Admitted Student Events

In the first of our summer virtual events for new PNCA students, you’ll learn about the registration process and the ways that PNCA supports students academically. We’ll review how to register for classes, how to find courses to consider, and more. We will also go over the academic accommodations process and the academic support systems available at PNCA.

You’ll Hear from:

• Max Winthrop, PNCA’s Academic Advisor
• Jewls Griesmeyer-Krentz, The Assistant Director of Accessible Education Services
• Sally Schoolmaster, The Assistant Dean of Academic Success, Professor of Foundation Year

Monday, May 19, 2025
4 PM - 5 PM PDT

During this virtual event you will learn all about PNCA’s student housing, ArtHouse, and residence life at PNCA. We will go over how to navigate the Housing Portal, the process for roommate selection, what to expect on move-in day, what an RA is and what they do, and more.

You’ll hear from:

• Aaron Hukari, Director of Residence Life & Housing
• Chris Potts, PNCA Dean of Students for Community Care and Inclusion

Monday, June 2, 2025
4 PM - 5 PM PDT

During this virtual event, we will go over the many aspects of Student Affairs at PNCA. You will learn more about Student Engagement and Leadership, Health and Wellness, what to expect during New Student Orientation, and more! We will also go over PNCA’s mental health and wellbeing support, academic support and the accommodations process, and how to get involved on campus through student leadership and student groups.

You’ll hear from:

• Chris Potts, PNCA Dean of Students for Community Care and Inclusion
• Don Thomson, Associate Dean for Health & Wellbeing
• Hunter Marcus, PNCA Health Coach & Educator
• Jackson Seemayer, Director of Student Affairs

Monday, June 23, 2025
4 PM - 5 PM PDT

During this virtual event, you will learn everything you need to know about the next steps in the financial aid and billing processes. We will go over where to see your financial aid offer, how to pay your bill, and how to take out a loan or utilize a payment plan.

You’ll hear from:

• Ian Portner (PNCA Financial Aid Office)
• Simone Stewart (Student Billing)

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
4 PM - 5 PM PDT

This summer virtual event is all about what to expect for your first year at PNCA! During this event we will go over the details of New Student Orientation: Schedule and expectations, parent and family participation, hotel suggestions and more. We will also go over the first year experience at PNCA.

You’ll hear from:

• Jackson Seemayer, Director of Student Affairs
• Sally Schoolmaster, Associate Professor & Assistant Dean for Academic Success

Monday, July 28, 2025
4 PM - 5 PM PDT

This summer virtual event is all about career development! You’ll learn all about internships, job opportunities, and all of the resources that you'll have access to as a student at PNCA.

You’ll hear from:

• Lynn Brown, Office of Career Design

Wednesday, August 6, 2025
4 PM - 5 PM PDT