apply to sfai

Thank you for your interest in the San Francisco Art Institute. We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions about the application process, we encourage you to contact your Admissions Counselor, or email admissions@sfai.edu.

Undergraduate Applicants

Applicants are encouraged to use SFAI’s online application. Please create an account or log in to an existing account.

You can also apply using a paper Application Form:
Undergraduate Application Form

For a complete list of materials needed to apply and more detailed information, please see the Undergraduate Admissions page.

All applicants for Fine Arts programs should review portfolio submission requirements here.

Please send your supporting documentation to:

Admissions
San Francisco Art Institute
800 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94133

Graduate Applicants

Applicants are encouraged to use SFAI’s online application. Please create an account or log in to an existing account.

You can also apply using a paper Application Form:
Graduate Application Form
Letter of Recommendation Form

For a complete list of materials needed to apply and more detailed information, please see the Graduate Admissions page.

Please send your supporting documentation to:

Admissions
San Francisco Art Institute
800 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94133