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Willamette in Portland

Willamette University’s footprint in the Pacific Northwest goes well beyond our capital-region campus. We offer academic programs and experiential experiences in Portland.

An aerial view of Portland, Oregon, a city surrounded by green rolling hills with a mountain in the distance

Portland Campus Locations

  • PNCA Campus

    511 NW Broadway, Portland, OR 97209

    Pacific Northwest College of Art houses both its undergraduate and graduate programs within this building. Take art and design courses from the BFA program or the MA and MFA programs within this space.

    PNCA Campus
  • Glass Building

    2139 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR 97227

    The Glass Building is home to studio space for students at Pacific Northwest College of Art. Students might take sculpture courses here and travel to and from the Glass Building to the PNCA campus.

    Glass Building

Living and Learning in Portland

Often referred to as PDX, Portland is a major city with small town charm. Known for its sustainability, start-up culture, and arts scene, Portland is also proud of its “weird” status. There’s so many quirky and one-of-a-kind places and events that make visiting and living here incredibly enjoyable.   

Learning here is also exciting. One of the West Coast’s biggest business centers, Portland offers art, design and business students access to internships, jobs and professional networks.

Exploring Portland

From the downtown city skyline to serene parks and from famous bookstores and doughnut shops, there’s so much to see and do.

  • Neighborhoods

    Divided into six “quadrants,” Portland is home to about 90 distinct neighborhoods. Our programs are based in the Pearl District.

  • Nightlife

    Music fans and foodies will delight in all that Portland has to offer. Restaurants, lounges, clubs, theaters, and music venues of all kinds dot our streets.

  • Outdoor Adventures

    Urban exploring in Portland also means uncovering parks, gardens and trails. A short drive away, you’ll find sprawling forests, stunning waterfalls, and snowcapped peaks.

  • Art Scene

    PNCA is the front porch of Portland’s art scene. Across the city you’ll find public art installations, galleries, street performers, bookshops, maker markets and more.

Academic Programs in Portland

Willamette has a strong presence in Portland, from full-time art and design programs to part-time and evening master’s degrees. With a thriving arts scene, innovative spirit, and welcoming business community, Portland is an excellent choice to start or continue your education.

  • MBA for Professionals

    Open doors to career advancement with a flexible, convenient MBA program. We’ll even cover dinner for your class nights.

    Students in graduate robes applaud at their MBA Commencement ceremony at Willamette's Atkinson Graduate School of Management
  • MS in Data Science

    Earn a degree in one of the fastest-growing, most in-demand fields in a program designed for working professionals.
    Willamette data science students sit at a table with their laptops and listen to a lecture
  • BFA Programs

    Earn a Fine Arts degree in a city that embraces art and design.

    Students in graduate robes applaud at their MBA Commencement ceremony at Willamette's Atkinson Graduate School of Management
  • MA/MFA Programs

    Earn a degree in one of the fastest-growing, most in-demand fields in a program designed for working professionals.
    A group of people chatting about artwork at PNCA

Portland By the Numbers

Ecofriendly. Walkable. Bikeable. There’s a lot to love about Portland.

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Experience Portland

Directions to the Graduate and Professional Center

Directions to the PNCA Campus

Campus Map

Welcome to Willamette's Portland campus map. This campus map is your interactive guide to our vibrant Portland campus. 

Willamette University

Office of Admissions

  • Graduate and Professional Center

    Address

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