All students are eligible to apply for merit scholarship. Registration and merit scholarship applications are accepted and processed as space and funds allow. After this priority deadline, SAIC cannot guarantee funding will be available. Learn how to apply for a merit scholarship.
Summer Institute Residency: Important Dates and Deadlines
Registration for Summer 2023 is open!
Summer 2023 Session Dates:
Session 1: 2 weeks, June 19-30
Session 2: 2 weeks, July 3-14
Session 3: 2 weeks, July 17-28
Session 4: 4 weeks, July 3-28
Session 5: 1 week, July 31-August 4
For detailed steps on how to register, please visit the Registration and Policies page and review the instructions or view all courses and register today! Course spaces are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and therefore early registration is encouraged.
Registration and need-based financial aid applications are accepted and processed as space and funds allow. After this deadline, need-based financial aid will be reviewed on a case-by case basis—SAIC cannot guarantee funding will be available after this date. Learn how to apply for need-based financial aid.
Note: Need-based financial aid is available to US residents only. International students may apply for a merit scholarship.
The payment deadline is May 1, 2023. If you have not made payment by this date you are at risk of being dropped from your selected courses.
- If you need to drop a class, all drop requests must be submitted in writing to ecp@saic.edu and include the student's name, ID number, and course information.
- One hundred percent of the tuition charge, not including the $100 nonrefundable tuition deposit, is refundable if courses are dropped by May 2, 2023.* If a course is dropped after the deadline, no refund will be granted.*
*Note: this date applies for all sessions.
You may complete your payment online at saic.edu/cspayment. You may also submit your payment by mailing a personal check or money order with the student's full name and ID in the reference section to: School of the Art Institute of Chicago, SAIC Bursar's Office, 37 S. Wabash Ave., Suite 245, Chicago, IL 60603. For any financial questions, please contact Student Financial Services at 312.629.6600 or saic.sfs@saic.edu.
ECPSI 2023 Session Information
| Session | Course Dates | Move In/ Orientation | Exhibition/ Move Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1: Two Weeks | June 19-June 30, 2023 | Move In: Sunday, June 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. CT |
Exhibition: Friday, June 30 at 2 p.m. CT Move out: Saturday, July 1 by noon |
| Session 2: Two Weeks | July 3-14, 2023 | Move In: Sunday, July 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. CT | Exhibition: Friday, July 14 at 2 p.m. CT Move out: Saturday, July 15 by noon |
| Session 3: Two Weeks | July 17-28, 2023 | Move In: Sunday, July 16, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. CT | Exhibition: Friday, July 28 at 2 p.m. CT Move out: Saturday, July 29 by noon |
| Session 4: Four Weeks | July 3-28, 2022 | Move In: Sunday, July 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. CT | Exhibition: Friday, July 28 at 2 p.m. CT Move out: Saturday, July 29 by noon |
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Session 5: One Week |
July 31-August 4, 2023 | Move In: Sunday, July 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. CT | Open Studio: Friday, August 4 at 3-4 p.m. CT Move out: Saturday, August 5 by noon |
*SAIC will host a parent reception from 4:00-6:00 p.m. following final exhibitions.
