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.

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

MA Curatorial Practice:

Individual information sessions are available by appointment only. Please contact Re McBride 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 EST. Please contact vgolova@sva.edu to register or if you have any questions.

MA Design Research, Writing & Criticism

Individual information sessions are available by appointment only. Please contact designresearch@sva.edu to schedule.

MPS Digital Photography:

Individual virtual or in-person information sessions are available by appointment only. Please contact mpsphoto@sva.edu to schedule.

MPS Fashion Photography:

We offer sessions as requested. Please contact mpsfashionphoto@sva.edu to schedule an appointment.

MPS Film Directing:

Individual information sessions are available by appointment only. Please contact Cailin McFadden 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:

Individual information sessions are available by appointment only. Please contact interactiondesign@sva.edu to schedule.

MFA Photography, Video and Related Media:

Individual appointments are available by appointment only. Please contact Alice Lee elee87@sva.edu to schedule.

MFA Social Documentary:

Get in touch for an in person or video-chat meeting about SVA SocDoc mfasocdoc@sva.edu and have your questions answered.

MFA Visual Narrative:

Individual Information sessions and portfolio reviews are available 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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