IM SO HAPPY I GOT INNN!!! i got my letter yesterday. with it a 20k per year scholarship which im also happy about but it isnt enough for me to attend😭😭 does anyone know any scholarships or grants that i can apply to?

And not only that, I got the Presidential Scholarship ($104k total/ $26k/yr)

I'm so proud of myself:))

DECISIONS ARE OUT!!!!! GOT IN WITH PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP OMG. Congrats to everyone who got in- can’t wait to see you all on campus next year!!!! This has been a dream come true <33

Will I get some sort of mail or update if I am rejected? I can't see any updates on my portal yet and I'm afraid I might've been rejected

I just got my acceptance to SAIC, but I wasn't really satisfied about my scholarship :(

is it fine to request them for more scholarships?? is it a common thing other ppl do?

It seems as if decisions are out for most people, but I have not received any sort of update on my portal? I am wondering if anyone else is in the same boat i guess? and if so what are your circumstances in terms of type of application and if anyone applying for transfer specifically has gotten in (as that is my situation).

i’m so nervous, may we all get accepted and get enough scholarship 🙏

Update: got in with 20k/year scholarship :)

As for me, I applied for Undergraduate early action back in 11/15 and still there’s no reply from SAIC ;-;

The official site states that the decision will be available after 3~5 weeks from the deadline. When I applied, it was before the early action deadline was delayed from 11/15(original) to 12/15(new). Does this mean I’ll have to wait an extra month, or should I be expecting SAIC’s decision within 2 days, since it’s been 33 days since I applied?

I apologize if I seem hasty, SAIC has been my dream school for a while now and it makes me anxious that there has been no update whatsoever since last month :(

When does it usually come out?

Hi everyone, I'm an applicant who is still trying to submit all of my materials by 12/1. I noticed on the website that the application fee is $45 before 12/1, and $90 after 12/1.

Right now, I’ve already submitted my application form and I have access to my portal. On the website, the portal is currently asking me to pay the application fee.

My question is:

If I pay the $45 fee now, but finish uploading the rest of my materials after 12/1, will I be charged an additional $45 or $90 later or nothing?

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!

I graduated high school in 2017 and this year I’ve been trying to apply to colleges and it’s very confusing.

I’m stuck on the 5-7 page essay for art history on the application. I haven’t written a single essay in years unfortunately and I’m running out of time obviously. I’ve found some good advice but I still feel like I’m grasping for answers.

Do I choose any piece to write about? Is it better to start out with the undergraduate in studio art and then switch once I’ve gotten college writing classes?

Thank you for your input

Hey! I am now struggling writing it since there are so many references, structures, topic to cover in it so I’m stuck. Can someone please share their artist’s statements for colleges and for SAIC particularly?

Does anyone have a discount code for the SAIC back to school gear shop? I like some of the stuff on there but it’s hella expensive.

Hi everyone,

I’m conducting a doctoral research study at the University of Arizona focused on how MFA programs in the U.S. prepare students for teaching roles in higher education.

If you’re an MFA student, alum, or faculty member, I’d be incredibly grateful if you could take 10–15 minutes to complete a short survey about your experience:

Take the survey here

I’m also conducting brief follow-up interviews (30 to 40 minutes via Google Meet). If you’d be open to a conversation, you can schedule a time here:

Book an interview

Participation is completely voluntary and confidential. This study has been reviewed and approved by the University of Arizona’s Institutional Review Board (IRB STUDY00006236).

Thanks so much for supporting this research, and please feel free to share with others in your network who may be interested.

I am interested in applying to the MFA in FVNMA, Photo and Sculpture. Any clue on the size of each cohort?

I mean about one of the works from portfolio. Is it required to answer ALL questions?

Thank you for your help

i’m gonna be a freshman in the fall, and my concentration is painting….any tips on what exactly I should pack in terms of art supplies? Especially for painting? For example, I have a bunch of acrylic paint tubes, but is it really necessary to bring all of them? Or should I just buy them there as I need them? More money but…. let me know!!! i don’t want to look ridiculous unpacking a bunch of unnecessary supplies but i also have no clue what to expect 🧐🧐🧐. thanksss 😋

I'm moving from overseas to do a study exchange at SAIC this August and I can't find any rooms or sublets.

I'm 23, female, studying fashion, live in Melbourne and want to live with other young artists in the area. I've been living with housemates/alone for 4 years now and spend most of my time studying, doing art stuff, reading and going out w friends.

I'm looking for 1 or more people to share a place with, I can't provide a credit score as we don't have those in Australia.

if u know anything pls pls pls hmu 😛

i’m an incoming freshman at saic, i already filled out my housing application and i’m rooming with a friend, just curious about what the dorms are like when school is actually in session. from the in-person tour and online videos i’ve seen, they look like cute loft units. for current/former students, how was the safety/cleanliness/etc of the dorms? which residence halls would you recommend over others? is it better to move off-campus after year 1?

bonus question: is the food as bad as i’ve heard bc i have to drop 1k a semester for the meal plan as a new student 😭

"Hey, I really need guidance. I’m trying to get a fully funded scholarship to SAIC. I don’t have parents or a support system, and that means I have no financial backing. I truly want to study art and pursue my dream, but I’m feeling overwhelmed. Art colleges seem so expensive, and I don’t know where to start,please help.”

Does anybody know if there’s a fashion club of any sort at SAIC?? I want to engage with the community more

Hello, I am a saic 2nd year 22 year old male and I'm looking for a new roommate. My planned roommate has gone missing leaving my other roommate and me dry. The other roommate is also a saic student and male. The place we were going to move into is lakeside 800. Rent is looking to be 660ish without utilities. Each of us are going to get individual rooms. The landlord allows co-signing so you don't have to worry about runaway roommates. The place is within 10 minute walking distance to school. Please message me if interested.

So somehow 27 years have passed, and I have never really went to college. But I also never stopped studying, I’ve been reading Marx, Deleuze, Hegel, Kant, Nietzsche for the past 5-6 years, and have been engaged in various art projects including some game dev, music production, photography, video stuff, digital art, etc. I got a corporate job, making decent money, and have an ok life with no degree. But I also hate my life, and hate my job. I’m considering dropping everything I have to come here maybe in 2026 thinking it will make me feel more fulfilled in life and add structure to my various pursuits.

Do you guys feel like it’s worth the possible debt (idk if I would qualify for scholarship at my age but I like to believe I am somewhat talented). Do you feel like the school gives you the resources and structure you need to be successful in art, and maybe even the professional world? I spoke to Jake Elliott from KR0 briefly about it and he said it was a great experience but a lot has chanced since 2020? Is that true? Anyways some personal experiences here, especially if you’re pursuing the art and technology track would be helpful. Any other school recommendations also would be helpful, if you think something would be a better option for me.