CA College of the Arts Graduate Students

California College of the Arts Students can Transfer to PNCA to Stay on Track

If you are a graduate student at CCA and want to continue your education at a top AICAD art and design college in the Pacific Northwest, PNCA welcomes you to transfer.

Our process is streamlined, we offer 1:1 support, and we have generous merit scholarships available for CCA graduate students. We’re currently accepting applications for Summer and Fall 2026, and we’ll work closely with you to ensure your credits transfer and that you graduate on time.

Why Transfer to PNCA from CCA?

Keep your artistic focus by staying at an AICAD art and design college.
We’ll work with you individually to transfer as many credits as possible.
As part of Willamette University, PNCA benefits from one of the largest private college endowments in Oregon, allowing us to offer generous merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid to help support your educational goals.
We’ve made it affordable for California College of the Arts students to transfer to PNCA.
Graduate CCA transfer students are guaranteed a merit scholarship, renewable annually. We offer additional need and institutional scholarships as well. Fill out the FAFSA and add the Willamette FAFSA code: 003227.
PNCA has no application fee. Get started and apply for free today.

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Your Degree Can Transfer to PNCA

We’ve evaluated California College of the Arts’ curriculum, and many programs will transfer easily. We can ensure a smooth transition from the following areas of study:

Our MFA Printmaking program is open to transfer, but may require additional review. We’re happy to help you through the process.