While the College has grown and evolved over the last ninety years, the commitment to shared learning and the importance of art in daily life remains essential. The College is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. To assist those who may be relocating to Portland, an informal network of current students and the front desk staff help students find housing. Given the profile and goals of the student body, campus life tends to center around the studio and the adventure of becoming an artist.
Students pay an annual student body fee, which supports both social and professional activities.
The Hands On Cafe, located in the center of the campus, offers lunch and dinner each weekday. Students also attend openings and gallery talks in the College's Hoffman Gallery. The Gallery features exhibitions by nationally known artists and annual shows of student and faculty work. Majors and Degrees Oregon College of Art and Craft grants a Bachelor of Fine Arts in crafts with concentrations in book arts, ceramics, drawing, fibers, metal, photography, or wood as well as a Certificate in Crafts, a three-year studio program with concentrations in book arts and ceramics. Academic Program Instruction is studio-based and emphasizes fundamental issues such as design, craftsmanship, and concept.