Admitted Student Events

Are you the parent or guardian of an incoming student? Join us for a virtual parent panel hosted by PNCA Dean of Admissions Anna Miltenberger, and get your questions answered about life at PNCA, Student Affairs, Accessible Education Services, Health and Wellness, Housing, and more. There will be a Q&A session following the webinar.

You will hear from these members of the PNCA community:

• J’Taiya Carr - Senior Assistant Director of Admissions Events
• Christopher Potts - Dean of Students for Community Care & Inclusion
• Don Thomson - Associate Dean of Health Services, Bishop Wellness
• Aaron Hukari - Director of Residence Life + Housing
• Max Winthrop - Academic Advisor
• Justine Highsmith - Director of the Office of Career Design
• Tyler Bieber - Registrar
• Marisa Moser - Director of Accessible Education Services (AES)

Date/Time:

• Tuesday, April 21, 2026
• 4–5 p.m. PDT

Want to learn more about PNCA from a student’s perspective? Join is for our virtual Ask Me Anything (AMA) Live Zoom Q&A session! This is your chance to speak with current PNCA students along with PNCA Admissions Counselors directly to get insight into what life is like as an art school student. Come prepared with questions and learn all about academics, life in Portland, and more!

Date/Time:

• Thursday, April 30, 2026
• 2–3 p.m. PDT

Students must join the PNCA Fall 2026 Incoming Class Discord Server to participate.

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 Assistant Director of Academic Advising
• Marisa Moser, Director of Accessible Education Services
• Jaydon Aydelotte, Senior Academic Coach

Date/Time:

• Monday, May 11, 2026
• 4–5 p.m. 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
• Alex Brown, PNCA Assistant Director of Student Affairs

Date/Time:

• Wednesday, May 27, 2026
• 4–5 p.m. PDT

Join us for an open discussion led by PNCA's Dean Jen Cole where we talk about tips and strategies for helping your student transition to college.

Learn more about supporting your student with:

• Independent decision making
• Time management in a college setting
• Communication with peers and faculty

You’ll hear from:

• Jen Cole, Dean of Pacific Northwest College of Art

Date/Time:

• Monday, June 8, 2026
• 4–5 p.m. 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 be joined by:

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

Date/Time:

• Monday, June 22, 2026
• 4–5 p.m. 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 be joined by:

• Ian Portner, PNCA Financial Aid Office
• Simone Stewart, Senior Student Accounts Specialist

Date/Time:

• Monday, July 13, 2026
• 4–5 p.m. 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:

• Sally Schoolmaster, Associate Professor & Assistant Dean for Academic Success

Date/Time:

• Monday, July 27, 2026
• 4–5 p.m. 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:

• Justine Highsmith, Director of Career Design
• Blaire Zeller, Creative Industries Internship Coordinator

Date/Time:

• Monday, August 3, 2026
• 4–5 p.m. PDT