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Upcoming Event
Transfer Day
RSVP
May
30
Transfer Day: May 30
We are hosting an on-campus event to help you navigate the transfer process. Highlights of the day include:
-Portfolio advice for admission and merit scholarship
-Transfer credit policy deep dive
-Academic Resources and Next Steps review
-Campus and residence hall tours
We'll also host a special Transfer Student Reception for admitted students where you can 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 out with a brief presentation, but have set aside much time for you to ask your questions and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, meet with your future classmates.
Saturday, May 30 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CDT at SAIC Sharp Building
37 South Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
Meet SAIC
Meet with us to learn more about the application process and how to prepare a portfolio that best represents your work! Sign up here for a virtual one-on-one
portfolio review session
or a
casual chat with an admissions counselor
Other ways to prepare include:
In-Person Admissions Events
Transfer Day
Saturday, May 30, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. CT
RSVP
We are hosting an on-campus event to help you navigate the transfer process. Highlights of the day include:
• Portfolio advice for admission and merit scholarship
• Transfer credit policy deep dive
• Academic resources and next steps review
• Campus and residence hall tours
We'll also host a special Transfer Student Reception for admitted students where you can 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 out with a brief presentation, but have set aside much time for you to ask your questions and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, meet with your future classmates.
Summer at SAIC – A Special Event for Rising Seniors
Saturday, July 25, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CT
Check-in begins at 10:00 a.m.
RSVP
We invite you to join us on campus for an engaging and informative day that includes:
Art School 101 - a presentation covering everything you need to know about applying to and attending an art and design school
One-on-one conversations with faculty and admissions counselors, including personalized portfolio feedback
A guided tour of our state-of-the-art campus and loft-style residence halls
A Chicago-style lunch for you and your guests
We’re excited to welcome you to campus and share this experience as you begin exploring your college options.
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!
2025 Events:
Date and Time
City
Address
RSVP Link
California
Saturday, September 13,
10 a.m.–1 p.m. PT
Los Angeles, CA
SAIC Day
Japanese American National Museum
100 N. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
RSVP
Sunday, September 14,
10 a.m.
1 p.m. PT
Palo Alto, CA
SAIC Day
Palo Alto Event Center
4249 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
RSVP
Colorado
Saturday, November 8,
10 a.m.
1 p.m. MT
Denver, CO
SAIC Day
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave. Pkwy.
Denver, CO 80203
RSVP
District of Columbia
Saturday, October 11,
10 a.m.
1 p.m. ET
Washington, D.C.
SAIC Day
Shakespeare Theater Company
(Forum @ Harman Hall)
610 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
RSVP
Florida
Saturday, October 11,
9 a.m.
3 p.m. ET
Orlando, FL
One-on-one meetings
520 E Church St.
Apt 101
Orlando, FL 32801
RSVP
Georgia
Sunday, October 26,
10 a.m.
1 p.m. ET
Atlanta, GA
SAIC Day
The Wimbish House
1150 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
RSVP
Massachusetts
Sunday, September 28,
11 a.m.
2 p.m. ET
Boston, MA
SAIC Day
The Foundry
101 Rogers St.
Cambridge, MA 02142
RSVP
Maine
Saturday, November 15,
9 a.m.
– 3
p.m. ET
Portland, ME
One-on-one meetings
Mayo Street Arts
10 Mayo St
Portland, ME 04101
RSVP
Michigan
Saturday, September 20,
10 a.m.
–1
p.m. ET
Detroit, MI
SAIC Day
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 E Warren Ave
Detroit, MI 48201
RSVP
Thursday, November 13,
4-8 p.m. ET
Grand Rapids, MI
One-on-one meetings
ArtRat Gallery
46 S. Division
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
RSVP
Minnesota
Thursday, November 20,
8 p.m. CT
Minneapolis, MN
One-on-one meetings
Open Book
1011 Washington Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55415
RSVP
North Carolina
Saturday, November 8,
9 a.m.
–3
p.m. ET
Raleigh, NC
One-on-one meetings
ArtSpace
(Learning Studio)
201 East Davie Street
Raleigh, NC  27601
RSVP
Nebraska
Thursday, September 18,
–8
p.m. CT
Omaha, NE
One-on-one meetings
Yates Illuminates
3260 Davenport
Omaha, NE 68131
RSVP
Nevada
Tuesday, September 9,
4-8 p.m. PT
Las Vegas, NV
One-on-one meetings
Suite 150
1025 S. 1st St. STE 150
Las Vegas, NV 89101
RSVP
New York
Saturday, September 27,
11 a.m.
–2
p.m. ET
New York, NY
SAIC Day
El Museo del Barrio
1230 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10029
RSVP
Ohio
Sunday, November 9,
10 a.m.
1 p.m. ET
Columbus, OH
SAIC Day
Columbus Museum of Art
480 E Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43215
RSVP
Oklahoma
Tuesday, September 30,
–8
p.m. CT
Oklahoma City, OK
One-on-one meetings
ARTSPACE at Untitled
1 NE 3rd St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
RSVP
Oregon
Sunday, September 7,
9 a.m.
3 p.m. CT
Portland, OR
One-on-one meetings
Tendue Portland
2505 SE 11th Avenue, Suite 255 (2nd floor)
Portland, OR 97202
RSVP
Pennsylvania
Sunday, September 21,
10 a.m.
1 p.m. ET
Philadelphia, PA
SAIC Day
Fleisher Art Memorial
719 Catharine St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
RSVP
Thursday, November 6,
8 p.m. ET
Pittsburgh, PA
One-on-one meetings
Brew House Arts
711 South 21st St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
RSVP
South Carolina
Sunday, November 9,
9 a.m.
3 p.m. ET
Charleston, SC
One-on-one meetings
Local Works
1859 Summerville Ave. #800
Charleston, SC 29405
RSVP
Texas
Tuesday, October 28,
4-8 p.m. CT
El Paso, TX
One-on-one meetings
El Paso Museum of History
510 N Santa Fe St.
El Paso, TX 79901
RSVP
Saturday, November 1,
10 a.m.
1 p.m. CT
Dallas, TX
SAIC Day
Urban Arts Center
919 Morrell Ave.
Dallas, TX 75203
RSVP
Sunday, November 2,
10 a.m.
1 p.m. CT
Austin, TX
SAIC Day
KMFA Classical 89.5
41 Navasota St.
Austin, TX 78702
RSVP
Virginia
Thursday, November 6,
–8
p.m. ET
Norfolk, VA
One-on-one meetings
Coalescence Coffee
226 West 24th St.
Norfolk, VA 23517
RSVP
Washington
Saturday, September 6,
9 a.m.
–3
p.m. PT
Seattle, WA
One-on-one meetings
The Swedish Club
1920 Dexter Ave. N
Seattle, WA 98109
RSVP
Wisconsin
Tuesday, November 18,
8 p.m. CT
Madison, WI
One-on-one meetings
Goodman Community Center - Ironworks Building
149 Waubesa St.
Madison, WI 53704
RSVP
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.
2025-2026 Events
Date and Time
City
Address
RSVP Link
Saturday, September 13, 2025
12 - 4 p.m. ET
Baltimore, MD
Maryland Institute College of Art
1300 W. Mount Royal Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21217
RSVP
Sunday, September 14, 2025
12 - 4 p.m. ET
Union, NJ
Kean University
Green Lane Academic Building
1040 Morris Ave.
Union, NJ 07083
RSVP
Saturday, September 20, 2025
1 - 5 p.m. ET
Savannah, GA
Savannah Arts Academy
500 Washington Ave.
Savannah, GA 31405
RSVP
Saturday, September 20, 2025
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT
Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Art Institute
4415 Warwick Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64111
RSVP
Sunday, September 21, 2025
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET
Atlanta, GA
Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St. NE
(at the corner of Peachtree Street and Ponce De Leon)
Atlanta, GA 30308
RSVP
Sunday, September 21, 2025
12 - 4 p.m. CT
St. Louis, MO
Sam Fox School of Design
1 Wrighton Way
St. Louis, MO 63105
Weil Hall
RSVP
Saturday, September 27, 2025
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET
Indianapolis, IN
Herron School of Art and Design, Indiana University, Eskenazi Hall
735 W. New York St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
RSVP
Saturday, September 27, 2025
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET
Houston, TX
Norris Conference Centers
Houston
816 Town & Country Blvd.
Houston, TX 77024
RSVP
Sunday, September 28, 2025
1 - 5 p.m. CT
Dallas, TX
Southern Methodist University
Meadows School of the Arts
Owens Art Center
6101 Bishop Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75205
RSVP
Sunday, September 28, 2025
1 - 5 p.m. CT
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
2501 Stevens Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
RSVP
Saturday, October 4, 2025
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. CT
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design
273 E Erie St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
RSVP
Saturday, October 4, 2025
12 - 4 p.m. ET
Richmond, VA
Virginia Commonwealth University,
1000 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23220
RSVP
Sunday, October 5, 2025
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET
Charlotte, NC
Northwest School of the Arts
1415 Beatties Ford Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28216
RSVP
Sunday, October 5, 2025
12 - 4 p.m. CT
Chicago, IL
Event Details
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
280 S. Columbus Dr.
Chicago, IL 60603
RSVP
Saturday, October 11, 2025
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT
Nashville, TN
Belmont University, Janet Ayers Academic Center
1501 Wedgewood Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212
RSVP
Saturday, October 11, 2025
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. MT
Salt Lake City, UT
Alliance Theater
602 E. 500 S, Suite E101
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
RSVP
Sunday, October 12, 2025
12 - 4 p.m. MT
Denver, CO
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
1600 Pierce St.
Denver, CO 80214
RSVP
Sunday, October 12, 2025
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. ET
Sarasota, FL
Ringling College of Art and Design
2700 N. Tamiami Tr.
Sarasota, FL 34234
RSVP
Saturday, October 18, 2025
12 - 4 p.m. ET
Hartford, CT
Hartford Art School
200 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
RSVP
Saturday, October 18, 2025
12 - 4 p.m. ET
Columbus, OH
Columbus College of Art & Design
60 Cleveland Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215
Coming Soon
Sunday, October 19, 2025
12 - 4 p.m. ET
Boston, MA
John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center
900 Boylston St.
Boston, MA, 02199
RSVP
Sunday, October 19, 2025
12 - 4 p.m. ET
Cincinnati, OH
Art Academy of Cincinnati
Union Hall
1311 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH, 45202
RSVP
Saturday, October 25, 2025
12 - 4 p.m. ET
New York, NY
Event Details
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Exhibit Hall 1A
655 W. 34th St.
New York, NY 10001
RSVP
Saturday, October 25, 2025
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. MT
Tucson, AZ
University of Arizona
School of Art Building, Room 247
1031 N. Olive St.
Tucson, AZ 85721
RSVP
Sunday, October 26, 2025
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. MT
Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North
5151 San Francisco Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
RSVP
Sunday, October 26, 2025
12 - 4 p.m. ET
Philadelphia, PA
Tyler School of Art + Architecture at Temple University
2001 N. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122
RSVP
Saturday, November 1, 2025
12 - 4 p.m. PT
Portland, OR
Pacific Northwest College of Art
511 NW Broadway
Portland, OR 97209
RSVP
Sunday November 2, 2025
12 - 4 p.m. PT
Seattle, WA
Seattle University
901 12th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98122
RSVP
Sunday November 2, 2025
12 - 4 p.m. ET
Rochester, NY
Rochester Institute of Technology
Gordon Field House
1 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 8, 2025
12 - 4 p.m. ET
Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Institute of Art
11610 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44106
RSVP
Sunday, November 9, 2025
12 - 4 p.m. PT
San Francisco, CA
California College of the Arts (CCA)
145 Hooper St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
RSVP
Sunday, November 9, 2025
12 - 4 p.m. ET
Detroit, MI
College for Creative Studies
The A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education
460 W. Baltimore Ave.
Detroit, MI 48202
RSVP
Saturday, November 15, 2025
12 - 4 p.m. PT
San Diego, CA
Westin San Diego Bayview
400 W. Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
RSVP
Saturday, November 15, 2025
12 - 4 p.m. ET
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA)
Solomon Family Hall (entrance on Plessy Way)
2800 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
Coming Soon
Sunday, November 16, 2025
12 - 4 p.m. PT
Los Angeles, CA
California Institute of the Arts
24700 McBean Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
RSVP
Saturday, January 24, 2026
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET
Miami, FL
New World School of the Arts
Chapman Conference Center
300 NE 2nd Ave., Room 3210 Bld. 3
Miami, FL 33132
RSVP
Virtual Admissions Events
After Hours Live Chat with SAIC: International Parent & Family Q & A Session
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
7:00–9:00 AM CT (Chicago time)
India: 5:30–7:30 PM
China/Singapore: 8:00–10:00 PM
Korea/Japan: 9:00–11:00 PM
RSVP link coming soon.
Join the Director of International Undergraduate Admissions for a dinnertime live chat. Drop in any time during the event hours, no presentations, just the chance to talk with key Admission staff and get one-on-one assistance with any questions you may have before the May 1 decision deadline.
View more virtual events for admitted students at
saic.edu/ugnext
Sign up for a virtual one-on-one
portfolio review session
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 9, 2026
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 5:00 pm CT.
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self-guided virtual tour
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on-demand tour
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International Student Events
Canada
Date and Time
City
Address
RSVP Link
Monday, October 27, 2025
8 p.m.
Montreal
National Portfolio Day
Concordia University
1515 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest
Montréal, QC, H3G
Canada
RSVP
Saturday, November 1, 2025
12
4 p.m.
Toronto
National Portfolio Day
York University
Joan & Martin Goldfarb Centre for Fine Arts
86 Fine Arts Road
Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3
Canada
RSVP
Saturday, November 8, 2025
11 a.m
3 p.m.
Vancouver
National Portfolio Day
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
520 East 1st Ave.
Vancouver BC, V5T 1E1
Canada
RSVP
Saturday, November 15, 2025
11 a.m
2 p.m.
Vancouver
One-on-one meetings
Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver
645 Howe St.
Vancouver, BC, V6C 2Y9
Canada
RSVP
China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
Date and Time
City
Address
RSVP Link
Sunday, August 31, 2025
12
4 p.m.
Hangzhou #1
One-on-One Meetings
Huyin Tea & Book House (Lvyuan Branch)
No. 26 Qiushi Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
湖隐茶书屋 (绿园店), 浙江省杭州市西湖区求是路26号
RSVP
Saturday, September 6, 2025
9 p.m.
Nanjing
One-on-One Meetings
KORDA Gelato & Coffee
No. 14 Fengfu Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
江苏省南京市秦淮区丰富路14号
RSVP
Monday, September 15, 2025
7:00
9:30 p.m.
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
One-on-One Meetings
Brio Hotel
No. 14-26, Zhongshan 1st Rd., Xinxing Dist., Kaohsiung City 800, Taiwan
RSVP
Saturday, September 27, 2025
10 a.m.
2 p.m.
Taipei, Taiwan
One-on-One Meetings
Sheraton Grand Hotel
No.12, Section 1, Zhongxiao E Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100
RSVP
Saturday, October 4, 2025
10 a.m.
5 p.m.
Virtual
Online
RSVP
Saturday, October 11, 2025
10 a.m.
1 p.m.
Shanghai
SAIC Day
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
No. 2 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Rd.
Huang Pung District
Shanghai, 200002
China
外滩华尔道夫酒店，上海黄浦区中山东一路2号
RSVP
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
9 p.m.
Hangzhou #2
One-on-One Meetings
Huyin Tea & Book House (Lvyuan Branch)
No. 26 Qiushi Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
湖隐茶书屋 (绿园店), 浙江省杭州市西湖区求是路26号
RSVP
Sunday, October 26, 2025
12
4 p.m.
Guangzhou
One-on-One Meetings
Duoyun Tea Gathering (Tianying Creative Park Branch), No. 288 Tang'an Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
朵云茶叙（天盈创意园店），广东省广州市天河区棠安路288号
RSVP
Friday, October 31, 2025
9 p.m.
Hong Kong
One-on-One Meetings
Meeting Room of The Mira Hong Kong Hotel, Mira Place, 118-130 Nathan Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
香港美丽华酒店会议室，香港油尖旺区尖沙咀弥敦道118-130号美丽华广场
RSVP
Saturday, November 8, 2025
10 a.m.
1 p.m.
Beijing
SAIC Day
Four Seasons Beijing, 48 Liang Ma Qiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
北京四季酒店，北京市朝阳区亮马桥路48号
RSVP
Friday, November 14, 2025
9 p.m.
Wuhan
One-on-One Meetings
Wuze Café, No. 28-1 Ziyou Road, Zhonghua Road Subdistrict, Wuchang District, Wuhan, Hubei, China
吾择咖啡馆，湖北省武汉市武昌区中华路街街道自由路28号附1号
RSVP
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
9 p.m.
Chongqing
One-on-One Meetings
JW Marriott Lobby Lounge (Minsheng Road Branch), No. 235 Minsheng Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
JW万豪大堂吧·The Lounge(民生路店)，重庆市渝中区民生路235号
民生路235号 邮政编码
RSVP
Saturday, November 22, 2025
9 p.m.
Chengdu
One-on-One Meetings
CHICHAS (Tianfu Art Park Branch), Room 103, Building 4, Tianfu Art Park, No. 111 Section 1, North Third Ring Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
沏茶师CHICHAS(天府艺术公园店)，四川省成都市金牛区北三环路一段111号天府艺术公园内4号楼1楼103室
RSVP
Saturday, December 6, 2025
10 a.m.
2 p.m.
Xiamen
One-on-One Meetings
&More by Sheraton Café Bar, 5th Floor, Sheraton Jimei Xiamen Hotel, No. 1 Binshui Road, Jimei District, Xiamen, China
&More by Sheraton咖啡吧，厦门集美区滨水路1号集美喜来登大酒店5楼
RSVP
Saturday, December 13, 2025
9 p.m.
Shenzhen
One-on-One Meetings
tea' stone (The MixC World Branch), SL218, The MixC World, No. 9668 Shennan Avenue, Yuehai Subdistrict, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China
tea' stone(万象天地店)，深圳南山区粤海街道深南大道9668号华润城万象天地SL218
RSVP
Colombia
Date and Time
City
Address
RSVP Link
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
10 p.m.
Bogota
One-on-One Meetings
Virtual
RSVP
India
Date and Time
City
Address
RSVP Link
Saturday, August 9, 2025
9 p.m.
Hyderabad
One-on-One Meetings
Taj Krishna Rd Number 1
Mada Manzil, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
Telangana, 500034, India
RSVP
Saturday, September 13, 2025
10 a.m.
1 p.m.
Coimbatore
One-on-One Meetings
Raddison Blu, 164-165 Avinashi Road
Peelamedu, Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu, 641004 India
RSVP
Saturday, September 20, 2025
10 a.m.
–4
p.m.
Mumbai
One-on-One Meetings
Lakeeren Contemporary, Grand Hyatt, Vakola Pipeline Rd, Siddharath Nagar, Vakola, Santacruz East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400055
RSVP
Saturday, September 27, 2025
9 p.m.
Chennai
One-on-One Meetings
Taj Coromandel 37 Mahatma Gandi Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600034 India
RSVP
Monday, October 6, 2025
6-9 p.m.
Surat
Virtual One-on-One Meetings
Online
RSVP
Saturday, November 1, 2025
10 a.m.
–2
p.m.
New Delhi
One-on-One Meetings
The Imperial New Delhi, Janpath Ln, Janpath, Connaught Place,
New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India
RSVP
Saturday, November 8, 2025
10 a.m.
–2
p.m.
Bengaluru
One-on-One Meetings
Vivanta Bengaluru Residency Road, No, 66, Residency Road
Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560025
RSVP
Saturday, November 15, 2025
10 a.m.
1 p.m.
Kolkata
(Virtual One-on-One Meetings)
Kenilworth Hotel, Kolkata
1 & 2 Little Russel Street
Kolkata, West Bengal, 700071 India
RSVP
Saturday, November 29, 2025
10 a.m.
1 p.m.
Pune
Virtual One-on-One Meetings
Online
RSVP
Indonesia
Date and Time
City
Address
RSVP Link
Sunday, November 16,
5 p.m.
Jakarta
One-on-One Meetings
Pan Pacific Jakarta, Thamrin Nine Luminary Tower, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.10, Jakarta, 10230 Indonesia
RSVP
Japan
Date and Time
City
Address
RSVP Link
Saturday, September 6, 2025
10 a.m.
2 p.m.
Nagoya
One-on-One Meetings
Nagoya Tokyu Hotel
4-6-8 Sakae, Naka-ku
Nagoya, Aichi-ken, 460-0008
Japan
RSVP
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
9 p.m.
Tokyo
One-on-One Meetings
Mustard Hotel
Shimokitazawa, 3-9-19 Kitazawa
Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, 155-0031
Japan
RSVP
Mexico
Date and Time
City
Address
RSVP Link
Saturday, October 18, 2025
12
4 p.m.
Mexico City
One-on-One Meetings
Four Points by Sheraton, Colonia Roma
Alvaro Obregon 38, Colonia Roma, Mexico City 06700 México
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Friday, December 5, 2025
10 p.m.
Monterrey
One-on-One Meetings
AC Hotel Monterrey Valle
Av. Cto. Frida Kahlo 303, Haciendas de La Sierra, 66278 San Pedro Garza García, N.L., México
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Saudi Arabia
Date and Time
City
Address
RSVP Link
Saturday, November 22, 2025
10 a.m.
1 p.m.
Riyadh
One-on-one meetings
Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Convention And Exhibition Center
King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Road
Riyadh, 13315 Saudi Arabia
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South Korea
Date and Time
City
Address
RSVP Link
Friday, September 12, 2025
9 p.m.
Jeju
One-on-one meetings
Olle pie, 11 Gukgi-ro 2-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, Korea
Olle pie, 제주특별자치도 제주시 국기로2길 11
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Sunday, September 14, 2025
9 p.m.
Busan
One-on-one meetings
Brown Hands Baekje Cafe, 16 Jungang-daero 209beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan, Korea
Brown Hands Baekje Cafe, 부산광역시 동구 중앙대로209번길 16
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Saturday, October 18, 2025
10 a.m.
–2
p.m.
Seoul
National Portfolio Day
Dwight School Seoul
21 World Cup Buk-Ro 62-Gil, Mapo-Gu
Seoul, 03919
RSVP
Sunday, October 19, 2025
10 a.m.
1 p.m.
Seoul
SAIC Day
L'Escape Hotel
67 Toegye-ro, Jung District,
Seoul, South Korea
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Singapore
Date and Time
City
Address
RSVP Link
Sunday, September 28, 2025
10 a.m.
–2
p.m.
Singapore
One-on-one meetings
PS.Cafe Palais Renaissance
390 Orchard Rd, #02 - 09A
Singapore 238871
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Thailand
Date and Time
City
Address
RSVP Link
Saturday, September 27, 2025
10 a.m.
2 p.m.
Bangkok
One-on-one meetings
Siam@Siam Design Hotel Bangkok
865 Rama 1 Road, Opp. national stadium, Wang mai, Patumwan, Bangkok, 10330
Thailand
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Türkiye
Date and Time
City
Address
RSVP Link
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
6 - 9 p.m.
Istanbul
One-on-one meetings
The Galata Hotel Istanbul
Arap Cami Mahallesi Bankalar Caddesi, No:21, Beyoglu, Istanbul, 34421 Türkiye
RSVP
Saturday, November 29, 2025
10 a.m.
– 2
p.m.
Istanbul
National Portfolio Day
Grand Hyatt Istanbul
Harbiye Taşkışla Cd. No:1, 34367
Şişli / İstanbul, Türkiye
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United Arab Emirates
Date and Time
City
Address
RSVP Link
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time TBA
Dubai
One-on-One Meetings
XVA Art Hotel
Al Fahidi Neighborhood, Bur Dubai
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
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United Kingdom
Date and Time
City
Address
RSVP Link
Sunday, November 30, 2025
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
London
National Portfolio Day
London College of Fashion
105 Carpenter’s Road, Stratford, London, England, E20 2AR
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Vietnam
Date and Time
City
Address
RSVP Link
Sunday, September 28, 2025
5 p.m.
Ho Chi Minh City
One-on-One Meetings
The Myst Dong Khoi
4–6–8 Ho Huan Nghiep Street, Sai Gon Ward
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
RSVP
Saturday, October 4, 2025
10 a.m.
1 p.m
Hanoi
One-on-One Meetings
La Sinfonía del Rey Hotel
33-35 Hang Dau Str, Hoan Kiem Ward
Hanoi, 10000
Vietnam
RSVP
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
–9
p.m.
Da Nang
One-on-One Meetings
Stella Maris Danang
03 Vo Van Kiet, Phuoc My Ward, Son Tra District
Da Nang, 550000
Vietnam
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International SAIC DAY and Q & A
Friday, January 9, 2026, 11:00 p.m. CT
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Join the International Admissions Team for an overview on understanding the benefits of attending an art school over a traditional college and a live Q & A session.
Take a Campus Tour
Visit SAIC in person and you may qualify to earn a $4,000 grant—$1,000 awarded each year for up to four years! Available to admitted, incoming full-time first-year, and transfer undergraduate students who visit campus for a tour or qualifying admissions event. Learn more at
saic.edu/visitgrant
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 Tour
We 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 select Wednesdays starting in the fall.
Schedule a Live Virtual Tour
On-demand
Check out our
self-guided virtual tour
or
take an on-demand tour of our residence halls
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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.
Meet your admissions counselor
Watch Past Event Recordings
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Watch Recording
Join us for an online info session about transferring to SAIC. You'll learn more about transferring credits, our renowned interdisciplinary programming, applying for scholarships and financial aid, and more! We’ll be starting with a brief presentation, but have set aside much time for you to ask your questions.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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.
January 9, 2026
Watch Recording
Join the International Admissions Team for an overview on understanding the benefits of attending an art school over a traditional college and a live Q & A session.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Watch Recording
Join the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) admissions team for an engaging overview of SAIC. You’ll learn what makes an art school experience unique, how our interdisciplinary curriculum supports creative exploration, and what life at SAIC looks like—from studios and facilities to the vibrant campus community. This session will help you better understand how SAIC can shape your future as an artist or designer.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Watch Recording
You and your family are invited to join SAIC faculty, staff, and students online to learn more about the incredible community you will be joining, and the next steps to make your transition to SAIC a smooth one. This is a great way to find out more about our student programming, residence halls, facilities and resources, living in Chicago, important dates and more. You'll also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have live.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Watch Recording
This online information session will cover 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.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Watch Recording
SAIC Admissions is here to help with any questions you have leading up to our Early Action deadline on November 15. Don't panic: we're hosting this live Q+A session to help you hit the "Submit" button with confidence.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Watch Recording
This online information session will provide details about our Art Education, Art History, Writing, and Visual and Critical Studies Programs. Departments will present details about the programs' curricula, admissions, and portfolio requirements.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Watch Recording
Have 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.
Portfolio Tip Tuesday: How to Apply & Submit Your Portfolio
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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.
Portfolio Tip Tuesday #5: Back by Popular Demand: What is a Portfolio & Where to Start?
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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 on Tuesday to find out!
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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 8, 2025
Watch Recording
Are 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.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Watch Recording
Sketchbooks 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.
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Watch Recording
Join the International Admissions Team for an overview of the benefits of attending an art school over a traditional college, and how to curate your portfolio for SAIC.
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.
June 9, 2022
Watch Recording
Faculty representatives will discuss SAIC's interdisciplinary curriculum and how it informs the creative process as they practice it and as they teach it.
Check Out an Exhibition or Artist Talk
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