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SAIC Graduate Admissions Events Across the US and Online

institutional · 2026-08-26

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has announced a series of graduate admissions events for prospective students, spanning virtual, on-campus, and in-person sessions across the United States. The events are designed to assist applicants in preparing competitive applications for SAIC's graduate programs. Virtual events include deep dives into specific programs such as Architecture & Design, Low-Residency MFA, and MA programs, as well as application preparation series covering statement of intent, portfolio overview, and the application process via SlideRoom. On-campus events include a Graduate Admissions Meet and Greet, Chicago Graduate Portfolio Day, and Explore SAIC. Additionally, SAIC will hold one-on-one admissions appointments in various cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Baltimore, Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Providence, and Washington, D.C., with appointments available starting in September. National Graduate Portfolio Days are scheduled in Chicago, Oakland, New York, and Miami, providing portfolio feedback and information about curricula and faculty. SAIC also offers weekly tours and one-on-one sessions with counselors. All event details and RSVP information are available at saic.edu/grevents, and application information can be found at saic.edu/gradapp.

Key facts

  • SAIC graduate admissions team has prepared a variety of events for prospective students.
  • Virtual events include Architecture & Design Programs Deep Dive on 8/25/26, Low-Residency MFA Program Deep Dive on 8/25/26, and MA Programs Deep Dive on 9/1/26.
  • Application Prep Series includes Statement of Intent on 9/15/26, Portfolio Overview on 9/22/26, and Application Process & Submitting in SlideRoom on 9/29/26.
  • Graduate National Portfolio Days Online are scheduled for 9/26/26 and 11/15/26.
  • On-campus events include Graduate Admissions Meet and Greet on 10/15/26, Chicago Graduate Portfolio Day on 10/17/26, and Explore SAIC on 12/5/26.
  • One-on-one admissions appointments will be available in September in cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Baltimore, Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Providence, and Washington, D.C.
  • National Graduate Portfolio Days are scheduled for 10/17/26 in Chicago, 11/8/26 in Oakland and New York, and 12/7/26 in Miami.
  • SAIC also offers weekly tours and one-on-one sessions with a counselor.

Entities

Institutions

  • School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)

Locations

  • Chicago
  • Los Angeles
  • San Francisco
  • Baltimore
  • Boston
  • New York City
  • Philadelphia
  • Providence
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Oakland
  • Miami
  • United States

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