SAIC is located in the center of downtown Chicago, a vibrant setting conducive to art making. Despite the many attributes of the location, the urban setting and factors that are associated with staying in any large city should be taken into consideration when prospective students and their parents are deciding whether to register for the program.
Security guards are stationed at the entrance of all SAIC buildings 24 hours a day. All students must show their ARTICard to access campus buildings.
ECPSI students are allowed free time for lunch, between classes and curfew (curfew is for residential students and the city of Chicago also has a curfew), and on the weekends. If parents or students are looking for a program with one hundred percent supervision, they should consider the nature of this program thoroughly before registering.
Instructional staff supervises the use of the public transportation system (CTA ) during class and there are also supervised outings coordinated by residence life evenings and weekends so students may explore the city. Students are discouraged from using the CTA without supervision.
ECPSI students are required to check in/out for the times/events listed below:
9:00 a.m., Monday–Friday |
Class attendance taken |
All students |
12:00 p.m., Monday–Friday |
Students released for lunch |
All students |
1:00 p.m., Monday–Friday |
Class attendance checked post-lunch |
All students |
6:00 p.m., Tuesday–Thursday |
Workshop attendance taken |
All students |
10:00 p.m., every day |
Curfew in residence hall |
Residential students only |
7:30 a.m., every day |
Students allowed to leave residence hall |
Residential students only |
Note: Lunch times may differ if classes are on a field trip or need to alter the time due to a project. Teaching Assistants still keep attendance during these times.