Residence Life & Student Housing | Life and Culture at PNCA

Your Home at ArtHouse

All new students, including freshmen and transfer students, live in ArtHouse, contemporary student housing on the North Park Blocks in the arts-focused Pearl District. Designed with students in mind, ArtHouse is just a 5-minute walk from the main PNCA campus building.

The student apartments are light-filled spaces that face the park and the city, with hallways that serve as gallery spaces for student art. Apartments are furnished and feature modern kitchen appliances and in-unit washer/dryers. The Portland Streetcar, rail lines, and bus routes are within blocks of ArtHouse, as are a variety of entertainment and dining options.

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Amenities & Features

All standard utilities included
Fully furnished with custom-designed furniture
Fiber optic Ethernet connection with dedicated wireless routers in each unit
Full kitchen with energy-saving appliances, including dishwasher and microwave
Washer/dryer in each unit
Large windows allowing in natural light and views of Portland’s cityscape

View Arthouse Floor Plans

a room in ArtHouse student housing with a bunk bed, desks and a large window

Mandatory Housing Policy & Exception Request Process

New PNCA campus undergraduates must reside in ArtHouse for their first year unless they qualify for an exemption or successfully petition for an exception. Exemptions are granted for students who are over 21, married, a veteran, or who are living with parents or legal guardians within 25 miles of campus. For medical exemptions, students should work with Accessible Education Services for approval. On a case-by-case basis, the College will review requests for exceptions to this policy based on other extraordinary circumstances. For the full policy and waiver process, please refer to our Live On Requirement and Exemption page.