Sunday, October 15
Join us on campus for one of the nation's largest portfolio days, plus come a day early for "Saturday with SAIC" and learn how to make the most of your NPD experience!
Writing
Writing Department
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago's (SAIC) Department of Writing brings together a community of writers and artists at one of the nation’s most influential colleges of art and design. We seek students who thrive in a challenging, self-directed, and experimental environment, in which the literary arts are a living and open field.
Upcoming Admissions Events
Saturday, October 21
Graduate Portfolio Day provides the opportunity for prospective students to meet one-on-one with faculty, receive immediate feedback on their portfolios, and learn more about the curricula, faculty, and application procedures from a number of colleges. RSVP.
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At SAIC, students have a unique opportunity to explore writing both within and between genres, and to creatively connect with visual art practices throughout SAIC. We welcome students from all programs across SAIC’s diverse, interdisciplinary community who wish to pursue writing as part of their education and creative practice.
Alumni Accomplishments
Our distinguished alumni are widely published and cultivate the literary landscape.
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Department of Writing
Chair
Mark Booth mbooth2@saic.edu
MFA in Writing Graduate Coordinator
Ruth Margraff rmargr@saic.edu
BFA in Writing Undergraduate Coordinator
Sara Levine slevine1@saic.edu
Senior Administrative Director
Amber Da ada@saic.edu
Administrative Assistant
Arshad Baruti abaruti@saic.edu