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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

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