Art College Planning Session
2015-2016
Schedule of Art Department
College Visits 2015-2016
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Sept. 23 – FIDM – 9AM-2:45PM – Classroom Presentations
Sept. 30th – Academy of Art – San Francisco - Classroom Presentations
Sept. 30th – SVA - Classroom Presentations and Portfolio Reviews – W320 – 2:45PM
Oct. 7th – ART COLLEGE PLANNING SEMINAR WITH MRS. BUCCINO AND MRS. ARMON – W320 – 2:45PM –
ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND.
Oct. 17th – Full Sail and Rally Cap college Planning - 9AM-2:45PM – Classroom Presentations
Oct. 19th – NYIT – 7:45AM – Classroom Presentations
Oct. 19th – Academy of Art – San Francisco - Classroom Presentations (DAY 2)
Oct. 21 – PRATT - Classroom Presentations and Portfolio Reviews – W320 – 2:45PM
Oct. 21 - SCAD – 8:30AM-11AM – CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS
Oct. 26th – RISD – 2:45 – W320 – Classroom Presentations
Oct. 28th – TRIP TO PRATT CAMPUS –TOURS - SEE MRS. BUCCINO IF INTERESTED
OCT. 28TH – COOPER UNION - 2:45 – W320 – Classroom Presentations
Nov. 6th – LESLEY UNIVERSITY – 8:30AM-1PM – CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS
Nov. 18TH – ART CENTER OF PASADENA - 2:45 – W320 – Classroom Presentations
Nov. 19th - 28th – TRIP TO SVA CAMPUS – PORTFOLIO REVIEWS – TOUR AND LUNCH - SEE MRS. BUCCINO IF
INTERESTED
STILL MORE TO COME….
SUNY POTSDAM
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Print and xerox sva application(s)
Print guidance dates
Xerox packets
Sfp folders and labels
Print schools for ppt and cut
SFPONLINE.ORG……
College/Guidance
College Info tab.
Important dates……
Guidance Department: College Office Bulletin Board
10/9 LAST DAY ACCEPTING EARLY DECISION/EARLY ACTION APPLICATIONS IN
THE COLLEGE OFFICE
10/13 ACCEPTING REGULAR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS IN THE COLLEGE OFFICE
11/2 CUNY APPLICATIONS DUE IN THE COLLEGE OFFICE
12/17 LAST DAY ACCEPTING COLLEGE APPLICATIONS UNTIL 1/4/16
1/27 COLLEGE CREDIT REGISTRATION
1/28 COLLEGE CREDIT REGISTRATION
2/20 COLLEGE NIGHT FOR JUNIOR PARENTS 7P.M. AUDITORIUM
The Process……
Research schools – School Shopping!
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Research schools that appeal to you.
Look on line
Attend open houses
Visit your schools for a scheduled tour, look at
neighborhood, dorms, meal facilities, student body,
student lounges, local restaurants and hang outs,
parking.
• Portfolio review days.
• Attend college presentations and field trips with the art
department.
• Attend college fairs.
TAKE SATURDAY OR SUMMER
CLASSES!
Narrow it down!
• 1. Safety school – just in case school that you
like and know you will make. Affordable
school.
• 2. Target school - School you would like to go
to and be happy at.
• 3. Reach school – The school of your dreams –
sky’s the limits!
How do I apply??? – Be
Prepared!
Thoroughly review admission
requirements and deadlines!
Applications •
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Request or print an application
***Find out application deadlines
Some schools have strict deadlines
Some schools have early action/decision
Some schools have “rolling admissions”
***Note for some schools you have to apply by a
certain date in order to obtain a scholarship
• Find out application fee(s)
Grades
• Request transcripts
• Mid-year grade reports
• Final grade reports – must be sent to the
school after graduation.
ART SCHOOLS –
GRADES DO COUNT!!!!!!!
Recommendation Letters
• Make sure you request from a teacher with
whom you have a good rapport with.
• Please fill our Art Department
Recommendation Request Form along with a
resume or any other pertinent information.
• Request at least one month in advance.
• Send a thank you card.
Essay – Statement of Intent
• Essay due/statement of intent
• Two proof readers
SAT’s
• Some schools require/some do not
Portfolio
PLEASE TURN TO PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR PORTOLIO HAND-OUT
• Check the specific school/department
requirement(s).
• Make sure you follow ALL directions.
• Have your portfolio photographed and edited
at least one month prior to due date.
• Portfolio photos must be uploaded and sent
via email.
• You can sometimes request a portfolio review
instead of sending your work digitally.
PORTFOLIO
• Do not try to photograph you portfolio yourself!
• Ask a professional to help you photograph your
portfolio.
• Bring ALL art work created with in the past three
years with you to the preliminary meeting.
• Sketches, doodles, finished and unfinished art
work, sculptures, digital, animations, film,
fashion, and photography, and 3D work.
PLEASE ASK YOUR ART TEACHERS TO
RETURN ALL OF YOUR ART TO YOU
PRIOR TO THE PORTFOLIO SHOOT.
Give your art teachers at least three
days notice to return your work!
Portfolio • The day of the photo shoot….
• 1. Bring ALL art work
• 2. Bring printed portfolio requirements for
EACH school/major applying to .
• 3. Bring a USB drive.
NATIONAL PORTFOLIO DAYS
National Portfolio Review Day….
• Sun, Nov 15: New York, New York, Jacob K. Javits
Convention Center
655 West 34th Street
Exhibit Hall 1A
New York, NY 10001
Hosted by: Fashion Institute of Technology
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
• http://www.portfolioday.net/2015-16schedule/event/72
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST
MINITUE!
Book a portfolio appointment AT
LEAST two weeks prior to deadline.
Social Media
• Make sure your Facebook page, twitter,
instigram accounts are all appropriate.
• Make sure you have an appropriate e-mail
address.
• Colleges will sometimes check out your social
media prior to admitting you.
Take Home Test
Parsons Challenge, Cooper Union,
RISD…….
Start to look into and work on NOW
SAMPLE TEST…….
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Drawings Provide two drawing samples, each done on a sheet of white paper measuring 16"x 20"
(40 cm x 50 cm).
drawing #1 | Create a drawing through a process of directly observing the forms, light, shapes and
relationships of something in front of you. You can choose any subject you wish—for example,
natural forms, landscapes or urban spaces, a group of objects (natural and/or manmade), someone
you know, and on and on....
Remember that the subject matter is merely a vehicle for observing relationships that work
together to build a compelling point of view and visual description.
This drawing must be done using either graphite pencil or charcoal.
drawing #2 | select one of the following options:
Create a drawing instrument or tool. Make a drawing with the instrument you have created. Send
the original drawing to us and upload an image or a video of the instrument with your portfolio in
SlideRoom.
Make a drawing of a bicycle
For Drawing #2, you may use graphite pencil or any dry (fixable) medium, a water-based medium
(such as ink, watercolor or gouache) or a combination. Do not use any oil-based medium or collage.
Remember that whatever medium(s) you choose, the surface must be stable and dry and you must
be able to fold the paper (see below) in order to mail it to our office.
Scholarship Info.
School Scholarships, Portfolio
scholarships, Merit Scholarships,
Scholarships through parents jobs,
ethnicity, check on line.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Deadlines
Keeping Track of your
Application(s)….
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Keep copies of all applications filed.
Keep a list of all dates of submissions.
Keep all paperwork and receipts.
Keep a folder of info for each college applied to
Mail via certified mail.
E-mail request a delivery and read receipt.
Follow up with a phone call or email to
admissions office.
January/February
• Receive an acceptance letter.
• Receive financial aid award letter.
• Receive scholarship info.
• Send deposit.
On Sites……
• Each year, Saint Francis Prep's College Office invites
approximately 15 colleges from the New York area to send
admission officers to participate in face-to-face interviews
with our students. Most of our students will receive college
admission offers and possibly merit-based scholarships that
same day. This gives the student 6 months earlier notice
(as compared to peers in other high schools) to consider
attending one of these colleges.
*Students are never charged
for an onsite application.
ONSITES……
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OCTOBER 27 - MOUNT ST. MARY COLLEGE
NOVEMBER 5 -MOLLOY COLLEGE
NOVEMBER 13 - UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
NOVEMBER 17 - HOFSTRA
NOVEMBER 24 -- NYIT
NOVEMBER 30 - MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE
DECEMBER 2 &3 -- ST JOHN'S UNIVERSITY
DECEMBER 7 -- L.I.U. POST
DECEMBER 10 -- ADELPHI UNIVERSITY (USE CODE ADELPHI ON COMMON APP)
DECEMBER 15 -- ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE
DECEMBER 18 -- ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
DECEMBER 21 -- ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE
JANUARY 5 -- SACRED HEART
JANUARY 19 -- DOMINICAN COLLEGE
Cappex Web site
https://www.cappex.com
MYMAJORS
http://www.mymajors.com/
PROJECT GIVE A PRESENTATION ON AN
ASSIGNED SCHOOL…..
PROJECT
• BE PREPARED TO GIVE A SHORT PRESENTATION NEXT
WEEK ON YOUR ASSIGNED SCHOOL.
• QUESTIONS TO ANSWER…..
• Please answer all questions slide by slide – include
visuals.
• 1. Where is your school located? Give address and
directions.
• What is the campus like / urban rural – explain the
campus and student life.
2. Do they have one campus, are the buildings scattered?
• 3. What are the admission requirements?…list them and give
details about each requirements.
• 4. Print and bring in a copy of the application and any necessary
forms.
• 5. What are the due dates for each requirement ?– Give specific
dates.
• 6. Include a time line for deadlines and the process.
• 7. How much is tuition? Give specific numbers.
• 8. Are there any other fees?
• 9. Are there department and/or supply fees?
• 10. How much is the application fee?
• 11. Does the student have to purchase health Insurance? How
much does it cost.
• 12. Does the school offer a payment plan?
• 13. Do they offer financial aid? Give specific info and dates.
• 14. Does the school offer scholarships? Give specific dates and info.
• 15. Can you work on campus? Work study, are students offered on
campus jobs?
• 16. How much does housing cost?
• 17. Where are the dorms, tell us about the housing.
• 18. Explain the portfolio requirements, are there specific
requirements for different majors? When is the portfolio due?
• 19. Can you go on an in person portfolio review?
• 20. When is their open house or open house dates / per dept?
• 21. Do they have on sites?
• 22 Do they participate in Portfolio review days? If yes where?
• 23. Give some dates and info on special programs, portfolio prep
days etc.
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24. Do you have to write an essay? Explain
25. Is there a meal plan? How much does it cost.
26. Is there a drawing test? If yes give details and deadlines.
27. Are there programs offered to high school students? How much do
they cost and are scholarships offered? Tell us about the programs.
28. Are there campus tours?
29. Does the school offer early action?
30. Does the school have onsites and waive application fees? If yes where?
31. Please include any other relevant information.
32. When does the fall 2016 semester / classes start?
33. Is there a career development center?
34. Do they offer internships?
35. What is job placement after graduation?
36. How does the school help with job placement?
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Schools
Each Student will be assigned one
school to research and present on….
SVA
Parsons School of Design
Cooper Union
SCAD
FIT
RISD
SUNY Purchase
St. John’s University
Lesley University
PRATT
SUNY Potsdam
Art Center of Pasadena
LIM
FIDM
Full Sail University
NYIT
New York City Tech
Academy of Art San Francisco
SVA
Where is the school located?
ADDRESS AND DIRECTIONS
• 209 E 23rd St, New York, NY 10010
(212) 592-2000
• DIRECTIONS…….
• FROM THE NORTH
- From the Triboro Bridge, follow signs for FDR Drive. Exit FDR Drive at 23rd
Street, and continue to 209 East 23rd Street, between Second and Third
avenues.
- From the George Washington (GW) Bridge, follow signs to the Harlem
River Drive, and then to FDR Drive. Exit FDR Drive at 23rd Street, and
continue to 209 East 23rd Street, between Second and Third avenues.
• FROM THE EAST
- Take Long Island Expressway (I-495) to the Midtown Tunnel. Exit tunnel
to left and travel downtown on Second Avenue to 23rd Street.
Important phone numbers and e-mail
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General phone number - (212) 592-2000
Admissions - Tel 800.436.4204
admissions@sva.edu
Financial Aid - Tel 212.592.2030
fa@sva.edu
Career development - Tel 212.592.2370
SVA ADMISSION REQUIEMENTS
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APPLICATION
APPLICATION FEE 50$
STATEMENT OF INTENT
POTFOLIO
TRANSCRIPTS
SAT SCORES
COPY OF PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS….
http://www.sva.edu/attendsva/undergraduate/admissionsrequirements
APPLICATION
REVIEW NOW INCLUDED IN PACKET
STATEMENT OF INTENT
In approximately 500 words, discuss
your reasons for pursuing
undergraduate study in the visual arts.
ESSAY
• APPLICATION ESSAY (required) Write a 500
word essay on the theme: Why Art? Essays
should be typed and double-spaced and titled:
• “Honors Program Essay: Why Art?”
Confidential Declaration &
Certification of Finances
REVIEW NOW
FINAL TRANSCRIPTS…..
• Students who will be completing high school
during the 2015-2016 academic year must
confirm graduation by having an official, final
transcript forwarded to Admissions prior to
the start of classes.
TIME LINES……
http://www.sva.edu/attendsva/undergraduate/admissionstimeline
PORTFOLIO
• Along with academic transcripts and the
statement of intent, the portfolio plays an
important role in the admission review process.
Portfolios are reviewed with the goal of
identifying the creative and technical skills,
abilities and potential of each applicant.
• A portfolio should reflect each individual's unique
art background and experiences. No portfolio will
ever be compared to another when assessing
admission eligibility.
PORTFOLIO
• The following applicants are required to submit a portfolio in digital
format (CD-R or on SlideRoom):
• All applicants who would like to be considered for scholarship
• All transfer applicants seeking credit for studio art classes
• SVA encourages applicants to submit digital portfolios online
at SlideRoom. Prints are also accepted, but a digital portfolio is
required if you would like to be considered for scholarship.
• An in-person portfolio review can allow you to meet the visual
portfolio requirement, but a digital portfolio is still required for
scholarship consideration and for transfer applicants.
• SVA will not accept personal URLs or websites in place of
aforementioned portfolio requirements.
PORTFOLIO
• Please follow the general portfolio requirments for your
portfolio if you are applying to the following departments:
• Advertising
• Animation
• Cartooning
• Computer Art, Computer Animation and Visual Effects
• Fine Arts
• Design
• Illustration
• Interior Design
• Visual and Critical Studies
DRAWING SAMPLES….
• Drawing samples are the most important part of the
portfolio for applicants to the majors listed. Please
include examples of drawing done from the direct
observation of live, three-dimensional situations. These
can include self-portraits (using a mirror for reference),
figure drawings, object studies, still lifes and
landscapes. (Two-dimensional references can be
included in a portfolio, but should be kept to a
minimum.)
• Painting, printmaking, drawing and/or collage work
that expresses the color sense of an applicant is
welcome.
3D AND COMPUTER ARTS
• Three-dimensional work that explores notions of
composition, light, form and/or spatial relations
should be submitted in digital format (CD-R) and
should include shots from multiple viewpoints.
• Design projects and computer-generated images
can be included but should be kept to a
minimum. Applicants with computer-based
interests are required to submit a portfolio that
demonstrates their drawing-from-observation
skills.
SKETCHBOOKS
• Sketchbooks offer important insights into the
creative process of an applicant. Applicants
are encouraged to include the most recent
sketchbook at the time of a portfolio review.
Advertising, Computer Art, Computer
Animation and Visual Effects, Fine Arts, Design,
Visual and Critical Studies
• Design projects and computer-generated
images are not recommended for inclusion in
Computer Art portfolios. However, applicants
that do submit this work should be careful
that it is not about what a computer program
can do but what an artist can do with a
computer program. It is recommended that
this type of work be kept to a minimum and is
submitted in conjunction with drawing,
painting, and/or sculpture.
ANIMATION
• Animation applicants should be careful not to
overload their portfolios with images of comic or
cartoon characters. Though character
development is essential to successful animation,
the ability to take objects (people, places, things)
that exist in the real, three-dimensional world
and place them (and make them move)
believably in the two-dimensional picture plane is
key at this point. This potential is better
demonstrated at the point of admission by direct
observation work.
Cartooning and Illustration
• Cartooning applicants are encouraged to share their
"professional" interests and abilities with the College.
Applicants who publish their own zines, create graphic
novels, or run their own strips should include these as part
of their portfolio. However, applicants should be careful not
to overload their portfolios with images of comic or cartoon
characters. Though character development is essential to
success in the cartooning world, the ability to take objects
(people, places, things) that exist in the real, threedimensional world and place them believably in the twodimensional picture plane is key at this point. This potential
is better demonstrated at the point of admission by direct
observation work.
INTERIOR DESIGN
• Examples of drafting, design, or digital projects
can always be included in a portfolio. However,
applicants must be careful that the work
submitted is not so much about what a computer
program can do but what the applicant can do
with a computer program. Applicants should also
be able to discuss the unique concepts behind
their design work. It is recommended that this
type of work be submitted in conjunction with
drawing, painting, and/or sculpture.
Photography and Video
• Photography and Video applicants should submit
10 to 20 photographs or videos. Applicants
submitting video work must also include at least
5 photographs in their portfolio. Portfolios may
be uploaded to SlideRoom or submitted on a CDR.
• Work that explores a cohesive theme or specific
idea across a series of images is recommended.
Portfolios should reflect an applicant's conceptual
interests as well as their understanding of
composition, light, form and space.
IN PERSON-PORTFOLIO REVIEWS
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Portfolio interviews are available on a limited basis. To schedule an appointment,
please check our availability here. On-campus portfolio reviews are not required
for admission.
During the application season (January through March), portfolio review
appointments are limited and only scheduled for applicants. Please plan
accordingly.
TIPS
Applicants should bring actual work to an interview or portfolio day event. Work
does not need to be mounted or matted. However, the care in which an applicant
presents and discusses his/her work can play an important part in a review.
Oversized work and three-dimensional work should be submitted in digital (CD-R)
or print format.
Sketchbooks can play an insightful role in a portfolio review. Applicants are asked
to limit sketchbooks to the most recent and complete book.
Actual portfolios will not be accepted by mail or drop-off and should only be
submitted at the time of an in-person review.
All application materials become the property of SVA and will not be returned.
ACCEPTED Students day
• SVA is home to one of the largest and most dynamic artistic
communities in the world. For an up-close look at the
experience of studying here, Admissions invites accepted
students and their families to meet faculty and department
representatives and to visit SVA's state-of-the-art facilities.
Through a combination of demonstrations, Q&A sessions
and other interactive activities, accepted student attendees
will sample the vitality of SVA's various programs of study.
• Accepted Student's Day 2016 will be held on Saturday,
April 9th. Accepted undergraduate students will be invited
to register for the event in the spring.
• If you would like to join us for a Campus tour, registration is
available here.
Application Prep Day
• Admissions offers applicants the opportunity to visit SVA on
a Saturday prior to the freshman merit scholarship deadline
of February 1st. Applicants can sign-up for portfolio reviews
to gather feedback on their work, get their questions
answered by Admissions staff and hand-deliver materials to
complete their application. Portfolio reviews are available
by appointment only.
• Please note that on-campus housing and studio tours
will not be conducted on Application Prep Day.
• Our Spring 2016 event date is forthcoming. Please check
back.
• If you would like to join us for a Campus tour, registration is
available here.
Campus Tours
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Undergraduate tours are offered on weekdays throughout the year and are
primarily conducted by students. It is recommended that tours be scheduled at
least two to four weeks in advance of the desired date. Tours are scheduled to
view either the east or west side of campus. Housing tours are offered separately,
Monday-Friday from 12pm-2pm. All tours start within Admissions located at 209
East 23rd Street.
East campus departments include: Advertising; Design; Animation (traditional 2D);
Cartooning; Film; Illustration; and BFA Photography & Video.
West campus departments: Computer Art, Computer Animation & Visual Effects
(Thursday only); Fine Arts; Interior Design; and Visual and Critical Studies.
Register
If you are a high school, college or portfolio prep program and wish to schedule
a group tour, please email us atadmissions@sva.edu.
Directions and Hotel Recommendations can be found here.
For information on Graduate Department tours, please click here.
OPEN HOUSE
• Undergraduate Open Houses
• On three dates in the fall, prospective undergraduate students and
their families have an opportunity to meet with the president of the
College, the chair of each undergraduate department being
showcased that day, current SVA students, and members of the
administrative staff.
• Fall 2015 Open House events will be held on the following dates:
• Saturday, October 17, 2015 featuring Advertising, Animation,
Design and Fine Arts
• Saturday, October 24, 2015 featuring Cartooning, Computer Art,
Illustration and Visual & Critical Studies
• Saturday, November 7, 2015 featuring Film, Interior Design and
Photography & Video
EARLY ACTION –
PORTFOLIO REVIEW DAY
• Prospective undergraduate students interested in
submitting an application for Spring 2016 or Fall
2016 Early Action consideration are invited to join
us on Friday, November 13th for portfolio
presentations and a one-on-one portfolio review.
Presentations will occur at 10:00am and 4:00pm.
Portfolio interviews will be scheduled 11:00am 3:30pm. (You will receive a follow up email
regarding your portfolio interview time)
SVA PORTFOLIO PREP DAY
• SVA Portfolio Prep Day is a unique, on-campus event devoted to
portfolio development. Prospective undergraduate students will
have the opportunity to view a special presentation on Portfolio
Development and meet with an admissions representative for a
one-on-one portfolio interview. During our presentation, we will
give you tips and show you examples of how to best prepare your
portfolio for admission and merit scholarship consideration. The
portfolio review is optional, but is a great opportunity to show us
your sketchbooks and works in progress to get personalized
feedback as you prepare your portfolio and application. Our
presentations will be held at 10am and 1pm.
• This event has passed. Please consider registering for our Portfolio
Review Day on November 13th.
TUITION
• Full-time Tuition: $17,500 per semester
• (full-time registration is considered 12-15 credits;12-16
for Visual and Critical Studies)
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• Please refer to the general Tuition and Fees
page here for detailed information on the waivable
health insurance fee, possible miscellaneous fees that
may apply, as well as billing, payment and withdrawal
information.
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ARE THERE DEPARTMENT FEES…
DEPARTMENT FEES…..
http://www.sva.edu/student-life/student-accounts/tuition-and-fees/2015-2016-undergraduate-tuition-and-department-fees
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Advertising$640per semester,
foundation year $950per semester,
second, third and fourth yearsAnimation
$990per semester
Cartooning $800per semester,
foundation year $640per semester, second, third and fourth
yearsComputer Art,
Computer Animation
and Visual Effects
$1,340per semesterDesign$800per semester, foundation
year$950per semester, second, third and fourth yearsESL/ Studio
Program
$640per semesterFilm
$1,340per semesterFine Arts$800per semester, foundation year
Enrollment fees….
• Once an offer of admission has been extended,
applicants must submit a nonrefundable
enrollment fee to the Office of Admissions in
order to secure a space in their intended program
of study. Enrollment fees will be processed only
as space remains available in each department.
• The Undergraduate enrollment fee is $500.
The Graduate enrollment fee is $1,000. ($500 of
this fee will be applied to the first semester’s
tuition.)
Health Insurance Fees
http://www.sva.edu/student-life/student-accounts/tuition-and-fees
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All students will be charged the health insurance fee for the fall and spring
semesters.
Exceptions are the fall and spring semesters for the Graduate programs for Digital
Photography and Visual Narrative.
For Art Practice, Digital Photography and Visual Narrative summer semesters,
there is a summer insurance fee charged for your first summer semester.
The health insurance fee for 2014-2015 is $1,035 per semester. (waivable
at www.sva.edu/uhp)
The health insurance fee for 2015-2016 is $970 per semester. (waivable
at www.sva.edu/uhp)
Students are automatically enrolled in the SVA-sponsored accident and sickness
insurance and billed the Health Insurance Fee. Students who want to remove this
charge must have sufficient insurance coverage and waive the fee online before
the applicable deadline. For more information about the insurance, deadlines and
waiving the fee, go to www.sva.edu/uhp or contact Health and Counseling Services
at SVA, www.sva.edu/health.
For Summer 2015 qualifying programs, the health insurance fee is as
HOUSING COSTS
• SVA housing costs in one of the College's residences
range from $11,400 to $16,250 for the 2015-2016
academic year. Housing room rates are based on room
size and type. Prices for the 2015-2016 academic year
are below:
• A nonrefundable $500 enrollment fee and an $800
housing deposit ($300 nonrefundable placement fee
and a $500 security deposit) must be submitted to the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
• New students will be placed in housing on a first-come,
first-served basis.
PRICES
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George Washington small single$12,000*
George Washington renovated small single$13,450*
George Washington single$13,650*
George Washington renovated single$15,100*
George Washington double$11,400*
George Washington renovated double $12,900
Gramercy Women’s Residence double$14,650
Gramercy Women’s Residence shared studio $15,900
New Residence double$15,800
New Residence small double $12,500**
Ludlow Residence double$15,200
Ludlow Residence single$16,250
*George Washington Renovated rooms have new floor surfaces, refinished bathrooms and new
modular furniture (floors 8 - 17 are renovated; floors 3 - 7 are not)
** The New Residence small double is a room for 2 people that is dimensionally smaller than the
standard New Residence double room.
HOUSING TOURS
• You are invited to take a tour of SVA's Residence Halls!
It is not necessary to make an appointment for housing
tours.
• Tours of New Residence are available weekdays
between 12 - 2pm. To arrange a housing tour please
visit our office on the Mezzanine level of the George
Washington, at 23 Lexington Avenue, between 23rd
and 24th streets.
• Tours of Ludlow Residence are available Monday-Friday
between 12 - 2pm. To arrange a tour, go directly to 101
Ludlow Street and check in with the security officer.
FINANCIAL AID
• & Priority Filing Dates
SVA participates in all forms of federal financial
aid and requires only one form—the 2015-16
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The FAFSA should be filed as soon after January 1,
2015 as possible according to the following
priority filing dates:
New Students for Fall 2015 Semester - February
1, 2015
New Students for Spring 2016 Semester December 1, 2016
SUPPLIES
• Students must purchase their own supplies
necessary for their courses. Full-time students
should budget between $1,050 and $3,150 for
art supplies each year.
STUDENT LOANS
know what you are getting into…..
Payment Plans
• Students may choose to pay the annual cost of
tuition and fees in 10 monthly installments, 5
installments per semester. The agreement is for
the fall and spring semesters and payments begin
on August 1 and end on May 1. Students will be
asked to sign the Payment Plan Application and
Agreement Form. SVA offers this option free of
any interest or finance charge. There is a $200
processing fee for participating in the plan. SVA
will consider all financial aid awards when
calculating the payment plan, thereby reducing
the amount of the monthly installment.
Determination of Eligibility
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Within two weeks of submitting the FAFSA, you will receive a
Student Aid Report (SAR) from the federal processor. The SAR will
report the information from your original application and the
resultant Expected Family Contribution (EFC). EFC is a figure
determined by the federal government based on your family's
resources, and is the minimum amount you and your family are
expected to contribute toward your education.
Your financial aid eligibility is based on your financial need. Financial
need is calculated by subtracting your EFC from your estimated Cost
of Attendance (which is also referred to as the Student Budget). The
Student Budget, or Cost of Attendance, comprises the yearly cost
for tuition and fees, as well as estimates for home
maintenance/living expenses, personal expenses, transportation,
books and supplies.
SVA FININCIAL AID YOUTUBE
TUTORIALS….
http://sva.financialaidtv.com/
SCHOLARSHIPS
• For Fall 2016, complete the admission process by February
1, 2016 if you are a first-time freshman applicant. Award
notification will be sent by March 15, 2016. Complete the
admission process by March 1, 2016 if you are a transfer
applicant. Award notification will be sent by April 15, 2016.
• For Spring 2016 applicants, applicants must complete the
admission process by November 1, 2015.
• Scholarship recipients must submit the nonrefundable $500
enrollment fee by May 1, 2016 in order to secure their
awards.
• Please note: Only scholarship recipients are notified of an
award.
SCHOLARSHIPS……
• To be considered for a scholarship, first-time freshmen
must submit all admissions materials (including a digital
portfolio on CD-R or uploaded to SlideRoom) postmarked
by February 1st. Transfer applicants must submit all
admissions materials postmarked by March 1st.
All applicants who possess a minimum 3.0 GPA and adhere
to the above deadlines will be automatically reviewed for
scholarship.
Only scholarship winners will be notified of an award.
• All application materials become the property of SVA and
will not be returned.
ARE THERE JOBS FOR STUDENTS ON
CAMPUS?
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Many students broaden their educational experience by working on campus.
These paid positions offer work experience and often allow students to network
with other artists and working professionals.
If you are currently a full-time matriculated student at SVA interested in a parttime position feel free to inquire directly with the department in which you would
like to work.
For more information on job and internship search strategies, workshops and
career events visit the Office of Career Development. You can also visitSVA's online
job board for both on- and off- campus employment opportunities.
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In addition, for those who qualify through financial aid, we offer a work-study
program with on- and off-campus employment opportunities, most of which are in
the field of the student's choice. For further questions about workstudy please
contact Financial Aid.
BENEFITS
Let's face it: all students could use some extra cash. Plus, student employment
offers accommodating schedules, direct deposit and a convenient workplace.
WHEN DO CLASSES START?
• The Fall 2015 semester begins on Tuesday,
September 8, 2015.
• The Spring 2016 semester begins on Monday,
January 11, 2016.
Career Services
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WORKSHOPS
Career Development's year-round workshops cover topics such as professional
networking, resume writing and interviewing, job search strategies, marketing and
managing business and legal issues for artists—just to name a few. To register for
our upcoming workshops, view our upcoming Events listings and register online.
CAREER COUNSELING
Career counseling sessions support matriculating students and recent graduates in
exploring, identifying and pursuing their individual career goals, while also
teaching them about the professional "tools" they have at their disposal. Students
and recent alumni looking to meet with a career counselor regarding résumé
reviews and job search strategies should use our Online Appointment
Scheduler and choose a counselor and a time to schedule an appointment.
CAREER FAIRS & INDUSTRY EVENTS
Professional artists and recruiters from leading creative companies participate in
Career Development's annual Internship Fair, student portfolio reviews and visit
campus throughout the year to share their expertise and guidance. For more
details on industry events log into the SVA job board.
Internships…..
• INTERNSHIP FOR CREDIT PROGRAM
• Career Development's Internship for Credit Program supports
students in gaining hands-on professional experience interning at
companies such as Marvel Comics, BBDO, 20th Century Fox and
many more. The program is open to full-time, matriculated juniors
or seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. For more
information on the Internship for Credit Program enrollment
process and deadlines, please visit the Internship for Credit
Program webpage. The online application is at SVA CareerLink.
• SVA ONLINE JOB BOARD
• The SVA Online Job Board gives students and alumni access to
thousands of new job listings each year by reputable creative
companies who seek SVA talent. Students and alumni post their
resume and portfolio images for prospective employers to review.
PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM
http://www.sva.edu/specialprograms/pre-college-program/fallpre-college-program
SVA's Pre-College Program
• SVA's Pre-College Program is designed for high school
students who want to enhance their creative skills,
learn more about a particular field of art, develop a
portfolio and/or experience the challenges and
triumphs that exist at one of the most dynamic
colleges.
• Receive up to three college credits
• Students will explore the fundamentals of art &
design at a level not readily available in high school
• Classes such as Animation, Advertising, Cartooning,
Painting, Photography & many more
PRE-COLLEGE
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Animation
Introduction to Film Production
Cartooning
Figure Drawing
Introduction to Oil Painting
Portfolio workshop
Graphic Design
Digital Photography
Computer Art: Computer Animation with Maya
Please Note: All courses are held 10am-1pm unless noted above.
Pre-College courses may include working from nude models.
• All courses are scheduled for September 26, 2015 - December 5,
2015 unless noted above.
Tuition: $650 per course Fall 2015
• Supplies: Range between $30 - $300, depending on
course selection. Specific supply lists will be provided
prior to the start of the class. The Animation course has
an additional $60 course fee for use of equipment and
supplies.
• Students must use their printed course schedules from
the Registrar or Office of Admissions for building
access. Students do not receive a picture ID for the Fall
and Spring programs. Please be sure to have a valid
State ID or School ID ready to show security during the
duration of the program.
Presidential Scholarship
• *Please note that all scholarship has been awarded for Fall 2015*
• A limited number of merit-based scholarships are available for the
Fall and Spring Saturday programs. Students who apply for the
scholarship are sent an email notification approximately one week
after the scholarship deadline. The scholarship award is a fulltuition reimbursement that will be mailed as a check in the
student's name. Only students who receive scholarship will be
notified.
• Please click here to review scholarship requirements and to
complete the online submission form at your earliest convenience.
The deadline to apply is September 4, 2015 and there is no charge
to submit online. Please email precollege@sva.edu with questions.
HAPPY COLLEGE PLANNING!
Remember we are here to help you!