Students must be 18 prior to the start date of the term in which they intend to enroll. Applicants must be high school graduates with a minimum B average from their high school and a minimum GPA of 2.75 for any university-level courses. 

Create a SACI Online Application and Pay the $70 Non-Refundable Application Processing Fee

You can edit your application at any time before it is submitted. When submitting your application, you will be asked to pay the application fee online with a Mastercard, Visa, or Discover credit card. You will be able to check the status of your SACI application through your online account. Please submit your online application prior to sending any supporting documents.

If you wish to apply for a SACI scholarship, you must indicated on your online application that you are applying for a scholarship.

Please submit your online application prior to sending any supporting documents. Upon completion of your online application, directions will be given on how to properly submit each supporting document through your MySACI account.

Official Transcripts

High school graduates who are not already attending post-secondary institutions must submit sealed official transcripts from their high school. 

International Students: Together with official or certified copies of transcripts bearing the original stamps, seals, and signatures of the issuing institution's designated officials, transcripts not issued in English need to be translated and evaluated for U.S. educational equivalency and submitted with the original documents.

One Letter of Recommendation 

The recommendation must be sent from an academic professional. The Recommendation Letter Form can be used, but the letter or form must be sent directly from the recommender to the SACI New York Admissions Office, either by mail or email.

One-page Essay

Your essay should describe your artistic and/or academic goals and influences, and your reasons for wishing to enhance them by studying abroad at SACI.

If Your Native Language Is Not English:

Evidence of Language Proficiency

See the Non-US Students section for information about English language proficiency assessments.

All documents listed above should be mailed or emailed to SACI's New York Admissions Office by the application deadline. 

In order for your application to be considered complete, we will need your online application, processing fee and supporting materials prior to the application deadline for your program.

Please note that official transcripts cannot be sent by email.

Mail documents to:
Studio Arts College International
454 W 19th St
New York, NY 10011
USA