Visit & Connect
You see the world differently — so do we. Now more than ever, creativity matters. Let’s connect. We’re excited to share our story and hear yours. It’s time to ignite your creative journey.
Visit us to experience our friendly vibe and cozy campus community- right in the middle of the Arts District in downtown Lancaster City or check out The Academy of Live Technology at Rock Lititz, home to our Live Experience Design & Production program.
Meet our dynamic faculty and see why our students consider them mentors and friends.
Our Next Program
Sneak Peak Saturday. September 20, 2025
Register for our next program or explore other PCA&D and Academy of Live Technology at Rock Lititz visit opportunities below.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Visit & Connection Opportunities
Weekday campus Visits
Available Monday-Friday.
Explore our downtown Lancaster City studio and classroom facilities with a PCA&D Student Ambassador followed by an enrollment consultation with your personal Admission Counselor.
PCA&D Open Houses
October 18 & November 15
A great way to start your day in Lancaster, PA. Meet our faculty, staff, students, & alumni, tour campus, meet President Barnes, and more!
Sneak Peak Saturdays
Select Saturdays
Sort of “Open House Light.” Tour campus with a PCA&D Student Ambassador, learn about the admission & financial aid process, and take advantage of the optional Portfolio Development & Curation workshop.
Personal & Small Group Tours
Select Tuesdays & Fridays
Enjoy a tour The Academy of Live Technology, home of our Live Experience Design & Production program.
Academy of Live Technology Open Days
Select Saturdays
Explore our classrooms and purpose-built studios designed by industry professionals where you’ll learn sound, lighting, staging & visuals using the same equipment used by the pros!
admissions info sessions
Our team offers virtual evening sessions highlighting everything about PCA&D from our programs, to the admission process and financial aid.
INTO THE STUDIOS – Academic Info Sessions
Learn about our academic programs from our nationally and internationally recognized faculty. They’re all practicing artists, so they’re well connected with the needs of the workforce.
portfolio workshops
Sign up to attend a free, week-long online workshop that will help you prepare a portfolio for admission to PCA&D.
Meet 1:1 with Your Admissions Counselor
Your personal admission counselor will be happy to meet individually with you and your family either in person or virtually via email, phone, video call or text.
Financial Aid Appointments
Meet with our Director of Financial Aid to learn about what you need to do to insure you receive the maximum amount of financial aid you are eligible for AND important deadlines for completing the necessary paperwork. Don’t worry. We’re here to help!
National portfolio days
Meet PCA&D at one of this year’s National Portfolio Days – show us your work!
In your area?
See if a PCA&D Admissions Counselor will be visiting your school or a college fair near you. If you’d like us to visit your classroom, please email admissions@pcad.edu.
Let's Connect
Whether you’re just starting to learn about PCA&D or ready to submit an application, connect with us. We offer a range of ways to visit, from on-campus visits to online info sessions and 1-on-1s with an admissions counselor.
Lancaster City Is Ranked #1
You’ll love our small city which encourages artistic expression and values diversity. Step right off our campus onto Gallery Row — and into neighborhoods filled with art galleries, artist studios, and creative professionals. Lancaster City is ranked #1 out of 1,300 small cities by WalletHub for affordability, economic health, education, quality of life, and safety.
Getting Here
PCA&D is centrally located between a few of the nation’s cultural capitals: Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and New York City, and is easy to reach by car, train, or bus.