Early College Program Summer Institute (Session 3)

Enroll in the Early College Program Summer Institute (ECPSI) for ages 15–18 at the nation's most influential art and design school! One of the key things that distinguishes SAIC from other art and design schools is our belief that meaning and making are inseparable. That means you begin with an idea and choose the media that best helps you realize your vision. Students are free to combine materials and disciplines or focus on a single medium. Study with our amazing faculty, passionate teachers, and acclaimed practicing artists, designers, and scholars, many of whom teach in the undergraduate program. Make use of our state-of-the-art facilities and resources including our museum, the Art Institute of Chicago. Live in our incomparable residence halls in the heart of downtown Chicago. Explore Chicago in the summer—a city that’s vibrant, exciting, and friendly. Earn college credit (1 credit hour for 1-week session; 2 credit hours for 2-week session; 4 credits hours for 4-week session) that may transfer to any college you attend. Prepare a competitive portfolio for college admission and receive expert guidance from our undergraduate degree program admissions counselors.