PNCA Commencement Schedule

2025 Commencement Schedule

The below events are welcome to all Willamette community members.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Time	Event	Location
12:00 to 1:00 p.m.	PNCA Affinity Celebration This is a gathering to celebrate our First Generation College Graduates, BIPOC Graduates and LGBTQ+ Graduates. Lunch will be provided and we’ll enjoy activities such as cap decorating. Contact: Jackson Seemayer	Lemelson Innovation Studio – PNCA Campus

Friday, May 16, 2025

Time	Event	Location
12:30 to 2:20 p.m.	PNCA Regalia Pick-up	Lemelson Innovation Studio – PNCA Campus
3:00 to 4:30 p.m.	PNCA Dress Rehearsal	Lemelson Innovation Studio – PNCA Campus
4:00 to 6:30 p.m.	PNCA New Alumni Welcome Social Join the Alumni Office for a celebratory social before graduation! Snacks, drinks, and swag will be provided as well. Contacts: Sayre Cohen, Tiffany Newton, & Alumni Office	Mediatheque/Atrium – PNCA Campus

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Time	Event	Location
4:45 p.m.	PNCA Graduates Line Up	Tiffany Center, 4th floor – Portland
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.	PNCA Commencement	Tiffany Center, Emerald Ballroom – Portland
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.	PNCA Commencement Reception & Thesis Exhibition	511 Building, Atrium – PNCA Campus