We invite you to join us on campus for an informative and fun day featuring our "Art School 101" presentation, one-on-one meetings with our faculty and admissions counselors, a guided tour of our state-of-the-art campus and our loft-style residence halls, and a Chicago style lunch for you and your guests!
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Meet with us to learn more about the application process and how to prepare a portfolio that best represents your work! We will offer virtual one-on-one portfolio review sessions starting in July.
Other ways to prepare include:
In-Person Admissions Events
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Summer at SAIC
Saturday, July 27, 2024
10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT
Check-in begins at 10 a.m.
RSVPWe invite you to join us on campus for an informative and fun day featuring:
- Our Art School 101 presentation covering everything you need to know about applying to and attending an art and design school.
- One-on-one meetings with our faculty and admissions counselors to get feedback on your portfolio.
- A guided tour of our state-of-the-art campus and our loft-style residence halls.
- A Chicago style lunch for you and your guests.
We are delighted to offer this opportunity to join us on campus as you begin your college selection process.
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SAVE THE DATES!
SAIC Days are special three-hour events that take place in select cities from September to November. These events are a perfect opportunity to get one-on-one feedback on your portfolio, meet with SAIC faculty and staff, and learn more about our interdisciplinary curriculum.
One-on-one meetings give you individual time with an admissions counselor to get feedback on your portfolio, or just ask any questions you may have!Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, September 14,
10 a.m. -1 p.m. PTLos Angeles, CA
SAIC DayJapanese American National Museum
100 N. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012coming soon Sunday, September 15,
10 a.m. -1 p.m. PTSan Francisco, CA
SAIC DayCentury Club of California
1355 Franklin St.
San Francisco, CA 94109coming soon Tuesday, September 17,
5 - 8 p.m. ETNorfolk, VA
One-on-one meetingsCoalescence Coffee
(Community Room)
226 W. 24th St.
Norfolk, VA 23517coming soon Thursday, September 19,
5- 8 p.m. ETRaleigh, NC
One-on-one meetingsArtSpace
201 E. Davie St.
Raleigh, NC 27601coming soon Saturday, September 21,
10 a.m. -1 p.m. PTBoston, MA
SAIC DayCourtyard Boston Cambridge
777 Memorial Dr.
Cambridge, MA 02139coming soon Sunday, September 22,
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. ETNew York, NY
SAIC DayTBA coming soon Thursday, September 26,
5 - 8 p.m. PTPortland, OR
One-on-one meetingsTendue Portland
2505 SE 11th Ave., Suite 255 (2nd floor)
Portland, OR 97202coming soon Sunday, September 24,
10 a.m. -1 p.m. PTSeattle, WA
SAIC DayMuseum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
Microsoft Lakefront Pavillion
860 Terry Ave N.
Seattle, WA 98109coming soon Sunday, September 29
10 a.m. -1 p.m. MTDenver, CO
SAIC DayDenver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave. Pkwy.
Denver, CO 80203coming soon Sunday, October 13,
10 a.m. -1 p.m. ETPhiladelphia, PA
SAIC DayPerformance Garage
1515 Brandywine St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130coming soon Thursday, October 17,
5 - 8 p.m. ETAnn Arbor
One-on-one meetingsBamboo
(Barn Room)
200 S. 1st St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104coming soon Saturday, October 19
10 a.m. -1 p.m. CTHouston, TX
SAIC DayGlassell School of Art
5101 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006coming soon Sunday, October 20,
10 a.m. -1 p.m. ETDallas, TX
SAIC DayThe Lumen
6101 Hillcrest Ave.
Dallas, TX 75205coming soon Saturday, November 2
10 a.m. -1 p.m. ETColumbus, OH
SAIC DayColumbus Museum of Art
480 E Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43215coming soon Sunday, November 3,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ETWashington, D.C.
SAIC DayThe National Union Building
918 F St. NW
Washington, DC 20004coming soon Tuesday, November 5,
5- 8 p.m. CTKansas City, MO
One-on-one meetingsFire House KC
4518 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64110coming soon Thursday, November 7,
5 - 8 p.m. CTNashville, TN
One-on-one meetingsNational Museum of African American Music
(Library Research Center)
510 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203coming soon Saturday, November 9,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ETAtlanta, GA
SAIC DayMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
1315 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30309coming soon Saturday, November 9,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ETDetroit, MI
SAIC DayTBA coming soon Sunday, November 10,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. CTMinneapolis, MN
SAIC DayAmerican Swedish Institute
Larson Room
2600 Park Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55407coming soon Sunday, November 10,
2 - 5 p.m.Miami, FL
One-on-one meetingsMuseum of Graffiti
2521 NW 3rd Ave.
Miami, FL 33127coming soon Monday, November 11,
5 - 8 p.m. ETOrlando, FL
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National Portfolio Days (NPDs) take place throughout the year, and SAIC participates in all of them. Representatives from SAIC are ALWAYS available to provide 10–15 minute portfolio reviews of prospective students' work, give you valuable feedback and guidance on your portfolio before you submit it as part of your application, and to speak about SAIC's curriculum.
2024-2025 Events
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, September 14, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETBaltimore, MD Maryland Institute College of Art
1300 W. Mount Royal Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21217coming soon Saturday, September 14, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETNashville, TN Watkins College of Art
1900 Belmont Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37212coming soon Sunday, September 15, 2024
1 - 5 p.m. ETSarasota, FL Ringling College of Art and Design
2700 N. Tamiami Tr.
Sarasota, FL 34234coming soon Sunday, September 15, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETUnion, NJ Kean University
1000 Morris Ave.
Union, NJ 07083coming soon Saturday, September 21, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ETAtlanta, GA Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St. NE
(at the corner of Peachtree Street and Ponce De Leon)
Atlanta, GA 30308coming soon Saturday, September 21, 2024
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. CTKansas City, MO Kansas City Art Institute
4415 Warwick Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64111coming soon Sunday, September 22, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETCharlotte, NC Northwest School of the Arts
1415 Beatties Ford Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28216coming soon Sunday, September 22, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. CTSt. Louis, MO Sam Fox School of Design
1 Wrighton Way
St. Louis, MO 63105
Weil Hallcoming soon Saturday, September 28, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. CTAustin, TX TBD coming soon Saturday, September 28, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETIndianapolis, IN Herron School of Art and Design, Indiana University
735 W. New York St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202coming soon Sunday, September 29, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETCincinnati, OH Art Academy of Cincinnati
1212 Jackson Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202coming soon Sunday, September 29, 2024
1 - 5 p.m. CTDallas, TX Southern Methodist University
Meadows School of the Arts
Owens Art Center
6101 Bishop Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75205coming soon Saturday, October 5, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. CTMilwaukee, WI Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design
273 E Erie St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202coming soon Saturday, October 5, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETRichmond, VA Virginia Commonwealth University
907 Floyd Ave.
Richmond, VA 23284coming soon Sunday, October 6, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETWashington, D.C. JW Marriott Hotel
1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20004coming soon Sunday, October 6, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. CTChicago, IL School of the Art Institute of Chicago
280 S. Columbus Dr.
Chicago, IL 60603coming soon Thursday, October 10, 2024
4 - 8 p.m. MTSalt Lake City, UT Alliance Theater
602 E. 500 S, Suite E101
Salt Lake City, UT 84102coming soon Saturday, October 12, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. MTDenver, CO Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
1600 Pierce St.
Denver, CO 80214coming soon Sunday, October 13, 2024
1 - 5 p.m. CTMinneapolis, MN Minneapolis College of Art and Design
2501 Stevens Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55404coming soon Saturday, October 19, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETBoston, MA John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center
900 Boylston St.
Boston, MA, 02199coming soon Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time TBACleveland, OH Cleveland Institute of Art
11610 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44106coming soon Sunday, October 20, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETHartford, CT Hartford Art School
200 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117coming soon Sunday, October 20, 2024
1 - 5 p.m. ETKalamazoo, MI Richmond Center for Visual Art at Western Michigan University
1903 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
coming soon Saturday, October 26, 2024
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. ETNew York, NY Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Exhibit Hall 1A
655 W. 34th St.
New York, NY 10001coming soon Saturday, October 26, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. MTTucson, AZ TBD - University of Arizona coming soon Sunday, October 27, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETAlbuquerque, NM Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North
5151 San Francisco Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109coming soon Sunday, October 27, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ETPhiladelphia, PA University of the Arts
320 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102coming soon Saturday, November 2, 2024
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. CTSeattle, WA Cornish College of the Arts
1000 Lenora St.
Seattle, WA 98121coming soon Sunday, November 3, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. PTPortland, OR Pacific Northwest College of Art
511 NW Broadway
Portland, OR 97209coming soon Sunday, November 3, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. ETSyracuse, NY Syracuse University
900 S. Crouse Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13244coming soon Saturday, November 9, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. PTSan Diego, CA Westin San Diego Bayview
400 W. Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101coming soon Saturday, November 16, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. CTNew Orleans, LA TBD coming soon Sunday, November 17, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. PTSan Francisco, CA California College of the Arts (CCA)
1111 8th St.
San Francisco, CA 94107coming soon Saturday, January 25, 2025
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ETMiami, FL New World School of the Arts
Chapman Conference Center
300 NE 2nd Ave., Room 3210 Bld. 3
Miami, FL 33132coming soon Sunday, November 10, 2024
12 - 4 p.m. PTLos Angeles, CA Otis College of Art
9045 Lincoln Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045coming soon -
Brazil
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, December 7,
1-5 p.m.São Paulo
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Wednesday, December 11,
6-9 p.m.Rio De Janeiro
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Canada
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Sunday, October 20,
1-5 p.m.Vancouver
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Sunday, October 27,
Time TBAToronto
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Monday, October 28,
4 - 8 p.m.Montreal
National Portfolio DayConcordia University
John Mason Building, 9th floor
1600 Boulevard De Maisonneuve Ouest,
Montreal, Quebec H3H 1J5
Canada
coming soon Saturday, November 2,
12 - 4 p.m.Toronto
National Portfolio DayOCAD University
100 McCaul St.
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 1W1
Canadacoming soon Saturday, November 16,
11 a.m - 3 p.m.Vancouver
National Portfolio DayEmily Carr University
520 East 1st Ave.
Vancouver BCV5T OH2
Canadacoming soon China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Monday, September 9,
6 - 9 p.m.Ningbo
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Thursday, September 12,
6 - 9 p.m.Hangzhou
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Tuesday, September 17,
6 - 9 p.m.Nanjing
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Thursday, September 19,
6- 9 p.m.Wuhan
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Thursday, September 26,
6- 9 p.m.Chengdu
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Saturday, October 12,
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Taipei
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Saturday, October 19,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Beijing
SAIC DayFour Seasons Beijing
Rooms Qing II, III, and IV
48 Liang Ma Qiao Road
100125 Chaoyang District, Beijing Chinacoming soon Sunday, October 20,
6- 9 p.m.Chongqing
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Saturday, October 26,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Shanghai
SAIC DayTBA coming soon Sunday, October 27,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Guangzhou
SAIC DayFour Season Hotel
Topaz Room and Opal Room
Tianhe District, Guangzhou,
China, 510623coming soon Wednesday, October 30,
6 - 9 p.m.Shenzhen
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Thursday, November 7,
6- 9 p.m.Hong Kong
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Colombia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Thursday, December 12,
6 - 9 p.m.Bogota
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon France
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, December 7,
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Paris
National Portfolio DayTBA coming soon India
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, September 28,
1 - 5 p.m.Kolkata
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Saturday, October 5,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.New Delhi
SAIC DayHyatt Regency Delhi
Drawing Room and Salon East
Bhikaji Cama Place Ring Road
New Delhi 110607coming soon Sunday, October 6,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Mumbai
SAIC DaySoho House Mumbai
Eva Room
16, Juhu Tara Rd, Chandrabai Nagar, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049, Indiacoming soon Thursday, October 10,
7 - 9 p.m.Hyderabad
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Sunday, October 13,
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Bengaluru
One-on-One MeetingsShangri-La Bengaluru
No 56-6B, Palace Rd.
Bengaluru 560001
Karnataka Indiacoming soon Thursday, November 7,
6 - 9 p.m.Chennai
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Indonesia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, November 2,
1 - 5 p.m.Jakarta
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Japan
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Thursday, September 19,
6 - 9 p.m.Tokyo
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Mexico
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, December 7,
1 - 5 p.m.Mexico City
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Mongolia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Thursday, Septermber 12,
6 - 9 p.m.Ulaanbaatar
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon South Korea
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, September 28,
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Seoul
National Portfolio DayTBA coming soon Sunday, October 13,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Seoul
SAIC DayTBA coming soon Thailand
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, October 26,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Bangkok
SAIC DayShangri-la Hotel
89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road, Bangrak,
Bangkok 10500 Thailandcoming soon Türkiye
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, October 19,
2 - 5 p.m.Istanbul
SAIC DayTBA coming soon Sunday, December 8,
12 - 4 p.m.Istanbul
National Portfolio DayGrand Hyatt Istanbul
Harbiye Taşkışla Cd. No:1, 34367
Şişli / İstanbul, Türkiyecoming soon United Arab Emirates
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Sunday, November 10,
1 - 5 p.m.Dubai
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Vietnam
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Sunday, October 27,
1 - 5 p.m.Ho Chi Minh City
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon
Virtual Admissions Events
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Portfolio Tip Tuesday: Making Anime, Fan Art, & Comics Your Own
Tuesday, July 9, 5 p.m. CT
RSVP
Are you currently contemplating the age-old question "Is it okay to submit anime, fan art, or comics in a portfolio for art school?" We'll do a deep dive exploring the topics of authorship, originality, and appropriation in art to help you decide how to move forward if you have an interest in this style of work.Portfolio Tip Tuesday: Pro Tips for Documenting Your Work at Home
Tuesday, August 6, 5 p.m. CT
RSVP
Taking great photos of your work is just as important as making it! In this hour long workshop, SAIC faculty will walk you through how to capture and edit high quality photos for your application. We'll also cover tips for using household materials and a smartphone in this process.Portfolio Tip Tuesday: What is a Portfolio & Where to Start?
Tuesday, August 20, 5 p.m. CT
RSVPApplying to art school usually means providing images of your artwork in the form of a portfolio. But how do you get started? How do you know what to include and what to leave out? And how do artists use this important tool in their professional lives? Join us on Tuesday to find out!
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Virtual portfolio review appointments will be available starting in July.
During these 20–30 minute virtual sessions, faculty, alums, and admissions counselors will provide valuable feedback on your work for both admission and merit scholarship consideration. Have sketchbooks, finished pieces, and your questions prepared.
You will present images of your work live via screen-share. You can also share links with the reviewer utilizing the Zoom chat box. You don't need to upload anything in advance.
All appointments are in central time, please schedule accordingly.Virtual National Portfolio Days
Representatives from SAIC are available to provide 10-15 minute portfolio reviews of prospective students' work, give you valuable feedback and guidance on your portfolio before you submit it as part of your application, and to speak about SAIC's curriculum.
Date Time RSVP link Saturday, May 4, 2024 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT RSVP -
Take a live tour of our campus and residence halls with our current students and ask any questions you have! Virtual tours take place on Wednesdays at 4:00 pm CT.
- Schedule a live virtual tour
- Check out our self-guided virtual tour
- Take an on-demand tour of our residence halls
International Student Events
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Brazil
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, December 7,
1-5 p.m.São Paulo
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Wednesday, December 11,
6-9 p.m.Rio De Janeiro
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Canada
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Sunday, October 20,
1-5 p.m.Vancouver
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Sunday, October 27,
Time TBAToronto
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Monday, October 28,
4 - 8 p.m.Montreal
National Portfolio DayConcordia University
John Mason Building, 9th floor
1600 Boulevard De Maisonneuve Ouest,
Montreal, Quebec H3H 1J5
Canada
coming soon Saturday, November 2,
12 - 4 p.m.Toronto
National Portfolio DayOCAD University
100 McCaul St.
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 1W1
Canadacoming soon Saturday, November 16,
11 a.m - 3 p.m.Vancouver
National Portfolio DayEmily Carr University
520 East 1st Ave.
Vancouver BCV5T OH2
Canadacoming soon China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Monday, September 9,
6 - 9 p.m.Ningbo
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Thursday, September 12,
6 - 9 p.m.Hangzhou
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Tuesday, September 17,
6 - 9 p.m.Nanjing
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Thursday, September 19,
6- 9 p.m.Wuhan
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Thursday, September 26,
6- 9 p.m.Chengdu
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Saturday, October 12,
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Taipei
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Saturday, October 19,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Beijing
SAIC DayFour Seasons Beijing
Rooms Qing II, III, and IV
48 Liang Ma Qiao Road
100125 Chaoyang District, Beijing Chinacoming soon Sunday, October 20,
6- 9 p.m.Chongqing
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Saturday, October 26,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Shanghai
SAIC DayTBA coming soon Sunday, October 27,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Guangzhou
SAIC DayFour Season Hotel
Topaz Room and Opal Room
Tianhe District, Guangzhou,
China, 510623coming soon Wednesday, October 30,
6 - 9 p.m.Shenzhen
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Thursday, November 7,
6- 9 p.m.Hong Kong
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Colombia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Thursday, December 12,
6 - 9 p.m.Bogota
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon France
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, December 7,
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Paris
National Portfolio DayTBA coming soon India
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, September 28,
1 - 5 p.m.Kolkata
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Saturday, October 5,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.New Delhi
SAIC DayHyatt Regency Delhi
Drawing Room and Salon East
Bhikaji Cama Place Ring Road
New Delhi 110607coming soon Sunday, October 6,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Mumbai
SAIC DaySoho House Mumbai
Eva Room
16, Juhu Tara Rd, Chandrabai Nagar, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049, Indiacoming soon Thursday, October 10,
7 - 9 p.m.Hyderabad
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Sunday, October 13,
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Bengaluru
One-on-One MeetingsShangri-La Bengaluru
No 56-6B, Palace Rd.
Bengaluru 560001
Karnataka Indiacoming soon Thursday, November 7,
6 - 9 p.m.Chennai
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Indonesia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, November 2,
1 - 5 p.m.Jakarta
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Japan
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Thursday, September 19,
6 - 9 p.m.Tokyo
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Mexico
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, December 7,
1 - 5 p.m.Mexico City
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Mongolia
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Thursday, Septermber 12,
6 - 9 p.m.Ulaanbaatar
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon South Korea
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, September 28,
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Seoul
National Portfolio DayTBA coming soon Sunday, October 13,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Seoul
SAIC DayTBA coming soon Thailand
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, October 26,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Bangkok
SAIC DayShangri-la Hotel
89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road, Bangrak,
Bangkok 10500 Thailandcoming soon Türkiye
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Saturday, October 19,
2 - 5 p.m.Istanbul
SAIC DayTBA coming soon Sunday, December 8,
12 - 4 p.m.Istanbul
National Portfolio DayGrand Hyatt Istanbul
Harbiye Taşkışla Cd. No:1, 34367
Şişli / İstanbul, Türkiyecoming soon United Arab Emirates
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Sunday, November 10,
1 - 5 p.m.Dubai
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon Vietnam
Date and Time City Address RSVP Link Sunday, October 27,
1 - 5 p.m.Ho Chi Minh City
One-on-One MeetingsTBA coming soon -
SAIC Presents: SAIC Overview and Portfolio Guidance for International Students
Saturday, September 9, 6 a.m. Chicago Time / 7 p.m. China Standard Time
Watch Recording
Join the International Admissions Team for an overview of SAIC, plus get guidance on preparing your application and portfolio for admission and merit scholarship consideration.
Take a Campus Tour
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Take a live tour of our campus and residence halls with our current students and ask any questions you have!
In-Person
Tours take place daily, Monday through Friday and select Saturdays. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance for check-in. A maximum of three people are allowed per party, including the prospective student. Advance registration is required.
Schedule an In-Person TourWe offer you the opportunity to meet with an admission counselor before or after our on-campus tours to have your portfolio reviewed or just get more information about SAIC. Reservations are required due to a strict capacity limit.
Tour guests should arrive at the LeRoy Neiman Center at 37 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL, 60603, 15 minutes in advance of the scheduled tour time. Tours typically last 90 minutes.
Our tours include the following:- A brief presentation providing an overview of SAIC’s campus and curriculum
- A look inside our campus buildings (2) and facilities, including our Contemporary Practices department
- Visiting one of our residence halls
- Admission to the Art Institute of Chicago museum
- Introduction to our downtown campus—wear comfortable shoes!
Virtual
Take a live tour of our campus and residence halls with our current students and ask any questions you have! Virtual tours take place on Wednesdays at 4:00 pm CT.
Schedule a Live Virtual Tour
On-demand
Check out our self-guided virtual tour or
take an on-demand tour of our residence halls
Chat with an Admissions Counselor
Our admissions counselors are happy to meet with you and assist you through the admissions process. Engage with our representatives about SAIC, your work, and our curriculum and get a better sense of what it is like to be a student at SAIC. Call us any time Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT at 1.312.629.6100 or 1.800.232.7242.
Watch Past Event Recordings
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Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Watch RecordingSketchbooks and journals are essential companions for artists. Together, we'll look at interesting ways to use them and how they can help you build a strong portfolio.
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Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Watch Recording
Applying to art school usually means providing images of your artwork in the form of a portfolio. But how do you get started? How do you know what to include and what to leave out? And how do artists use this important tool in their professional lives? Join us online for our first summer session of Portfolio Tip Tuesday to find out! -
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Watch Recording
Join us to learn more about our renowned, interdisciplinary programming, cutting-edge facilities, and life in Chicago—one of the nation’s most culturally diverse and artistically welcoming cities. We’ll be starting with a brief presentation, but have set aside much time for you to ask your questions. -
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Watch 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. -
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Watch 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. -
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Watch Recording
SAIC Admissions is here to help with any questions you have leading up to our Early Action deadline on November 15th. Don't panic - we're hosting this live Q+A session to help you hit the "Submit" button with confidence. -
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Watch Recording
How do you know what different schools are looking for in a portfolio? Is it the same for every degree program? Join us to learn how to research and follow portfolio requirements. We will review specific requirements for SAIC's 5 different degree programs. -
Transfer Week - The Transfer Process
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Watch Recording
This webinar is specifically for students wishing to transfer to SAIC. For this session, we'll cover:
• Assistance with application completion
• Portfolio advice for admission and merit scholarship
• Transfer credit policy deep dive
• Academic resources and next steps reviewTransfer Week - Understanding SAIC's Interdisciplinary Curriculum
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Watch Recording
Meet with faculty and learn more about what it means to study within an interdisciplinary curriculum. -
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Watch RecordingHave you run into a case of writer's block? You've made some awesome artwork, but how do you write about it? Join us to learn everything you need to know about constructing an artist statement. We will explain the purpose of an artist statement and offer tips for getting started and editing your statement.
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Portfolio Tip Tuesday: How to Apply & Submit Your Portfolio
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Watch Recording
You've created artwork, documented it, and made your final selections. Now, it's time to apply! We'll show you how to access the Common Application and walk you through the steps to complete and submit your application and SlideRoom portfolio. -
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Watch Recording
How can you go beyond what's expected when working on an assignment? How have artists previously incorporated assignments and prompts into their creative practices? SAIC Admissions Counselors give you the inside scoop on how to approach assignment-based work so you can include it in your portfolio. -
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Watch Recording
Taking great photos of your work is just as important as making it! In this hour-long workshop, SAIC faculty will walk you through how to capture and edit high-quality photos for your application. We'll also cover tips for using household materials and a smartphone in this process. -
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Watch RecordingAre you currently contemplating the age-old question of "Is it okay to submit anime, fan art, or comics in a portfolio for art school?" We'll do a deep dive exploring the topics of authorship, originality, and appropriation in art to help you decide how to move forward if you have an interest in this style of work.
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Thursday, March 23, 2023
Watch RecordingRepresentatives 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.
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Friday, January 6, 2023
Watch RecordingJoin us to learn more about transferring to SAIC, and get an optional portfolio review with an admissions counselor to get valuable feedback on your work.
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Thursday, December 1, 2022
Watch RecordingSAIC's Student Financial Services office 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.
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June 9, 2022
Watch Now
Faculty representatives will discuss SAIC's interdisciplinary curriculum and how it informs the creative process as they practice it and as they teach it. -
DATE AND TIME EVENT TITLE DESCRIPTION RSVP LINK Saturday, September 9, 2023 SAIC Presents: Art School 101 Join the International Admissions Team for an overview on understanding the benefits of attending an art school over a traditional college. Watch Recording Sunday, September 25, 2022 Virtual Portfolio Day: China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan Meet with SAIC International Admissions and get optional feedback on your portfolio for both admission and merit scholarship consideration. Watch Recording
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Contact Us
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
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Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 800.232.7242 or 312.629.6100
Email: ugadmiss@saic.edu
International Affairs
Phone: 312.629.6830
Fax: 312.629.6831
Email: intaff@saic.edu