Graduate program admissions events

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 here.

Graduate meet and greet: Los Angeles
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. October 28, 1–4pm (PT) at JagarHaus/Art & Design Gallery, 1701 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90015. RSVP.

Graduate SAIC days
Meet one-on-one with program faculty and get feedback on your portfolio.

November 3, 7–10pm (CT): Virtual (graduate international SAIC Day) RSVP
November 11, 12–4pm (ET): AIA New York—Center for Architecture RSVP
December 2, 12–4pm (CT): School of the Art Institute of Chicago RSVP

Application preparation series—virtual
October 10, 12pm (CT): Portfolio Overview RSVP
October 24, 12pm (CT): Application Process & Submitting via SlideRoom RSVP

Program deep dives—virtual
Meet with admissions online to review the portfolio requirements for specific SAIC graduate programs. 

November 7, 12pm (CT): MFA programs deep dive RSVP
November 14, 12pm (CT): Design programs deep dive RSVP
November 28, 12pm (CT): MA programs deep dive RSVP

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, New York
October 21, 10am–2pm (CT) Chicago, Illinois
October 29, 10am–2pm (PT) San Francisco, California
December 4, 4–8pm (ET) North Miami, Florida 

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 here.