Meet SAIC

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

  • See SAIC Day

    Monday, February 17, 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.

    We highly encourage you to bring your portfolio for a one-on-one conversation about your work with one of our admissions representatives.

  • 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 TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Saturday, September 14,   
    10 a.m.1 p.m. PT
    Los Angeles, CA   
    SAIC Day
    Japanese American National Museum
    100 N. Central Ave.
    Los Angeles, CA 90012
    RSVP
    Sunday, September 15,   
    10 a.m.1 p.m. PT
    San Francisco, CA   
    SAIC Day
    Century Club of California          
    1355 Franklin St.           
    San Francisco, CA 94109
    RSVP
    Tuesday, September 17, 
    58 p.m. ET
    Norfolk, VA
    One-on-one meetings
    Coalescence Coffee
    (Community Room)
    226 W. 24th St.
    Norfolk, VA 23517
    RSVP
    Thursday, September 19,
    58 p.m. ET
    Raleigh, NC   
    One-on-one meetings
    ArtSpace           
    201 E. Davie St.          
    Raleigh, NC 27601
    RSVP
    Saturday, September 21,   
    10 a.m.1 p.m. ET
    Boston, MA   
    SAIC Day
    Courtyard Boston Cambridge
    777 Memorial Dr.
    Cambridge, MA 02139
    RSVP
    Sunday, September 22,   
    11 a.m.2 p.m. ET
    New York, NY   
    SAIC Day
    BRIC
    647 Fulton St.
    Brooklyn, NY 11217
    RSVP
    Thursday, September 26,   
    58 p.m. PT
    Portland, OR   
    One-on-one meetings
    Tendue Portland
    2505 SE 11th Ave., Suite 255 (2nd floor) 
    Portland, OR 97202
    RSVP
    Saturday, September 28,   
    10 a.m.1 p.m. PT
    Seattle, WA   
    SAIC Day
    Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) 
    Microsoft Lakefront Pavilion
    860 Terry Ave N.
    Seattle, WA 98109
    RSVP
    Sunday, September 29
    10 a.m.1 p.m. MT
    Denver, CO
    SAIC Day
    Denver Art Museum
    100 W 14th Ave. Pkwy.
    Denver, CO 80203
    RSVP
    Sunday, October 13,   
    10 a.m.1 p.m. ET
    Philadelphia, PA   
    SAIC Day
    Performance Garage
    1515 Brandywine St.
    Philadelphia, PA 19130
    RSVP
    Thursday, October 17,   
    58 p.m. ET
    Ann Arbor
    One-on-one meetings
    Bamboo
    (Barn Room)
    200 S. 1st St.
    Ann Arbor, MI 48104
    RSVP
    Saturday, October 19  
    10 a.m.1 p.m. CT
    Houston, TX   
    SAIC Day
    Glassell School of Art
    5101 Montrose Blvd.
    Houston, TX 77006
    RSVP
    Sunday, October 20,   
    10 a.m.1 p.m. CT
    Dallas, TX   
    SAIC Day
    The Lumen
    6101 Hillcrest Ave. 
    Dallas, TX 75205
    RSVP
    Saturday, November 2
    10 a.m.1 p.m. ET
    Columbus, OH
    SAIC Day
    Columbus Museum of Art
    480 E Broad St.
    Columbus, OH 43215
    RSVP
    Sunday, November 3,   
    10 a.m.1 p.m. ET
    Washington, D.C.   
    SAIC Day
    The National Union Building
    918 F St. NW
    Washington, DC 20004
    RSVP
    Monday, November 4 &
    Tuesday, November 5, 
    58 p.m. CT
    Kansas City, MO
    One-on-one meetings
    Fire House KC
    4518 Troost Ave.
    Kansas City, MO 64110
    RSVP
    Thursday, November 7,   
    58 p.m. CT
    Nashville, TN   
    One-on-one meetings
    National Museum of African American Music 
    (Library Research Center)
    510 Broadway 
    Nashville, TN 37203
    RSVP
    Saturday, November 9,   
    10 a.m.1 p.m. ET
    Atlanta, GA   
    SAIC Day
    Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
    1315 Peachtree St. NE
    Atlanta, GA 30309
    RSVP
    Saturday, November 9,   
    10 a.m.1 p.m. ET
    Detroit, MI
    SAIC Day
    Guardian Building
    (The Guardian Club - 32nd floor)
    500 Griswold St.
    Detroit, MI 48226
    RSVP
    Sunday, November 10,   
    10 a.m.1 p.m. CT
    Minneapolis, MN   
    SAIC Day
    American Swedish Institute
    Larson Room
    2600 Park Ave.
    Minneapolis, MN 55407
    RSVP
    Sunday, November 10,   
    25 p.m. ET
    Miami, FL   
    One-on-one meetings
    Museum of Graffiti 
    2521 NW 3rd Ave. 
    Miami, FL 33127
    RSVP
    Monday, November 11,   
    58 p.m. ET
    Orlando, FL   
    One-on-one meetings
    Downtown Arts Collective 
    643 Lexington Ave.
    Orlando, FL 32801
    RSVP

  • 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       CityAddressRSVP Link 
     Saturday, September 14, 2024
    12 - 4 p.m. ET
           Baltimore, MDMaryland Institute College of Art 
    1300 W. Mount Royal Ave.
    Baltimore, MD 21217
    RSVP 
     Saturday, September 14, 2024
    12 - 4 p.m. CT
           Nashville, TNWatkins College of Art 
    1900 Belmont Blvd.
    Nashville, TN 37212
    RSVP 
     Sunday, September 15, 2024
    1 - 5 p.m. ET
           Sarasota, FLRingling College of Art and Design
    2700 N. Tamiami Tr.
    Sarasota, FL 34234
    RSVP 
     Sunday, September 15, 2024
    12 - 4 p.m. ET
           Union, NJKean University 
    1000 Morris Ave.
    Union, NJ 07083
    RSVP 
     Saturday, September 21, 2024
    10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET
           Atlanta, GAFox Theatre
    660 Peachtree St. NE 
    (at the corner of Peachtree Street and Ponce De Leon)
    Atlanta, GA 30308
    RSVP 
     Saturday, September 21, 2024
    11 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT
           Kansas City, MOKansas City Art Institute
    4415 Warwick Blvd.
    Kansas City, MO 64111
    RSVP 
     Sunday, September 22, 2024
    12 - 4 p.m. ET
           Charlotte, NCNorthwest School of the Arts
    1415 Beatties Ford Rd.
    Charlotte, NC 28216
    RSVP 
     Sunday, September 22, 2024
    12 - 4 p.m. CT
           St. Louis, MOSam Fox School of Design
    1 Wrighton Way
    St. Louis, MO 63105 
    Weil Hall
    RSVP 
     Saturday, September 28, 2024
    10 a.m. - 2 p.m. CT
           Austin, TXAustin Convention Center
    500 E. Cesar Chavez St.
    Austin, TX 78701
    RSVP 
     Saturday, September 28, 2024
    12 - 4 p.m. ET
           Indianapolis, INHerron School of Art and Design, Indiana University
    735 W. New York St.
    Indianapolis, IN 46202
    RSVP 
     Sunday, September 29, 2024
    12 - 4 p.m. ET
           Cincinnati, OHArt Academy of Cincinnati 
    Union Hall 
    1311 Vine St. 
    Cincinnati, OH, 45202
    RSVP 
     Sunday, September 29, 2024
    1 - 5 p.m. CT
           Dallas, TXSouthern Methodist University
    Meadows School of the Arts 
    Owens Art Center
    6101 Bishop Blvd.
    Dallas, TX 75205
    RSVP 
     Saturday, October 5, 2024
    10 a.m. - 2 p.m. CT
           Milwaukee, WIMilwaukee Institute of Art and Design    
    273 E Erie St. 
    Milwaukee, WI 53202
    RSVP 
     Saturday, October 5, 2024
    12 - 4 p.m. ET
           Richmond, VAVirginia Commonwealth University,  
    1000 W. Broad St.
    Richmond, VA 23220
    RSVP 
     Sunday, October 6, 2024
    12 - 4 p.m. ET
           Washington, D.C. JW Marriott Hotel 
    1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
    Washington, D.C. 20004
    RSVP 
     Sunday, October 6, 2024
    12 - 4 p.m. CT
           
    Chicago, IL

    Event Details
    School of the Art Institute of Chicago 
    280 S. Columbus Dr.
    Chicago, IL 60603
    RSVP 
     Thursday, October 10, 2024
    4 - 8 p.m. MT
           Salt Lake City, UTAlliance Theater
    602 E. 500 S, Suite E101
    Salt Lake City, UT 84102
    RSVP 
     Saturday, October 12, 2024
    10 a.m. - 2 p.m. MT
           Denver, CORocky Mountain College of Art and Design
    1600 Pierce St.
    Denver, CO 80214
    RSVP 
     Sunday, October 13, 2024
    1 - 5 p.m. CT
           Minneapolis, MNMinneapolis College of Art and Design
    2501 Stevens Ave.
    Minneapolis, MN 55404
    RSVP 
     Saturday, October 19, 2024
    12 - 4 p.m. ET
           Boston, MAJohn B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center
    900 Boylston St.
    Boston, MA, 02199
    RSVP 
     Saturday, October 19, 2024
    12 - 4 p.m. ET
           Cleveland, OHCleveland Institute of Art
    11610 Euclid Ave. 
    Cleveland, OH 44106
    RSVP 
     Sunday, October 20, 2024
    12 - 4 p.m. ET
           Hartford, CTHartford Art School
    200 Bloomfield Ave.
    West Hartford, CT 06117
    RSVP 
     Sunday, October 20, 2024
    1 - 5 p.m. ET
           Kalamazoo, MIRichmond 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 Details
    Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
    Exhibit Hall 1A
    655 W. 34th St.
    New York, NY 10001
    RSVP 
     Saturday, October 26, 2024
    10 a.m. - 2 p.m. MT
           Tucson, AZUniversity of Arizona
    School of Art Building, Room 247
    1031 N. Olive Rd.
    Tucson, AZ 85721
    RSVP 
     Sunday, October 27, 2024
    12 - 4 p.m. MT
           Albuquerque, NMAlbuquerque Marriott Pyramid North
    5151 San Francisco Rd NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
    RSVP 
     Sunday, October 27, 2024
    10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET
           Philadelphia, PAMoore College of Art & Design
    1916 Race St.
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    RSVP 
     Saturday, November 2, 2024
    11 a.m. - 3 p.m. PT
           Seattle, WACornish College of the Arts
    1000 Lenora St.
    Seattle, WA  98121
    RSVP 
     Sunday, November 3, 2024
    12 - 4 p.m. PT
           Portland, ORPacific Northwest College of Art
    511 NW Broadway 
    Portland, OR 97209
    RSVP 
     Sunday, November 3, 2024
    12 - 4 p.m. ET
           Syracuse, NYSyracuse University
    Schine Student Center
    303 University Place
    Syracuse, NY 13210
    RSVP 
     Saturday, November 9, 2024
    12 - 4 p.m. PT
           San Diego, CAWestin San Diego Bayview
    400 W. Broadway
    San Diego, CA 92101
    RSVP 
     Sunday, November 10, 2024
    12 - 4 p.m. PT
           Los Angeles, CAOtis College of Art and Design
    9045 Lincoln Blvd.
    Los Angeles, CA 90045
    RSVP 
     Saturday, November 16, 2024
    10 a.m. - 2 p.m. CT
           New Orleans, LA NOCCA
    2800 Chartres St.
    New Orleans, LA 70117
    RSVP 
     Sunday, November 17, 2024
    12 - 4 p.m. PT
           San Francisco, CACalifornia College of the Arts (CCA)
    1111 8th St.
    San Francisco, CA 94107
    RSVP 
     Saturday, January 25, 2025
    10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET
           Miami, FLNew World School of the Arts
    Chapman Conference Center
    300 NE 2nd Ave., Room 3210 Bld. 3 
    Miami, FL 33132
    RSVP 

     

  • Brazil

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Saturday, December 7,             
    1-5 p.m. 
    São Paulo             
    One-on-One Meetings
    Qoya São Paulo Paulista
    Curio Collection by Hilton
    Alameda Santos 86
    São Paulo, SP, 01418000
    Brazil
    RSVP
    Wednesday, December 11, 
    6-9 p.m. 
    Rio De Janeiro
    One-on-One Meetings
    Kiva Kiva Café
    Rio Design Barra Shopping
    Av. das Américas 7777
    Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
    RSVP

    Canada

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Sunday, October 20,              
    15 p.m. 
    Vancouver         
    One-on-One Meetings
    Hotel Belmont Vancouver MGallery
    654 Nelson St.
    Vancouver, BC, V6B6K4
    Canada
    RSVP
    Sunday, October 27, 
    15 p.m. 
    Toronto
    One-on-One Meetings
    The Broadview Hotel
    106 Broadview Ave. 
    Toronto, ON, M4M2G1
    Canada
    RSVP
    Monday, October 28, 
    48 p.m. 
    Montreal
    National Portfolio Day
    Concordia University
    John Molson Building, 9th floor
    1450 Rue Guy
    Montreal, Quebec H3H OA1
    Canada
     
    RSVP
    Saturday, November 2, 
    124 p.m. 
    Toronto
    National Portfolio Day
    OCAD University
    100 McCaul St.
    Toronto, Ontario
    M5T 1W1
    Canada
    RSVP
    Saturday, November 16,
    11 a.m3 p.m.
    Vancouver
    National Portfolio Day
    Emily Carr University of Art + Design
    520 East 1st Ave.
    Vancouver BC, V5T 1E1 
    Canada
    RSVP

    China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Monday, September 9,            
    69 p.m.
    Ningbo           
    One-on-One Meetings
    MS Color Café
    Zhenming Road 608 Long No. 2
    Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province
    China
    RSVP
    Thursday, September 12,           
    69 p.m.
    Hangzhou        
    One-on-One Meetings
    Tsutaya Books (Niaowu Bookstore Tianmuli Shop) BookStore & Café, Tianmushan Road No. 398 Tianmuli Building No. 2-4, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
    China
    RSVP
    Monday, September 16,          
    69 p.m. 
    Nanjing          
    One-on-One Meetings
    Burp 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
    China
    RSVP
    Thursday, September 19,         
    69 p.m.
    Wuhan          
    One-on-One Meetings
    1z Coffee
    1303, 13/F, Building 1, Times Square, Yanjiang Avenue
    China
    RSVP
    Thursday, September 26,           
    69 p.m.
    Chengdu        
    One-on-One Meetings
    JW Marriott Hotel Chengdu
    China, Sichuan, Chengdu, Jinjiang District,
    Luomashi, 东御街19号 邮政编码 China, 610020
    RSVP
    Saturday, October 12, 
    10 a.m.2 p.m.
    Taipei
    One-on-One Meetings
    Westgate Hotel Taipei 
    No.150, Sec. 1, Zhonghua Rd.
    Wanhua Dist., Taipei, 108 Taiwan
    RSVP
    Saturday, October 19,        
    10 a.m.1 p.m. 
    Beijing          
    SAIC Day
    Four Seasons Beijing
    Rooms Qing II, III, and IV 
    48 Liang Ma Qiao Road 
    100125 Chaoyang District, Beijing China
    RSVP
    Sunday, October 20,          
    6- 9 p.m.
    Chongqing       
    One-on-One Meetings
    JW Marriott Hotel Chongqing 
    China, Chongqing, Yuzhong District
    民生路235号 邮政编码 China, 400010
    RSVP
    Saturday, October 26,        
    10 a.m.1 p.m. 
    Shanghai        
    SAIC Day
    Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
    No. 2 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Rd.
    Huang Pung District
    Shanghai, 200002
    China
    RSVP
    Sunday, October 27,          
    10 a.m.1 p.m. 
    Guangzhou          
    SAIC Day
    Four Seasons Hotel
    (Topaz Room and Opal Room)
    5 Zhujiang West Road
    Pearl River New City, Tianhe District
    Guangzhou, China, 510623
    RSVP
    Wednesday, October 30,          
    69 p.m.
    Shenzhen         
    One-on-One Meetings
    M 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, China
    RSVP
    Thursday, November 7,           
    69 p.m.
    Hong Kong      
    One-on-One Meetings
    The Mira Hong Kong Hotel, Mira Place
    118-130 Nathan Road, Tsimshatsui, 
    Kowloon, Hong Kong
    RSVP

    Colombia

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Thursday, December 12, 
    69 p.m. 
    Bogota            
    One-on-One Meetings
    La Colina Hotel Cottage
    Calle 150 78-46
    Colinas de Suba, Bogotá, 111156
    Colombia
    RSVP

    France

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Saturday, December 7,           
    10 a.m.2 p.m. 
    Paris         
    National Portfolio Day
    Paris College of Art
    241 Bd Pereire
    Paris, France 75017
    RSVP

    India

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Saturday, September 28,
    15 p.m.
    Kolkata
    One-on-One Meetings
    VirtualRSVP
    Saturday, October 5,              
    10 a.m.1 p.m. 
    New Delhi      
    SAIC Day
    Hyatt Regency Delhi 
    Drawing Room and Salon East
    Bhikaji Cama Place Ring Road 
    New Delhi 110607
    RSVP
    Sunday, October 6,      
    10 a.m.1 p.m. 
    Mumbai      
    SAIC Day
    Soho House Mumbai
    Eva Room
    16, Juhu Tara Rd, Chandrabai Nagar, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049, India
    RSVP
    Thursday, October 10,      
    79 p.m.
    Hyderabad      
    One-on-One Meetings
    Taj Krishna Rd Number 1
    Mada Manzil, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500034, India
    RSVP
    Sunday, October 13,      
    10 a.m.1 p.m.
    Bengaluru      
    SAIC Day
    Shangri-La Bengaluru 
    No 56-6B, Palace Rd.
    Bengaluru  560001
    Karnataka India
    RSVP
    Thursday, November 7,      
    69 p.m.
    Chennai   
    One-on-One Meetings
    Hilton Chennai 
    124/1 J.N. Salai, Guindy, Chennai
    Tamil Nadu, 600032 India
    RSVP

    Indonesia

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Saturday, November 2,              
    15 p.m. 
    Jakarta            
    One-on-One Meetings
    Raffles Jakarta
    Ciputra World 1, Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 3-5, Jakarta, 12940, Indonesia
    RSVP

    Japan

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Tuesday, September 17,              
    69 p.m. 
    Tokyo           
    One-on-One Meetings
    Candeo Hotels Tokyo Roppongi
    6 Chome-7-11 Roppongi
    Minato City, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan
    RSVP

    Mexico

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Saturday, December 7, 
    15 p.m. 
    Mexico City          
    One-on-One Meetings
    Four Points by Sheraton Mexico City
    Av. Álvaro Obregón 38, Centro Urbano Pdte. Juárez, Del. Cuauhtémoc
    Cuauhtémoc, 06700 
    CDMX, Mexico
    RSVP

    Mongolia

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Thursday, September 12,             
    69 p.m. 
    Ulaanbaatar         
    One-on-One Meetings
    Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace Ulaanbaatar
    Peace Avenue,
    Bayanzurkh District
    Ulaanbaatar 00004
    Mongolia
    RSVP

    South Korea

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Saturday, September 28,              
    10 a.m.2 p.m.
    Seoul       
    National Portfolio Day
    Voco Hotel Myeongdong
    52, Toegye-ro
    Seoul, Jung-gu, 04634
    RSVP
    Sunday, October 13,       
    10 a.m.1 p.m.
    Seoul       
    SAIC Day
    L'Escape Hotel
    67 Toegye-ro, Jung District, 
    Seoul, South Korea
    RSVP

    Thailand

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Saturday, October 26,        
    10 a.m.1 p.m.
    Bangkok       
    SAIC Day
    Shangri-la Hotel
    89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road, Bangrak, 
    Bangkok 10500 Thailand
    RSVP

    Türkiye

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Saturday, October 19,              
    25 p.m.
    Istanbul       
    SAIC Day
    SALT Galata
    Bankalar Caddesi 11
    Karaköy 34421 İstanbul, Türkiye
    RSVP
    Sunday, December 8,
    1–5 p.m.
    Istanbul
    National Portfolio Day
    Grand Hyatt Istanbul
    Harbiye Taşkışla Cd. No:1, 34367 
    Şişli / İstanbul, Türkiye
    RSVP

    United Arab Emirates

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Sunday, November 10,              
    15 p.m.
    Dubai       
    One-on-One Meetings
    25hours Hotel Dubai 
    One Central, Trade Centre Street off Sheikh Zayed Rd.
    Dubai, UAE, 9914
    RSVP

    Vietnam

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Sunday, October 27,       
    15 p.m. 
    Ho Chi Minh City
    One-on-One Meetings
    Fusion Original Saigon Centre
    65 Le Loi, Ward Ben Nghe, District 1
    Ho Chi Minh City, 70000, Vietnam
    RSVP

Virtual Admissions Events

  • International SAIC DAY and Q & A

    Friday, January 10, 11:00 p.m. CT
    RSVP

    Join the International Admissions Team for an overview on understanding the benefits of attending an art school over a traditional college and a live Q & A session. 


    Live Chat Before the January 15  Deadline

    Tuesday, January 14, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. CT
    RSVP

    Have a quick question about SAIC, or wondering what your next steps are? We're hosting a live chat with our counselors. Please join us during this time whether you want to know more about the curriculum, or have last minute application questions!

  • 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 TimeRSVP link
    Sunday, September 8, 202411 a.m.3 p.m. CTRSVP
    Friday, November 1, 20246 p.m.10 p.m. CTRSVP
    Sunday, December 8, 202411 a.m.3 p.m. CTRSVP
    Sunday, January 5, 202411 a.m.3 p.m. CTRSVP

  • 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.

International Student Events

  • Brazil

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Saturday, December 7,             
    15 p.m. 
    São Paulo             
    One-on-One Meetings
    Qoya São Paulo Paulista
    Curio Collection by Hilton
    Alameda Santos 86
    São Paulo, SP, 01418000
    Brazil
    RSVP
    Wednesday, December 11, 
    69 p.m. 
    Rio De Janeiro
    One-on-One Meetings
    Kiva Kiva Café
    Rio Design Barra Shopping
    Av. das Américas 7777
    Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
    RSVP

    Canada

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Sunday, October 20,              
    15 p.m. 
    Vancouver         
    One-on-One Meetings
    Hotel Belmont Vancouver MGallery
    654 Nelson St.
    Vancouver, BC, V6B6K4
    Canada
    RSVP
    Sunday, October 27, 
    15 p.m. 
    Toronto
    One-on-One Meetings
    The Broadview Hotel
    106 Broadview Ave. 
    Toronto, ON, M4M2G1
    Canada
    RSVP
    Monday, October 28, 
    48 p.m. 
    Montreal
    National Portfolio Day
    Concordia University
    John Molson Building, 9th floor
    1450 Rue Guy
    Montreal, Quebec H3H OA1
    Canada
     
    RSVP
    Saturday, November 2, 
    124 p.m. 
    Toronto
    National Portfolio Day
    OCAD University
    100 McCaul St.
    Toronto, Ontario
    M5T 1W1
    Canada
    RSVP
    Saturday, November 16,
    11 a.m3 p.m.
    Vancouver
    National Portfolio Day
    Emily Carr University of Art + Design
    520 East 1st Ave.
    Vancouver BC, V5T 1E1 
    Canada
    RSVP

    China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Monday, September 9,            
    69 p.m.
    Ningbo           
    One-on-One Meetings
    MS Color Café
    Zhenming Road 608 Long No. 2
    Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province
    China
    RSVP
    Thursday, September 12,           
    69 p.m.
    Hangzhou        
    One-on-One Meetings
    Tsutaya Books (Niaowu Bookstore Tianmuli Shop) BookStore & Café, Tianmushan Road No. 398 Tianmuli Building No. 2-4, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
    China
    RSVP
    Monday, September 16,          
    69 p.m. 
    Nanjing          
    One-on-One Meetings
    Burp 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
    China
    RSVP
    Thursday, September 19,         
    69 p.m.
    Wuhan          
    One-on-One Meetings
    1z Coffee
    1303, 13/F, Building 1, Times Square, Yanjiang Avenue
    China
    RSVP
    Thursday, September 26,           
    69 p.m.
    Chengdu        
    One-on-One Meetings
    JW Marriott Hotel Chengdu
    China, Sichuan, Chengdu, Jinjiang District,
    Luomashi, 东御街19号 邮政编码 China, 610020
    RSVP
    Saturday, October 12, 
    10 a.m.2 p.m.
    Taipei
    One-on-One Meetings
    Westgate Hotel Taipei 
    No.150, Sec. 1, Zhonghua Rd.
    Wanhua Dist., Taipei, 108 Taiwan
    RSVP
    Saturday, October 19,        
    10 a.m.1 p.m. 
    Beijing          
    SAIC Day
    Four Seasons Beijing
    Rooms Qing II, III, and IV 
    48 Liang Ma Qiao Road 
    100125 Chaoyang District, Beijing China
    RSVP
    Sunday, October 20,          
    69 p.m.
    Chongqing       
    One-on-One Meetings
    JW Marriott Hotel Chongqing 
    China, Chongqing, Yuzhong District
    民生路235号 邮政编码 China, 400010
    RSVP
    Saturday, October 26,        
    10 a.m.1 p.m. 
    Shanghai        
    SAIC Day
    Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
    No. 2 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Rd.
    Huang Pung District
    Shanghai, 200002
    China
    RSVP
    Sunday, October 27,          
    10 a.m.1 p.m. 
    Guangzhou          
    SAIC Day
    Four Seasons Hotel
    (Topaz Room and Opal Room)
    5 Zhujiang West Road
    Pearl River New City, Tianhe District
    Guangzhou, China, 510623
    RSVP
    Wednesday, October 30,          
    69 p.m.
    Shenzhen         
    One-on-One Meetings
    M 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, China
    RSVP
    Thursday, November 7,           
    69 p.m.
    Hong Kong      
    One-on-One Meetings
    The Mira Hong Kong Hotel, Mira Place
    118-130 Nathan Road, Tsimshatsui, 
    Kowloon, Hong Kong
    RSVP

    Colombia

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Thursday, December 12, 
    69 p.m. 
    Bogota            
    One-on-One Meetings
    La Colina Hotel Cottage
    Calle 150 78-46
    Colinas de Suba, Bogotá, 111156
    Colombia
    RSVP

    France

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Saturday, December 7,           
    10 a.m.2 p.m. 
    Paris         
    National Portfolio Day
    Paris College of Art
    241 Bd Pereire
    Paris, France 75017
    RSVP

    India

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Saturday, September 28,
    15 p.m.
    Kolkata
    One-on-One Meetings
    VirtualRSVP
    Saturday, October 5,              
    10 a.m.1 p.m. 
    New Delhi      
    SAIC Day
    Hyatt Regency Delhi 
    Drawing Room and Salon East
    Bhikaji Cama Place Ring Road 
    New Delhi 110607
    RSVP
    Sunday, October 6,      
    10 a.m.1 p.m. 
    Mumbai      
    SAIC Day
    Soho House Mumbai
    Eva Room
    16, Juhu Tara Rd, Chandrabai Nagar, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049, India
    RSVP
    Thursday, October 10,      
    79 p.m.
    Hyderabad      
    One-on-One Meetings
    Taj Krishna Rd Number 1
    Mada Manzil, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500034, India
    RSVP
    Sunday, October 13,      
    10 a.m.1 p.m.
    Bengaluru      
    SAIC Day
    Shangri-La Bengaluru 
    No 56-6B, Palace Rd.
    Bengaluru  560001
    Karnataka India
    RSVP
    Thursday, November 7,      
    69 p.m.
    Chennai   
    One-on-One Meetings
    Hilton Chennai 
    124/1 J.N. Salai, Guindy, Chennai
    Tamil Nadu, 600032 India
    RSVP

    Indonesia

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Saturday, November 2,              
    15 p.m. 
    Jakarta            
    One-on-One Meetings
    Raffles Jakarta
    Ciputra World 1, Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 3-5, Jakarta, 12940, Indonesia
    RSVP

    Japan

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Tuesday, September 17,              
    69 p.m. 
    Tokyo           
    One-on-One Meetings
    Candeo Hotels Tokyo Roppongi
    6 Chome-7-11 Roppongi
    Minato City, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan
    RSVP

    Mexico

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Saturday, December 7, 
    15 p.m. 
    Mexico City          
    One-on-One Meetings
    Four Points by Sheraton Mexico City
    Av. Álvaro Obregón 38, Centro Urbano Pdte. Juárez, Del. Cuauhtémoc
    Cuauhtémoc, 06700 
    CDMX, Mexico
    RSVP

    Mongolia

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Thursday, September 12,             
    69 p.m. 
    Ulaanbaatar         
    One-on-One Meetings
    Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace Ulaanbaatar
    Peace Avenue,
    Bayanzurkh District
    Ulaanbaatar 00004
    Mongolia
    RSVP

    South Korea

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Saturday, September 28,              
    10 a.m.2 p.m.
    Seoul       
    National Portfolio Day
    Voco Hotel Myeongdong
    52, Toegye-ro
    Seoul, Jung-gu, 04634
    RSVP
    Sunday, October 13,       
    10 a.m.1 p.m.
    Seoul       
    SAIC Day
    L'Escape Hotel
    67 Toegye-ro, Jung District, 
    Seoul, South Korea
    RSVP

    Thailand

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Saturday, October 26,        
    10 a.m.1 p.m.
    Bangkok       
    SAIC Day
    Shangri-la Hotel
    89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road, Bangrak, 
    Bangkok 10500 Thailand
    RSVP

    Türkiye

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Saturday, October 19,              
    25 p.m.
    Istanbul       
    SAIC Day
    SALT Galata
    Bankalar Caddesi 11
    Karaköy 34421 İstanbul, Türkiye
    RSVP
    Sunday, December 8,
    1 5 p.m.
    Istanbul
    National Portfolio Day
    Grand Hyatt Istanbul
    Harbiye Taşkışla Cd. No:1, 34367 
    Şişli / İstanbul, Türkiye
    RSVP

    United Arab Emirates

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Sunday, November 10,              
    15 p.m.
    Dubai       
    One-on-One Meetings
    25hours Hotel Dubai 
    One Central, Trade Centre Street off Sheikh Zayed Rd.
    Dubai, UAE, 9914
    RSVP

    Vietnam

    Date and TimeCityAddressRSVP Link
    Sunday, October 27,       
    15 p.m. 
    Ho Chi Minh City
    One-on-One Meetings
    Fusion Original Saigon Centre
    65 Le Loi, Ward Ben Nghe, District 1
    Ho Chi Minh City, 70000, Vietnam
    RSVP

  • International SAIC DAY and Q & A

    Friday, January 10, 11:00 p.m. CT
    RSVP

    Join the International Admissions Team for an overview on understanding the benefits of attending an art school over a traditional college and a live Q & A session. 


    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

  • 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 Tour

    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. 

    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 MondayFriday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT at 1.312.629.6100 or 1.800.232.7242.

Meet your admissions counselor

Watch Past Event Recordings

  • How to Apply for Financial Aid Using the FAFSA

    Thursday, December 5, 2024
    Watch Recording

    The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 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.

     

  • Tuesday, November 12, 2024
    Watch Recording

    SAIC Admissions is here to help with any questions you have leading up to our Early Action deadline on November 15. Don't panic: we're hosting this live Q+A session to help you hit the "Submit" button with confidence.

  • Tuesday, October 29, 2024
    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 five different degree programs.

  • Thursday, October 24, 2024
    Watch Recording
     
    Meet with admissions and learn more about what it means to study within an interdisciplinary curriculum.

  • Tuesday, October 22, 2024
    Watch Recording
     
    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.

  • Tuesday, October 15, 2024
    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.


  • 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 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 on Tuesday to find out!

  • 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 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.

  • Tuesday, June 25, 2024
    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.

  • 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, 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.

  • June 9, 2022
    Watch Recording

    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