California College of the Arts Students | Transfer to PNCA in Portland, OR

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

If you are a 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 scholarships available starting at $33,000 annually for CCA undergraduate students. We’re currently accepting applications for Fall 2026, and we’ll work closely with you to ensure your credits transfer and that you graduate on time.

Schedule a Transfer Evaluation Zoom Meeting

Transfer Q&A & Evaluation Zoom Meetings
Multiple time slots are available

We’re offering 1:1 Transfer Q&A and Transfer Evaluation Zoom Meetings, a perfect chance to get personalized answers and discuss your specific credits and pathway to PNCA with Rebecca Giordano, Senior Associate Director of Transfer Admissions.

Choose a time that works for you

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.
Undergraduate CCA transfer students are guaranteed a minimum scholarship of $33,000, renewable annually. In addition to these scholarships, we will be offering a $1,000 housing grant. We offer additional need and merit based 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. For CCA applicants, we will be waiving the portfolio and essay requirements as well as the letter of recommendation.

PNCA students in the soft sculpture studio

Your Major 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:

Some programs like Game Art and Interaction Design are possible to transfer, but may require additional review. We’re happy to help you through the process.