Next Steps & Important Dates 2024

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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

NEXT FALL 2024


Important Next Steps

Welcome to SAIC Important Dates January 15 –ongoing

Financial aid offers sent to admitted students who have completed a 2024–25 FAFSA

February 1

Housing invitations sent to Early Action students

March 1 –ongoing

Early August

Students receive room and roommate notification

Activate Your ARTIC Account

Make Plans for Payment

n Activate your account at password.artic.edu

n Make payment in full or enroll in a

August 6

New Student Orientation and Parent and Family Orientation courses launch

and receive your SAIC email account. n Once activated, visit saic.edu/students to access Self-Service and your email through Google Apps.

Housing invitations sent to all admitted students

August 15

Final transcript due to admissions

Make Your Enrollment Deposit

March 1 –ongoing

Schedule virtual, phone or in-person financial aid counseling appointment

August 15

Tuition payment or payment arrangements due

April 1 –ongoing

August 21–27

Admissions begins taking registration appointments

New student move-in and Welcome Week programming

August 22

April 6

Attend ARTBASH on campus to pre-register for courses

International Family and Student Welcome

August 22–23

May 1

$450 enrollment deposit due

Parent and Family Welcome programming

August 23

Mandatory international student meeting

May 1–ongoing Registration begins July 1 Mid July

Proof of immunization due to Health Services Tuition and fee information available through self-service Residence hall move-in sign up Tuition and fee ebills available on Transact Attend a parent and family webinar

International Parent and Family Welcome August 28 October TBD

First day of classes Health insurance waivers due Family Weekend

ACADEMIC CALENDAR Highlights 2024–2025 August 28

Fall 2024 Classes Begin

September 2

Labor Day (No Classes)

January 22

Winter Interim 2025 Classes End

January 23

Spring 2025 Classes Begin

March 20-23

Spring Break (No Classes)

November 27 -December 1

Thanksgiving Break (No Classes)

December 16

Fall 2024 Classes End

May 11

Spring 2025 Classes End

January 2

Winter Interim 2025 Classes Begin

May 19

Graduation

January 20

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No Classes)

Academic calendar dates are subject to change. Please visit saic.edu/academic-calendar for confirmation.

Contact Information

n To accept your admission and secure your

place, we require that admitted students pay a non-refundable $450 enrollment deposit.

Apply for Financial Aid n Submit the Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov, using our school code 001753, to be considered for needbased financial aid, loans, and work-study.

Apply for On-Campus Housing Housing invitations are sent on a weekly rolling basis to admitted students after March 1. Your invitation letter provides your username and password information for the Residence Life application site. A $550 prepayment and a signed contract are required to secure housing.

Schedule a Registration Appointment Beginning April 1, contact the Admissions office between 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. (CT) at 800.232.7242 or 312.629.6100, to schedule a registration appointment. Registration will begin May 1, and appointments are available on a firstcome, first-served basis with earlier dates reserved for Early Action applicants. Other registration options are available at saic.edu/ugnext. Prior to registration, you must submit a $450 enrollment deposit.

Schedule a Financial Aid Appointment After FAFSA students receive their financial aid offer in the big blue envelope, schedule a virtual, telephone or in person appointment online at saic.edu/sfs to review your award, complete a budget worksheet and discuss your next steps.

payment plan by the payment due date before each semester. n Other payment options include: credit card, check, wire transfer and ACH (Automated Check Handling).

DEPARTMENT

FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT

PHONE

EMAIL

WEBSITE

Academic Advising

Academic Advising

312.629.6800

studenthelp@saic.edu

saic.edu/advising

Admissions

Admission New Student Registration Transfer Credit Evaluation

800.232.7242 312.629.6100

ugadmiss@saic.edu

saic.edu/ug

Campus Life

Orientation and Welcome Week

312.629.6880

orientation@saic.edu

saic.edu/orientation

Career and Professional Experience

On-Campus Employment SAIC Internships

312.499.4130

careers@saic.edu

saic.edu/careers

Disability & Learning Resource Center

Academic Support for Students with Disabilities

312.499.4278 312.499.4287 TTY

dlrc@saic.edu

saic.edu/dlrc

855.844.3023

saic_studentinsurance @saic.edu

saic.edu/healthinsurance

Immunizations and Health Insurance n Illinois State law requires proof of general

immunization for all college students enrolled for six or more credits per semester. n Health insurance is required for all full-time domestic and international students. n If you have comparable health insurance, visit saic.edu/healthinsurance for information about waiving coverage.

Laptop n You will be required to have a laptop computer.

Health Insurance Waiving Health Insurance

n You will receive

information in the coming months about SAIC’s laptop requirements, including details on technical specifications, price, and purchase options. n You can find more details about the SAIC Laptop Program at saic.edu/laptop.

(Academic HealthPlans)

Health Services

Immunizations

312.499.4288

healthservices@saic.edu

saic.edu/health

International Affairs

Immigration Advising Study Abroad

312.629.6830

intaff@saic.edu studyabroad@saic.edu

saic.edu/international saic.edu/studyabroad

Laptop — Administrative Services

Hardware/Software Questions Laptop Questions

312.345.3535 312.345.3738, option 1

laptop@saic.edu

saic.edu/laptop

n Final official transcripts are due by August 15.

Attend New Student Orientation and Welcome Week in August

Residence Life

On-Campus Housing Off-Campus Housing Move-in

312.629.6870

reslife@saic.edu

saic.edu/housing

Student Financial Services

Financial Aid Tuition Payment Options

312.629.6600

saic.sfs@saic.edu

saic.edu/sfs

Send Final Transcripts For detailed instructions, visit saic.edu/ugnext.

n All new undergraduate students are required

to complete New Student Orientation and attend Welcome Week programs, and a $200 fee will be assessed to your account.

Get detailed information at saic.edu/ugnext. Students at Orientation in the Art Institute’s Modern Wing.


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