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PNCA Commencement Schedule

2026 Commencement Schedule

The below events are welcome to all Willamette community members.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Time Event Location
12:00 to 1:00 p.m. PNCA Affinity Celebration Lemelson Innovation Studio – PNCA Campus

Friday, May 8, 2026

Time Event Location
3:00 to 4:30 p.m. PNCA Dress Rehearsal Mediatheque – PNCA Campus

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Time Event Location
4:45 p.m. PNCA Graduates Line Up Portland Art Museum – Portland
5:30 to 7:00 p.m. PNCA Commencement Portland Art Museum – Portland
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Commencement Reception & Thesis Exhibition 511 Building, Atrium – PNCA Campus

Willamette University

  • Salem Campus

    Address

    900 State Street 
    Salem Oregon 97301 U.S.A.

    Contact

    503-370-6300

  • PNCA Campus

    Address

    511 NW Broadway
    Portland Oregon 97209 U.S.A.

    Contact

    503-226-4391

  • Graduate and Professional Center

    Address

    721 NW 9th Ave
    Portland Oregon 97209 U.S.A.

    Contact

    503-370-6303