Pacific Northwest College of Art

The land where PNCA is located rests on the traditional village sites of the Multnomah, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla, bands of the Chinook, and many other Tribes who made their homes along the Columbia River. We respect the work of Native Nations, leaders and families, and make ongoing efforts to center Indigenous knowledge, creativity, resilience, and resistance.

PNCA is the only art and design college located in Portland, Oregon: a highly livable, famously bikefriendly city home to powerhouse creative industries. Portland has long been a laboratory for designing better futures. Our programs are densely networked with the city’s nonprofit and business leaders who teach with us, serve as mentors, give talks, and more.

Portland is an ideal city for connecting and engaging, where graduate students can take advantage of a range of cultural and natural resources. Portland is surrounded by the Columbia River to the north, Mt. Hood to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Willamette Valley to the south.

ADMISSIONS

PNCA ACCEPTS COMPETITIVE CANDIDATES REPRESENTING A WIDE RANGE OF DISCIPLINES AND DISTINCTLY DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS. DETAILS REGARDING SPECIFIC APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH PROGRAM CAN BE FOUND AT PNCA.WILLAMETTE.EDU/ADMISSIONS/ APPLY/GRADUATE.

APPLICATIONS OPEN ON: SEPTEMBER 1

• Application form

• Application fee

• Résumé / CV

• Two letters of recommendation

• Official transcript from the institution granting applicant’s bachelor’s degree

Additional application requirements vary by program. Please see pnca.willamette.edu/admissions/ apply/graduate for specific requirements.

ACCREDITATION

may be directed to the Oregon OfficePacific Northwest College of Art is a co-educational, non-denominational, independent college, providing professional education in the visual arts and granting Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Arts, and Master of Fine Arts degrees. It is the oldest independent college of art in the Pacific Northwest. PNCA is an accredited institutional member of both the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The Council on Postsecondary Education and the U.S. Department of Education recognize both institutional accrediting bodies. PNCA is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (aicad.org).

FINANCIAL AID

All of us at the Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies at PNCA are committed to helping you make your goal of getting a graduate education a reality. Part of that is offering a range of financial aid options to offset the costs of your education. Graduate students looking to apply for federal aid can do so by filling out a FAFSA. PNCA offers Federal Stafford Loans, Graduate PLUS Loans, and institutional aid. For more information visit pnca.edu/ financial aid.

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

PNCA offers renewable Merit Scholarships to all students admitted into one of our programs and who demonstrate aptitude in their areas of creative practice. Merit scholarships are assessed based on the strength of the student’s application and no separate application is required to be considered. Scholarships prioritizing Black, African American, Indigenous, and Non-Black Students of Color, or their Accomplices are also available.

VISITING THE CAMPUS

Visit pnca.edu/admissions/graduate