Graduate Student Orientation 2024
Our orientation session for all incoming Graduate students is August 21-23.
The August 21 Orientation and August 23 program meetings are mandatory.
Please make every effort to attend. RSVP here.
MFA Orientation Schedule
Wednesday, August 21
Meet at the PNCA Main Building (511 NW Broadway) in the Mediatheque (1st floor)
| 9:00am | Optional Campus Tour |
| 10:00am | Check-in, coffee, and chat |
| 10:25am | Orientation programming |
| 12:30pm | Lunch Provided |
| 1:30pm | Campus resources |
| 2:00pm | All Students (New and Continuing) Meet and Greet - with snacks! |
| 3:00pm | Community Building/Conflict Resolution Workshop w/ Marissa Seiler |
| 5:00pm | Post-Orientation Hangout! (optional) Meet at 10 Barrel Brewing: 1411 NW Flanders St (9-minute walk from PNCA) |
Thursday, August 22 (Optional)
Thursday events are geared toward BFA students but are recommended for anyone new to the University system or who would like a stronger understanding of PNCA culture and resources. You are welcome to attend as many sessions as you would like. Full Schedule Here.
Friday, August 23: Program Meetings (Mandatory)
| 10:00am | Visual Studies Program meeting at the **Glass Building |
| 10:00am | Print Media Program meeting at the **Main Building |
| TBD | Critical Studies Program meeting |
| 12:00pm | Lunch break - Bring your own lunch or explore local eateries |
| 1:00pm | Campus Resources (Optional): PNCA **Main Building This covers some important topics, such as navigating your on-campus resources and learning about navigating healthcare. AES (1:00 - 1:50) Health Coaching (2:00 - 2:50) Student Success (3:00 - 3:50) |