Living at SAIC for Summer 2023
SAIC will be offering Summer 2023 housing! Students have the option of having single and double occupancy rooms for the time that you need it during the summer.
The 2023 Summer housing application will open in April 2023!
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has space available in one of its premiere facility, 162 N State Street Residences. Located in the heart of the city, this building is directly across from the Chicago Theatre. Each loft-style room has a private bath and kitchenette, with a full size refrigerator, microwave oven, and stove and comes equipped with both cable and wireless internet. These generous accommodations boast 11-foot ceilings with track lighting, ample closet space, and large windows with views of Lake Michigan or the Chicago Loop. They are furnished with an extra-long twin bed, drafting table, and chair. Jones Hall & the Buckingham will not be available for summer housing.
2023 Summer Contract Dates
| Start Date | End Date | |
|---|---|---|
| All Summer | May 28th | August 18th |
| 6W1 Session | May 28th | July 8th |
| 6W2 Session | July 9th | August 18th |
| 3W1 Session | May 28th | June 17th |
| 3W2 Session | June 18th | July 8th |
| 3W3 Session | July 9th | July 29th |
| 3W4 Session | July 30th | August 18th |
| Low Residency MFA | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
2023 Summer Rates
| Length of Stay | Double Room | Single Room |
|---|---|---|
| All Summer | $4635 | $6180 |
| 6-Week Session | $2320 | $3090 |
| 3-Week Session | $1160 | $1545 |
| Low Residency MFA | $2320 | $3090 |
All Summer Housing move in & move outs must occur between noon - 4pm on the designated Start/End date.
Common area amenities and resources include:
- 24-hour security desk
- Two laundry rooms - coin operated washers and dryers, which also take ARTICash on student IDs
- Fitness Center
- 3 treadmills
- 3 elliptical machines
- 4 combo weight machines
- 2 cross training bikes
- Residents must attend a 20 minute orientation session and sign an insurance waiver to gain access.
- Computer Lab - Mac computers, scanners, and a pay-to-print station
- Media Room
- DVD
- Blu-Ray
- VHS player
- Surround Sound
- Connectors to hook up your laptop to our system
- Kitchen
- 4 ovens (each with 4 burner range)
- Space to hang out while food is cooking
Note: Jones Hall and Buckingham are unavailable for summer housing. All available spaces are located in the 162 N State Street Residences.
If you are looking for Summer Intern Housing for non-SAIC students, visit our Summer Housing for Interns page.
