Open House

MFA Photography, Video, and Related Media invites prospective students to an open house event hosted by Chair Charles Traub, staff, faculty, and current students. This is the perfect opportunity to take a tour of the department, have a 1-1 portfolio review, sit in on classes, and express your interest in pursuing the advanced degree in the lens and screen arts. 

Following the open house, the department will host an Alumni Roundtable, a special discussion with department alumni from across the years. All open house attendees are invited to stay and sit in on the event.

Attendees will receive an $80 application fee waiver if they apply for summer 2026 or fall 2026 admission. Note: This waiver will be applied to the email address used to register for this event. It is important to use the same email address consistently throughout the entire application process.

SVA wants to ensure persons with disabilities have access to this event. If you are a person with a disability who requires accommodations to access or participate in this event, please reach out to the MFA Photography, Video & Related Media department at mfaphoto@sva.edu or to SVA Disability Resources disabilityresources@sva.edu at least seven business days prior to the event.