Jamie Lynn Lewin, In An Instant, 2022, yarn on plastic canvas
Engage with key faculty members from our graduate departments, meet current graduate students, learn about our curricula and facilities, and inquire about admissions and financial aid. While not required, you may wish to bring your portfolio for review. Graduate campus tours will also be offered.
Graduate National Portfolio Days are events for prospective students who would like to get feedback on their portfolio, as well as have the opportunity to learn more about the curricula, faculty, and application procedures from a number of colleges.
Events in the U.S.A.
| Date and Time | City | Address | RSVP Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, October 19, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. CT | Chicago, IL Grad Portfolio Day + Open Studio Night! More Info | School of the Art Institute of Chicago 280 S. Columbus Dr. Chicago, IL 60603 | RSVP |
| Saturday, October 26 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. PT | San Francisco, CA | California College of the Arts 1111 8th St. San Francisco, CA 94107 | RSVP |
| Sunday, November 10, 12 - 4 p.m. ET | New York, NY | Parsons School of Design, The New School 63 5th Ave. New York, NY 10003 | RSVP |
| Monday, December 2, 4 - 8 p.m. ET | Miami, FL | Florida International University Biscayne Bay Campus 3000 NE 151st St. Miami, FL 33181 | RSVP |
International Portfolio Days
| Date and Time | City | Address | RSVP Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, September 28, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Seoul, Korea | Voco Hotel Myeongdong 52, Toegye-ro Seoul, Jung-gu, 04634 | RSVP |
| Monday, October 28, 4 - 8 p.m. | Montreal, Canada | Concordia University John Mason Building, 9th floor 1600 Boulevard De Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal, Quebec H3H 1J5 Canada | RSVP |
| Saturday, November 2, 12 - 4 p.m. | Toronto, Canada | OCAD University 100 McCaul St. Toronto, Ontario M5T 1W1 Canada | RSVP |
| Saturday, November 16, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Vancouver, Canada | Emily Carr University 520 East 1st Ave. Vancouver BCV5T OH2 Canada | RSVP |
| Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Paris, France | Paris College of Art 241 Boulevard Pereire Paris, IDF 75017 France | RSVP |
| Sunday, December 8, 12 - 4 p.m. | Istanbul, Türkiye | Grand Hyatt Istanbul Harbiye, Taşkışla Cd. No:1 34367 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye | RSVP |
Graduate Admissions counselors will be traveling to multiple cities this fall to meet with prospective students. Learn more about our graduate programs, ask questions about applying, and get feedback on your work as you prepare your application.
| City | Date | RSVP Link |
|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles | Oct 22-24 | Meet with us |
| CALIFORNIA: San Francisco | Oct 26-27 | Meet with us |
| GEORGIA: Atlanta, Savannah | Dec 3-5 | Meet with us |
| MARYLAND: Baltimore | Nov 2-8 | Meet with us |
| MASSACHUSETTS: Boston | Nov 2-8 | Meet with us |
| MICHIGAN: Ann Arbor, Detroit | Nov 21-22 | Meet with us |
| NEW YORK: New York City | Nov 2-8 | Meet with us |
| OREGON: Portland | Oct 6-9 | Meet with us |
| PENNSYLVANIA: Philadelphia | Nov 2-8 | Meet with us |
| RHODE ISLAND: Providence | Nov 2-8 | Meet with us |
| TEXAS: Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston | Dec 3-5 | Meet with us |
| WASHINGTON: Olympia, Seattle | Oct 6-9 | Meet with us |
| WASHINGTON D.C. | Nov 2-8 | Meet with us |
Saturday, December 7, 2024
12:00–4:00 p.m.
SAIC Ballroom
112 S. Michigan
Chicago, IL 60603
RSVP
Engage with key faculty members from our graduate departments, meet current graduate students, learn about our curricula and facilities, and inquire about admissions and financial aid. While not required, you may wish to bring your portfolio for review.
Graduate campus tours will also be offered.
Friday, November 8, 7 p.m. CT
RSVP
Our International Graduate SAIC Day is an opportunity for international students to receive feedback on your work and portfolio, ask questions about international application requirements, and learn more about graduate study at SAIC during program-specific breakout sessions.
In addition to in-person Graduate National Portfolio Days, GPDs are also offered virtually for prospective students who would like to get feedback on their portfolio, as well as have the opportunity to learn more about the curricula, faculty, and application procedures from a number of colleges.
| Date and Time | RSVP Link |
|---|---|
| Saturday, September 28, 12 - 4 p.m. CT | RSVP |
| Sunday, November 17, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. CT | RSVP |
Join graduate admissions staff for a tour of SAIC's campus. We will be showing you around the graduate departments and answering any questions you may have. On-campus tours take place Fridays at 1:30 p.m. CT. Please plan to arrive by 1:15 p.m. CT for check-in. A maximum of three people are allowed per party, including the prospective student. Advance registration is required.
Schedule a Graduate Tour
Check out our On-Demand Virtual Tour at your convenience.
SAIC admissions counselors are here to assist you throughout the admissions process. You can schedule a one-on-one meeting with us. For general questions or to be connected to the counselor for your program of interest, please contact us at 312.629.6100 or gradmiss@saic.edu.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Watch Recording
Meet with admissions to review the portfolio requirements for graduate programs at SAIC. We'll cover best practices and help you prepare for the upcoming application season. This session will focus specifically on these programs:
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Watch Recording
SAIC's Low-Residency MFA program is open to artists, writers, educators, curators, and historians. Join us to learn more about the program curriculum, pedagogy, and admissions requirements.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Watch Recording
Review the portfolio requirements for the Architecture; Architecture with a Track in Interior Architecture; Designed Objects; Visual Communication Design; Historic Preservation; and Design for Emerging Technologies degrees at SAIC. We'll cover best practices and help you prepare for the upcoming application season.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Watch Recording
Meet with admissions to review the portfolio requirements for graduate programs at SAIC. We'll cover best practices and help you prepare for the upcoming application season. This session will focus specifically on our MFA in Studio programs.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Watch Recording
Meet with admissions to review the portfolio requirements for graduate programs at SAIC.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Watch the Recording
The selection and timing of your references has the potential to greatly impact your application. Meet with admissions to talk about who to select, how to contact them, and when to start the process.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Watch Recording
The statement of intent is a key component of your application to SAIC and your opportunity to speak to the faculty review committee. Meet with admissions to talk about preparing a strong statement of intent.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Watch Recording
Meet with admissions to review the portfolio requirements for graduate programs at SAIC. We'll cover best practices and help you prepare for your upcoming submission with special attention on how best to present your work for viewing in the SlideRoom environment.
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Watch Recording
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is hosting an online information session to assist you in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), applying for scholarships and identifying other sources of funding, and understanding your award. There will be time after the presentation to ask any questions you may have.
Friday, November 3, 2023
Watch Recording
Learn more about applying to and attending SAIC as an international student.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Watch the Recording
Meet with admissions to review the portfolio requirements for graduate programs at SAIC.
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Watch the Recording
Representatives from SAIC's Student Financial Services department will discuss SAIC award packages, completing the budgeting worksheet, and outside scholarships. There will be time during and after the presentation to ask questions.