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!Â
See details and RSVP at saic.edu/grevents
Virtual Events
- 8/25/26 Architecture & Design Programs Deep Dive 12 p.m. CT
- 8/25/26 Low-Residency MFA Program Deep Dive 6 p.m. CT
- 9/1/26 MA Programs Deep Dive 12 p.m. CT
- 9/15/26 Application Prep Series: Statement of Intent 12 p.m. CT
- 9/22/26 Application Prep Series: Portfolio Overview 12 p.m. CT
- 9/26/26 Graduate National Portfolio Day Online 12–4 p.m. CT
- 9/29/26 Application Prep Series: Application Process & Submitting in SlideRoom 12 p.m. CT
- 11/15/26 Graduate National Portfolio Day Online #2 11 a.m.–3 p.m. CT
On-Campus Events
- 10/15/26 Graduate Admissions Meet and Greet, 5–7 p.m. CT
- 10/17/26 Chicago Graduate Portfolio Day, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. CT
- 12/5/26 Explore SAIC, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CT
Coming to a City Near You
Meet with admissions one on one. Save the Dates–Appointments will be available in September.
- California: Los Angeles, Nov 4-6; San Francisco Nov 9-11
- Maryland: Baltimore, Nov 4-6
- Massachusetts: Boston, Nov 11-13
- New York: New York City, Nov 11-13
- Pennsylviania: Philadelphia, Nov 4-6
- Rhode Island: Providence, Nov Nov 11-13
- Washington, D.C.: Nov 4-6
National Graduate Portfolio Days
- 10/17/26 Graduate Portfolio Day, Chicago, IL
- 11/8/26 Graduate Portfolio Day, Oakland, CAÂ
- 11/8/26 Graduate Portfolio Day, New York, NYÂ
- 12/7/26 Graduate Portfolio Day, Miami, FL
Graduate 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.
See event details and RSVP at saic.edu/grevents.
SAIC also offers weekly tours and one-on-one sessions with a counselor.
To see all available programs and apply, visit saic.edu/gradapp.
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