Each graduate department hosts a variety of in-person and virtual opportunities to meet prospective students and provide program-specific Information. Many of these experiences involve meeting with the Chair, faculty, department staff, current students, or alumni.

You may view event descriptions and secure your spot via the links below.

MA/MAT Art Education:

December 5, 2023 (5:30 - 7:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
January 23, 2024 (5:30 - 7:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
Appointments and tours are available by request. Please contact Courtney Treglia ctreglia@sva.edu to schedule.

MFA Art Practice:

Prospective students are encouraged to speak one-on-one with MFA AP representatives, either on campus at 335 West 16th Street or virtually. Schedule your conversation today! REGISTER

MPS Art Therapy:

January 10, 2024 (5:00 - 6:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE

MPS Branding:

In-Person Open House & Joint Graduate Department Info Session - December 9, 2023 (1:00pm - 4:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE

MFA Computer Arts:

MA Curatorial Practice:

Individual information sessions are available by appointment only. Please contact Re McBride, Director of Operations (amcbride1@sva.edu) to schedule.

MFA Design:

We offer weekly Q&A sessions on Friday mornings. Join MFA Design Director of Operations Veronika Golova on Zoom or in person every Friday at 11 am ET. Please contact vgolova@sva.edu to register or if you have any questions.

MA Design Research, Writing & Criticism

In-Person Open House & Joint Graduate Department Info Session - December 9, 2023 (1:00 - 4:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
December 12, 2023 (10:00am - 11:15am ET) REGISTER HERE
Individual information sessions are available by appointment only. Please contact designresearch@sva.edu to schedule.

MFA Design for Social Innovation

In-Person Open House & Joint Graduate Department Info Session - December 9, 2023 (1:00pm - 4:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
December 14, 2023 (9:00 - 10:30am ET) REGISTER HERE
Appointments are available by request. Please contact dsiinfo@sva.edu to schedule an appointment.

MPS Digital Photography:

MPS Fashion Photography:

Individual information sessions are available by appointment only. Please contact Barry Sutton, Chair (bsutton1@sva.edu) to schedule an appointment.

MPS Film Directing:

Individual information sessions are available by appointment only. Please contact Cailin McFadden, Director of Operations (cmcfadden@sva.edu) to schedule an appointment.

MFA Fine Arts:

Individual information sessions are available by appointment only. Please contact Nelson Santos, Academic Advisor (nsantos2@sva.edu) to schedule.

MFA Interaction Design:

In-Person Open House & Joint Graduate Department Info Session - December 9, 2023 (1:00pm - 4:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
Individual information sessions are available by appointment only. Please contact interactiondesign@sva.edu to schedule.

MFA Photography, Video and Related Media:

In-Person Open House & Joint Graduate Department Info Session - December 9, 2023 (1:00pm - 4:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
Individual appointments are available by appointment only. Please contact Randy West, Director of Operations (rwest@sva.edu) to schedule.

MFA Products of Design:

In-Person Open House & Joint Graduate Department Info Session - December 9, 2023 (1:00pm - 4:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
We invite you to please reach out about setting up an in-person or video-chat meeting, sitting in on a class, portfolio preparation, or any other questions you may have. Please contact Julia Knoll, Director of Operations, jknoll1@sva.edu to schedule.

MFA Social Documentary:

December 18, 2023 (6:30pm - 7:30pm ET) REGISTER HERE
January 10, 2024 (6:30pm - 7:30pm ET) REGISTER HERE
Get in touch for an in person or video-chat meeting about SVA SocDoc and have your questions answered. Please contact Rose Vincelli Gustine, Director of Operations (cvincelli@sva.edu) to schedule.

MFA Visual Narrative:

Alumni Panel - December 7, 2023 (8:00 - 9:30pm ET) REGISTER HERE
App Q&A - December 14, 2023 (12:00 - 1:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
App Q&A - December 21, 2023 (8:00 - 9:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
App Q&A - January 4, 2024 (12:00 - 1:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
App Q&A - January 4, 2024 (8:00 - 9:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
App Q&A - January 11, 2024 (12:00 - 1:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
App Q&A - January 11, 2024 (8:00 - 9:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
Individual Information sessions and portfolio reviews are available also by appointment only. Please contact mfavn@sva.edu to schedule.

If you don't see your program of interest listed above, please contact the department directly for more information about other upcoming events and opportunities to visit throughout the year!

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