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Official transcripts can be sent both in digital and hard-copy format. Digital transcripts can be sent from the degree- or credit-granting institution to gradmiss@saic.edu. Hard copy transcripts can be mailed to:SAIC Graduate Admissions,36 S. Wabash Ave., Suite 1201,Chicago, IL 60603
Curriculum Vitae:
A current résumé is required. Upload your résumé to the Attachments section in your ePortfolio.
Personal Statement:
Write a 500- to 700-word statement of purpose that describes the history of your interests and experiences in design, your personal and professional motivations and goals, and your reasons for pursuing graduate study at SAIC. Upload your statement of purpose to the Attachments section of your ePortfolio.
Recommendation Letter:
You are responsible for securing two letters of recommendation from persons who are qualified to write about your potential for success at SAIC. If you are currently a student or are a recent graduate, we recommend you request letters of recommendation from current or former instructors.Letters of recommendation should be submitted electronically via the References section of the application form. In this section you will be asked to provide an email address for each of your references. Once you click "send request," an email will be sent from SlideRoom to your references with instructions on how to submit their recommendations online.If your references are unable to provide an online recommendation please contact the Graduate Admissions office at gradmiss@saic.edu.
Portfolio:
Your portfolio should include a minimum of five different projects documented in up to 20 images, or up to 10 minutes of time-based work, or a combination of the two in which one image is equivalent to approximately two minutes of time-based work. Applicants with no previous experience in design can submit a critical writing sample or a visual essay in lieu of a traditional design portfolio. The critical writing sample should be 1000-words in length and address some aspect of design that is of specific interest or concern to you. This writing sample can include visual images and should be submitted as a PDF.