Parents

Welcome Parents, Family, and Friends

Welcome to SAIC! We know that parents, family, and friends offer important support and assistance to our new students, so we provide a Parent and Family virtual orientation that is specifically designed to offer a wealth of information for both you and your family. In-person sessions in August during move-in will also provide parents and families with an opportunity to learn more about SAIC. A detailed schedule will be released in June. All programs will follow recommended COVID-19 guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), as well as the SAIC Make Together team.

For Parents and guests who are traveling to Chicago, explore all of your accommodation options by visiting our Where to Stay page.

For more than 155 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world’s most influential artists, designers, and scholars. Located in downtown Chicago with a fine arts graduate program ranked number two in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, SAIC provides an interdisciplinary approach to art and design as well as world-class resources, including the Art Institute of Chicago museum, on-campus galleries, and state-of-the-art facilities. SAIC’s undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate students have the freedom to take risks and create the bold ideas that transform Chicago and the world, and adults, teens, and kids in our Continuing Studies classes have the opportunity to explore their creative sides, build portfolios, and advance their skills. Notable alumni and faculty include Georgia O’Keeffe, Nick Cave, David Sedaris, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Cynthia Rowley, Michelle Grabner, Richard Hunt, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, and Jeff Koons.

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Chicago, IL 60603
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Parents

Welcome Parents, Family, and Friends

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