Undergraduate Campus Visits and Events

Are you ready to explore your artistic potential and see what the Pacific Northwest College of Art has to offer? Join us for PNCA Preview Day, a special event designed to immerse you in our vibrant community.

What to Expect

Campus Tours: Experience our state-of-the-art facilities and creative spaces, including studios, galleries, labs.
Portfolio Reviews: Get valuable feedback on your artwork before you apply!
Meet your PNCA Admissions Counselor: Connect with your PNCA Admissions Counselor in person! Your Admissions Counselor is your point of contact every step of the Admissions Process.
Program Insights: Learn about our diverse BFA degree programs.
Student Life: Discover what it’s like to be part of PNCA's dynamic and supportive community.
Admissions & Financial Aid: Get all your questions answered and find out how to make PNCA part of your future.

Who Should Attend?

This event is designed specifically for all students, first years and transfers, between their freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior year in high school, or transfer students currently attending a community or 4 year college. We welcome anyone who is interested in what PNCA has to offer and those who are looking for a BFA degree, as well as parents and supporters looking to understand the PNCA experience.

PNCA Preview Day
Saturday, March 1, 2025
10AM - 2PM

As the only AICAD art school in the state of Oregon, PNCA offers you a unique and invaluable education that prepares you for a life of creative practice. Join us to learn about PNCA's BFA majors and faculty, campus life and housing, special programs, and stay for a Q+A session with PNCA Admissions Counselors.

January 9, 2025
4pm - 5pm PT

Join us for a virtual info session about how to navigate the application process and construct your PNCA portfolio. During this session, we will review strong portfolio examples and documentation and provide detailed insights and tips on how to craft a standout portfolio that captures attention and reflects your work. In addition to portfolio guidance, we will walk you through our application process step-by-step and go over our requirements and important deadlines. There will be a Q+A session with PNCA Admissions Counselors at the end of the session.

January 16, 2025
4pm - 5pm 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
• 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.

January 23, 2025
4pm - 5pm 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.

February 13, 2025
4pm - 5pm PT

Join us for a virtual info session about how to navigate the application process and construct your PNCA portfolio. During this session, we will review strong portfolio examples and documentation and provide detailed insights and tips on how to craft a standout portfolio that captures attention and reflects your work. In addition to portfolio guidance, we will walk you through our application process step-by-step and go over our requirements and important deadlines. There will be a Q+A session with PNCA Admissions Counselors at the end of the session.

February 27, 2025
4pm - 5pm 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 art school in the state of Oregon, PNCA provides a unique and invaluable education that prepares students for a life of creative practice.

March 6, 2025
4pm - 5pm PT

As the only AICAD art school in the state of Oregon, PNCA offers you a unique and invaluable education that prepares you for a life of creative practice. Join us to learn about PNCA's BFA majors and faculty, campus life and housing, special programs, and stay for a Q+A session with PNCA Admissions Counselors.

March 26, 2025
4pm - 5pm PT

Join us for a virtual info session about how to navigate the application process and construct your PNCA portfolio. During this session, we will review strong portfolio examples and documentation and provide detailed insights and tips on how to craft a standout portfolio that captures attention and reflects your work. In addition to portfolio guidance, we will walk you through our application process step-by-step and go over our requirements and important deadlines. There will be a Q+A session with PNCA Admissions Counselors at the end of the session.

April 9, 2025
4pm - 5pm PT

Join us to get to know the incredible city of Portland, Oregon! We’re going to introduce you to our favorite art galleries, coffee shops, thrift stores, food trucks, and beautiful parks that make Portland, Oregon such an inspiring place to call home. We'll also introduce you to PNCA, the only AICAD art school in the state of Oregon. This presentation will be followed by a Q&A session with PNCA Admissions Counselors.

April 23, 2025
4pm - 5pm PT

As the only AICAD art school in the state of Oregon, PNCA offers you a unique and invaluable education that prepares you for a life of creative practice. Join us to learn about PNCA's BFA majors and faculty, campus life and housing, special programs, and stay for a Q+A session with PNCA Admissions Counselors.

May 8, 2025
4pm - 5pm PT

Join us for a virtual info session about how to navigate the application process and construct your PNCA portfolio. During this session, we will review strong portfolio examples and documentation and provide detailed insights and tips on how to craft a standout portfolio that captures attention and reflects your work. In addition to portfolio guidance, we will walk you through our application process step-by-step and go over our requirements and important deadlines. There will be a Q+A session with PNCA Admissions Counselors at the end of the session.

May 21, 2025
4pm - 5pm 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
• 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.

January 23, 2025
4PM - 5PM PT

Join us for our virtual info session series, "So Your Student Wants to Be an Artist?" In this first session, we'll offer parents, guardians, and educators a practical guide on how to support their student's artistic growth. We’ll debunk the myth of the "starving artist," review our portfolio tips and tricks, and show you how to help students navigate the application process to PNCA. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain insight from our Associate Director and Dean of Admissions.

March 5, 2025
4pm - 5pm PT

Join us for our virtual info session series, "So Your Student Wants to Be an Artist?" In this second session, we'll offer parents, guardians, and educators a deeper understanding of the PNCA student experience and how to best support students on their creative journey. We’ll explore the Foundation Year curriculum, liberal arts courses, the Senior Thesis project, and much more. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain insight from our Associate Director and Dean of Admissions.

April 2, 2025
4pm - 5pm PT

Join us for our virtual info session series, "So Your Student Wants to Be an Artist?" This final session in our three-part series will provide parents and guardians of new students an overview of art careers with a BFA. We'll cover data points and highlight successful alumni, art careers, internships, and the arts ecosystem of Portland, OR. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain insight from our Associate Director and Dean of Admissions.

May 7, 2025
4pm - 5pm PT