All core courses in the School of Film may be taken for transferable undergraduate college credit, in cooperation with Portland State University. Admission to the PSU degree program is not required. Credit students pay the Film Center the tuition and lab fee listed with each individual course description, plus the indicated optional PSU credit fee. College credit must be elected by the end of the first week of class and cannot be awarded retroactively. Please note that employer reimbursement often requires that college credit be elected. College credit is optional.

School of Film coursework may also be pursued as part of cooperative degree programs with Portland State University, Marylhurst University, and the Pacific NW College of Art. Additional fees apply and formal admission to the participating academic programs is required. For more information, contact the Continuing Education Manager.

Cooperative Degree Options
Students enrolled at Portland State University may participate in Northwest Film Center classes toward the completion of a BA degree in Film through the Theater Arts Department, or a Film Studies Minor through the English, Communication Studies, or Theater Arts Departments. Admission to PSU is required. Individuals pay PSU tuition plus Film Center tuition and lab/equipment fees. For more information, call 503-725-5360. Students attending the Pacific Northwest College of Art may transfer coursework from the School into the BFA Program. For more information, call 503-821-8974. Students admitted to Marylhurst University may cross-register with the School for selected courses. Participating Departments include Art (call 503-699-6242), Communications (call 503-699-6296) and Interdisciplinary Studes, which offers a Concentration in Media and Film Studies (call 503-699-6273).

For more information on earning college credit while participating in Northwest Film Center School of Film courses, contact the Registrar, Pam Minty at 503-221-1156 x25.

College Degree Options
While the School of Film does not offer college degrees, the School does have cooperative agreements with area colleges and universities who allow School of Film coursework to be integrated into their respective degree programs.

• Portland State University allows School of Film coursework to be transferred into their Minor in Film Studies, which is offered by the English, Communication Studies, and Theater Arts departments. The Theater Arts department also now offers a Film Major.
• Students at the Pacific Northwest College of Art may transfer Film Center coursework into the BFA Program.
• Marylhurst University students may transfer Film Center coursework into its BA degree in art, communications, or interdisciplinary studies.

Contact the Registrar for more information about any of these options.

FAQ

Q: What are the advantages of enrolling for credit?
A: You will be eligible to transfer School of Film coursework to other colleges and universities at a later time, as the receiving institution's transfer policies allow. College credit is often required for employer-paid tuition reimbursement.
 
Q: How much does college credit cost?
A: For credit at PSU, most core classes are 4 credits with a fee of $240.
 
Q: Can I get a grade even if I don't enroll for credit?
A: No. You will receive instructor feedback but an actual grade will not be recorded on your transcript.
  
Q: Can I enroll for credit after the class has started?
A: For core classes of six or more sessions, you may enroll and pay for credit up until the end of the first week of class. After that, credit is no longer available.
  
Q: Can I get credit retroactively after the class is over?
A: No, the accreditation requirements of our cooperative higher education partners do not permit this.