CE students are allowed entry to the SVA libraries for the duration of their continuing education course(s). Students must provide a photo ID and a copy of their current student schedule, and must sign in using the SPLAN system at lobby kiosks to gain access to the library facilities. They do not have borrowing privileges.

The School of Visual Arts does not, through any of its divisions, offer a certificate program at this time.

No. Audits are currently not permitted at SVA.

The Registrar's Office will email a schedule to Continuing Education students, which affords the student access to certain campus resources.

Only students registered for a particular course may attend that course.

Yes. The Division of Continuing Education offers students and alumni the opportunity to showcase work online—through the CE Gallery page and on its social media networks—and in exhibition spaces on campus. For more details, click here.

A portfolio is not generally a prerequisite to registering for Continuing Education courses, but you may want to consult the online course listing for prerequisites and special requirements.

Please refer to specific degree requirements (available in the Office of Admissions) to determine how a particular course might fulfill a degree requirement. Pending acceptance into an SVA degree program, you will be assigned an academic advisor. This advisor will determine which courses may transfer into the degree program. If you wish to apply Continuing Education Units (CEUs) toward a degree program at another institution, you must speak with that institution regarding its credit transfer policy.

Students seeking to change a grade for a Continuing Education course must complete a change of grade form, which is available through the Registrar's Office. This form is to be completed by the instructor, and then returned to the Registrar's Office.

International students can take a vocational or recreational course as long as it is incidental to their main purpose of visiting the U.S. Please note that SVA is not authorized to issue the Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for the F-1 student visa for the Division of Continuing Education. 

Unless otherwise noted, computer labs are available only during class time to students enrolled in computer-based courses. Scanners and computers with Internet access and word processing software are available for student use in the library; however, it is recommended that students have access to a computer outside the College for the completion of assignments.

Only students registered for a particular course may attend that course. If the student is aware in advance that he or she will be unable to attend class, the student should inform the instructor and make alternate plans. In case of illness or emergency, students may also contact the Registrar's Office and the office will forward this information to the instructor.

Students may withdraw from courses without academic penalty before 75 percent of the class sessions have met. Withdrawal occurring after this time will be recorded with a grade of "W" for the course.

The Division of Continuing Education no longer mails a printed course bulletin. All courses are listed online and available as a downloadable PDF upon request. Students registered for Continuing Education courses automatically receive the next quarter's issue of our newsletter ContinuED. However, please be sure to keep the Division of Continuing Education aware of any changes to your address.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are a nationally recognized standard of measurement for students participating in nonacademic credit-granting programs. One CEU is defined as 10 hours of participation. Students will receive CEUs upon successful completion of the continuing education course(s).

SVA's Career Development Office is available for those students enrolled in a degree program. The Division of Continuing Education offers Information Sessions prior to the start of each semester where students can learn from some of our distinguished faculty about opportunities in a chosen field or profession.

While the School of Visual Arts is a fully accredited institution, the decision to accept SVA CEUs for transfer resides with the institution at which you are enrolled.

Yes. For more information, please visit the SVA Campus Store web page.

Those who meet one of the following requirements are considered SVA alumni and are eligible to receive a discount of 20% per Continuing Education course:

• Attended SVA from 1947–1979 and enrolled for one full semester 
• Attended SVA from 1980–1995 and completed 12 credits
• All SVA degree and certificate graduates

This discount does not apply to additional course fees.

How to Apply the Discount:

1. Register for classes on the Continuing Education website.
2. When registering, you will be directed to a MyServices page to complete checkout. Click “Sign In” in the upper-right corner and enter your SVA MyID credentials.*
3. The discount will be applied automatically as you check out.

For additional help with course registration, contact registrar@sva.edu. 

*Accessing your SVA MyID account: If you don’t remember your SVA MyID credentials, never had them as a student, or can't access your account, visit the “SVA MyID and @sva.edu Email Access” dropdown menu on this page for instructions. After you follow the instructions, Alumni Affairs will assist with setting up your MyID access. For further assistance with accessing MyID, contact alumni@sva.edu.

SVA is honored to welcome veterans to our campus. SVA is a Yellow Ribbon Program participating school. Veterans who register for continuing education courses will receive a 20% discount per course. To be eligible to receive this discount through the Division of Continuing Education, you must supply one of the following documents certifying proof of service: 

• DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty)
• DD Form 2384 (Notice of Basic Eligibility)

This documentation should be submitted in-person at the Registrar’s Office (205 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010). Once you have submitted proof of service to SVA, you do not need to resubmit this documentation again. The 20% discount will automatically be applied when registering online, by mail, in-person, by fax or by telephone.

For more information about veterans benefits, programs and services, contact Gemma Prosper-Brown, veterans counselor, at: veterans@sva.edu or 212.592.2201.

The School of Visual Arts Division of Continuing Education (SVACE) provides a 20% tuition discount per continuing education course to seniors who are 62 and older. This discount does not apply to any fee associated with the course, and cannot be combined with other discounts. The maximum tuition discount in a given semester is 20%. Please be aware that the senior discount cannot be applied toward SVA artist residency programs and Ralph Appelbaum's Filmmakers Dialogue course.

Seniors who meet one of the following requirements are eligible to receive a 20% discount on continuing education courses:

If you turn 62 before December 31, you are eligible for a discount for the Fall semester.

If you turn 62 before April 30, you are eligible for a discount for the Spring semester.

If you turn 62 before August 31, you are eligible for a discount for the Summer semester.

If you are a returning student who qualifies, your account has been coded so the discount will be calculated at the time of registration. All first-time registrants must contact SVACE to register and receive the discount. Please contact SVACE Monday through Wednesday from 10:00am to 4:00pm at 212.592.2050.

Private loans are available to students through various lenders. SVA recommends that you evaluate all private loan options. Please contact the Financial Aid Office at 212.592.2030 for information on programs specifically designed for Continuing Education students. Note that payment for Continuing Education courses is due in full upon registration.

Tuition refunds are provided in the form in which the tuition payment was made. Refunds take approximately 3-4 business days from the date the student drops the course.

You may register for a Continuing Education course without payment of tuition, provided that upon registration, the College receives your company's promissory note stating that the tuition will be paid in full within two weeks.