Jamie Lynn Lewin, In An Instant, 2022, yarn on plastic canvas
Meet SAIC
In-Person Admissions Events
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Graduate SAIC Days offer prospective students the opportunity to get feedback on your portfolio with faculty from individual departments during one-on-one meetings.
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, November 11,
12 - 4 p.m. ETNew York AIA- New York - Center for Architecture
Tafel Hall
536 La Guardia Place
New York, NY 10012RSVP Saturday, December 2,
12 - 4 p.m. CTChicago School of the Art Institute of Chicago
MacLean Ballroom
112 S. Michigan
Chicago, IL 60603RSVP -
Graduate National Portfolio Days are events for prospective students who would like to get feedback on their portfolio, as well as have the opportunity to learn more about the curricula, faculty, and application procedures from a number of colleges.
Events in the U.S.A.
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Sunday, October 15,
12 - 4 p.m. ETNew York, NY Parsons School of Design,
The New School
63 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10003RSVP Saturday, October 21,
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. CTChicago, IL
Grad Portfolio Day + Open Studio Night!
More InfoSchool of the Art Institute of Chicago
280 S. Columbus Dr.
Chicago, IL 60603RSVP Sunday, October 29,
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. PTSan Francisco, CA California College of the Arts
1111 8th St.
San Francisco, CA 94107RSVP Monday, December 4,
4 - 8 p.m. ETMiami, FL Florida International University
Biscayne Bay Campus
3000 NE 151st St.
Miami, FL 33181RSVP International Portfolio Days
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, December 2,
12 - 4 p.m. local timeLondon, UK Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London
Granary Building
1 Granary Square
London, England, N1C 4AA
United KingdomRSVP Sunday, December 3,
12 - 4 p.m. local timeParis, France Paris College of Art
15 Rue Fénelon
Paris, IDF, 75010
FranceRSVP Wednesday, December 6,
4. - 8 p.m. local timeFlorence, Italy Palazzo dei Cartelloni
Via Sant’ Antonino
11 Via Sant' Antonino Firenze, Toscana, 50123, ItalyRSVP Friday, December 8,
4. - 8 p.m. local timeDoha, Qatar Al Luqta Street
Education City
Doha, QatarRSVP Sunday, December 10, 2023
12 - 4 p.m. local timeIstanbul, Turkey Grand Hyatt Istanbul
1 Taşkışla Caddesi
İstanbul, 34367
TurkeyRSVP -
Saturday, October 28, 1-4 p.m. PT
JagarHaus//Art & Design Gallery
1701 West Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90015
RSVP
Join us for an informal reception in Los Angeles with SAIC Graduate Admissions. You'll have the opportunity to meet the admissions counselor for your specific program of interest, ask questions about applying, and learn more about graduate study at SAIC. All who are considering SAIC graduate study are invited to meet us and each other! -
Graduate Admissions counselors will be traveling to multiple cities this fall to meet with prospective students. Learn more about our graduate programs, ask questions about applying, and get feedback on your work as you prepare your application.
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Friday, October 13,
Time TBAProvidence, RI TBA coming soon Monday, October 16,
Time TBANew York, NY TBA coming soon Thursday, October 26 + Friday, October 27,
Time TBALos Angeles, CA TBA coming soon Monday, October 30,
Time TBASan Francisco, CA TBA coming soon Friday, November 10,
Time TBABoston, MA TBA coming soon Monday, November 13,
Time TBABaltimore, MD TBA coming soon Wednesday, November 15,
Time TBADetroit, MI TBA coming soon Monday, December 11,
Time TBASavannah, GA TBA coming soon Tuesday, December 12,
Time TBAAtlanta, GA TBA coming soon
Virtual Admissions Events
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App Prep Series: Choosing Your Recommenders
Tuesday, September 26, 12 p.m. CT
RSVP
The selection and timing of your references has the potential to greatly impact your application. Meet with admissions to talk about who to select, how to contact them, and when to start the process.App Prep Series: Portfolio Overview
Tuesday, October 10, 12 p.m. CT
RSVP
Meet with admissions to review the portfolio requirements for graduate programs at SAIC.App Prep Series: Application Process & Submitting via SlideRoom
Tuesday, October 24, 12 p.m. CT
RSVP
Meet with admissions to review the portfolio requirements for graduate programs at SAIC. We'll cover best practices and help you prepare for your upcoming submission with special attention on how best to present your work for viewing in the SlideRoom environment.International Graduate SAIC Day
Friday, November 3, 7 p.m. CT
RSVP coming soon.
Learn more about applying to and attending SAIC as an international student.Deep Dive: MFA Programs
Tuesday, November 7, 12 p.m. CT
RSVP
Meet with admissions to review the portfolio requirements for graduate programs at SAIC. We'll cover best practices and help you prepare for the upcoming review season. This session will focus specifically on our MFA in studio programs.Deep Dive: Design Programs
Tuesday, November 14, 12 p.m. CT
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Review the portfolio requirements for the Architecture, Architecture with a Track in Interior Architecture, Designed Objects, Visual Communication Design, Historic Preservation, and Design for Emerging Technologies degrees at SAIC. We'll cover best practices and help you prepare for the upcoming review season.Deep Dive: MA Programs
Tuesday, November 28, 12 p.m. CT
RSVP coming soon.
Meet with admissions to review the portfolio requirements for graduate programs at SAIC. We'll cover best practices and help you prepare for the upcoming review season. This session will focus specifically on our Arts Administration & Policy, Art Therapy and Counseling, Modern and Contemporary Art History, Dual Degree, Art Education, Teaching, and Visual and Critical Studies programs. -
In addition to in-person Graduate National Portfolio Days, GPDs are also offered virtually for prospective students who would like to get feedback on their portfolio, as well as have the opportunity to learn more about the curricula, faculty, and application procedures from a number of colleges.
Date and Time RSVP Link Saturday, September 30,
12 - 4 p.m. CTRSVP Sunday, November 19,
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. CTRSVP -
International Student Graduate SAIC Day
Friday, November 3, 7 - 10 p.m. CT
RSVP
Learn more about applying to and attending SAIC as an international student.
Take a Campus Tour
On-Campus Graduate Campus Tour
Join graduate admissions staff for a tour of SAIC's campus. We will be showing you around the graduate departments and answering any questions you may have. On-campus tours take place Fridays at 1:30 p.m. CT. Please plan to arrive by 1:15 p.m. CT for check-in. A maximum of three people are allowed per party, including the prospective student. Advance registration is required.
Schedule a Graduate Tour.
Virtual Campus Tour
Check out our On-Demand Virtual Tour at your convenience.
Contact Graduate Admissions
SAIC admissions counselors are here to assist you throughout the admissions process. You can schedule a one-on-one meeting with us, or for general questions or to be connected to the counselor for your program of interest, please contact us at 312.629.6100 or gradmiss@saic.edu.
Watch Past Event Recordings
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Watch the Recording
The statement of intent is a key component of your application to SAIC and your opportunity to speak to the faculty review committee. Meet with admissions to talk about preparing a strong statement of intent. -
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Watch the Recording
The selection and timing of your references has the potential to greatly impact your application. Meet with admissions to talk about who to select, how to contact them, and when to start the process. -
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Watch the Recording
SAIC's Low-Residency MFA program is open to artists, writers, educators, curators, and historians. Join us to learn more about the program curriculum, pedagogy and admissions requirements. -
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Watch the Recording
Meet with admissions to review the portfolio requirements for graduate programs at SAIC. -
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Watch the Recording
Meet with admissions to review the portfolio requirements for graduate programs at SAIC. We'll cover best practices and help you prepare for your upcoming submission with special attention on how best to present your work for viewing in the SlideRoom environment. -
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Watch the Recording
Meet with admissions to review the portfolio requirements for graduate programs at SAIC. We'll cover best practices and help you prepare for the upcoming review season. This session will focus specifically on our MFA in studio programs. -
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Watch the Recording
Review the portfolio requirements for the following programs:- Architecture
- Architecture with a Track in Interior Architecture
- Designed Objects
- Design for Emerging Technologies
- Fashion, Body and Garment
- Historic Preservation
- Visual Communication Design
We'll cover best practices and help you prepare for the upcoming review season.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Watch the Recording
Meet with admissions to review the portfolio requirements for graduate programs at SAIC. We'll cover best practices and help you prepare for the upcoming review season. This session will focus specifically on these programs:- Arts Administration & Policy
- Art Therapy and Counseling
- Modern and Contemporary Art History
- Dual Degree
- Art Education
- Teaching
- Visual and Critical Studies
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Thursday, January 19, 2023
Watch the Recording
Representatives from SAIC's Student Financial Services department will be providing helpful information for prospective graduate students about the financial aid process. We will be discussing filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), SAIC’s financial aid timeline, and outside scholarships. There will also be time during and after the presentation to ask questions. -
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Watch the Recording
Representatives from SAIC's Student Financial Services department will discuss SAIC award packages, completing the budgeting worksheet, and outside scholarships. There will be time during and after the presentation to ask questions.