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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! We offer virtual one-on-one portfolio review sessions year-round.
Other ways to prepare include:
In-Person Admissions Events
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"See SAIC Day" On Campus: Monday, October 9
Session I: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT
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Session II: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. CT
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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.
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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 16,
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (MT)Denver, CO
SAIC DayDenver Art Museum
Sharp Auditorium
100 W 14 Ave. Pkwy.
Denver, CO 80204RSVP Saturday, September 16,
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (PT)San Francisco, CA
SAIC DayCentury Club of California
1355 Franklin St.
San Francisco, CA 94109RSVP Sunday, September 17,
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (PT)Los Angeles, CA
SAIC DayJapanese American National Museum
100 N. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012RSVP Sunday, September 17,
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (CT)Minneapolis, MN
SAIC DayWalker Art Center
Skyline Room
725 Vineland Pl.
Minneapolis, MN 55403RSVP Saturday, September 23,
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (ET)Boston, MA
SAIC DayThe NonProfit Center
(West Room)
89 South St.
Boston, MA 02111RSVP Sunday, September 24,
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (PT)Seattle, WA
SAIC DayWing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (Community Hall)
719 S. King St.
Seattle, WA 98104RSVP Tuesday, September 26,
5 - 8 p.m. (CT)Nashville, TN
One-on-one meetingsMint House at The Reserve
301 Rosa L. Parks Ave.
Nashville, TN 37203RSVP Tuesday, September 26,
5 - 8 p.m. (PT)Portland, OR
One-on-one meetingsFord Building
2505 SE 11th Ave., suite 255
Portland, OR 97202RSVP Thursday, September 28,
5 - 8 p.m. (PT)San Diego
One-on-one meetingsiQ Smart Center
655 W. Broadway, 1st Fl.
San Diego, CA 92101RSVP Sunday, October 8,
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (ET)Philadelphia, PA
SAIC DayThe Performance Garage
1515 Brandywine St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130RSVP Sunday, October 8,
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (ET)Washington, D.C.
SAIC DayDistrict Architecture Center
421 7th St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20004RSVP Thursday, October 12,
5- 8 p.m. (ET)Raleigh, NC
One-on-one meetingsArtSpace
201 Davie St.
Raleigh, NC 27601RSVP Saturday, October 21,
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (CT)Dallas, TX
SAIC DayArtistry Labs
1201 S. Akard St.
Dallas, TX 75215RSVP Sunday, October 22,
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (CT)Austin, TX
SAIC DayAntone's
305 E 5th St.
Austin, TX 78701RSVP Tuesday, October 24,
5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (MT)Salt Lake City, UT
One-on-one meetingsUtah Museum of Fine Arts
Brady-Hansen Boardroom
410 Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112RSVP Sunday, October 29,
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (ET)New York, NY
SAIC DayDuMont Building
515 Madison Ave., 10th Floor
New York, NY 10022RSVP Saturday, November 4,
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (ET)Atlanta, GA
SAIC DayThe Woodruff Arts Center
Beauchamp C. Carr Room
1280 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30309RSVP Sunday, November 5,
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (ET)Miami, FL
SAIC DayThe Bass Museum
2100 Collins Ave.
Miami, FL 33139RSVP Monday, November 6,
5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (ET)Orlando, FL
One-on-one meetingsCityArts
39 S. Magnolia
Orlando, FL 32801RSVP Thursday, November 9,
5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (MT)Phoenix, AZ
One-on-one meetingsPhoenix Art Museum
Singer Hall
1625 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004RSVP Saturday, November 11,
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (ET)Cleveland, OH
SAIC DayBreakForth Studio
2310 Superior Ave. 230
Cleveland, OH 44114RSVP Sunday, November 12,
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (ET)Detroit, MI
SAIC DayMuseum of Contemporary Art & Design
4454 Woodard Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201RSVP -
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.
2023-2024 Events
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, September 16,
12 - 4 p.m. ETBaltimore, MD Maryland Institute College of Art
1300 W. Mount Royal Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21217RSVP Sunday, September 17,
12 - 4 p.m. ETWashington D.C. JW Marriott
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20004RSVP Saturday, September 23,
12 - 4 p.m. ETCharlotte, NC Northwest School of the Arts
1415 Beatties Ford Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28216RSVP Saturday, September 23,
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. ETKansas City, MO Kansas City Art Institute
4415 Warwick Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64111RSVP Sunday, September 24,
12 - 4 p.m. ETAtlanta, GA Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree Street NE
(at the corner of Peachtree Street and Ponce De Leon)
Atlanta, Georgia 30308RSVP Sunday, September 24,
12 - 4 p.m. CTSt. Louis, MO Washington University, Sam Fox School of Design
1 Wrighton Way
St. Louis, MO 63105RSVP Saturday, September 30,
10 a.m. -2 p.m.Houston, TX Norris Centers - Houston
816 Town & Country Dr.
Houston, TX 77024RSVP Saturday, September 30,
12 - 4 p.m. ETIndianapolis, IN Herron School of Art and Design
735 W. New York St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202RSVP Sunday, October 1,
12 - 4 p.m. ETCincinnati, OH Art Academy of Cincinnati
1212 Jackson St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202RSVP Sunday, October 1,
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 7, 2022
12 - 4 p.m. MTDenver, CO Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
1600 Pierce St.
Denver, CO 80214RSVP Saturday, October 7
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. ETNew York, NY Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 1A
655 W. 34th St.
New York, NY 10001RSVP Sunday, October 8,
1 - 5 p.m. CTMinneapolis, MN Minneapolis College of Art and Design
2501 Stevens Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55404RSVP Saturday, October 14,
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. CTMilwaukee, WI Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design
273 Erie St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202RSVP Saturday, October 14,
12 - 4 p.m. ETRichmond, VA Virginia Commonwealth University
907 Floyd Ave.
Richmond, VA 23284RSVP Sunday, October 15,
12 - 4 p.m. CTChicago, IL School of the Art Institute of Chicago
280 S. Columbus Dr.
Chicago, IL 60603
More Info
Attend a pre-NPD online info session "Saturday with SAIC" on 10/14 to help you prepare for the NPD!RSVP Saturday, October 21,
12 - 4 p.m. ETColumbus, OH Columbus College of Art and Design
60 Cleveland Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215RSVP Sunday, October 22,
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. MTMesa, AZ Mesa Community College
1833 W Southern Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85202RSVP Sunday, October 22,
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. MTAlbuquerque, NM Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North Hotel
5151 San Francisco Rd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109RSVP Sunday, October 22,
1 - 5 p.m. ETGrand Rapids, MI Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University
17 Fountain St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503RSVP Saturday, October 28,
12 - 4 p.m. ETBoston, MA John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center
900 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02115RSVP Sunday, October 29,
12 - 4 p.m. ETHartford, CT Hartford Art School
200 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117RSVP Sunday, October 29,
12 - 4 p.m. ETPhiladelphia, PA Crystal Tea Room
The Wanamaker Building 9th Floor,
100 E Penn Square #9B,
Philadelphia, PA 19107RSVP Wednesday, November 1,
4 - 8 p.m.Montreal, Canada TBA RSVP Saturday, November 4,
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. PTSeattle, WA Cornish College of the Arts
1000 Lenora St.
Seattle, WA 98121RSVP Saturday, November 4,
12 - 4 p.m. ETToronto, Canada York University School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD)
86 Fine Arts Rd.
Toronto, Canada M3J 3M6RSVP Sunday, November 5,
12 - 4 p.m. PTPortland, OR Pacific Northwest College of Art
511 NW. Broadway
Portland, OR 97209RSVP Sunday, November 5,
12 - 4 p.m. ETRochester, NY Rochester Institute of Technology
Gordon Field House
1 Lomb Memorial Dr.
Rochester, NY 14623RSVP Saturday, November 11,
12 - 4 p.m. PTSan Diego, CA Westin San Diego - Downtown
400 West Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101RSVP Sunday, November 12,
12 - 4 p.m. PTLos Angeles, CA ArtCenter College of Design
1700 Lida St.
Pasadena, CA 91103RSVP Saturday, November 18,
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. PTVancouver, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Wilson School of Design
5600 Kwantlen St.
Richmond, BC V6X 3V8RSVP Sunday, November 19,
12 - 4 p.m. PTSan Francisco, CA California College of the Arts
1111 8th St.
San Francisco, CA, 94107RSVP Saturday, December 2,
12 - 4 p.m.London, United Kingdom Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London
Granary Building, 1 Granary Square
London, UK N1C 4AARSVP Sunday, December 3,
12 - 4 p.m.Paris, France TBA RSVP Wednesday, December 6,
4 - 8 p.m.Florence, Italy TBA RSVP Friday, December 8,
12 - 4 p.m.Doha, Qatar Education City
Al Luqta Street
Education City, Doha, QatarRSVP Sunday, December 10,
12 - 4 p.m.Istanbul, Turkey Grand Hyatt Istanbul
Harbiye, Taşkışla Cd. No: 1
Istanbul, Turkey 34367RSVP Saturday, January 20,
10 a.m. - 42 p.m. ETMiami, FL New World School of the Arts
Chapman Conference Center
300 NE 2nd Ave, Room 3210
Miami, FL 33132RSVP Sunday, January 21,
11 a.m. - 3 p.m ETSarasota, FL Ringling College of Art & Design
2700 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234RSVP -
Brazil
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, September 23,
1-4 p.m.São Paulo
One-on-One MeetingsINNSiDE by Meliá São Paulo Itaim
Rua Jesuino Arruda 806
São Paulo, SP, 4532082 BrazilRSVP Cambodia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, September 30,
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Phnom Penh
One-on-One MeetingsiRoha Garden Hotel
#8, Street 73
Phnom Penh, CambodiaRSVP China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Tuesday, September 5,
5-8 p.m.Chengdu
One-on-One MeetingsXinshan Book House
Shanbanqiao Road
Tianhui Vanke City Plaza 2F-007, Chenghua District, Chengdu, Sichuan ProvinceRSVP Saturday, September 9,
1-6 p.m.Taipei
One-on-One MeetingsCitizen M Taipei North Gate Hotel
No. 3號, Section 1, Zhonghua Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100RSVP Wednesday, September 13,
6 - 9 p.m.Chongqing
One-on-One MeetingsWinwill Books & Up Coffee
Jiajin Road and Ruitian Road intersection Northeast 60 Meters, Yuzhong district, ChongqingRSVP Tuesday, September 26,
6- 9 pm.Nanjing
One-on-One MeetingsLibrairie Avant-Garde (Mount Wutai Branch)
Guangzhou Road No.173
Wutaishan Gymnasium Underground Garage (Gunandu Hotel Opposite), Gulou District, Nanjing, Jiangsu ProvinceRSVP Thursday, September 28,
5:30 - 8 p.m.Ningbo
One-on-One MeetingsMS Color
Zhenming Road 608 Long No. 2, Haishu District,
Ningbo, Zhejiang ProvinceRSVP Sunday, October 15,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Shanghai
SAIC DayAIO Center (Jiyu Center)
Tomorrow Square, No.389, Nanjing West Road Floor 2-3, Huangpu District, ShanghaiRSVP Saturday, October 21,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Beijing
SAIC DayM+ Space Artistic Center
West Dawang Raod 27 Hao'ai Workshop Technology Park inside Moka Group Block D Opposite,
Chaoyang District, BeijingRSVP Sunday, October 22,
2 - 5 p.m.Shenzhen
SAIC DayThe Mountain View/Art Center (Yanhan Upland)
Overseas Chinese City Creativity Yuanxiang Mountain Village Block 6
Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong ProvinceRSVP Thursday, October 26,
4 - 7 p.m.Hong Kong
One-on-One MeetingsM+ Museum (CURATOR Creative Café at M+)
West Kowloon Cultural District
38 Museum Drive, Kowloon, Hong KongRSVP Sunday, October 29,
1 - 6 p.m.Hangzhou
One-on-One MeetingsTsutaya Books (Niaowu Bookstore Tianmuli Shop)
Tianmushan Road No. 398 Tianmuli Building No. 2-4,
Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang ProvinceRSVP Monday, November 6,
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.Guangzhou
One-on-One MeetingsM stand Coffee (Guangzhou Gaode Zhidixia Guangchang Branch)
Zhujiang West Road No.8
GT Land Plaza Summer Building-3 Pu 328,
Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong ProvinceRSVP Colombia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Sunday, October 1,
1 - 4 p.m.Bogota
One-on-One MeetingsB.O.G Hotel
Carrera 11 #86-74,
Bogotá, Colombia 110221RSVP India
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Sunday, August 13,
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Kolkata
One-on-One MeetingsITC Royal Bengal
1 JBS Haldane Ave, Tangra, Kolkata, West Bengal 700046, IndiaRSVP Saturday, August 19,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Mumbai
SAIC DaySoho House Bombay
16 Juhu Tara Rd, Chandrabai Nagar, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049, IndiaRSVP Thursday, August 24,
7 - 9 p.m.Hyderabad
One-on-One MeetingsNovotel & HICC Complex, near Hitech City Main Rd, Izzathnagar, Kondapur, Telangana 500081, India RSVP Saturday, August 26,
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Bengaluru
One-on-One MeetingsTaj MG Road, Bengaluru
41/3 Mahatma Gandhi Road
Bangalore, 560 001, Karnataka, IndiaRSVP Sunday, August 27,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.New Delhi
SAIC DayAGENC Colab, The Dhan Mill
60 Feet Rd, Chhatarpur Hills, Pocket D, Dr Ambedkar Colony,
Chhatarpur, New Delhi, 110074, IndiaRSVP Indonesia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, September 9,
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Jakarta
One-on-One MeetingsThe Orient Jakarta
36 Jl. Jend. Sudirman,
Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota
Jakarta, 10250 IndonesiaRSVP Malaysia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Thursday, September 14,
6 - 9 p.m.Kuala Lumpur
One-on-One MeetingsKloe Hotel
227 Jalan Bukit Bintang
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
Kuala Lumpur, 55100 MalaysiaRSVP Mexico
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, October 7,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Mexico City
SAIC DayGaleria Hilario Galguera
Francisco Pimentel 3 Colonia San Rafael
Cuauhtémoc, 06470 Ciudad de México, CDMX, MexicoRSVP Mongolia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, November 11,
1- 5 p.m.Ulaanbaatar
One-on-One MeetingsNomado Boutique Hotel
Amarsanaa street, 48/2
Ulaanbaatar, 11000, MongoliaRSVP Saudi Arabia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Tuesday, October 3,
6 - 9 p.m.Riyadh
One-on-One MeetingsAloft Riyadh
2385 Olaya Street
Riyadh, 12611-9242 Saudi ArabiaRSVP Singapore
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Sunday, October 1,
12 -4 p.m.Singapore
One-on-One MeetingsVoco
581 Orchard Road
Singapore 238883RSVP South Korea
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Wednesday, September 6,
7 - 9 p.m.Seoul
One-on-One MeetingsL'Escape
67 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu
Seoul, Korea 04529RSVP Wednesday, October 4,
6 - 9 p.m.Seoul
One-on-One MeetingsL'Escape
67 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu
Seoul, Korea 04529RSVP Saturday, October 14,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Seoul
SAIC DayLotte Hotel Seoul
Eulji-Ro 30, Jung-Gu
Seoul, KoreaRSVP Monday and Tuesday, October 16 + 17,
7 - 9 p.m.Jeju-do
One-on-One MeetingsZen Hideaway
186-8 Sagyenam-ro, Andeok-myeon,
Seogwipo, Jeju-do, Korea 63528RSVP Thursday, October 19,
7 - 9 p.m.Daegu
One-on-One MeetingsHotel Inter-Burgo Daegu
212 Palhyeon-gil, Suseong-gu
Daegu, KoreaRSVP Friday, October 27
6 - 8 p.m.Seoul
One-on-One MeetingsL'Escape
67 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu
Seoul, Korea 04529RSVP Thailand
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Sunday, September 24,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Bangkok
SAIC DayShangri-La Bangkok
89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road
Bangkok, 10500 ThailandRSVP Turkey
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, October 21,
2 - 5 p.m.Istanbul
SAIC DayTBA coming soon United Arab Emirates
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, November 4,
1 - 4 p.m.Dubai
One-on-One Meetings25hours Hotel Dubai
One Central Trade Centre Street
(off Sheikh Zayed Rd)
Dubai, 9914 United Arab EmiratesRSVP United Kingdom
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Monday + Tuesday, November 13 + 14,
6 - 9 p.m.London
One-on-One MeetingsZ Hotel Soho
17 Moor Street, Westminster Borough
London, W1D 5AP, United KingdomRSVP Vietnam
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, September 16,
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Hanoi
One-on-One MeetingsL'Hôtel du Lac Hanoi
35 - 37 Hang Trong, Hoàn Kiem
Hanoi, Vietnam, 10000RSVP
Virtual Admissions Events
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Portfolio Tip Tuesday: Artist Statement A to Z
Tuesday, October 10, 5 p.m. CT
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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.Transfer Week - The Transfer Process
Wednesday, October 18, 5 p.m. CT
RSVP
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, 5 p.m. CT
RSVP
Meet with faculty and learn more about what it means to study within an interdisciplinary curriculum.Portfolio Tip Tuesday: What to Include and NOT Include when Editing Your Final Portfolio
Tuesday, October 24, 5 p.m. CT
RSVP
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: Don't Panic! Moral Support Before You Hit Submit
Tuesday, November 7, 5 p.m. CT
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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. -
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, 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.
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 10 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT RSVP Friday, October 27 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. CT RSVP Sunday, December 3 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT RSVP Sunday, January 7 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 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, September 23,
1-4 p.m.São Paulo
One-on-One MeetingsINNSiDE by Meliá São Paulo Itaim
Rua Jesuino Arruda 806
São Paulo, SP, 4532082 BrazilRSVP Cambodia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, September 30,
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Phnom Penh
One-on-One MeetingsiRoha Garden Hotel
#8, Street 73
Phnom Penh, CambodiaRSVP China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Tuesday, September 5,
5-8 p.m.Chengdu
One-on-One MeetingsXinshan Book House
Shanbanqiao Road
Tianhui Vanke City Plaza 2F-007, Chenghua District, Chengdu, Sichuan ProvinceRSVP Saturday, September 9,
1-6 p.m.Taipei
One-on-One MeetingsCitizen M Taipei North Gate Hotel
No. 3號, Section 1, Zhonghua Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100RSVP Wednesday, September 13,
6 - 9 p.m.Chongqing
One-on-One MeetingsWinwill Books & Up Coffee
Jiajin Road and Ruitian Road intersection Northeast 60 Meters, Yuzhong district, ChongqingRSVP Tuesday, September 26,
6- 9 pm.Nanjing
One-on-One MeetingsLibrairie Avant-Garde (Mount Wutai Branch)
Guangzhou Road No.173
Wutaishan Gymnasium Underground Garage (Gunandu Hotel Opposite), Gulou District, Nanjing, Jiangsu ProvinceRSVP Thursday, September 28,
5:30 - 8 p.m.Ningbo
One-on-One MeetingsMS Color
Zhenming Road 608 Long No. 2, Haishu District,
Ningbo, Zhejiang ProvinceRSVP Sunday, October 15,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Shanghai
SAIC DayAIO Center (Jiyu Center)
Tomorrow Square, No.389, Nanjing West Road Floor 2-3, Huangpu District, ShanghaiRSVP Saturday, October 21,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Beijing
SAIC DayM+ Space Artistic Center
West Dawang Raod 27 Hao'ai Workshop Technology Park inside Moka Group Block D Opposite,
Chaoyang District, BeijingRSVP Sunday, October 22,
2 - 5 p.m.Shenzhen
SAIC DayThe Mountain View/Art Center (Yanhan Upland)
Overseas Chinese City Creativity Yuanxiang Mountain Village Block 6
Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong ProvinceRSVP Thursday, October 26,
4 - 7 p.m.Hong Kong
One-on-One MeetingsM+ Museum (CURATOR Creative Café at M+)
West Kowloon Cultural District
38 Museum Drive, Kowloon, Hong KongRSVP Sunday, October 29,
1 - 6 p.m.Hangzhou
One-on-One MeetingsTsutaya Books (Niaowu Bookstore Tianmuli Shop)
Tianmushan Road No. 398 Tianmuli Building No. 2-4,
Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang ProvinceRSVP Monday, November 6,
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.Guangzhou
One-on-One MeetingsM stand Coffee (Guangzhou Gaode Zhidixia Guangchang Branch)
Zhujiang West Road No.8
GT Land Plaza Summer Building-3 Pu 328,
Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong ProvinceRSVP Colombia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Sunday, October 1,
1 - 4 p.m.Bogota
One-on-One MeetingsB.O.G Hotel
Carrera 11 #86-74,
Bogotá, Colombia 110221RSVP India
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Sunday, August 13,
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Kolkata
One-on-One MeetingsITC Royal Bengal
1 JBS Haldane Ave, Tangra, Kolkata, West Bengal 700046, IndiaRSVP Saturday, August 19,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Mumbai
SAIC DaySoho House Bombay
16 Juhu Tara Rd, Chandrabai Nagar, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049, IndiaRSVP Thursday, August 24,
7 - 9 p.m.Hyderabad
One-on-One MeetingsNovotel & HICC Complex, near Hitech City Main Rd, Izzathnagar, Kondapur, Telangana 500081, India RSVP Saturday, August 26,
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Bengaluru
One-on-One MeetingsTaj MG Road, Bengaluru
41/3 Mahatma Gandhi Road
Bangalore, 560 001, Karnataka, IndiaRSVP Sunday, August 27,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.New Delhi
SAIC DayAGENC Colab, The Dhan Mill
60 Feet Rd, Chhatarpur Hills, Pocket D, Dr Ambedkar Colony,
Chhatarpur, New Delhi, 110074, IndiaRSVP Indonesia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, September 9,
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Jakarta
One-on-One MeetingsThe Orient Jakarta
36 Jl. Jend. Sudirman,
Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota
Jakarta, 10250 IndonesiaRSVP Malaysia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Thursday, September 14,
6 - 9 p.m.Kuala Lumpur
One-on-One MeetingsKloe Hotel
227 Jalan Bukit Bintang
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
Kuala Lumpur, 55100 MalaysiaRSVP Mexico
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, October 7,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Mexico City
SAIC DayGaleria Hilario Galguera
Francisco Pimentel 3 Colonia San Rafael
Cuauhtémoc, 06470 Ciudad de México, CDMX, MexicoRSVP Mongolia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, November 11,
1- 5 p.m.Ulaanbaatar
One-on-One MeetingsNomado Boutique Hotel
Amarsanaa street, 48/2
Ulaanbaatar, 11000, MongoliaRSVP Saudi Arabia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Tuesday, October 3,
6 - 9 p.m.Riyadh
One-on-One MeetingsAloft Riyadh
2385 Olaya Street
Riyadh, 12611-9242 Saudi ArabiaRSVP Singapore
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Sunday, October 1,
12 -4 p.m.Singapore
One-on-One MeetingsVoco
581 Orchard Road
Singapore 238883RSVP South Korea
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Wednesday, September 6,
7 - 9 p.m.Seoul
One-on-One MeetingsL'Escape
67 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu
Seoul, Korea 04529RSVP Wednesday, October 4,
6 - 9 p.m.Seoul
One-on-One MeetingsL'Escape
67 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu
Seoul, Korea 04529RSVP Saturday, October 14,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Seoul
SAIC DayLotte Hotel Seoul
Eulji-Ro 30, Jung-Gu
Seoul, KoreaRSVP Monday and Tuesday, October 16 + 17,
7 - 9 p.m.Jeju-do
One-on-One MeetingsZen Hideaway
186-8 Sagyenam-ro, Andeok-myeon,
Seogwipo, Jeju-do, Korea 63528RSVP Thursday, October 19,
7 - 9 p.m.Daegu
One-on-One MeetingsHotel Inter-Burgo Daegu
212 Palhyeon-gil, Suseong-gu
Daegu, KoreaRSVP Friday, October 27
6 - 8 p.m.Seoul
One-on-One MeetingsL'Escape
67 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu
Seoul, Korea 04529RSVP Thailand
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Sunday, September 24,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Bangkok
SAIC DayShangri-La Bangkok
89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road
Bangkok, 10500 ThailandRSVP Turkey
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, October 21,
2 - 5 p.m.Istanbul
SAIC DayTBA coming soon United Arab Emirates
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, November 4,
1 - 4 p.m.Dubai
One-on-One Meetings25hours Hotel Dubai
One Central Trade Centre Street
(off Sheikh Zayed Rd)
Dubai, 9914 United Arab EmiratesRSVP United Kingdom
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Monday + Tuesday, November 13 + 14,
6 - 9 p.m.London
One-on-One MeetingsZ Hotel Soho
17 Moor Street, Westminster Borough
London, W1D 5AP, United KingdomRSVP Vietnam
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, September 16,
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Hanoi
One-on-One MeetingsL'Hôtel du Lac Hanoi
35 - 37 Hang Trong, Hoàn Kiem
Hanoi, Vietnam, 10000RSVP -
SAIC Presents: SAIC Overview and Portfolio Guidance for International Students
Saturday, September 9, 6 a.m. Chicago Time / 7 p.m. China Standard Time
Watch Recording
Join the International Admissions Team for an overview of SAIC, plus get guidance on preparing your application and portfolio for admission and merit scholarship consideration.
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.
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 virtual tour or check out our self-guided virtual tour.
On-demand
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 26, 2023
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, 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. -
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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 to find out!
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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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 11, 2023
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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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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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Watch RecordingSAIC 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.
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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Watch RecordingHow 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.
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Thursday, October 20, 2022
Watch RecordingMeet with faculty and learn more about what it means to study within an interdisciplinary curriculum.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Watch RecordingJoin us online to learn more about transferring to SAIC, and get detailed information on how your credits will transfer.
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Tuesday, October 18, 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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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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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Friday, October 7, 2022
Watch RecordingJoin 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.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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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June 9, 2022
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DATE AND TIME EVENT TITLE DESCRIPTION RSVP LINK Saturday, September 9, 2023 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 Sunday, September 25, 2022 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
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