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:

October 11, 2023 (5:30 - 7:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
November 8, 2023 (5:30 - 7:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
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:

November 1, 2023 (5:00 - 6:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
November 4, 2023 (10:00am - 12:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
January 10, 2024 (5:00 - 6:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE

MFA Computer Arts:

November 11, 2023 (1:00 - 3:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
December 9, 2023 (10:00am - 12:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
Tours and meetings (both in-person and virtual) are available by request. Please contact mfaca@sva.edu to schedule.

MA Curatorial Practice:

October 19, 2023 (10:00 - 11:00am ET) REGISTER HERE
November 16, 2023 (10:00 - 11:00am ET) REGISTER HERE
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

October 24, 2023 (6:30 - 8:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
Individual information sessions are available by appointment only. Please contact designresearch@sva.edu to schedule.

MFA Design for Social Innovation

MPS Digital Photography:

October 21, 2023 (2:00 - 5:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
November 14, 2023 (2:00 - 3:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
December 8, 2023 (9:00 - 10:00am ET) REGISTER HERE
Individual virtual or in-person information sessions are available by appointment only. Please contact mpsphoto@sva.edu to schedule.

MPS Fashion Photography:

Virtual info sessions will begin and end on time. Please email Barry Sutton, Program Director (bsutton1@sva.edu) prior to joining the session to register.

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 Illustration as Visual Essay

October 18, 2023 (10:00 - 11:00am ET) REGISTER HERE
November 11, 2023 (10:00am - 12:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE

MFA Interaction Design:

November 29, 2023 (7:00 - 8:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
December 6, 2023 (6:30 - 8:30pm ET) REGISTER HERE
Individual information sessions are available by appointment only. Please contact interactiondesign@sva.edu to schedule.

MFA Photography, Video and Related Media:

October 6, 2023 (10:00am - 12:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
October 25, 2023 (10:00am - 12:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
November 10, 2023 (12:00 - 2:00pm ET) REGISTER HERE
Individual appointments are available by appointment only. Please contact Alice Lee, Assistant to the Chair (elee87@sva.edu) to schedule.

MFA Products of Design:

November 1, 2023 (6:30pm - 8:30pm ET) REGISTER HERE
November 29, 2023 (6:30pm - 8:30pm 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:

October 11, 2023 (6:30pm - 7:30pm ET) REGISTER HERE
November 28, 2023 (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:

November 9, 2023 (8:00 - 9:30pm ET) REGISTER HERE
December 7, 2023 (8:00 - 9:30pm 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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