Join Admissions Events Nationwide and Online with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is committed to guiding prospective graduate students through their application process with a series of events catered to demystifying their programs and requirements. Whether you are interested in attending in-person or virtually, SAIC has thoughtfully curated opportunities for you to explore their various graduate degree offerings and get expert guidance along the way.

**On-Campus Events:**
Join SAIC on their campus in Chicago for direct interactions and in-depth insights into their graduate programs. Mark your calendars for:
– September 18: Grad Meet & Greet
– October 18: Graduate Portfolio Day**
– December 6: Grad SAIC Day

**Virtual Events:**
Connect from anywhere in the world with SAIC’s virtual events designed to provide program-specific information and application preparation advice:
– August 5: MFA Programs Deep Dive
– August 12: Architecture & Design Programs Deep Dive
– August 19: MA Programs Deep Dive
– August 26: App Prep Series – Choosing Your Recommenders
– August 27: Low-Residency MFA Program Deep Dive
– September 9: App Prep Series – Statement of Intent
– September 16: App Prep Series – Portfolio Overview
– September 23: App Prep Series – Application Process & Submitting via SlideRoom
– September 27: Graduate National Portfolio Day Online**
– November 7: International SAIC Day Online

**Coming to a City Near You:**
For those unable to visit Chicago, take the chance to engage with SAIC’s admissions team in various cities. You can have one-on-one meetings in:
– Los Angeles & San Francisco, California: November 5–7
– Atlanta, Georgia: December 9–10
– Baltimore, Maryland: November 6–8
– Boston, Massachusetts and New York City, New York: November 10–13
– Ann Arbor & Detroit, Michigan: October 24–25
– Portland, Oregon & Seattle, Washington: October 2–4
– Philadelphia, Pennsylvania & Washington, D.C.: November 6–8
– Austin & Houston, Texas: December 11–13
– Providence, Rhode Island: November 10–13
– Vancouver, Canada: October 2–4

**National Graduate Portfolio Days:**
As part of a broader national initiative, the Graduate Portfolio Days allow you to receive valuable feedback on your portfolio and learn from various colleges. These include:
– October 18: Graduate Portfolio Day, Chicago, Illinois**
– November 2: Graduate Portfolio Day, San Francisco, California**
– November 9: Graduate Portfolio Day, New York, New York**
– December 8: Graduate Portfolio Day, Miami, Florida**

For more details and to RSVP for these events, [click here](https://bit.ly/4lWaaQ9).

In addition to these events, SAIC provides ongoing support through [weekly tours](https://bit.ly/46Cqbpt) and [one-on-one sessions](https://bit.ly/3U7TnNG) with counselors. To browse all available graduate programs and begin your application, visit [saic.edu/gradapp](https://bit.ly/4m3Sh1W).** Don’t miss out on these opportunities to make informed decisions about your artistic academic future at SAIC.