SVA Welcomes University of the Arts Students
Let’s Take a Trip from Philly to NYC
Welcome, UArts students, to the School of Visual Arts (SVA NYC).
Our Admissions team is ready to provide dedicated support to you during this time of transition. What better place to pick up where you left off than in New York City, the country’s bustling creative capital?
Below, you’ll find more information about applying as well as insights into what makes the SVA experience so impactful.
We are currently accepting applications from UArts students for both Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 terms. We strongly encourage UArts applicants to reach out to us by email to express interest. This will allow our team to provide you specialized care and attention. You can reach us at admissions@sva.edu (for BFA program applicants) or gradadmissions@sva.edu (for Masters program applicants).
SVA is offering UArts freshmen and transfers the following courtesies:
- Application fee waiver (see instructions below)
- Dedicated assistance from a counselor at every stage
- Expedited application material review for a fast decision turnaround process
- Review for generous merit scholarships
- Need-based aid offerings through submission of your FAFSA
- Upper-level transfer placement, including for rising seniors in select majors
- On-campus housing availability, fully located in Manhattan
We encourage you to explore our Undergraduate Programs (BFA). We are eager to help you determine the best curricular fit for your credits and course of study.
You may also want to take a look at our Application Requirements, Financial Aid resources, Tuition information, or learn more about Living on Campus.
Graduate students can expect to receive:
- Assistance navigating our practice-based MFA, MA, MPS and MAT programs
- Potential for Graduate Department Chair review of transfer credits
- Application fee waiver (see instructions below)
- On-campus housing availability, fully located in Manhattan
We encourage you to explore our Graduate Programs (MFA, MA, MAT, MPS). You can also find all contact information for our graduate departments at sva.edu/grad/visit.
How to Secure your Application Fee Waiver
- Start or continue your application at sva.edu/apply .
- Before you submit, email us at admissions@sva.edu (for BFA applicants) or gradadmissions@sva.edu (for Masters program applicants).
- We will reply when your waiver has been added. Then, you can sign-in and submit free of charge.
- Please note, refunds are not offered. Be sure to secure your fee waiver before proceeding.
We look forward to hearing from you!
At SVA, it’s All about Connections
Join 42,000+ Alumni Who Are Shaping Visual Culture
- With over 42,000 alumni from 128 countries, SVA represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world.
- Among them are Academy Award-winners, Emmy Award-winners, Grammy winners, MacArthur Fellows and Guggenheim Fellows.
- Through programs, publications and special events, our dedicated Alumni Affairs program maintains an active relationship with alumni and encourages them to support the College’s mission to educate future generations of artists, designers and creative professionals.
Learn from Leaders
At SVA, You’ll Be Learning Directly from Faculty Members at the Forefront of Creative Industries
- Over 1,100 best-in-class faculty members inspire students to cultivate hard and soft skill sets.
- Our faculty directly connect students to the working world; with each class students take, their network develops and deepens.
- Instructors include artists, critics, curators, designers, filmmakers, photographers, writers and other creative professionals.
New York City
Where Your Neighbors Are World-Class Museums, Galleries, Cultural Institutions and Other Creative Individuals
- Studying at SVA places you in the global epicenter of a thriving arts and culture scene.
- Find inspiration around every corner, whether it be landmarked buildings, street art or style or can’t-miss exhibitions.
- Our students are more likely to secure critical internships that lead to employment opportunities.
- Gramercy is your home base; a safe, centrally located neighborhood that’s serene enough to ensure shut-eye.
NYC ❤️ SVA
Wherever you go in NYC, there we are. Tour the College’s impact on the Big Apple at a glance by clicking on the map points below.
Find Your People
From Campus Tours to Clubs to Commencement, Find Your Friends along the Way
- Vast array of clubs to connect you with like-minded individuals
- State-of-the-art residence halls in Gramercy and the Lower East Side
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force dedicated to supporting BIPOC students and faculty
- Our three galleries — Gramercy, Flatiron and Chelsea — exhibit work from students, faculty and other community members.
- Open Studios engage community members and professionals alike to discover what our students have to offer.
Your Life@SVA
Being an SVA student unlocks a world of possibilities. Here’s what you need to know:
- Departments and Programs: Applicants declare an intended major, with 11 different dynamic programs from which to choose.
- Financial Aid: Scholarships, grants, loans and work-study provide students with financial assistance.
- Request Information: Receive our paperback undergraduate Viewbook via snail mail or sign up for our digital newsletter.
- FAQ: In-depth info on applications and enrollment and guidance for international student applicants.
