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SAIC’s new faculty members represent a diverse range of practices, media, and methodologies and exemplify SAIC’s focus on interdisciplinary studies. Read more.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2022

On Sunday, May 22, we celebrate the class of 2022's achievements and the resiliency of the classes of 2020 and 2021 at SAIC’s first in-person ceremony in three years.
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Make Your Registration Appointment

New undergraduate students for fall 2022: make your registration appointment for your first semester classes and get your ideal class schedule this fall.

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Transfer Days: June 8-10

Join us for Transfer Days and learn more about transferring credits, get expert portfolio preparation advice, meet with our faculty, and ask any questions you may have.

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Summer Programs for Kids, Teens, and Adults

Summer courses start in June, July, and August. Register now.

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Read Spring 2022: Collection Three of SAIC Magazine

School of the Art Insitute of Chicago magazine explores how art and design advance sustainability.
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Exploring Student Iyomi Ho Ken’s Imaginative Universe

This fall, Ho Ken was awarded two prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards.
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Six SAIC Community Members Named 2022 Guggenheim Fellows

Faculty and alums are among the 180 writers, scholars, and artists awarded this fellowship.

SAIC Community Members Receive Prestigious American Academy of Arts and Letters Awards

The American Academy of Arts and Letters honored Professor Candida Alvarez and alum Martine Syms (BFA 2007) with awards in art.

CAPX Internships Set Students on the Right Path

We spoke to three students about their current internships and how their experiences impact their artistic and professional journeys.