School of Visual Arts (SVA)

Undergraduate Admissions:

SVA reviews applicants for admission on a rolling basis and for as long as space is available in our programs. Priority is given to applications submitted by the below postmark deadlines:

Fall Admission

· December 1 - Early Action Deadline (non-binding early admission for first-time freshmen)

· February 1 - First-time Freshmen Deadline for Scholarship Consideration

· March 1 - Transfer Applicant Deadline for Scholarship Consideration

Spring Admission

· October 1 - Deadline for International Applicants

· November 1 - Deadline for Freshmen and Transfer Scholarship Consideration

Please visit sva.edu/howtoapply for details regarding our admissions requirements including the following:

1. Application

2. Application Fee

3. Statement of Intent

4. Portfolio

5. High School/College Transcripts

6. Demonstration of English Proficiency (if English is not your primary language)

Graduate Admissions:

Each graduate program has its own application requirements. You can find application requirements for all programs here .

Student life

The Student Engagement and Leadership Office provides a diverse range of programming designed to enrich the SVA student's experience. Students are offered the opportunity to tap into a multitude of social, cultural, educational and recreational activities. Students are encouraged to take advantage of all New York City has to offer.

The Visual Arts Student Association (VASA), the student government, represents the students' point of view at SVA. Participating in VASA gives students the opportunity to develop leadership skills by coordinating events and activities. VASA funds and supports a number of clubs and activities that are organized by students.