Undergraduate Campus Visits and Events

Join us for a virtual workshop hosted by the PNCA Admissions Office and learn how to create dynamic digital character designs using shape language, silhouette, and stylization! We will engage in a series of drawing and idea generating exercises to help you develop your characters with time for Q&A.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
4:00–5:00 p.m.

Join us to get to know Pacific Northwest College of Art and the incredible city we call home, Portland, Oregon! As the only AICAD art college in Oregon, PNCA offers you a unique and invaluable education that prepares you for a life of creative practice. Learn about our BFA majors and faculty, campus life and housing, special programs, and more. We will also introduce you to our favorite art galleries, coffee shops, thrift stores, food trucks, and beautiful parks that make Portland such an inspiring place to call home. A Q&A session with PNCA Admissions Counselors will follow the presentation.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025
4:00–5:00 p.m. PT

Fan art can be a great way to develop your skills and explore new styles, but where does it fit in your PNCA portfolio? In this virtual info session, we will define “fan art” and discuss ways to use your fan art as a jumping off point for new, original artwork with your unique, artistic voice. We will also go over common portfolio mistakes and how to avoid them. At the end of the session you will have the opportunity to have your questions answered by PNCA Admissions Counselors.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
4:00–5:00 p.m. PT

Sketchbooks are wonderful tools for practice and they are often the first step to finished pieces. In this virtual info session, we will dive into the ways that you can create fully realized works for your portfolio from your sketchbook. PNCA Admissions Counselors will be available for a Q&A at the end of the session.

Wednesday, September 3, 2025
4:00–5:00 p.m. PT

During this Financial Aid 101 virtual event for PNCA, we'll:

• Define financial aid terms;
• Walk through the timeline and expectations to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and,
• Provide tips and insights on funding a college education.

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
4:00–5:00 p.m. PT

In this virtual info session we will go over an often overlooked, but important part of your PNCA portfolio. Good documentation of your artwork can make a portfolio go from good to great. We will provide tips on how to ensure your documentation accurately represents your work and review how to create quality images with the resources you have at home. PNCA Admissions Counselors will be available for a Q&A at the end of the session.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
4:00–5:00 p.m. PT

Join us for a virtual info session to learn about PNCA’s majors, special programs, faculty, campus life, housing, transfer agreements, and much more, with information specific to transfer students. Our session will be followed by a Q&A with PNCA Admissions Counselors! As the only AICAD fine art college in the state of Oregon, PNCA provides a unique and invaluable education that prepares students for a life of creative practice.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025
4:00–5:00 p.m. PT

During this Financial Aid 101 virtual event for PNCA, we'll:

• Define financial aid terms;
• Walk through the timeline and expectations to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and,
• Provide tips and insights on funding a college education.

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
4:00–5:00 p.m. PT

Your portfolio is ready, your artist statement is in top shape, and now it’s time to submit your application! In this virtual info session we will walk you through the process of submitting your application from start to finish. We will review how to start or continue your application, upload your portfolio and artist statement, request your official transcripts, and how to know if your application is complete. PNCA Admissions Counselors will be available for Q&A at the end of the session.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
4:00–5:00 p.m. PT

What does a career in the arts look like? This virtual info session will introduce you to the diverse pathways open to you through our Office of Career Design, which offers tailored support to help you thrive professionally. We'll also shine a spotlight on our extensive internship opportunities and showcase stories of successful PNCA alumni. Please join us to learn about the many avenues an art education can lead you down. This session will be followed by a Q&A with PNCA Admissions Counselors.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
4:00–5:00 p.m. PT

During this Financial Aid 101 virtual event for PNCA, we'll:

• Define financial aid terms;
• Walk through the timeline and expectations to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and,
• Provide tips and insights on funding a college education.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
4:00–5:00 p.m. PT

In this virtual info session we will go over an often overlooked, but important part of your PNCA portfolio. Good documentation of your artwork can make a portfolio go from good to great. We will provide tips on how to ensure your documentation accurately represents your work and review how to create quality images with the resources you have at home. PNCA Admissions Counselors will be available for a Q&A at the end of the session.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
4:00–5:00 p.m. PT

Your portfolio is ready, your artist statement is in top shape, and now it’s time to submit your application! In this virtual info session we will walk you through the process of submitting your application from start to finish. We will review how to start or continue your application, upload your portfolio and artist statement, request your official transcripts, and how to know if your application is complete. PNCA Admissions Counselors will be available for Q&A at the end of the session.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025
4:00–5:00 p.m. PT

During this Financial Aid 101 virtual event for PNCA, we'll:

• Define financial aid terms;
• Walk through the timeline and expectations to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and,
• Provide tips and insights on funding a college education.

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
4:00–5:00 p.m. PT