ACADEMIC CALENDAR Highlights 2026–2027 August 24
First Day of Fall 2026 Classes
September 7
Labor Day (No Classes)
November 23–29 Thanksgiving Break (No Classes) December 14
Fall 2026 Classes End
January 4
Winter Interim 2027 Classes Begin
January 19
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No Classes)
January 22
Winter Interim 2027 Classes End
January 25
Spring 2027 Classes Begin
March 15–21
Spring Break (Observed–No Classes)
May 15
Spring 2027 Classes End
June 1
First Day of Summer 2027 Classes
June 18
Juneteenth (Observed—No Classes)
July 5
Independence Day (Observed–No Classes)
August 20
Summer 2027 Classes End
Academic calendar dates are subject to change. Please visit saic.edu/academic-calendar for confirmation.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Admissions 36 South Wabash Avenue, suite 1201 Chicago, IL 60603 312.629.6100 • 800.232.7242 ugadmiss@saic.edu • saic.edu/ug
2026–27
Important next steps, dates, & contacts
Get detailed information online at
saic.edu/ugnext
1
Activate your ARTIC account
2
Make your deposit
3
Apply for financial aid
4
Secure housing
5
Register for fall 2026 classes
6
Make payment
7
Submit health insurance and immunization documents
8
Review new student orientation virtual course and attend welcome weekend
9
Learn more about laptop, ARTICard, u-pass & textbooks