Sunday, October 15
Join us on campus for one of the nation's largest portfolio days, plus come a day early for "Saturday with SAIC" and learn how to make the most of your NPD experience!
The Academic Spine is a required three-course sequence for all undergraduate degrees. The courses provide a structure for peer support and intensive faculty mentoring as students navigate the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s (SAIC) open curriculum.
All of the Academic Spine courses are offered through multiple departments across the School.
Sunday, October 15
Join us on campus for one of the nation's largest portfolio days, plus come a day early for "Saturday with SAIC" and learn how to make the most of your NPD experience!
Saturday, October 21
Graduate Portfolio Day provides the opportunity for prospective students to meet one-on-one with faculty, receive immediate feedback on their portfolios, and learn more about the curricula, faculty, and application procedures from a number of colleges. RSVP.
Note: In lieu of Sophomore Seminar, Transfer Students are required to take Research Studio: Transfer (RS 1022), in their first semester at SAIC. RS 1022 shares assignments and learning objectives with SOPHSEM 2900, but is focused on the specific needs of transfer students.
For all questions about the undergraduate Academic Spine curriculum, please email saic-academicspine@saic.edu.