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Meet with us to learn more about the application process and how to prepare a portfolio that best represents your work! Sign up here for a virtual one-on-one portfolio review session.
Other ways to prepare include:
In-Person Admissions Events
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See SAIC Day
Monday, October 14, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. CT
RSVPSee SAIC Day + Transfer Day
Monday, November 11, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. CT
RSVP
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.
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SAIC Days are special three-hour events that take place in select cities from September to 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!Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, September 14,
10 a.m. -1 p.m. PTLos Angeles, CA
SAIC DayJapanese American National Museum
100 N. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012RSVP Sunday, September 15,
10 a.m. -1 p.m. PTSan Francisco, CA
SAIC DayCentury Club of California
1355 Franklin St.
San Francisco, CA 94109RSVP Tuesday, September 17,
5 - 8 p.m. ETNorfolk, VA
One-on-one meetingsCoalescence Coffee
(Community Room)
226 W. 24th St.
Norfolk, VA 23517RSVP Thursday, September 19,
5- 8 p.m. ETRaleigh, NC
One-on-one meetingsArtSpace
201 E. Davie St.
Raleigh, NC 27601RSVP Saturday, September 21,
10 a.m. -1 p.m. ETBoston, MA
SAIC DayCourtyard Boston Cambridge
777 Memorial Dr.
Cambridge, MA 02139RSVP Sunday, September 22,
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. ETNew York, NY
SAIC DayBRIC
647 Fulton St.
Brooklyn, NY 11217RSVP Thursday, September 26,
5 - 8 p.m. PTPortland, OR
One-on-one meetingsTendue Portland
2505 SE 11th Ave., Suite 255 (2nd floor)
Portland, OR 97202RSVP Saturday, September 28,
10 a.m. -1 p.m. PTSeattle, WA
SAIC DayMuseum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
Microsoft Lakefront Pavilion
860 Terry Ave N.
Seattle, WA 98109RSVP Sunday, September 29
10 a.m. -1 p.m. MTDenver, CO
SAIC DayDenver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave. Pkwy.
Denver, CO 80203RSVP Sunday, October 13,
10 a.m. -1 p.m. ETPhiladelphia, PA
SAIC DayPerformance Garage
1515 Brandywine St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130RSVP Thursday, October 17,
5 - 8 p.m. ETAnn Arbor
One-on-one meetingsBamboo
(Barn Room)
200 S. 1st St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104RSVP Saturday, October 19
10 a.m. -1 p.m. CTHouston, TX
SAIC DayGlassell School of Art
5101 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006RSVP Sunday, October 20,
10 a.m. -1 p.m. CTDallas, TX
SAIC DayThe Lumen
6101 Hillcrest Ave.
Dallas, TX 75205RSVP Saturday, November 2
10 a.m. -1 p.m. ETColumbus, OH
SAIC DayColumbus Museum of Art
480 E Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43215RSVP Sunday, November 3,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ETWashington, D.C.
SAIC DayThe National Union Building
918 F St. NW
Washington, DC 20004RSVP Monday, November 4 &
Tuesday, November 5,
5- 8 p.m. CTKansas City, MO
One-on-one meetingsFire House KC
4518 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64110RSVP Thursday, November 7,
5 - 8 p.m. CTNashville, TN
One-on-one meetingsNational Museum of African American Music
(Library Research Center)
510 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203RSVP Saturday, November 9,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ETAtlanta, GA
SAIC DayMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
1315 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30309RSVP Saturday, November 9,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ETDetroit, MI
SAIC DayGuardian Building
(The Guardian Club - 32nd floor)
500 Griswold St.
Detroit, MI 48226RSVP Sunday, November 10,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. CTMinneapolis, MN
SAIC DayAmerican Swedish Institute
Larson Room
2600 Park Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55407RSVP Sunday, November 10,
2 - 5 p.m. ETMiami, FL
One-on-one meetingsMuseum of Graffiti
2521 NW 3rd Ave.
Miami, FL 33127RSVP Monday, November 11,
5 - 8 p.m. ETOrlando, FL
One-on-one meetingsDowntown Arts Collective
643 Lexington Ave.
Orlando, FL 32801RSVP -
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.
2024-2025 Events
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, September 14, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETBaltimore, MD Maryland Institute College of Art
1300 W. Mount Royal Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21217RSVP Saturday, September 14, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. CTNashville, TN Watkins College of Art
1900 Belmont Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37212RSVP Sunday, September 15, 2024
1 - 5 p.m. ETSarasota, FL Ringling College of Art and Design
2700 N. Tamiami Tr.
Sarasota, FL 34234RSVP Sunday, September 15, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETUnion, NJ Kean University
1000 Morris Ave.
Union, NJ 07083RSVP Saturday, September 21, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ETAtlanta, GA Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St. NE
(at the corner of Peachtree Street and Ponce De Leon)
Atlanta, GA 30308RSVP Saturday, September 21, 2024
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. CTKansas City, MO Kansas City Art Institute
4415 Warwick Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64111RSVP Sunday, September 22, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETCharlotte, NC Northwest School of the Arts
1415 Beatties Ford Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28216RSVP Sunday, September 22, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. CTSt. Louis, MO Sam Fox School of Design
1 Wrighton Way
St. Louis, MO 63105
Weil HallRSVP Saturday, September 28, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. CTAustin, TX Austin Convention Center
500 E. Cesar Chavez St.
Austin, TX 78701RSVP Saturday, September 28, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETIndianapolis, IN Herron School of Art and Design, Indiana University
735 W. New York St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202RSVP Sunday, September 29, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETCincinnati, OH Art Academy of Cincinnati
Union Hall
1311 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH, 45202RSVP Sunday, September 29, 2024
1 - 5 p.m. CTDallas, TX Southern Methodist University
Meadows School of the Arts
Owens Art Center
6101 Bishop Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75205RSVP Saturday, October 5, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. CTMilwaukee, WI Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design
273 E Erie St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202RSVP Saturday, October 5, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETRichmond, VA Virginia Commonwealth University,
1000 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23220RSVP Sunday, October 6, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETWashington, D.C. JW Marriott Hotel
1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20004RSVP Sunday, October 6, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. CT
Chicago, IL
Event DetailsSchool of the Art Institute of Chicago
280 S. Columbus Dr.
Chicago, IL 60603RSVP Thursday, October 10, 2024
4 - 8 p.m. MTSalt Lake City, UT Alliance Theater
602 E. 500 S, Suite E101
Salt Lake City, UT 84102RSVP Saturday, October 12, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. MTDenver, CO Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
1600 Pierce St.
Denver, CO 80214RSVP Sunday, October 13, 2024
1 - 5 p.m. CTMinneapolis, MN Minneapolis College of Art and Design
2501 Stevens Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55404RSVP Saturday, October 19, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETBoston, MA John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center
900 Boylston St.
Boston, MA, 02199RSVP Saturday, October 19, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETCleveland, OH Cleveland Institute of Art
11610 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44106RSVP Sunday, October 20, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETHartford, CT Hartford Art School
200 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117RSVP Sunday, October 20, 2024
1 - 5 p.m. ETKalamazoo, MI Richmond Center for Visual Art at Western Michigan University
1903 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
RSVP Saturday, October 26, 2024
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. ET
New York, NY
Event DetailsJacob K. Javits Convention Center
Exhibit Hall 1A
655 W. 34th St.
New York, NY 10001RSVP Saturday, October 26, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. MTTucson, AZ University of Arizona
School of Art Building, Room 247
1031 N. Olive Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85721RSVP Sunday, October 27, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. MTAlbuquerque, NM Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North
5151 San Francisco Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109RSVP Sunday, October 27, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ETPhiladelphia, PA Moore College of Art & Design
1916 Race St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103RSVP Saturday, November 2, 2024
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. PTSeattle, WA Cornish College of the Arts
1000 Lenora St.
Seattle, WA 98121RSVP Sunday, November 3, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. PTPortland, OR Pacific Northwest College of Art
511 NW Broadway
Portland, OR 97209RSVP Sunday, November 3, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETSyracuse, NY Syracuse University
Schine Student Center
303 University Place
Syracuse, NY 13210RSVP Saturday, November 9, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. PTSan Diego, CA Westin San Diego Bayview
400 W. Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101RSVP Sunday, November 10, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. PTLos Angeles, CA Otis College of Art and Design
9045 Lincoln Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045RSVP Saturday, November 16, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. CTNew Orleans, LA NOCCA
2800 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70117RSVP Sunday, November 17, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. PTSan Francisco, CA California College of the Arts (CCA)
1111 8th St.
San Francisco, CA 94107RSVP Saturday, January 25, 2025
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ETMiami, FL New World School of the Arts
Chapman Conference Center
300 NE 2nd Ave., Room 3210 Bld. 3
Miami, FL 33132RSVP -
Brazil
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, December 7,
1-5 p.m.São Paulo
One-on-One MeetingsQoya São Paulo Paulista
Curio Collection by Hilton
Alameda Santos 86
São Paulo, SP, 01418000
BrazilRSVP Wednesday, December 11,
6-9 p.m.Rio De Janeiro
One-on-One MeetingsHotel Castinho
R. Triunfo 38
Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20240-320
BrazilRSVP Canada
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Sunday, October 20,
1-5 p.m.Vancouver
One-on-One MeetingsHotel Belmont Vancouver MGallery
654 Nelson St.
Vancouver, BC, V6B6K4
CanadaRSVP Sunday, October 27,
1-5 p.m.Toronto
One-on-One MeetingsThe Broadview Hotel
106 Broadview Ave.
Toronto, ON, M4M2G1
CanadaRSVP Monday, October 28,
4 - 8 p.m.Montreal
National Portfolio DayConcordia University
John Molson Building, 9th floor
1450 Rue Guy
Montreal, Quebec H3H OA1
Canada
RSVP Saturday, November 2,
12 - 4 p.m.Toronto
National Portfolio DayOCAD University
100 McCaul St.
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 1W1
CanadaRSVP Saturday, November 16,
11 a.m - 3 p.m.Vancouver
National Portfolio DayEmily Carr University of Art + Design
520 East 1st Ave.
Vancouver BC, V5T 1E1
CanadaRSVP China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Monday, September 9,
6 - 9 p.m.Ningbo
One-on-One MeetingsMS Color Café
Zhenming Road 608 Long No. 2
Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province
ChinaRSVP Thursday, September 12,
6 - 9 p.m.Hangzhou
One-on-One MeetingsTsutaya Books (Niaowu Bookstore Tianmuli Shop) BookStore & Café, Tianmushan Road No. 398 Tianmuli Building No. 2-4, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
ChinaRSVP Monday, September 16,
6 - 9 p.m.Nanjing
One-on-One MeetingsBurp Coffee (L park shop, next to the TOKU gallery)
Laifeng Street National Lingjun Talent Venture Park, Block 23 Room 103-1, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province
ChinaRSVP Thursday, September 19,
6- 9 p.m.Wuhan
One-on-One Meetings1z Coffee
1303, 13/F, Building 1, Times Square, Yanjiang Avenue
ChinaRSVP Thursday, September 26,
6- 9 p.m.Chengdu
One-on-One MeetingsJW Marriott Hotel Chengdu
China, Sichuan, Chengdu, Jinjiang District,
Luomashi, 东御街19号 邮政编码 China, 610020RSVP Saturday, October 12,
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Taipei
One-on-One MeetingsWestgate Hotel Taipei
No.150, Sec. 1, Zhonghua Rd.
Wanhua Dist., Taipei, 108 TaiwanRSVP Saturday, October 19,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Beijing
SAIC DayFour Seasons Beijing
Rooms Qing II, III, and IV
48 Liang Ma Qiao Road
100125 Chaoyang District, Beijing ChinaRSVP Sunday, October 20,
6- 9 p.m.Chongqing
One-on-One MeetingsJW Marriott Hotel Chongqing
China, Chongqing, Yuzhong District
民生路235号 邮政编码 China, 400010RSVP Saturday, October 26,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Shanghai
SAIC DayWaldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
No. 2 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Rd.
Huang Pung District
Shanghai, 200002
ChinaRSVP Sunday, October 27,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Guangzhou
SAIC DayFour Seasons Hotel
(Topaz Room and Opal Room)
5 Zhujiang West Road
Pearl River New City, Tianhe District
Guangzhou, China, 510623RSVP Wednesday, October 30,
6 - 9 p.m.Shenzhen
One-on-One MeetingsM Stand Café (Shenzhen D+ Art Museum OCT Creative Park Art Store),
1F, No.3 Xiangshan East Street, OCT Creative Culture Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, ChinaRSVP Thursday, November 7,
6- 9 p.m.Hong Kong
One-on-One MeetingsThe Mira Hong Kong Hotel, Mira Place
118-130 Nathan Road, Tsimshatsui,
Kowloon, Hong KongRSVP Colombia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Thursday, December 12,
6 - 9 p.m.Bogota
One-on-One MeetingsLa Colina Hotel Cottage
Calle 150 78-46
Colinas de Suba, Bogotá, 111156
ColombiaRSVP France
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, December 7,
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Paris
National Portfolio DayParis College of Art
241 Bd Pereire
Paris, France 75017RSVP India
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, September 28,
1 - 5 p.m.Kolkata
One-on-One MeetingsVirtual RSVP Saturday, October 5,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.New Delhi
SAIC DayHyatt Regency Delhi
Drawing Room and Salon East
Bhikaji Cama Place Ring Road
New Delhi 110607RSVP Sunday, October 6,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Mumbai
SAIC DaySoho House Mumbai
Eva Room
16, Juhu Tara Rd, Chandrabai Nagar, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049, IndiaRSVP Thursday, October 10,
7 - 9 p.m.Hyderabad
One-on-One MeetingsTaj Krishna Rd Number 1
Mada Manzil, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500034, IndiaRSVP Sunday, October 13,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Bengaluru
SAIC DayShangri-La Bengaluru
No 56-6B, Palace Rd.
Bengaluru 560001
Karnataka IndiaRSVP Thursday, November 7,
6 - 9 p.m.Chennai
One-on-One MeetingsHilton Chennai
124/1 J.N. Salai, Guindy, Chennai
Tamil Nadu, 600032 IndiaRSVP Indonesia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, November 2,
1 - 5 p.m.Jakarta
One-on-One MeetingsRaffles Jakarta
Ciputra World 1, Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 3-5, Jakarta, 12940, IndonesiaRSVP Japan
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Tuesday, September 17,
6 - 9 p.m.Tokyo
One-on-One MeetingsCandeo Hotels Tokyo Roppongi
6 Chome-7-11 Roppongi
Minato City, Tokyo 106-0032, JapanRSVP Mexico
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, December 7,
1 - 5 p.m.Mexico City
One-on-One MeetingsFour Points by Sheraton Mexico City
Av. Álvaro Obregón 38, Centro Urbano Pdte. Juárez, Del. Cuauhtémoc
Cuauhtémoc, 06700
CDMX, MexicoRSVP Mongolia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Thursday, Septermber 12,
6 - 9 p.m.Ulaanbaatar
One-on-One MeetingsKempinski Hotel Khan Palace Ulaanbaatar
Peace Avenue,
Bayanzurkh District
Ulaanbaatar 00004
MongoliaRSVP South Korea
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, September 28,
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Seoul
National Portfolio DayVoco Hotel Myeongdong
52, Toegye-ro
Seoul, Jung-gu, 04634RSVP Sunday, October 13,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Seoul
SAIC DayL'Escape Hotel
67 Toegye-ro, Jung District,
Seoul, South KoreaRSVP Thailand
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, October 26,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Bangkok
SAIC DayShangri-la Hotel
89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road, Bangrak,
Bangkok 10500 ThailandRSVP Türkiye
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, October 19,
2 - 5 p.m.Istanbul
SAIC DaySALT Galata
Bankalar Caddesi 11
Karaköy 34421 İstanbul, TürkiyeRSVP Sunday, December 8,
12 - 4 p.m.Istanbul
National Portfolio DayGrand Hyatt Istanbul
Harbiye Taşkışla Cd. No:1, 34367
Şişli / İstanbul, TürkiyeRSVP United Arab Emirates
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Sunday, November 10,
1 - 5 p.m.Dubai
One-on-One Meetings25hours Hotel Dubai
One Central, Trade Centre Street off Sheikh Zayed Rd.
Dubai, UAE, 9914RSVP Vietnam
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Sunday, October 27,
1 - 5 p.m.Ho Chi Minh City
One-on-One MeetingsFusion Original Saigon Centre
65 Le Loi, Ward Ben Nghe, District 1
Ho Chi Minh City, 70000, VietnamRSVP
Virtual Admissions Events
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Portfolio Tip Tuesday: Artist Statement A to Z
Tuesday, October 15, 5 p.m. CT
RSVP
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.Undergraduate Art History Programs at SAIC
Tuesday, October 22, 5 p.m. CT
RSVP
This online information session will provide details about our art history programs: the Bachelor of Arts in Art History (BAAH) and Bachelor of Fine Arts with Art History Thesis (BFAAHT). The Art History department will present details about the programs' curricula, admissions, and portfolio requirements.Virtual Transfer Day
Thursday, October 24, 5 p.m. CT
RSVP
Meet with faculty and learn more about what it means to study within an interdisciplinary curriculum.Portfolio Tip Tuesday: Don't Panic! Moral Support Before You Hit Submit
Tuesday, November 14, 5 p.m. CT
RSVP
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.How to Apply for Financial Aid Using the FAFSA
Thursday, December 5, 6:30 p.m. CT
RSVP
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. -
Sign up for a virtual one-on-one portfolio review session.
During these 20–30 minute virtual sessions, faculty, alums, 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.
All appointments are in central time, please schedule accordingly.Virtual National Portfolio Days
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.
Date Time RSVP link Sunday, September 8, 2024 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT RSVP Friday, November 1, 2024 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. CT RSVP Sunday, December 8, 2024 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT RSVP Sunday, January 5, 2024 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT RSVP -
Take a live tour of our campus and residence halls with our current students and ask any questions you have! Virtual tours take place on Wednesdays at 4:00 pm CT.
- Schedule a live virtual tour
- Check out our self-guided virtual tour
- Take an on-demand tour of our residence halls
International Student Events
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Brazil
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, December 7,
1-5 p.m.São Paulo
One-on-One MeetingsQoya São Paulo Paulista
Curio Collection by Hilton
Alameda Santos 86
São Paulo, SP, 01418000
BrazilRSVP Wednesday, December 11,
6-9 p.m.Rio De Janeiro
One-on-One MeetingsHotel Castinho
R. Triunfo 38
Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20240-320
BrazilRSVP Canada
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Sunday, October 20,
1-5 p.m.Vancouver
One-on-One MeetingsHotel Belmont Vancouver MGallery
654 Nelson St.
Vancouver, BC, V6B6K4
CanadaRSVP Sunday, October 27,
1-5 p.m.Toronto
One-on-One MeetingsThe Broadview Hotel
106 Broadview Ave.
Toronto, ON, M4M2G1
CanadaRSVP Monday, October 28,
4 - 8 p.m.Montreal
National Portfolio DayConcordia University
John Molson Building, 9th floor
1450 Rue Guy
Montreal, Quebec H3H OA1
Canada
RSVP Saturday, November 2,
12 - 4 p.m.Toronto
National Portfolio DayOCAD University
100 McCaul St.
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 1W1
CanadaRSVP Saturday, November 16,
11 a.m - 3 p.m.Vancouver
National Portfolio DayEmily Carr University of Art + Design
520 East 1st Ave.
Vancouver BC, V5T 1E1
CanadaRSVP China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Monday, September 9,
6 - 9 p.m.Ningbo
One-on-One MeetingsMS Color Café
Zhenming Road 608 Long No. 2
Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province
ChinaRSVP Thursday, September 12,
6 - 9 p.m.Hangzhou
One-on-One MeetingsTsutaya Books (Niaowu Bookstore Tianmuli Shop) BookStore & Café, Tianmushan Road No. 398 Tianmuli Building No. 2-4, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
ChinaRSVP Monday, September 16,
6 - 9 p.m.Nanjing
One-on-One MeetingsBurp Coffee (L park shop, next to the TOKU gallery)
Laifeng Street National Lingjun Talent Venture Park, Block 23 Room 103-1, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province
ChinaRSVP Thursday, September 19,
6- 9 p.m.Wuhan
One-on-One Meetings1z Coffee
1303, 13/F, Building 1, Times Square, Yanjiang Avenue
ChinaRSVP Thursday, September 26,
6- 9 p.m.Chengdu
One-on-One MeetingsJW Marriott Hotel Chengdu
China, Sichuan, Chengdu, Jinjiang District,
Luomashi, 东御街19号 邮政编码 China, 610020RSVP Saturday, October 12,
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Taipei
One-on-One MeetingsWestgate Hotel Taipei
No.150, Sec. 1, Zhonghua Rd.
Wanhua Dist., Taipei, 108 TaiwanRSVP Saturday, October 19,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Beijing
SAIC DayFour Seasons Beijing
Rooms Qing II, III, and IV
48 Liang Ma Qiao Road
100125 Chaoyang District, Beijing ChinaRSVP Sunday, October 20,
6- 9 p.m.Chongqing
One-on-One MeetingsJW Marriott Hotel Chongqing
China, Chongqing, Yuzhong District
民生路235号 邮政编码 China, 400010RSVP Saturday, October 26,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Shanghai
SAIC DayWaldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
No. 2 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Rd.
Huang Pung District
Shanghai, 200002
ChinaRSVP Sunday, October 27,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Guangzhou
SAIC DayFour Seasons Hotel
(Topaz Room and Opal Room)
5 Zhujiang West Road
Pearl River New City, Tianhe District
Guangzhou, China, 510623RSVP Wednesday, October 30,
6 - 9 p.m.Shenzhen
One-on-One MeetingsM Stand Café (Shenzhen D+ Art Museum OCT Creative Park Art Store),
1F, No.3 Xiangshan East Street, OCT Creative Culture Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, ChinaRSVP Thursday, November 7,
6- 9 p.m.Hong Kong
One-on-One MeetingsThe Mira Hong Kong Hotel, Mira Place
118-130 Nathan Road, Tsimshatsui,
Kowloon, Hong KongRSVP Colombia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Thursday, December 12,
6 - 9 p.m.Bogota
One-on-One MeetingsLa Colina Hotel Cottage
Calle 150 78-46
Colinas de Suba, Bogotá, 111156
ColombiaRSVP France
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, December 7,
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Paris
National Portfolio DayParis College of Art
241 Bd Pereire
Paris, France 75017RSVP India
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, September 28,
1 - 5 p.m.Kolkata
One-on-One MeetingsVirtual RSVP Saturday, October 5,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.New Delhi
SAIC DayHyatt Regency Delhi
Drawing Room and Salon East
Bhikaji Cama Place Ring Road
New Delhi 110607RSVP Sunday, October 6,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Mumbai
SAIC DaySoho House Mumbai
Eva Room
16, Juhu Tara Rd, Chandrabai Nagar, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049, IndiaRSVP Thursday, October 10,
7 - 9 p.m.Hyderabad
One-on-One MeetingsTaj Krishna Rd Number 1
Mada Manzil, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500034, IndiaRSVP Sunday, October 13,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Bengaluru
SAIC DayShangri-La Bengaluru
No 56-6B, Palace Rd.
Bengaluru 560001
Karnataka IndiaRSVP Thursday, November 7,
6 - 9 p.m.Chennai
One-on-One MeetingsHilton Chennai
124/1 J.N. Salai, Guindy, Chennai
Tamil Nadu, 600032 IndiaRSVP Indonesia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, November 2,
1 - 5 p.m.Jakarta
One-on-One MeetingsRaffles Jakarta
Ciputra World 1, Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 3-5, Jakarta, 12940, IndonesiaRSVP Japan
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Tuesday, September 17,
6 - 9 p.m.Tokyo
One-on-One MeetingsCandeo Hotels Tokyo Roppongi
6 Chome-7-11 Roppongi
Minato City, Tokyo 106-0032, JapanRSVP Mexico
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, December 7,
1 - 5 p.m.Mexico City
One-on-One MeetingsFour Points by Sheraton Mexico City
Av. Álvaro Obregón 38, Centro Urbano Pdte. Juárez, Del. Cuauhtémoc
Cuauhtémoc, 06700
CDMX, MexicoRSVP Mongolia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Thursday, Septermber 12,
6 - 9 p.m.Ulaanbaatar
One-on-One MeetingsKempinski Hotel Khan Palace Ulaanbaatar
Peace Avenue,
Bayanzurkh District
Ulaanbaatar 00004
MongoliaRSVP South Korea
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, September 28,
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Seoul
National Portfolio DayVoco Hotel Myeongdong
52, Toegye-ro
Seoul, Jung-gu, 04634RSVP Sunday, October 13,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Seoul
SAIC DayL'Escape Hotel
67 Toegye-ro, Jung District,
Seoul, South KoreaRSVP Thailand
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, October 26,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Bangkok
SAIC DayShangri-la Hotel
89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road, Bangrak,
Bangkok 10500 ThailandRSVP Türkiye
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, October 19,
2 - 5 p.m.Istanbul
SAIC DaySALT Galata
Bankalar Caddesi 11
Karaköy 34421 İstanbul, TürkiyeRSVP Sunday, December 8,
12 - 4 p.m.Istanbul
National Portfolio DayGrand Hyatt Istanbul
Harbiye Taşkışla Cd. No:1, 34367
Şişli / İstanbul, TürkiyeRSVP United Arab Emirates
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Sunday, November 10,
1 - 5 p.m.Dubai
One-on-One Meetings25hours Hotel Dubai
One Central, Trade Centre Street off Sheikh Zayed Rd.
Dubai, UAE, 9914RSVP Vietnam
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Sunday, October 27,
1 - 5 p.m.Ho Chi Minh City
One-on-One MeetingsFusion Original Saigon Centre
65 Le Loi, Ward Ben Nghe, District 1
Ho Chi Minh City, 70000, VietnamRSVP -
Art School 101 & Portfolio Prep for International Students
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Watch Recording
Join the International Admissions Team for an overview of the benefits of attending an art school over a traditional college, and how to curate your portfolio for SAIC.
Take a Campus Tour
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Take a live tour of our campus and residence halls with our current students and ask any questions you have!
In-Person
Tours take place daily, Monday through Friday and select Saturdays. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance for check-in. A maximum of three people are allowed per party, including the prospective student. Advance registration is required.
Schedule an In-Person TourWe 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.
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!
Virtual
Take a live tour of our campus and residence halls with our current students and ask any questions you have! Virtual tours take place on Wednesdays at 4:00 pm CT.
Schedule a Live Virtual Tour
On-demand
Check out our self-guided virtual tour or
take an on-demand tour of our residence halls
Chat with an Admissions Counselor
Our admissions counselors are happy to meet with you and assist you through the admissions process. Engage with our representatives about SAIC, your work, and our curriculum and get a better sense of what it is like to be a student at SAIC. Call us any time Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT at 1.312.629.6100 or 1.800.232.7242.
Watch Past Event Recordings
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Portfolio Tip Tuesday: How to Apply & Submit Your Portfolio
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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. -
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Watch RecordingApplying 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 on Tuesday to find out!
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Saturday, August 17, 2024
Watch Recording
Join the International Admissions Team for an overview of the benefits of attending an art school over a traditional college, and how to curate your portfolio for SAIC. -
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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 smartphone in this process. -
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Watch RecordingAre 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.
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Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Watch RecordingSketchbooks 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.
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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Watch Recording
Join us to learn more about our renowned, interdisciplinary programming, cutting-edge facilities, and life in Chicago—one of the nation’s most culturally diverse and artistically welcoming cities. We’ll be starting with a brief presentation, but have set aside much time for you to ask your questions. -
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Watch 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. -
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Watch 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. -
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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. -
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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. -
Transfer Week - The Transfer Process
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Watch Recording
This webinar is specifically for students wishing to transfer to SAIC. For this session, we'll cover:
• Assistance with application completion
• Portfolio advice for admission and merit scholarship
• Transfer credit policy deep dive
• Academic resources and next steps reviewTransfer Week - Understanding SAIC's Interdisciplinary Curriculum
Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Meet with faculty and learn more about what it means to study within an interdisciplinary curriculum. -
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Watch RecordingHave 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.
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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. -
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Watch RecordingRepresentatives 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.
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Friday, January 6, 2023
Watch RecordingJoin 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.
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Thursday, December 1, 2022
Watch RecordingSAIC'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.
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June 9, 2022
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.
Check Out an Exhibition or Artist Talk
Contact Us
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
36 S. Wabash Ave., Suite 1201
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 800.232.7242 or 312.629.6100
Email: ugadmiss@saic.edu
International Affairs
Phone: 312.629.6830
Fax: 312.629.6831
Email: intaff@saic.edu