Admissions Checklist
ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST AND IMPORTANT DATES
FOR MORE INFORMATION
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Undergraduate Admissions
36 South Wabash Avenue, suite 1201 Chicago, IL 60603
312.629.6100
800.232.7242
ugadmiss@saic.edu saic.edu/ug
Online Application
Apply online by completing the Common Application in addition to the SAIC specific questions under the My Colleges tab. (Search “SAIC” in the college search screen.)
You may submit your artist’s statement via the Common Application (within SAIC specific questions) OR through your SlideRoom ePortfolio submission.
You may contact recommenders electronically through the Common Application.
Submit Your Portfolio
SAIC requires an electronic portfolio (ePortfolio) submission. Be sure to indicate in the SAIC specific questions that you acknowledge that a portfolio is required. A Portfolio section will then appear with further instructions.
For detailed information about portfolio requirements by degree program, visit saic.edu/ug_portfolio.
Send the Following
» Transcripts
» Letter of Recommendation (electronic submission through application preferred)
» Test Scores (optional)
International students need to provide proof of English proficiency by submitting either Duolingo, IELTS, PTE or TOEFL scores. Exceptions apply.
saic.edu/ugapp For more detailed information, visit
EARLY ACTION & PRIORITY MERIT SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE *
November 15
Non-binding deadline allows you priority scholarship, housing and Fall course registration.
REGULAR ADMISSION AND MERIT SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE *
January 15
First-time Freshmen
February 15
Transfer Students
FINAL DEADLINE FOR ADMISSION
April 15
First-time Freshmen
June 1
Transfer Students
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE FINAL DEADLINES WILL BE REVIEWED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS.
* IF YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AND UPLOAD YOUR PORTFOLIO BY OUR SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE REVIEWED FOR MERIT SCHOLARSHIP.
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