Willamette University
In September, 2020, PNCA announced plans to merge with Willamette University. PNCA will become the fourth college within the university. On June 30th, 2021, the merger of PNCA to Willamette University as the fourth college was finalized. According to the merger, PNCA will retain its campus in Downtown Portland at the 511 Federal Building and will offer classes for Willamette University students as well as allow art students to take classes at the Willamette's Salem campus.