School of the Art Institute of Chicago

School of the Art Institute of Chicago requires at least 126 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at School of the Art Institute of Chicago, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 65% of students who start college at School of the Art Institute of Chicago finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: School of the Art Institute of Chicago may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with School of the Art Institute of Chicago directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at School of the Art Institute of Chicago

When choosing a major, School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Student Designed Majors

School of the Art Institute of Chicago allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

School of the Art Institute of Chicago does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at School of the Art Institute of Chicago

School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About School of the Art Institute of Chicago

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Does School of the Art Institute of Chicago Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does School of the Art Institute of Chicago Have An Online Program?

❌ School of the Art Institute of Chicago does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does School of the Art Institute of Chicago Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does School of the Art Institute of Chicago Have An Honors Program?

❌ School of the Art Institute of Chicago does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does School of the Art Institute of Chicago Require Internships?

❌ School of the Art Institute of Chicago does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About School of the Art Institute of Chicago

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School of the Art Institute of Chicago Library

The main library on campus is the The John M. Flaxman Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

Does School of the Art Institute of Chicago have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago does not have any ROTC programs.

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