What makes us different?
1. You’ll explore between disciplines faculty are acclaimed artists, 2. Your designers, & scholars
3. Chicago is your urban campus 4. T. he Art Institute of Chicago is your museum 5. Career preparation is available from day one The power to choose SAIC's fully accredited Bachelor's degrees allow you to explore and customize your education across multiple areas of study.
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Undergraduate Admission Requirements Application Requirements: • Submit your application and personal essay 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
4.5
TOEFL - Essentials
9
IELTS - Band Score
6.5
DUOLINGO - English Test
110
PTE - Academic Exam
55
Fall Application Deadlines
Spring Application Deadlines
Early Action and Priority Merit Scholarship Deadline:
Priority Merit Scholarship Deadline:
FRESHMEN
Nov. 15
TRANSFER & PRIOR DEGREE
Nov. 15
To be eligible, you must submit ALL application materials by the deadline.
FRESHMEN
Nov. 1
TRANSFER & PRIOR DEGREE
Nov. 1
To be eligible, you must submit ALL application materials by the deadline.
Final Application Deadline:
Final Merit Scholarship Deadline: FRESHMEN
Jan. 15
TRANSFER & PRIOR DEGREE
Feb. 15
Final Application Deadline: FRESHMEN
Apr. 15
TRANSFER & PRIOR DEGREE
Jun. 1
FRESHMEN
Jan. 1
TRANSFER & PRIOR DEGREE
Jan. 1
visit saic.edu/ugapp for detailed information and to access SAIC’s required online application
Questions?
admiss@saic.edu | 1.312.629.6100