School of the Art Institute of Chicago

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Academic Programs

  • Art & Design
  • Design
  • Education
  • Liberal Arts
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Night Class Offerings
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Study Abroad

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

SAIC's application allows students to be considered for both admission and merit scholarship consideration. Students should submit their completed application, portfolio, artist's statement, language test scores (if applicable), high school transcripts, and one letter of recommendation. Merit scholarships are awarded based on a holistic review of all application materials, and are annually renewed as long as students maintain successful academic standing. 
 

Transfer

SAIC's application allows students to be considered for both admission and merit scholarship consideration. Students should submit their completed application, portfolio, artist's statement, language test scores (if applicable), one letter of recommendation, and official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended, along with an official high school or GED transcript. 
Merit scholarships are awarded based on a holistic review of all application materials, and are annually renewed as long as students maintain a successful academic standing. Merit scholarships range from $2,000 to $25,000 per year.
 

Additional Information

Visit us

Take a live in-person or virtual tour of our campus and residence halls with our current students, and ask any questions you have live!

"I’ve had classes and the teacher takes us to the Art Institute, and we’re analyzing this piece, looking at this beautiful Van Gogh in person and just talking about it. I can’t even think of a greater privilege than to be able to study these paintings in person."

Trinidad Vasconez, SAIC student, Art Education
School of the Art Institute of Chicago seal.

Admissions office

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Address

36 S. Wabash Avenue, Suite 1201
Chicago, IL 60603, United States of America

Phone number

(312) 629-6100

Region

Midwest

Midwest