new student orientation

Congratulations on your acceptance into the San Francisco Art Institute! We are thrilled to welcome you to your new home, and hope that this is only the beginning of a meaningful and transformative SFAI experience.

New Student Orientation introduces incoming students to the SFAI community—students, faculty, staff, campus resources, and overall culture—and serves as an essential foundation for your upcoming program.

Please check this website frequently as we will be adding detailed information and schedules over the summer.

Fall 2012 Orientation

International Student and Exchange Student Orientation*
Thursday, August 16 - Friday, August 17, 2012
More details about International Student Orientation

*Undergraduate International and Exchange Students will also need to attend all events and sessions for the Undergraduate Student Orientation listed below. Graduate and Post-Bac International and Exchange Students will also need to attend all events and sessions for the Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Student Orientation listed below.

Residence Hall Move-In
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Please see your housing confirmation letter for your exact move-in date and time.

Undergraduate Student Orientation
Tuesday, August 21 - Friday, August 24, 2012

Family and Friends Orientation 
Family and friends of our incoming students are invited to join all Orientation events on Tuesday, August 21; special sessions for families will be noted on the Orientation schedule.

Graduate Student and Post-Baccalaureate Student Orientation 
Thursday, August 23 - Friday, August 24, 2012