Early College Program Summer Institute

Hi. Welcome to the Early College Program Summer Institute orientation here at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in Continuing Studies. 

2025 Dates and Information:

• Session 1: Two Weeks (June 16 - June 27)

• Session 2: Two Weeks (July 7 - July 18)

• Session 3: Two Weeks (July 21 - August 1)

• Session 4: Four Weeks (July 7 - August 1)

• Session 5: One Week (August 4 - August 8)

• 2025 Summer Holiday: Juneteenth (Thursday, June 19)

SAIC Core values 

• We are explorers

• Meaning and making are inseparable

• We are artists and scholars

• Chicago

• We make history

IDEAL PREPARATION FOR A CREATIVE FUTURE …

• Work closely with our amazing faculty of practicing artists, designers, and scholars in real time

• Collaborate with peers who are also passionate about their art practice

• Prepare a competitive and high-quality art portfolio for college admission and other applications

• Develop social & emotional skills like confidence, creative thinking, communication and much more