Graduate Students

SAIC Graduate Orientation - Saturday, August 26th:

Saturday, August 26th

4:00 – 6:00pm | MacLean Ballroom, 112 S. Michigan Ave.

4:00pm-4:30pm | Light fare & socializing
4:30pm-5:45pmPresentation
- Welcome, Introductions, and Graduate Overview
- Graduate Division Resources and Opportunities
- Student Services Overview (CAPX, Libraries & Special Collections, Wellness Center & DLRC, International Affairs, Academic Studio Operations, Ombudsperson)
Dismissal to Museum
5:45pm-6:00pm | Move to Museum
6:00pm | Ballroom Closes

6:00 – 8:00pm | Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) Modern Wing Entrance, 159 East Monroe St.

6:00pm | Doors Open
6:15pm | Welcome
6:30pm-7:45pm | Time to explore the museum
8:00pm | Museum closes

All students are expected to attend Orientation. If unable to attend, please contact Nicole Hall, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies via nhal1@saic.edu.

Incoming Graduate students will receive an invitation to an online learning environment through Canvas in August.

Mandatory Departmental Orientations:

New students are required to attend orientations at the departmental level. These important events introduce you to the facilities, resources, and procedures specific to your department. Departmental orientation schedules will be sent to incoming grad students in August. If you have questions about your Department in the meantime, connect with your Administrative Director.

Administrative Directors:

MFA Studios

Administrative Team

312.629.6175

Arts Administration & Policy

Administrative Team

artsad@saic.edu

312-629-5190

Art Therapy and Counseling

Administrative Team

athera@saic.edu

Art Education