SVA Admissions is hosting three in-person Open Houses event spanning our Manhattan campus and each Open House Saturday features specific majors and spaces. When you attend Open House, you’ll experience a customized itinerary for one major of interest. Please choose your date and major mindfully.

Programming includes panel discussions with current SVA students, and an opportunity to speak directly with Admissions, DEI and Financial Aid. Tours of your selected major and residence halls are also available.

Prospective students are welcome to attend multiple Open House Saturdays. Open House attendees will receive a $50 application fee waiver if they apply for Early Action by December 1st.

Saturday, October 19, 2024
– BFA 3D Animation and Visual Effects
– BFA Film
– BFA Fine Arts
– BFA Interior Design: Built Environments
– BFA Visual and Critical Studies
Click here for more information and to register for this Open House on Saturday, October 19th.

Saturday, November 2, 2024
– BFA Comics and BFA Illustration
– BFA Photography and Video
Click here for more information and to register for this Open House on Saturday, November 2nd.

Sample Schedule
9:00am-10:00am – Breakfast and Check-In
10:00am-10:30am – Welcome Message and Admissions Overview
10:30am-11:30am – Chair Presentations and Student Q&A
11:30am-3:30pm – Studio and Housing Tours

Complimentary shuttle service is provided across campus throughout the day.