School of Visual Arts
School of Visual Arts
The School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists, designers, and creative professionals for more than seven decades.
Academic Programs
- 3D Animation and Visual Effects
- Advertising
- Animation
- Comics
- Design
- Film
- Fine Arts
- Illustration
- Interior Design: Built Environments
- Photography and Video
- Visual and Critical Studies
Student experience
- Alumni Affinity Associations
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- College Radio
- Disability Services
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Student Clubs
- Student Health and Counseling Services
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
Students may submit their application the Common App or SVA's Application Portal.
The School of Visual Arts 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 postmark deadlines listed below:
Fall Admissions
- December - Early Action Deadline (nonbinding early admission for first-time freshmen)
- February 1 - Scholarship Consideration Deadline for first-time freshmen
- October 1 - Deadline for International Applicants
- November 1 - Scholarship Consideration Deadline for all applicants
Transfer students interested in applying to the School of Visual Arts are required to submit their applications via the SVA Application Portal.
Find more information about application requirements and transfer policies.
Additional Information
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“There is no creative culture of New York City without SVA.”
Admissions office
Visit us
Address
209 East 23rd Street
New York, New York 10010, United States of America
Phone number
212.592.2100
For first-year students
Admissions website
Financial aid website
Region
Mid-Atlantic
