Undergraduate Campus Visits and Events

Join us for a special event just for students who attend our transfer partner schools. In our Transfer Student Riso Workshop you will be able to get to know PNCA by working in one of our favorite studios on campus, the Risograph room. Risograph is a printing method known for producing bright, fun, and colorful prints with sometimes surprising results. It is often used for zines, comics, posters, cards and more! During the event, you will learn more about PNCA through a tour of our campus, a presentation about the transfer process, enjoy a pizza lunch, and end the day with a Risograph workshop led by PNCA faculty, Flo van Grote. We hope you will join us for a day filled with prints and pizza!

Friday, May 8, 2026
11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Please note that this event is limited to 15 participants.

There will also be opportunities for 1:1 transfer advising and portfolio reviews. If you are interested in 1:1 advising and/or a portfolio review, please fill out this form and provide your transcripts: PNCA Transfer Riso Workshop Advising Meetings.

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, March 18, 2026
4:00–5:00 p.m.

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, January 7, 2026
4:00-5:00 p.m. PT

During this Financial Aid 102 virtual event, we'll:

• Explain the financial aid offer;
• Show how to accurately compare a PNCA offer to those from other institutions; and,
• Explain how, and when, to make an informed decision (and point out a few red flags to look for).

If you have specific questions regarding your financial situation, we encourage you to email the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@willamette.edu to set up an appointment to talk further.

Students, parents and other family members are welcome to attend. Neither the slides, nor a recording, will be distributed following the program.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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, January 21, 2026
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, February 11, 2026
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, February 25, 2026
4:00–5:00 p.m. PT

During this Financial Aid 102 virtual event, we'll:

• Explain the financial aid offer;
• Show how to accurately compare a PNCA offer to those from other institutions; and,
• Explain how, and when, to make an informed decision (and point out a few red flags to look for).

If you have specific questions regarding your financial situation, we encourage you to email the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@willamette.edu to set up an appointment to talk further.

Students, parents and other family members are welcome to attend. Neither the slides, nor a recording, will be distributed following the program.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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, March 11, 2026
4:00–5:00 p.m. PT

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, March 25, 2026
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, April 8, 2026
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, April 29, 2026
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, May 13, 2026
4:00–5:00 p.m. PT