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:

Thursday, October 20, 2022 5:30-7PM ET (virtual) REGISTER
Thursday, November 10, 2022 5:30-7PM ET (virtual) REGISTER
Thursday, December 8, 2022 5:30-7PM ET (virtual) REGISTER
Thursday, January 12, 2023 5:30-7PM ET (virtual) REGISTER

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:

Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 5-6PM ET (virtual) REGISTER

MFA Computer Arts:

Saturday, November 12, 2022, 1-3PM ET (in-person) REGISTER
Saturday, December 3, 2022, 10AM-12PM ET (Virtual) REGISTER

MA Curatorial Practice:

Thursday, October 20, 2022, 10-11AM ET (virtual) REGISTER
Thursday, November 17, 2022, 10-11AM ET (virtual) REGISTER
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.

MFA Design For Social Innovation:

Thursday, October 27, 2022, 9-10AM ET (virtual) REGISTER
Friday, November 4, 2022, 5-8PM ET (in-person) REGISTER

MA Design Research, Writing & Criticism

Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 12-1PM ET (virtual) REGISTER
Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 6:30-8PM (in-person) REGISTER
Individual information sessions are available by appointment only. Please contact designresearch@sva.edu to schedule.

MPS Digital Photography:

Saturday, October 8, 2022, 3-5PM ET (in-person) REGISTER

MPS Directing:

Individual information sessions are available by appointment only. Please contact Cailin McFadden cmcfadden@sva.edu to schedule an appointment.

MFA Illustration as Visual Essay:

Saturday, November 12, 2022, 10AM-12PM ET (virtual) REGISTER

MFA Interaction Design:

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

MPS Fashion Photography:

We offer weekly sessions on Fridays from 11AM to 12PM from September 9 to November 18. Please contact mpsfashionphoto@sva.edu for more details. The Zoom link is HERE.
After November 18, we will offer sessions as requested. Please contact mpsfashionphoto@sva.edu to schedule.

MFA Fine Arts:

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

MFA Photography, Video and Related Media:

Friday, October 7, 2022, 12-1PM ET (in-person) REGISTER
Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 10-11AM ET (in-person) REGISTER
Friday, November 18, 2022, 12-1PM ET (in-person) REGISTER
Monday, December 5, 2022, 10-11AM ET (virtual) REGISTER
Individual appointments are available by appointment only. Please contact Alice Lee elee87@sva.edu to schedule.

MFA Products of Design:

MFA Social Documentary:

Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 6:30-8:00PM ET (virtual) REGISTER
Monday, November 21, 2022, 6:30-8:00PM ET (virtual) REGISTER
Monday, December 5, 2022, 6:30-8:00PM ET (virtual) REGISTER
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:

Friday, October 14, 2022, 6:30 - 8PM ET (in-person info session) REGISTER
Thursday, December 8, 2022, 12-1PM ET (virtual Q&A) REGISTER
Thursday, December 8, 2022, 9-10PM ET (virtual Q&A) REGISTER
Thursday, January 5, 2023, 12-1PM ET (virtual Q&A) REGISTER
Thursday, January 5, 2023, 9-10PM ET (virtual Q&A) REGISTER

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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