Congrats on your admission to San Francisco Art Institute!
SFAI each year attracts students ready to explore, challenge and develop careers in the visual fine arts. You have been chosen from a highly competitive applicant pool to contribute to the diverse community of artists here at SFAI.
Now that you have been admitted, the following information will guide you on how to accept your admission, apply for housing and other next steps to your first day of classes on campus.
Undergraduates
Admissions Hours
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm PT
415.749.4500 OR 800.345.SFAI
Apply for SFAI Student Housing by completing the Housing Application.
Financial Aid | Next Steps
Enroll or waive SFAI Student Health Insurance
Review the Undergraduate Road Map, a guide to SFAI’s resources.
Get social on Facebook Group!
Join Undergraduate Admitted Students group.
Complete your Making + Reading Project
Attend New Student Orientation (required for all incoming students)
Graduates
Admissions Hours
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm PT
415.749.4500 OR 800.345.SFAI
Live On or Off Campus
Determine your San Francisco housing in SFAI Residence Halls or Off-Campus Options
Financial Aid | Next Steps
Enroll or waive SFAI Student Health Insurance
Review the Graduate Road Map, a guide to SFAI’s resources.
Familiarize yourself with the Course Schedule
Get social on Facebook Group!
Join the Graduate Admitted Students group.
Attend New Student Orientation (required for all incoming students)
Spring 2019 Academic Calendar
November 5 | Registration for New Students begins |
November 30 | Priority Housing deadline |
December 15 | Submit final transcripts + test scores (if applicable) First tuition payment due |
January 16 | Residence Hall Move-in |
January 17–18 | New Student Orientation (International students must also attend) |
January 22 | Spring Semester classes begin |
January 31 | Enroll/Waive Health Insurance deadline |
February 1 | Add/Drop deadline |
Important Contacts
Admissions
(415) 749.4500
admissions@sfai.edu
Financial Aid
(415) 749.4520
financialaid@sfai.edu
Housing + Residential Life
(415) 351.3556
housing@sfai.edu
If you are an incoming first-year student or transfer student who does not have college-level English credit, make sure to take the Writing Placement Exam. Most SFAI students take an English composition course during their first semester; this online exam will tell us which English course is right for you. It's a great opportunity to introduce SFAI faculty to your writing voice and how you think about art-making.
Students required to take the Writing Placement Exam will receive an email shortly after registering for classes. If you have questions about this requirement, please email Ashley Clarke at aaclarke@sfai.edu.
The exam is available to take online, at any time. To read more information, or to take your Writing Placement Exam, click HERE.