Youth & Continuing Studies Student Benefits

All Continuing Studies students receive free museum entry during the dates of their enrolled course. 

Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
artic.edu

Pencils and pads are allowed into the museum, but do not bring pens or markers. Bags and backpacks larger than 13 x 17 x 4 inches are not allowed in the galleries and must be checked. No food, beverages, flowers, or balloons are allowed inside the museum. Water bottles are allowed.

All Continuing Studies students are invited to attend openings and see the work of cutting-edge contemporary artists, including SAIC faculty, students, and alums.

SAIC Galleries
33 E. Washington St.
Monday–Saturday when exhibitions are open 
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. 
Full Exhibition Schedule

For students ages 14 and older. Check out materials and use media screening rooms. 

John M. Flaxman Library
37 S. Wabash St., 5th and 6th Floors
flaxman@saic.edu
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For students ages 14 and older. Access more than 120 online research databases with your ARTIC account. These include scholarly journals, video archives, and everything in between.

A-Z Online Database
 

All Continuing Studies students may use the screening room to watch historic and contemporary works of video art or visit online.

The Video Data Bank
36 S. Wabash Ave, 14th Floor
info@vdb.org

• Early College Program students receive $12 per term of print funds, which is put on their ARTICards. 
• Adult Continuing Education students receive $12 in the fall and spring and $6 in the summer of print funds, which is put on their ARTICards. 
• The balance is reset to $0 at the end of each term. These funds can only be used at the self-service printers, not the Service Bureau.

For current versions of software for digital imaging and video, desktop publishing, 3D rendering, website authoring, animation, multimedia, graphic, and audio applications. Students can access MC 1401 GA lab with their ID cards, and 280-114 is unlocked during the buildings' operating hours.

MacLean General Access Computer Lab
112 S. Michigan Ave., Room 1401

280 Building General Access Computer Lab
280 S. Columbus Dr., Suite 114

galabhelp@saic.edu

As part of the Early College Program Summer Institute (ECPSI), students have the opportunity to receive individualized portfolio feedback from SAIC Admissions representatives. These one-on-one reviews help students identify strengths in their work, refine their portfolios, and gain valuable insight into the art school application process.

Students enrolled in certificate programs are invited to participate in a virtual Portfolio Review Day, where they connect with SAIC faculty for individualized feedback on their work. These one-on-one reviews provide an opportunity to reflect on artistic development, explore future directions, and engage in meaningful dialogue with experienced artists, designers, and educators.

Hosted annually at SAIC, National Portfolio Day connects students with admissions representatives from colleges and universities across the country. Participants receive feedback on their artwork, learn about a wide range of art and design programs, and gain valuable guidance as they prepare portfolios for college applications.

All Continuing Studies receive $5 tickets on regularly priced programming at the Siskel Film Center during the dates of their enrolled course, which presents eclectic international, independent, and classic cinema with festivals and year-round programming. Present your student ID at the box office to redeem. 

Siskel Film Center
164 N. State St.
filmcenter@saic.edu
siskelfilmcenter.org

For students ages 14 and older. Watch and learn with your SAIC membership to LinkedIn Learning. Choose from thousands of video tutorials covering software, creative, business, and technology topics. Video tutorials are available from your computer, tablet, or smartphone anytime. You will have access to LinkedIn Learning while you are enrolled in at least one course at SAIC.

LinkedIn Learning Video Tutorials

Receive 10 percent off when you show them your SAIC ID.