Outgoing Exchange Program

SVA Undergraduate Juniors of certain majors are eligible to participate in international exchange if they have a minimum 3.0 GPA and are in good standing with the College.

Eligible students may choose up to three partner institutions to which they may apply. Students should research the partner schools, attend a study abroad information session and meet with the Manager of SVA Global to form their plan.

To apply:

Using this undergraduate application, choose “SVA Semester Abroad” under both “applying as” and “academic program.”

In addition, you must submit the following required application materials to the Manager of SVA Global:

• Digital Portfolio on SlideRoom
• Letter of Motivation
• Transcript
• Two letters of recommendation from SVA instructors
• Resume, Artist’s CV or Artist’s Statement
• Photocopy of Passport ID Page
• 2 Standard Passport Photographs

Application requirements can be sent via email or filesharing service to exchange@sva.edu or dropped off at the first floor Admissions office in 342 East 24th Street. 

Application Deadlines

Fall Deadline: March 15

Spring Deadline: September 15 

Please note, the spring semester deadline for Beaux-Arts de Paris and Gerrit Rietveld Academy is March 15.

• 3D Animation and Visual Effects
• Design
• Film
• Fine Arts
• Illustration
• Interior Design
• Photography and Video
• Visual and Critical Studies

SVA Students accepted and approved to attend an international exchange program pay SVA tuition and maintain their enrollment at SVA. They continue to receive financial aid and scholarships for which they remain eligible. They do not pay their SVA department fee during their semester abroad, but may be asked to pay the partner school’s similar fee (but not tuition.) If accepted and approved, students automatically receive a stipend to assist with personal expenses. This is disbursed as a refund to students during the semester abroad.

Participants are responsible for securing the necessary travel documents, paying for and making travel reservations, arranging housing and maintaining contact with SVA while abroad. All student responsibilities are clearly outlined in the acceptance paperwork.