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n Join our admitted student group for the
class of 2028 at saic.edu/discord2028
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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
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.