Undergraduate Visits | Pacific Northwest College of Art

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Weekday visits are offered during two time blocks: Morning Visit Block (11:00 a.m.) and Afternoon Visit Block (1:00 p.m.).

Campus visits will be limited or unavailable on the following dates:

Monday, September 2, 2024 (Labor Day, University Closed)
Thursday, November 28-Friday, November 29, 2024 (Thanksgiving Break, University Closed)
Monday, December 23, 2024-Friday, January 3, 2025 (Winter Break, University Closed)
Monday, January 20, 2025 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day, University Closed)

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Visiting the Glass Building

For those with an interest in sculpture, tours of the Glass Building are available on Wednesdays at 1:30 pm, in conjunction with the morning visit block. If you are interested in touring the Glass building, please select a Wednesday tour and add the Glass building option.
The Glass building is home to our ceramics studio, wood shop, welding studio, soft sculpture equipment, and more. The Glass building is located on 2139 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR, 97227.

If you are a prospective graduate student looking to visit campus, please schedule through the Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies webpage.

Virtual Info Sessions

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.

November 21, 2024
4PM - 5PM PT

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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.

December 3, 2024
4PM - 5PM PT

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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)
Provide tips and insights on funding a college education.

This event will be hosted in a webinar format - allowing you to ask questions via the Q&A after the presentation has concluded. 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.

December 10, 2024

4PM - 5PM PT

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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.m.

January 23, 2025
4PM - 5PM PT

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On Campus Workshops

All On Campus Workshops will have the following schedule:

Check-in and campus tour: 4:30 PM- 5:30 PM
*Campus tour starts promptly at 4:45
Dinner: 5:30 PM-6 PM
Workshop: 6 PM-7 PM

Please note that on campus workshops are limited to 25 participants unless otherwise noted. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Admissions Office.

Virtual Workshops

Need help completing your application before our Early Application Deadline on November 15th? Join us for a virtual step-by-step walkthrough of the PNCA application. We will review how to start or continue your application, upload your portfolio and artist statement, submit transcripts, and how to know if your application is complete. A Q&A and breakout session will follow the presentation for one-on-one support with the Admissions team.

Friday, November 15, 2024
3pm - 5pm PT

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