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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.

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.

International Portfolio Days

Saturday, October 28, 1-4 p.m. PT 
JagarHaus//Art & Design Gallery  
1701 West Pico Boulevard 
Los Angeles, CA 90015 
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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.

SFS: How to Apply for Graduate Financial Aid Using the FAFSA

Thursday, January 18, 2024, 6:30 p.m.  
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The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is hosting an online information session to assist you in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), applying for scholarships and identifying other sources of funding, and understanding your award. There will be time after the presentation to ask any questions you may have.

Watch more events in the "Watch Past Event Recordings" section at the bottom of this page. 

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.

International Student Graduate SAIC Day

Friday, November 3, 7 - 10 p.m. CT          
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Learn more about applying to and attending SAIC as an international student.

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 
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

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Review the portfolio requirements for the following programs:

• Architecture
• Architecture with a Track in Interior Architecture
• Designed Objects
• ​Design for Emerging Technologies
• Historic Preservation
• Visual Communication Design

We'll cover best practices and help you prepare for the upcoming review season.

Tuesday, November 7, 2023    
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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.   

Friday, November 3, 2023      
Watch Recording  
Learn more about applying to and attending SAIC as an international student.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023      
Watch 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, October 10, 2023 
Watch the Recording 
Meet with admissions to review the portfolio requirements for graduate programs at SAIC.

Tuesday, September 26, 2023       
Watch 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.

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.

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. 

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.