COMMUNICATION
Please make sure to provide an active email address during registration so we are able to communicate effectively. You may also need to check your junk/spam folder for these email alerts.
A staff member will be available to respond to emails regarding urgent concerns while ECP Online Summer Institue courses are in session.
Most concerns can be resolved effectively by email but if a phone call is needed, a staff member will call you in response to your email.
Youth Curriculum and Instruction Team (Programming) - saic-youth@saic.edu
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
To expedite assistance, include as much of the following information as you are able to.
- Your first and last name as it appears on your Registration Confirmation email
- Your 7-digit student ID number (included in your Registration Confirmation email)
- The class you are taking, including when it is scheduled to start
- A phone number you can be reached at
TIP: Include your instructor in your email to saic-youth@saic.edu. That way they will be aware that you are working on troubleshooting in order to connect with them for the first class. The contact information for your instructor will be provided to you in the Welcome & Next Steps email sent in the days leading up to the start of class.
ATTENDANCE AND SCHEDULING CONFLICTS
Students enrolled in the Early College Program Online Summer Institute are expected to attend all classes at the scheduled time.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago is committed to full compliance with all laws regarding equal opportunities for students with disabilities. Parents/guardians of students with disabilities should call 312.629.6170 or email saic-youth@saic.edu for further information. Parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to provide any information that will ensure a positive experience for all participants. This information is confidential and only shared with program staff.
SAIC SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM
To sign up for SAIC's security alert system, please fill out the Parent Newsletter Request Form. Please note that parents cannot sign up for this unless their child is a current student; registration should be complete and a registration email will be sent to you with a student ID.
TRANSCRIPTS
Transcript requests can be made online, in person, and by mail or fax. Transcripts are not available until several weeks after the last class. Full details are available here.
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