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Orientation

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Orientation at SVA offers students the opportunity to meet faculty, staff and other students before classes begin. Through resources like the Orientation Blog and a variety of events during Welcome Week, Orientation also helps acclimate new students to the SVA campus, community, and NYC.



If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact Student Affairs by phone at 212.592.2214 or email studentaffairs@sva.edu.

What to Expect During Welcome Week

  • Welcome Week events may be hosted in a variety of formats. Details will be outlined on Welcome Week schedules.
  • Registration is required for some events; a sva.edu email address is required to access all online/Zoom events. 
  • If applicable, pre-recorded videos and event registration links will be available through the Orientation page during Welcome Week. 
  • Undergraduate students who want to be connected with their Orientation Leader group or have questions about activities can email Activities@sva.edu for more information.
  • Activity schedules and sign-up links will be sent to SVA email addresses approximately 10 days before the start of Welcome Week. Activities are prioritized for Undergraduate Students.
  • Students who require accessibility accommodations for any Orientation event must contact Disability Resources at disabilityresources@sva.edu seven days prior to the event.
  • Required events will be marked on the schedule (Welcome Week only).
  • SVA ID is required for entry into all buildings.

  • Additional programs hosted as a part of Welcome Week can be viewed in the Fall 2025 Recap! Page; including the required Welcome Program.


    Students who missed the International Student Welcome, hosted by the International Student Office (ISO) and required for all F-1 and J-1 students, should contact ISO as soon as possible.


    Academic Department Meetings - reach out to your Academic Department and Academic Advisor for department-specific information.


  • FALL 2026 Orientation information will be available in July 2026. Welcome Week events are expected to take place Sunday, August 30 - Friday, September 4. 


    Please continue to check this page for updates.

Resources at SVA

Student Affairs

Student Health & Counseling Services

Residence Life

Disability Resources

Financial Aid

Student Accounts

The Office of Student Accounts is here to help you with all questions regarding paying for your tuition and fees. You can find useful information about tuition cost, due dates, payment methods and our payment plan by visiting sva.edu/tuition.


Email: studentaccounts@sva.edu

Phone: 212.592.2080

Fax: 212.592.2088

International Student Office

Career Development

SVA Library

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