Meet With the School of the Art Institute of Chicago at Admissions Events Across the US and Online
Learn more about graduate degrees at SAIC, receive guidance on the application process, and get feedback on your portfolio.
The graduate admissions team at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago has prepared a variety of events to assist students as they prepare a competitive application to their graduate programs. Join these virtual or in-person events over the coming months to learn more about graduate degrees at SAIC and get all of your questions answered!
See details and RSVP at saic.edu/grevents.
Graduate Meet and Greets
Meet the admissions counselor for your specific program of interest, ask questions about the application, and learn more about graduate study at SAIC at a casual reception.
- September 14, 5–7pm (CT)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
112 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL - October 28, 1–4pm (PT)
JagarHaus//Art & Design Gallery
1701 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
Graduate SAIC Days
Meet one-on-one with program faculty and get feedback on your portfolio.
- November 3, 7–10pm (CT)
Graduate International SAIC Day (Virtual) - November 11, 12–4pm (ET)
AIA New York - Center for Architecture
536 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY - December 2, 12–4pm (CT)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
112 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL
Application Preparation Series (Virtual)
- September 12, 12pm (CT): Statement of Intent
- September 26, 12pm (CT): Choosing Your Recommenders
- October 10, 12pm (CT): Portfolio Overview
- October 24, 12pm (CT): Application Process & Submitting via SlideRoom
Program Deep Dives (Virtual)
Meet with admissions online to review the portfolio requirements for specific SAIC graduate programs.
- November 7, 12pm (CT): MFA Programs
- November 14, 12pm (CT): Architecture & Design Programs
- November 28, 12pm (CT): MA Programs
Graduate National Portfolio Days (In-Person and Virtual)
Graduate Portfolio Days are events for prospective students who would like to get feedback on their portfolio and learn more about the curricula, faculty, and application procedures from a number of colleges. Learn more and RSVP.
In-Person Events
- October 15, 12–4pm (ET): New York, NY
- October 21, 10am–2pm (CT): Chicago, IL
- October 29, 10am–2pm (PT): San Francisco, CA
- December 4, 4–8pm (ET): North Miami, FL
Virtual Events
- September 30, 12–4pm (CT)
- November 19, 11am–3pm (CT)
SAIC also offers weekly tours and one-on-one sessions with a counselor.
To see all available programs and apply, visit saic.edu/gradapp.
