An installation by Jsun Adrian McCarty at the 2008 MFA Graduate Exhibition.

new international students

Congratulations on admission to the San Francisco Art Institute! Each year SFAI welcomes over 100 students from more than 30 countries. We look forward to welcoming you to a warm and accepting international and artistic community.

All F-1 and J-1 international students are required to attend International Student Orientation. 

Fall 2013 International Student Orientation

Monday, August 19

10:00 am       Orientation begins at the Chestnut Street campus courtyard

For the complete schedue of orientation week, please visit the New Student Orientation page.

Global Programs Office

The Global Programs Office is here to assist you in accomplishing your artistic, academic, and personal goals. Our office provides:

  • Information to help you transition to life as a student at SFAI, in San Francisco, and in the United States
  • Advising and counseling services to help you navigate the campus and maintain your immigration status
  • Social programming and workshops to help you connect with the campus community

If you have any questions, please contact international@sfai.edu. Welcome to SFAI!