Pacific Northwest College of Art | Portland, OR Art School Reimagine Everything Explore and experiment in the creative heart of Portland Portland, OR Portland, Oregon Welcome to the Creative Heart of Portland You’re stepping into a creative community where artists, designers, and thinkers push ideas further and make work that has an impact. Here, your education won’t stay inside the studio. It spills into the city, into collaboration, and into the kind of creative life you’ve been looking for. Admitted Students You’re Almost Here Your spot at PNCA is waiting, but it is not official until you make it yours. Submit your tuition deposit to secure your place in a community built for bold ideas, serious making, and the kind of creative momentum that starts on day one. Portland is ready to be your studio, your classroom, and your launchpad. Undergrad Deposit Graduate Deposit Celebrate Your Student On May 10, we celebrate the artists, designers, makers, and thinkers who turned late nights, bold ideas, and serious creative grit into this moment. Make Plans for a Night Full of Pride Join us at the Portland Art Museum for one of PNCA’s proudest traditions as graduates cross the stage and step into their next chapter. The commencement page has everything you need to plan ahead, from the schedule of events and ADA accommodations to lodging, parking, and transit information. Get All the Commencement Details CCA to PNCA: Your Art School Plan Isn’t Over. It’s Moving North. If you’re a California College of the Arts student who wants to stay at a top AICAD art and design school, PNCA is ready for you. Our transfer process is streamlined, our support is 1:1, and CCA transfer scholarships start at $33,000 per year for undergraduate students. CCA Students, This Path Was Built for You Transfer to PNCA Without Losing Your Momentum We’ve evaluated CCA’s curriculum so you don’t have to start over. Our team will work with you to transfer as many credits as possible, map out your remaining requirements, and keep you on track. We’re currently accepting applications for Fall 2026, and we’ll build a custom plan so you can finish what you started. Transfer as an Undergrad Student Transfer as a Grad Student Our programs Explore PNCA Discover how you can turn knowledge into action through our undergraduate and graduate programs, or take a closer look at what it’s like to live and learn in the Pacific Northwest. Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs Life at PNCA Expand your skills as an artist and designer, exploring a full range of techniques – from the traditional to the cutting-edge. Visit Our Campus A visit is the best way to immerse yourself in our vibrant campus and city. Come by for a campus tour, and an admissions counselor will help review your portfolio ahead of your application. Plan Your Visit News News December 11, 2025 1 MIN READ Pacific and Willamette Universities explore joining forces to create Oregon’s largest private university March 13, 2026 1 MIN READ Lydia Jovi Cruz BFA’27 brings science to life through visual storytelling April 10, 2026 1 MIN READ PNCA connects art and design students with industry leaders to build real-world career skills View all PNCA News