Graduate Orientation

Graduate Student Resources (virtual): Begins August 1

Graduate Student Resources is a virtual, asynchronous course offered via SAIC's online learning management system Canvas. Students will continue to use Canvas for most of their classes at the School. The course opens on August 1 and will be available to students throughout the academic year. We recommend all students join this course as it is exclusively how the Graduate Division shares events, opportunities, and other pertinent information for graduate students. We will send out more information on how to access the online platform in late July.

Graduate Division Orientation: Monday, August 26

Orientation Presentations / SAIC Ballroom, 112 S. Michigan Ave.

4:00–6:00 p.m.

Presentations include a Welcome, Introductions, and Graduate Overview by Dean of Graduate Studies Delinda Collier; Graduate Division Resources and Opportunities by Associate Dean of Graduate Studies Nicole Hall; and a Student Services Overview by the CAPX, Libraries and Special Collections, Wellness Center & Disability and Learning Resource Center, International Affairs, Academic Studio Operations, Ombudsperson, and Graduate Student Advising departments.

Reception / SAIC Ballroom, 112 S. Michigan Ave.

6:00–7:00 p.m.

The event includes light fare, drinks, and an opportunity to socialize with other graduate students and faculty.

Night at the Museum / Art Institute of Chicago, 159 E. Monroe St., Modern Wing entrance

7:00 p.m.

Explore the Art Institute of Chicago museum like never before in this evening experience.

Departmental Orientation

Each graduate department hosts its own unique orientation events. Please contact your graduate coordinator/program director for more information if you have not already received information.

Have questions? Contact the Graduate Division at graddivision@saic.edu or 312.629.6523