Ideas matter. At SAIC, we believe meaning and making are inseparable.
The Early College Program (ECP) provides high school students with the necessary creative freedom to develop a sustained, structured dialogue between ideas and process. Mirroring the methods and practices of the contemporary artists and designers, students choose courses within focused disciplines, yet retain opportunities to freely explore across media in order to build strong skills and a portfolio that reflects their personal interests.
09/24/2025
National Portfolio Day is coming to the Art Institute of Chicago on October 5th. Meet with art and design schools from all over the country to get feedback on your work, and gain a competitive edge for your applications.
Saic.edu/saicnpd
03/17/2025
Get messy this summer.
Merit Applications extended to April 1st
Early College Program Summer Institute
Images:
Lara Baksu
Sythia Cao
Bianca Elle
Raven Luo
Pricila Quinones
Adam Seyle
03/13/2025
The Summer Institute Merit + Financial Aid deadline is THIS Saturday, March 15th. Classes begin filling around now, so make sure you secure your spot!
Link in bio.
02/28/2025
The ECP Summer Institute priority merit + finaid deadline is TOMORROW. Classes really fill by this time, so be sure to grab a spot.
Don’t miss out! Link in bio.
02/11/2025
It be like that sometimes…
#2025
📸: Maria Mendoza
12/18/2024
Join us online tomorrow, 12/19 to learn more about our Early College Program Summer Institute (ECPSI) and Early College Program Online Summer Institute (ECPOSI). We'll cover the curriculum, faculty, college credit, special programming, student benefits, living in Chicago, and much more!
Early College Program Summer Institute Online Info Session: December 19 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago Join us for a comprehensive overview of The Early College Program Summer Institute (ECPSI) and Early College Program Online Summer Institute (ECPOSI). Learn about the curriculum, faculty, college credit, special programming, student benefits, living in Chicago, and much more!
07/23/2024
Fall registration is available now — don’t forget to sign up!
🖼️: James X.
https://continuingstudies.saic.edu/early-college-program
02/27/2024
The Early College Program Summer Institute priority deadline is March 1! Earn college credit, study with acclaimed faculty, and have the option to stay in our incomparable residence halls in downtown Chicago for 2 or 4-week sessions. Learn more and register at saic.edu/ecpsi!
11/01/2023
Registration is open TODAY for our Summer 2024 Early College Program Summer Institute! See all courses and register online at continuingstudies.saic.edu/ecpsi !
08/11/2023
Fall Early College Program course registration is now open! Register at https://continuingstudies.saic.edu/early-college-program.
11/01/2022
Registration is Open for Summer 2023! Sign up at continuingstudies.saic.edu.
SAIC's Early College Program Summer Institute 2023 registration opens today! Earn college credit and make portfolio-quality work with artists from around the world! Learn more and register at saic.edu/ecp.
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