SAIC Days

Immediate Decision Option Days

If you are serious about attending SAIC, wish to visit campus, have a portfolio review, and receive your admission decision in the same day, we invite you to attend our Immediate Decision Option (IDO) Day.

IDO Days include:

In order to receive your admission decision, we must have a completed admission application submitted prior to the event. All other required admission materials (for example: letter of recommendation, transcript) must be mailed to our office prior to the event OR brought with you the day of the event.

Bring your portfolio of original and/or documented work with you to the IDO Day. Click here for portfolio requirements by degree type.

Event Dates Location
Monday, October 8
(Columbus Day)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 36 S. Wabash Ave., 12th floor
Chicago, IL 60603 
Monday, November 5 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Arrive by 10:45 a.m. for check-in
33 S. State St., 7th floor
Chicago, IL 60603 
Monday, February 18
(Presidents' Day)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 36 S. Wabash Ave., 12th floor
Chicago, IL 60603 
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