Workshops

You will be able to select one workshop to participate in from 1–2:30 p.m.

  • Pastel Play: A Collaborative Drawing & Storytelling Workshop Led by Michell Ross, Chair of Painting + Drawing
  • Hands-On Screenprinting: Create Your Own Tote Bag with Yoshi Kitai, Chair of Printmaking
  • Explore the Magic of Photograms in the Darkroom: Led by Teresa Christiansen, Chair of Photography
  • Bring Your Characters to Life: 2D Animation Workshop led by Za Vue, Chair of Animated Arts
  • Experiments in RISO: A Graphic Design Workshop led by Flo van Grote
  • Expressive Symbolism in Illustrated Portraits: Led by Martin French, Chair of Illustration
  • Glass Building Tour

Virtual Admitted Student Events

On Campus Admitted Student Events

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PNCA Undergraduate Admissions

  • Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies

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    511 NW Broadway
    Portland Oregon 97209 U.S.A.

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