WHAT'S NEXT?
Once you've received an offer of admissions, you may find it helpful to refer to this overview of next steps to take you from the point of admission to eventual enrollment. Accepting an offer of admission
Submit a non-refundable enrollment fee of $500 to the Office of Admissions. Enrollment fees received after the uniform reply date of May 1, 2010 will be processed as space remains available in your chosen department.
Deferral of
Admissions
Please note that deferrals of enrollment are only granted
for a maximum of one academic year.
After one year, students must reapply to the college. The Office of Admissions must receive a
deferral request form prior to the start of the semester in which the student
was accepted.
Students who attend another institution prior to starting at
SVA will be required to submit official updated transcripts and portfolio to
aid in the transfer evaluation process.
A student’s placement is contingent upon portfolio quality, credits
earned, the department chair’s approval and the sequence of the current
curriculum.
International Applicants
Submit the $500 non-refundable enrollment fee to the Office of Admissions. Enrollment fees received after the uniform reply date of May 1 will be processed as space remains available in your chosen department.
Because of the time needed to issue and process the I-20 paperwork required for your student visa, we recommend you submit the enrollment fee as soon as possible upon receipt of your decision letter. Please note that the I-20 will not be issued until all financial documentation (DOF & VOF) has been submitted and deemed sufficient.
Please note that your Declaration of Finances (DOF) and Verification of Finances (VOF) letter from your bank must be dated within one year of initial enrollment (start date of classes) at SVA in order to receive I-20 paperwork. For information on student visas and other services, click here.
The International Student Office can be contacted at 212.592.2236 or iso@sva.edu.
Financial Aid
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education, making sure to list SVA's Title IV code-007468-on the form. If your FAFSA data is currently on file at SVA, you should receive a financial aid award letter from us in 2 to 3 weeks. If you have not yet submitted the FAFSA, you can do so online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
The Office of Financial Aid can be contacted at 212.592.2030 or fa@sva.edu.
Please note that only citizens and permanent residents of the U.S. are eligible for need-based financial aid. Scholarship Awards
Complete the admission process by February 1, 2010 if you are a first-time freshman applicant. Award notification will be sent by March 15, 2010.
Complete the admission process by March 1, 2010 if you are a transfer applicant. Award notification will be sent by April 15, 2010. Scholarship recipients must submit the non-refundable $500 enrollment fee by May 1, 2010 in order to secure their awards. Housing
Submit an $800 housing deposit ($300 non-refundable placement fee and $500 security deposit) along with your enrollment fee to the Office of Admissions.
Once you are placed in SVA housing, you will be sent a contract from the Office of Residence Life. Complete and return this contract to confirm your placement in SVA housing.
New student move-in will begin on Sunday, August 29, 2010.
The Office of Residence Life can be contacted at 212.592.2140 or reslife@sva.edu. Registration
Submit the non-refundable enrollment fee to receive a registration packet, which includes the name and contact information of your academic advisor and a copy of the 2010-2011 Undergraduate/Graduate Registration Booklet. Please note that registration information will be sent out beginning in early March. You may also view a PDF of the Registration online by clicking here
Submit the enclosed Student Health packet to the Office of Student Health Services. This office can be contacted at 212.592.2246 or at health@sva.edu.
Review the section of the registration booklet on your chosen department and then contact your academic advisor to register. Registration will begin early March and continue throughout the year.
After the tuition billing deadline of August 1, 2010, you must contact the Office of Student Accounts to receive financial clearance before you will be able to register.
Language Learning Disabilities
If you have a language learning disability (LLD), contact SVA's LLD coordinator at 212.592.2098 prior to registration to discuss a recommended study plan. High School Applicants
Students who will be completing high school during the 2009-2010 academic year must confirm graduation by having an official, final transcript forwarded to the Office of Admissions prior to the start of classes. Transfer Applicants
To receive additional art history or humanities credit, submit official transcripts for coursework completed beyond that already on record with the Office of Admissions.
To receive additional studio credit, submit a digital portfolio, along with official transcripts for coursework completed beyond that already on record with the Office of Admissions.
Transfer credit for course work completed prior to matriculation at SVA, that was not reviewed or awarded at the point of admission, will not be reviewed or awarded once a student completes their first semester of study at SVA. Billing Information
Once you are registered and beginning in June you will receive a bill for tuition and fees. Payment of this bill is due August 1, 2010.
You will also be able to view and pay your bill online by visiting the Student Accounts section of our web site.
To discuss payment plan options, please contact the Office of Student Accounts at 212.592.2415 or studentaccounts@sva.edu. Orientation
New student orientation will begin on Monday, August 30 and run through Friday, September 3, 2010.
Over the summer, you will receive an orientation packet from the Office of Student Affairs with information on the events and schedule of the orientation program along with information on student activities and organizations.
The Office of Student Affairs can be contacted at 212.592.2214 or
student affairs@sva.edu. Start of Classes
The Fall 2010 semester begins on Tuesday, September 7.
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