About: Consumer Information
About SAIC
A leader in educating artists, designers, and scholars since 1866, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) offers nationally accredited undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate programs to over 3,200 students from across the globe. Located in the heart of Chicago, SAIC's educational philosophy is built upon an interdisciplinary approach to art and design, giving students unparalleled opportunities to develop their creative and critical abilities, while working with renowned faculty who include many of the leading practitioners in their fields.
To help prospective and current students locate important information about the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), this web page holds a collection of links to helpful information on a variety of subjects, including SAIC's academic programs, cost of attendance, financial aid, and post-graduate activities of graduates. SAIC’s presentation of this information complies with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), as amended, and its implementing regulations.
This page contains information on the following topics:
Accreditation
Accreditation, Memberships, and Nondiscrimination Policy
Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions
Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Admissions
Community College Articulation Agreements
Academic Information and Policies
Information:
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate and Certificate Programs
Faculty
Enrollment and Diversity Statistics
Affiliate Entities
Textbooks
Policies:
Bulletin
Acceptable Use for Network and Computing Resources
Grades
Graduation Rate
Title IX Coordinator
Transfer of Credit Policy—Undergraduate
Transfer Credit-Graduate
Student Records Policies/Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
Copyright Infringement Policies and Sanctions
Requirements for Withdrawal
Cost and Financial Assistance Information
General Financial Assistance Information
Cost of Attendance
Net Price Calculator
Study Abroad and Title IV Aid
Refund Policy
Post-graduate Activities
The SAIC Class of 2011 Alumni Survey was completed in February, 2012.
SAIC Undergraduate Alumni
61 out of 280 undergraduate alumni completed the SAIC Class of 2011 Alumni Survey, a 22% rate of participation.
75% of SAIC undergraduate alumni respondents reported that they were employed.
70% were currently working in arts-related jobs.
48% were developing a professional practice in their area of study.
13% were participating in a graduate program of study.
SAIC Graduate Alumni
87 out of 260 graduate alumni completed the SAIC Class of 2011 Alumni Survey, a 33% rate of participation.
82% of SAIC graduate alumni respondents reported that they were employed.
74% were working in arts-related jobs
43% were developing a professional practice in their area of study.
Health Information
Drug and alcohol abuse, prevention, and intervention resources
Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment [PDF]
Counseling Services
Policies and resources related to alcohol and/or drug use:
Student Rights and Responsibilities [PDF]
- Alcohol Policy, pp. 10–11
- Drug Policy, p. 5, sections I and J
Safety and Security
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report [PDF]
Additional Emergency Information
Student Rights and Responsibilities [PDF]
- Missing Student Policy, p. 21
- Sexual Assault Policy, pp. 24–26
Emergency Telephone Numbers
The phones in each SAIC building have an emergency button that automatically rings the emergency phone at the Security Desk when pressed. Security Desks are staffed 24 hours every day of the fall and spring semesters. On phones that have this capability, an orange sticker has been placed next to the button with the word "EMERGENCY" on it.
Callers seeking emergency assistance on phones that don't have the emergency button should dial 312.899.1230.
The 24-hour sexual assault emergency line is available by dialing 312.899.1230.
Police, fire, or paramedics can be reached by dialing 911. We encourage faculty, staff, and students to contact Campus Security rather than calling the Police, Fire Department, or Paramedics directly. If this type of assistance is required, we will speed their arrival by providing directions and guidance in reaching the desired location as quickly as possible. Security will have the first contact with these authorities upon their entering the facilities, and it is vital that we are able to assist them without delay.
Fire Safety
Fire Safety Equipment in Dormitories [PDF]
Fire Incident Log [PDF]
Fire Incident Report [PDF]
Programming for Fire Safety [PDF]
Residence Hall Fire Safety [PDF]
Student Life and Services Information and Policies
Student Activities
Facilities/Services for Students with Disabilities
Residence Hall Guide
Residence Hall Room Configurations/Facilities
Student Rights and Responsibilities [PDF]
The Student Handbook's Student Rights and Responsibilities section includes policies and procedures regarding the following:
- Freedom of Expression
- Freedom of Inquiry and Expression
- Protection Against Improper Academic Evaluation
- Student Participation in Groups and Organizations
- Rules of Conduct
- Student Conduct Procedures
- Student Appeals to Non-Disciplinary Issues
- Academic Misconduct
- Acceptable Use of Network and Computing Resources
- Alcohol Policy
- Animals
- Bicycles
- Theft
- Circulating Resource Usage
- Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
- Graffiti and Property Damage
- Immunization
- Health Insurance
- Involuntary Withdrawal
- Missing Student
- Parental Notification Policy
- Records Policy
- Sexual Assault
- Smoking
- Use of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago's Name
- Weapons
Facilities
Campus Map [PDF]
Academic Buildings
Columbus Drive, 280 S. Columbus Dr.
MacLean Center, 112 S. Michigan Ave.
Sharp Building, 37 S. Wabash Ave.
Sullivan Center, 36 S. Wabash Ave.
Ox-Box, 3435 Rupprecht Way, Saugatuck, Michigan
Exhibition Spaces and Special Collections
The Art Institute of Chicago museum, 111 S. Michigan Ave.
Sullivan Galleries, 33 S. State St., 7th floor
Student Union Galleries (SUGs) LeRoy Neiman Center Gallery, 37 S. Wabash Ave., suite 106
Student Union Galleries (SUGs) Gallery X, 280 S. Columbus Drive, room 113
Roger Brown Study Collection, 1926 N. Halsted St.
Video Data Bank, 112 S. Michigan, 3rd floor
Residence Halls
Jones Hall, 7 W. Madison St.
162 North State Street Residences, 162 N. State St.
Campus Center
The LeRoy Neiman Center, 37 S. Wabash Ave.
Departments and Areas of Study Facilities
Visit each Department and Areas of Study website to learn more about their respective facilities and resources.
Other facilities and resource information
The Art Institute of Chicago museum
Fashion Resource Center
16mm Film Study Collection
Joan Flasch Artists' Book Collection
Health Services
Gene Siskel Film Center
Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists' Residency
Randolph Street Gallery Archives
Ryerson & Burnham Libraries
Sullivan Galleries
Video Data Bank
Visiting Artists Program
Contact information for filing a complaint with an accrediting agency and relevant state agencies
Illinois Board of Higher Education
431 E. Adams, 2nd floor
Springfield, IL 62701-1404
info@ibhe.org
Institutional Complaint Hotline: 217.557.7359
Illinois Attorney General
Consumer Fraud Bureau
500 S. Second St.
Springfield, IL 62706
http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/about/email_consumers.jsp
http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumers/conscomp.pdf
Consumer Fraud Hotline: 800.243.0618
Higher Learning Commission
North Central Association
230 S. LaSalle St., suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1413
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
11250 Roger Bacon Dr., suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
