We are excited to see the work you make, and help you prepare a scholarship-winning application and portfolio!
The events we’ve prepared below are designed to help you learn about us, and prepare a portfolio that best represents you and your unique artistic vision. We can't wait to help you prepare for your creative future!
See events for admitted students at saic.edu/ugnext.
SEE SAIC Day
Monday, February 20, 2023
RSVP
Choose the session that works best for you:
Session I: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. CT
Session II: 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. CT
You will have the opportunity to learn more about our acclaimed interdisciplinary curriculum, tour our state-of-the-art facilities including our residence halls, see what we look for in an admission and merit scholarship portfolio, and learn more about financial aid at SAIC.
We also highly encourage you to bring your portfolio for a one-on-one conversation about your work with one of our admissions representatives.
SAIC Days and One-On-One Meetings
SAIC Days are special 3 hour events that take place in select cities from September - November. These events are a perfect opportunity to get one-on-one feedback on your portfolio, meet with SAIC faculty and staff, and learn more about our interdisciplinary curriculum.
One-on-one meetings give you individual time with an admissions counselor to get feedback on your portfolio, or just ask any questions you may have!
Check back this summer to see the fall 2023 schedule.
Date and Time | City | Address | RSVP Link |
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Wednesday, September 14, 2022 5 - 8 p.m. (ET) |
Orlando, FL One-on-one meetings |
Mills Gallery 1650 N. Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32789 |
event passed |
Saturday, September 17, 2022 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (PT) |
Los Angeles, CA SAIC Day |
Japanese American National Museum 100 N. Central Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
event passed |
Saturday, September 17, 2022 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (ET) |
Miami, FL SAIC Day |
HistoryMiami Museum 101 W. Flagler St. Miami, FL 33130 |
event passed |
Sunday, September 18, 2022 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (PT) |
San Francisco, CA SAIC Day |
Century Club of California 1355 Franklin St. San Francisco, CA 94109 |
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Saturday, September 24, 2022 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (ET) |
Washington, D.C. SAIC Day |
District Architecture Center 421 7th St. NW Washington, D.C. 20004 |
event passed |
Sunday, September 25, 2022 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (ET) |
Boston, MA SAIC Day |
Hampshire House 84 Beacon St. Boston, MA 02108 |
event passed |
Saturday, October 1, 2022 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (PT) |
Seattle, WA SAIC Day |
The Burke Museum of Natural History 4300 15th Ave., N.E. Seattle, WA 98105 |
event passed |
Sunday, October 2, 2022 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (PT) |
Portland, OR One-on-one meetings |
Ford Building 2505 SE 11th Ave., suite 255 Portland, OR 97202 |
event passed |
Tuesday, October 4 + Wednesday, October 5, 2022 5 - 8 p.m. (ET) |
Ann Arbor, MI One-on-one meetings |
WSG Gallery 111 E. Ann St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 |
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Saturday, October 8, 2022 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (ET) |
New York, NY SAIC Day |
DuMont Building 515 Madison Ave., 10th Floor New York, NY 10022 |
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Sunday, October 9, 2022 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (ET) |
Philadelphia, PA SAIC Day |
Center for Architecture and Design 1218 Arch St. Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
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Sunday, October 9, 2022 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (MT) |
Phoenix, AZ One-on-one meetings |
CO+HOOTS Coworking Space 221 E. Indianola Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85012 |
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Tuesday, October 11, 2022 5 - 8 p.m. (PT) |
San Diego One-on-one meetings |
iQ Smart Center 655 W. Broadway, 1st Fl. San Diego, CA 92101 |
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Saturday, October 22, 2022 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (ET) |
Raleigh, NC SAIC Day |
NC Museum of Art (NCMA) SECU Lobby & Auditorium 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., East Building A Raleigh, NC 27607 |
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Saturday, October 22, 2022 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (ET) |
Indianapolis, IN One-on-one meetings |
Harrison Center for the Arts 1505 N. Delaware St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 |
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Sunday, October 23, 2022 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (ET) |
Atlanta, GA SAIC Day |
the MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta) 1315 Peachtree St., NE Atlanta, GA 30309 |
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Sunday, October 23, 2022 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (ET) |
Columbus, OH SAIC Day |
Columbus Museum of Art 480 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215 |
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Wednesday, November 2, 2022 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (ET) |
Pittsburgh, PA One-on-one meetings |
Heinz History Center 6th floor Library 1212 Smallman St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
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Wednesday, November 2, 2022 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (CT) |
Minneapolis, MN One-on-one meetings |
Open Book 1011 S. Washington Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55415 |
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Wednesday, November 9, 2022 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (CT) |
Madison, WI One-on-one meetings |
Overture Center for the Arts 201 State St. Madison, WI 53703 |
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Saturday, November 12, 2022 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. . (MT) |
Denver, CO SAIC Day |
Denver Art Museum Sturm South Pavilion 100 W 14 Ave. Pkwy. Denver, CO 80204 |
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Saturday, November 12, 2022 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (CT) |
Dallas, TX SAIC Day |
Sammons Center for the Arts 3630 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75219 |
event passed |
Sunday, November 13, 2022 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (CT) |
Houston, TX SAIC Day |
Glassell School of Art Favrot Auditorium 5101 Montrose Blvd. Houston, TX 77006 |
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (MT) |
Salt Lake City, UT One-on-one meetings |
Utah Museum of Fine Arts Brady-Hansen Boardroom 410 Campus Dr. Salt Lake City, UT 84112 |
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (CT) |
St. Louis, MO One-on-one meetings |
The Kranzberg Arts Center 501 N Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103 |
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National Portfolio Days
National Portfolio Days (NPDs) take place throughout the year, and SAIC participates in all of them. Representatives from SAIC are ALWAYS available to provide 10-15 minute portfolio reviews of prospective students' work, give you valuable feedback and guidance on your portfolio before you submit it as part of your application, and to speak about SAIC's curriculum.
Date and Time | City | Address | RSVP Link |
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Sunday, September 18, 2022 12-4 p.m. ET |
Atlanta, GA | Georgia World Congress Center 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW. Atlanta, GA 30313 Hosted by Columbus College of Art and Design |
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Saturday, September 24, 2022 1-5 p.m. ET |
Indianapolis, IN | Herron School of Art and Design 735 W. New York St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 |
event passed |
Saturday, September 24, 2022 10 a.m. -2 p.m. CT |
Austin, TX | Austin Convention Center 500 E. Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 78701 Hosted by Ringling College of Art and Design |
event passed |
Sunday, September 25, 2022 12-4 p.m. ET |
Cincinnati, OH | Art Academy of Cincinnati 1212 Jackson St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 |
event passed |
Sunday, September 25, 2022 12-4 p.m. CT |
Dallas, TX | Hilton Anatole 2201 Stemmons Freeway Dallas, TX 75207 Hosted by School of Visual Arts |
event passed |
Saturday, October 1, 2022 12 - 4 p.m. ET |
Toronto, ON | York University 86 Fine Arts Rd. North York, ON M3J 3M6 |
event passed |
Saturday, October 1, 2022 12-4 p.m. CT |
Kansas City, MO | Kansas City Art Institute 4415 Warwick Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64111 |
event passed |
Sunday, October 2, 2022 12-4 p.m. CT |
St. Louis, MO | Washington University, Sam Fox School of Design Weil Hall 1 Wrighton Way St. Louis, MO 63105 |
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Sunday, October 2, 2022 12-4 p.m. ET |
Rochester, NY | Rochester Institute of Technology Gordon Field House 1 Lomb Memorial Dr. Rochester, NY 14623 |
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Saturday, October 8, 2022 12 - 4 p.m. MT |
Denver, CO | Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design 1600 Pierce St. Denver, CO 80214 |
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Saturday, October 8, 2022 1 - 5 p.m. ET |
Richmond, VA | Virginia Commonwealth University 1000 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23284 |
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Sunday, October 9, 2022 1-5 p.m. CT |
Minneapolis, MN | Minneapolis College of Art and Design 2501 Stevens Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55404 |
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Sunday, October 9, 2022 12 - 4 p.m. ET |
Charlotte, NC | Hilton Charlotte University Place 8629 JM Keynes Dr. Charlotte, NC 28262 |
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Saturday, October 15 2022 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. CT |
Milwaukee, WI | Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design 273 Erie St. Milwaukee, WI 53202 |
event passed |
Sunday, October 16, 2022 12-4 p.m. CT |
Chicago, IL | School of the Art Institute of Chicago 280 S. Columbus Dr. Chicago, IL 60603 See participating schools Attend a pre-NPD online info session "Saturday with SAIC" on 10/15 to help you prepare for the NPD! |
event passed |
Saturday, October 22 2022 12-4 p.m. ET |
Hartford, CT | Hartford Art School 200 Bloomfield Ave. West Hartford, CT 06117 |
event passed |
Saturday, October 22 2022 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. MT |
Mesa, AZ | Mesa Community College 1833 W Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ 85202 Hosted by University of Arizona |
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Sunday, October 23, 2022 12-4 p.m. ET |
Boston, MA | John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center 900 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02115 Hosted by School of the Museum of Fine Arts -Tufts |
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Sunday, October 23, 2022 12-4 p.m. MT |
Albuquerque, NM | Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North Hotel 5151 San Francisco Rd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 |
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Saturday, October 29, 2022 1-5 p.m. ET |
Detroit, MI | College for Creative Studies Taubman Center 460 Baltimore Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 |
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Sunday, October 30, 2022 1 - 5 p.m. ET |
Baltimore, MD | Maryland Institute College of Art 1300 W. Mount Royal Ave. Baltimore, MD 21217 |
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Sunday, October 30, 2022 12-4 p.m. ET |
Cleveland, OH | Cleveland Institute of Art 11610 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106 |
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Saturday, November 5, 2022 11 a.m.-3 p.m. ET |
New York, NY | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 1A 655 W. 34th St. New York, NY 10001 Hosted by SAIC and New York Academy of Art |
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Saturday, November 5, 2022 11 a.m. -3 p.m. PT |
Vancouver, CAN | Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Wilson School of Design 5600 Kwantlen St. Richmond, BC V6x 3V8 |
event passed |
Sunday, November 6, 2022 12 - 4 p.m. ET |
Philadelphia, PA | Moore College of Art and Design 1916 Race St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
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Sunday, November 6, 2022 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. PT |
Seattle, WA | Cornish College of the Arts 1000 Lenora St. Seattle, WA 98121 |
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Saturday, November 12, 2022 12 - 4 p.m. PT |
Portland, OR | Pacific Northwest College of Art 511 NW. Broadway Portland, OR 97209 |
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Sunday, November 13, 2022 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. PT |
San Francisco, CA | California College of the Arts 1111 8th St. San Francisco, CA, 94107 |
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Saturday, November 19, 2022 12-4 p.m. PT |
San Diego, CA | Westin San Diego - Downtown 400 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hosted by Laguna College of Art and Design |
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Sunday, November 20, 2022 12-4 p.m. PT |
Los Angeles, CA | Glendale Civic Auditorium 1401 N. Verdugo Rd. Glendale, CA 91208 Hosted by Laguna College of Art and Design |
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Saturday, January 21, 2023 12-4 p.m. ET |
Miami, FL | New World School of the Arts Chapman Conference Center 300 NE 2nd Ave, Rm 3210 Miami, FL 33132 |
Meet with us |
Sunday, January 22, 2023 12-4 p.m ET |
Sarasota, FL | Ringling College of Art & Design 2700 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34234 |
Meet with us |
Online National Portfolio Days
Date and Time | Address | RSVP Link |
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Saturday, September 17, 2022 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT |
Online | event passed |
Friday, October 14, 2022 6 - 10 p.m. CT |
Online | event passed |
Sunday, December 4, 2022 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT |
Online | event passed |
Sunday, January 8, 2023 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT |
Online | event passed |
See all events for admitted students at saic.edu/ugnext.
Admitted Students: Understanding Your Financial Aid Award and Cost
Thursday, February 9, 2023
6:30 p.m. CT
RSVP
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.
See events for admitted students at saic.edu/ugnext.
International SAIC Days and One-on-One Meetings
SAIC Days are special events that take place in select cities around the world from August - December. These events are a perfect opportunity to get one-on-one feedback on your portfolio, meet with SAIC faculty and staff, and learn more about our interdisciplinary curriculum.
We'll also be available in select cities for one-on-one meetings with our admissions representatives. You are welcome to bring your work for feedback, or just ask any questions you may have.
Date and Time | City | Address | RSVP Link |
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Saturday, August 20, 2022 2-5 p.m. IST |
Hyderabad, India One-on-One Meetings |
Vivanta Hyderabad, Begumpet 1-10-147 & 148, Begumpet Hyderabad, Telengana, 500016 INDIA |
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Saturday, August 27, 2022 2-5 p.m. IST |
Mumbai, India SAIC Day |
Taj Lands End Byramji Jeejeebhoy Road, Bandstand, Bandra (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400050, INDIA |
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Saturday, September 3, 2022 2-5 p.m. IST |
New Delhi, India SAIC Day |
Hyatt Regency Delhi Bhikaji Cama Place Ring Road New Delhi 110607, INDIA |
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Friday, September 9, 2022 6-9 p.m. IST and Saturday, September 10, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. IST |
Bengaluru, India One-on-One Meetings |
*Changed to Virtual Meetings | event passed |
Sunday, September 18, 2022 2-5 p.m. SGT |
Singapore, Singapore SAIC Day |
Royal Plaza on Scotts 25 Scotts Road 228220 Singapore |
event passed |
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 6-9 p.m. ICT |
Bangkok, Thailand One-on-One Meetings |
Shangri-La Hotel 89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road Bangrak, Bangkok, 10500, Thailand |
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Sunday, October 2, 2022 2-5 p.m. ICT |
Hanoi, Vietnam One-on-One Meetings |
Apricot Hotel 136 Hang Trong Hoan Kiem Dist Hanoi, Vietnam |
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Saturday, October 8, 2022 2-4 p.m. ICT |
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam One-on-One Meetings |
The Myst Dong Khoi Hotel 6-8 Ho Huan Nghiep Street Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
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Wednesday, October 12, 2022 6-9 p.m. WIB |
Jakarta, Indonesia One-on-One Meetings |
The Orient Jakarta, Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 36 Bend. Hilir, Kecamatan Tanah Abang Kota Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta, Indonesia, 10210 |
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Saturday, October 22, 2022 2-5 p.m. TRT |
Istanbul, Turkey SAIC Day |
Wyndham Grand İstanbul Kalamış Marina Hotel Fener Kalamis Caddesi No 38 Kalamis, Kadikoy, İstanbul 34726, Türkiye |
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Tuesday, October 25, 2022 6-9 p.m. KST |
Busan, Korea One-on-One Meetings |
Lotte Hotel 772 Gaya-daero, Bujeon-dong, Busanjin-gu Busan, South Korea |
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022 6-9 p.m. KST + Saturday, October 29 + November 5, 2-4 p.m. KST |
Seoul, Korea SAIC Day (10/26/22)) + One on One Meetings (10/29 +11/5/22) |
Lotte Hotel Seoul 30 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu Seoul, Korea 04533 |
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*NEW DATE: Saturday, October 29, 2022 7-9 p.m. KST |
Jeju-Do, Korea One-on-One Meetings |
Lotte City Hotel Jeju 83 Doryeong-ro, Jeju-si Jeju-do, South Korea |
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Saturday, November 5, 2022 3-6 p.m. CT |
Mexico City, Mexico SAIC Day |
Kurimanzutto Gallery Cda. Gobernador Rafael Rebollar 94 San Miguel Chapultepec 11850 Ciudad de México, CDMX |
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Sunday, November 6, 2022 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. CT |
Mexico City, Mexico One-on-One Meetings |
MX Grand Suites Hotel Calle Río Lerma 275 Cuauhtémoc Mexico City, Mexico 06500 |
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022 6-9 p.m. COT |
Bogota, Colombia One-on-One Meetings |
BOG HOTEL Carrera 11 86- 74 Chapinero, 11001 Bogotá, Colombia |
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Saturday, November 19, 2022 2-5 p.m. BRT |
Sao Paulo, Brazil One-on-One Meetings |
Grand Hyatt São Paulo Avenida das Nacoes Unidas 13.301 Sao Paulo, Brazil, 04578-000 |
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Saturday, December 3, 2022 12-4 p.m. BST |
London, United Kingdom One-on-One Meetings |
citizenM London Bankside Hotel 20 Lavington St. London, UK SE1 0NZ |
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Saturday, December 10, 2022 11 - 5 p.m. TST |
Taipei, Taiwan One-on-One Meetings |
citizenM Taipei Hotel No. 3 Section 1 Zhonghua Rd. Zhongzheng District Taipei, Taiwan |
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Virtual Events
Date and Time | Event Title | Description | RSVP Link |
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Wednesday, August 17, 2022 6 p.m. IST 7:30 a.m. Chicago Central Time Convert to your time zone |
SAIC Presents: Art School 101 | Join the International Admissions Team for an overview on understanding the benefits of attending an art school over a traditional college. | Watch Recording |
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 6 p.m. IST 7:30 a.m. Chicago Central Time Convert to your time zone |
SAIC Presents: SAIC Overview | Join the International Admissions Team for an overview of the school, the programs and many more reasons why the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is regarded as “the most influential art college in the United States." | Watch Recording |
Saturday, September 17, 2022 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Chicago Central Time Convert to your time zone |
National Portfolio Day- Online | Representatives from SAIC are available to provide 10-15 minute portfolio reviews of prospective students' work, give you valuable feedback and guidance on your portfolio before you submit it as part of your application, and to speak about SAIC's curriculum. | Event Passed |
Sunday, September 25, 2022 7 p.m. China Standard Time (6 a.m. Chicago Central Time) |
Virtual Portfolio Day: China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan | Meet with SAIC International Admissions and get optional feedback on your portfolio for both admission and merit scholarship consideration. | Watch Recording |
Friday, October 14, 2022 6 - 10 p.m. Chicago Central Time Convert to your time zone |
National Portfolio Day- Online | Representatives from SAIC are available to provide 10-15 minute portfolio reviews of prospective students' work, give you valuable feedback and guidance on your portfolio before you submit it as part of your application, and to speak about SAIC's curriculum. | Event Passed |
If you would like to meet with us or have us review your portfolio virtually, you may schedule an appointment online or contact us at ugadmiss@saic.edu or 1.312.629.6100. All appointments are in central time, please schedule accordingly.
During these 20-30 minute virtual sessions, faculty, alumni and admissions counselors will provide valuable feedback on your work for both admission and merit scholarship consideration. Have sketchbooks, finished pieces, and your questions prepared.
You will present images of your work live via screen-share. You can also share links with the reviewer utilizing the Zoom chat box. You don't need to upload anything in advance.
Take a live tour of our campus and residence halls with our current students, and ask any questions you have!
Virtual: Wednesdays at 4:00 pm CT
On-Campus: Daily, Monday - Friday and select Saturdays (Please plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance for check-in.)
*Please note that our offices will be closed on November 24 + 25, and December 23 - January 2.
A maximum of 3 people are allowed per party, including the prospective student.
Advance registration is required.
Schedule a Virtual or In-Person Tour
Take an on-demand tour of our Residence Halls
We offer you the opportunity to meet with an admission counselor before or after our on-campus tours to have your portfolio reviewed, or just get more information about SAIC. Reservations are required due to a strict capacity limit. All guests must wear a mask throughout the duration of the tour.
Tour guests should arrive at the LeRoy Neiman Center at 37 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL, 60603 15 minutes in advance of the scheduled tour time. Tours typically last 90 minutes.
Our tours include the following:
- A brief presentation providing an overview of SAIC’s campus and curriculum
- A look inside our campus buildings (2) and facilities, including our Contemporary Practices department
- Visiting one of our residence halls
- Admission to the Art Institute of Chicago museum
- Introduction to our downtown campus—wear comfortable shoes!
Can't attend our live tour?
Check out our self-guided virtual tour.
Our admissions counselors are happy to meet with you and assist you through the admissions process. Engage with our representatives about SAIC, your work, our curriculum, and get a better sense of what it is like to be a student at SAIC. Call us any time M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (CT) at 1.312.629.6100 or 1.800.232.7242.
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2022 Teacher Toolbox Workshop and Luncheon
Friday, September 23, 2022
9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. CT (check in begins at 8:45 a.m.)
Optional Campus Tours: 2:30–3:30 p.m. CT
SAIC MacLean Ballroom
112 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
This year’s Teacher Toolbox Workshop will explore the important concepts of mindful making and self-care. The challenges of the past few years have emphasized the already important need for busy teachers to rest, recharge, and refuel. Our keynote address and workshops will focus on strategies to incorporate these concepts into your work with students, as well as into your professional practice.
This free event will feature:
- “Put Your Oxygen Mask On First” Keynote Address
- Several short hands-on workshop options
- Dedicated networking time
- Optional tour of the Art Institute of Chicago museum and School of the Art Institute Campus
Breakfast and lunch will be served. Illinois educators who attend this workshop are eligible for CPDU credit.
Contact us at 312.629.6100 or ugadmiss@saic.edu with any questions you may have.
View school-wide online and in-person events at saic.edu/events!
Transfer Day
Friday, January 6, 2023
Watch Recording
Join us to learn more about transferring to SAIC, and get an optional portfolio review with an admissions counselor to get valuable feedback on your work.
Student Financial Services: How to Apply For Financial Aid Using the FAFSA
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Watch Recording
SAIC's Student Financial Services office 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.
Transfer Friday
Friday, November 11, 2022
Watch Recording
Join us online to learn more about transferring to SAIC, and get an optional portfolio review with an admissions counselor to get valuable feedback on your work.
Portfolio Tip Tuesday: Don't Panic! Moral Support Before You Hit Submit
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Watch Recording
SAIC Admissions is here to help with any questions you have leading up to our Early Action deadline on November 15th. Don't panic - we're hosting this live Q+A session to help you hit the "Submit" button with confidence.
Portfolio Tip Tuesday: What to Include and NOT Include in Your Portfolio, Editing Your Final Portfolio
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Watch Recording
How do you know what different schools are looking for in a portfolio? Is it the same for every degree program? Join us to learn how to research and follow portfolio requirements. We will review specific requirements for SAIC's 5 different degree programs.
National Transfer Week: SAIC Curriculum and Faculty
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Watch Recording
Meet with faculty and learn more about what it means to study within an interdisciplinary curriculum.
National Transfer Week: Transfer Process and Credit Transfer Info
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Watch Recording
Join us online to learn more about transferring to SAIC, and get detailed information on how your credits will transfer.
Student Financial Services: How to Apply for Financial Aid Using the FAFSA
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Watch Recording
SAIC's Student Financial Services office 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.
Portfolio Tip Tuesday: Artist Statement A to Z
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Watch Recording
Have you run into a case of writer's block? You've made some awesome artwork, but how do you write about it? Join us to learn everything you need to know about constructing an artist statement. We will explain the purpose of an artist statement and offer tips for getting started and editing your statement.
Transfer Friday
Friday, October 7, 2022
Watch Recording
Join us online to learn more about transferring to SAIC, and get an optional portfolio review with an admissions counselor to get valuable feedback on your work.
Portfolio Tip Tuesday: How to Apply and Submit Your Portfolio
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Watch Recording
You've created artwork, documented it, and made your final selections. Now, it's time to apply! We'll show you how to access the Common Application and walk you through the steps to complete and submit your application and SlideRoom portfolio.
Portfolio Tip Tuesday: Making Assignments Work for You
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Watch Recording
How can you go beyond what's expected when working on an assignment? How have artists previously incorporated assignments and prompts into their creative practices? SAIC Admissions Counselors give you the inside scoop on how to approach assignment-based work so you can include it in your portfolio.
Portfolio Tip Tuesday: What is a Portfolio & Where to Start?
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Watch Recording
Applying to art school usually means providing images of your artwork in the form of a portfolio. But how do you get started? How do you know what to include and what to leave out? And how do artists use this important tool in their professional lives? Join us to find out!
Portfolio Tip Tuesday: Pro Tips for Documenting Your Work at Home
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Watch Recording
Taking great photos of your work is just as important as making it! In this hour long workshop, SAIC faculty will walk you through how to capture and edit high quality photos for your application. We'll also cover tips for using household materials and a smart phone in this process.
Portfolio Tip Tuesday: Making Anime / Fan Art / Comics Your Own
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Watch Recording
Are you currently contemplating the age old question of "Is it okay to submit anime, fan art, or comics in a portfolio for art school?" We'll do a deep dive exploring the topics of authorship, originality, and appropriation in art to help you decide how to move forward if you have an interest in this style of work.
Portfolio Tip Tuesday: Sketchbook Deep Dive & Intro to Journaling
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Watch Recording
Sketchbooks and journals are essential companions for artists. Together, we'll look at interesting ways to use them and how they can help you build a strong portfolio.
Transfer Days
June 8, 2022: Admissions Info
Watch Now
Join us to learn how to prepare your application and portfolio for admission and merit scholarship, and take a deep dive into the specifics about our transfer credit policy with a representative from the Office of the Registrar.
June 9, 2022: Faculty and Interdisciplinary Curriculum
Watch Now
Faculty representatives will discuss SAIC's interdisciplinary curriculum and how it informs the creative process as they practice it and as they teach it.
2021 Recordings
Portfolio Tip Tuesday: Documentation as Process
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Watch the Recording
In this live workshop, an SAIC faculty member will lead you through an hour long making session. This week, we'll use methods of recording your work as part of the creative process.
Art School 101
Saturday, July 24, 2021
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In this online session ideal for both students and their families/guardians, we will be giving an overview of an art and design school education. We will also be covering topics including: how to determine whether a school is a good fit, the application process, merit scholarship, and portfolio preparation. There will be plenty of time to get all of your questions answered!
Portfolio Tip Tuesday: Workshop- Rapid Experiments
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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In this hour long workshop, an SAIC faculty member will walk us through how to build up a substantial body of work through rapid experiments.
Portfolio Tip Tuesday: Renew, Reuse, Recycle
Tuesday, August 24
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In this hour long workshop, an SAIC faculty member will walk us through using unsuccessful or unresolved work as material to make something new.
Portfolio Tip Tuesday: What to Include- & NOT Include- in Your Portfolio
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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How do you know what different schools are looking for in a portfolio? Is it the same for every degree program? Join us to learn how to research and follow portfolio requirements. We will review specific requirements for SAIC's 5 different degree programs.
Portfolio Tip Tuesday: Artist Statement A to Z
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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Have you run into a case of writer's block? You've made some awesome artwork, but how do you write about it? Join us to learn everything you need to know about constructing an artist statement. We will explain the purpose of an artist statement and offer tips for getting started and editing your statement.
Portfolio Tip Tuesday: Workshop- Documentation 101
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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Taking great photos of your work is just as important as making it! In this hour long workshop, SAIC faculty will walk you through how to capture and edit high quality photos for your application. We'll also cover tips for using household materials and a smart phone in this process.
Portfolio Tip Tuesday: Behind the Scenes of your SlideRoom Portfolio Review
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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What does your SlideRoom Portfolio look like from the reviewer's point of view? Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how SAIC reviewers evaluate portfolios and see how submitted SlideRoom portfolios look from our perspective.
Portfolio Tip Tuesday: Curating & Editing your Final Portfolio
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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Join us to learn how to think like a curator when you select the final body of work for your portfolio. We'll review how to arrange your strongest pieces in the order that will work best. We'll also touch on strategies and tips for titling and formatting your work.
Portfolio Tip Tuesday: Jumpstart your Creativity
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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Do you need some inspiration and motivation to finish a few more pieces for your portfolio? Are you having creative block and need a little help to think of ideas for new artwork? Would you like to have the inside scoop to make sure you do your best work finishing your SAIC merit scholarship portfolio? Join an SAIC faculty member to get some ideas and refresh your creativity.
Student Financial Services: How to Apply for Financial Aid Using the FAFSA
Thursday, December 2, 2021
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Join this online info 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.