TRUE MUSEUM CAMPUS:
The Art Institute of Chicago is consistently ranked among the top museums globally, and is your home base for inspiration.
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Departments
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES:
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio
Bachelor of Arts in Art History
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Writing
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education
Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Critical Studies
Art History, Theory, and Criticism
Art and Technology / Sound Practices
Art Therapy and Counseling
Ceramics • Contemporary Practices
Fashion Design
Fiber and Material Studies
Film, Video, New Media, and Animation
Liberal Arts
Photography
Painting and Drawing
Printmedia
Historic Preservation
Performance
Sculpture
Visual and Critical Studies
Visual Communication Design
Writing
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FALL APPLICATION DEADLINES
Early Action and Priority Merit
Scholarship Deadline:
Freshmen
November 15
Transfer & Prior Degree November 15
To be eligible, you must submit ALL application materials by the deadline.
Final Merit Scholarship Deadline:
Freshmen January 15
Transfer & Prior Degree February 15
Final Application Deadline*:
Freshmen April 15
Transfer & Prior Degree June 1
*Applications received after the final deadline will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
SPRING APPLICATION DEADLINES
Priority Merit Scholarship Deadline:
Freshmen November 1
Transfer & Prior Degree November 1
Final Application Deadline:
Freshmen January 1
Transfer & Prior Degree January 1
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
36 S. Wabash Ave., suite 1201 Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 800.232.7242 or 312.629.6100
Email: admiss@saic.edu Instagram: @see_saic facebook.com/saic.admissions
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Submit your application and artist’s statement via the Common Application. Academic records and additional materials can be uploaded through the Common Application or emailed to the Admissions Office, admiss@saic.edu
Transcripts
One Letter of Recommendation (electronic submission through application preferred)
ACT/SAT Scores (optional)
Submit your portfolio via SlideRoom (accessible through the Common Application).
Phone or Internet-based interviews may be requested for some students.
Test Score Minimums for International Students
English proficiency is required for all students. TOEFL - IBT
* For the BA in Art History degree, a 96 TOEFL IBT is required.
What Makes Us Different
1. You won’t declare a major
Your faculty are acclaimed artists, designers & scholars 3. Chicago is your urban campus 4. The Art Institute of Chicago is your museum
5. Career preparation available from day one 6. Longer courses allow dedicated time for making