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New Students

Socials, housing guidance and medical referrals are just a few things Student Services provides for new students.

We are excited to meet you during New Student Orientation and to begin to assist you throughout your time here with us. The Student Services Staff consists of:

Michael Hall
Dean of Student Services
Michael [at] pnca [dot] edu

Rachael Allen
Assistant Director of Student Services
rallen [at] pnca [dot] edu

Aimee Elber
Student Services and Residence Life Coordinator
aelber [at] pnca [dot] edu

Here is a list of the different services that we provide through our office:

Student advocacy
New Student Orientation programs (including Foundation Seminars in Art & Design in Contemporary Society)
Liaison to Student Council, Student Leadership Group & student clubs
Information dissemination for student-focused services & activities
Student activities (barbecues, field trips, parties, chalk art, etc.)
Student advising and active listening
Supervise PNCA Counseling Center
Support retention initiative through outreach to at-risk students
Student housing (including Goose Hollow residence life program)
Liaison with Art Media, Bike Repair Shop, Life Drawing Studio, Yo’s Coffee Cart, Pearl District Business Association
Student Handbook and Faces book
Student emergency loans
Commuting/transportation strategies (Includes: parking permits for Station Place @ $75/month, reduced fare bus passes, and bicycle parking & safety)
Student health insurance coordination & dental & vision plans
Referrals: Medical, dental, legal, etc.
Disability services & resources (including universal access and design)
Multicultural diversity information dissemination
Manage Lunchtime Performance Series
Holiday Art Sale, BFA Juried Show & In Flux Gallery
Manage campus locker allocation
Commencement ceremony and Senior Show opening
Student Conduct Code interpretation and enforcement