Students in the Summer Residency studio gallery in front of an instillation.
Students in the Summer Residency studio gallery in front of an instillation.
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Summer Housing for Educational Programs

The Ludlow Residence

101 Ludlow Street (between Delancey and Rivington St.) NY, NY 10002


The Ludlow Residence is SVA’s residence hall located in the heart of the Lower East Side, one of New York City’s most historic and cultural neighborhoods. The rooms are in suites, connected by a shared bathroom, single-to-single or single-to-double. Double rooms have lofted beds to accommodate a larger living area for the residents. Single room beds are not lofted. Single rooms are on average 8 x 10', and double rooms are on average 16 x 20'. Linens, televisions, cable and internet cords are NOT provided.

    • Free laundry facilities
    • Student Lounge with TV and DVD player
    • Communal kitchen facilities
    • Outdoor terrace with a grill
    • Pool and foosball tables
    • Vending machines
    • Key card access into rooms and the building
    • River and City views
    • Central Air Conditioning
    • Mini-refrigerator and microwave
    • Suite-style bathrooms
    • Extra-long twin bed
    • Desk and chair
    • Storage cabinet
    • Closet and dresser drawers
  • CONTINUING EDUCATION:

    May 25, 2025 - August 16, 2025

    $5,725.00


    Please submit the Continuing Education Summer Housing Registration Form (found below under Resources) to the Summer Housing Office. Students must be registered for their continuing education course before their housing application can be processed. Information regarding SVA Housing and Guest Policy, cancellation policy, flat rates, and due dates are all located on the Continuing Education Summer Housing Registration Form.



    MFA ART PRACTICE SUMMER PROGRAM:

    June 15, 2025- August 5, 2025

    $5,200.00


    Please submit the MFA Art Practice Summer Housing Registration Form (found below under Resources) to the MFA Art Practice Summer Program, artpractice@sva.edu. Information regarding SVA Housing and Guest Policy, cancellation policy, flat rates, and due dates are all located on the MFA Art Practice Summer Housing Registration Form.



    MFA VISUAL NARRATIVE SUMMER PROGRAM:

    June 1, 2025 - August 2, 2025

    $5,200.00


    Please submit the MFA Visual Narrative Summer Housing Registration Form (found below under Resources) via fax to the email outlined on the form. Information regarding SVA Housing and Guest Policy, cancellation policy, flat rates, and due dates are all located on the MFA Visual Narrative Summer Housing Registration Form.



    SVA SUMMER RESIDENCY Program:


    Ludlow Residence


    SVA Residency I (Illustration)

    May 25, 2025 - June 28, 2025

    $3,250


    SVA Residency I (Painting/Mixed Media)

    May 25, 2025 - June 28, 2025

    $3,250


    SVA Residency I (Fine Art/Contemporary Practices)

    May 25, 2025 - June 28, 2025

    $3,250


    SVA Residency II (Brand & Type)

    July 13, 2025 - August 9, 2025

    $2,600


    SVA Residency II (Painting/Mixed Media)

    July 6, 2025 - August 9, 2025

    $3.250


    SVA Residency II (Illustration)

    July 6, 2025 - August 9, 2025

    $3.250


    SVA Residency II (Fine Art/Contemporary Practices)

    July 6, 2025 - August 9, 2025

    $3.250



    If you register for Residency I and II (Illustration/Painting/SVA TypeLab/Fine Art) you do not need to move out in between sessions.


    Housing registration will take place electronically through the SVA Residency Department once residents are accepted into their program.


    SVA Residency Summer Housing Cancellation Policy

    • You must be completely registered for the Residency Program before your summer housing registration can be processed.
    • Payment for summer housing must be paid in full prior to your arrival date.
    • Flat rates will not be prorated upon early move-out or late move-in. Should you decide to depart earlier or arrive later than your contracted date, you will still be responsible for the entire summer housing flat rate.
    • Please allow up to seven business days to receive your summer housing placement confirmation email.
    • All cancellations for housing must be submitted in writing via email to  14 business days prior to the occupancy start date of the housing registration. Cancellation notifications that are sent 14 business days prior to the occupancy start date for housing will be eligible for a 100% refund of housing charges. After this window, residents are ineligible for a refund of housing charges.

The 23rd Street Residence

SVA Housing and Guest Policy 215 East 23rd Street (between Second & Third Avenues) NY, NY 10010

The 23rd Street Residence Hall is an apartment-style residence hall located next door to SVA’s Main building, which makes it very convenient to access the campus quickly. Apartments are two or three-bedroom apartments (for SVA Residency program participants, students will be placed in private bedrooms within apartments [2-3 people per apartment.] Apartment placement will always be same-gender placement, within the apartment setting.) Linens, televisions, cable and internet cords are NOT provided.

    • 24-hour security
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Free Cable TV
    • Community room with TV and DVD player
    • Ping pong and foosball tables
    • Drafting Tables and Easels
    • Free WiFi and high-speed Internet
    • Security Video surveillance/fire system
    • Live-in student and professional staff
    • Standard twin bed with mattresses
    • Desk and chair
    • Closet and four dresser drawers
    • Cable and Ethernet Port connections
    • Microwave and dishwasher
    • Full kitchen including gas stove and full-size refrigerator
    • Full bathroom with shower and tub, toilet
    • Central air conditioning and heat
    • Large windows with privacy shades
  • SVA SUMMER RESIDENCY PROGRAM:



    23ST Residence


    SVA Residency I (BioArt)

    May 18, 2025 - June 14, 2025

    $2,600


    SVA Residency I (Sculpture, Installation, New Media)

    May 18, 2025 - June 14, 2025

    $2,600


    SVA Residency I (Photo, Video, and Studio)

    May 25, 2025 - June 28, 2025

    $3,250


    SVA Residency I (Design Writing & Research)

    June 1, 2025 - June 14, 2025

    $1,300


    SVA Residency I (Film Directing)

    June 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025

    $3,250


    Housing registration will take place electronically through the SVA Residency Departmentresidency@sva.edu once residents are accepted into their program.


    SVA Residency Summer Housing Cancellation Policy


    • You must be completely registered for the Residency Program before your summer housing registration can be processed.
    • Payment for summer housing must be paid in full prior to your arrival date.
    • Flat rates will not be prorated upon early move-out or late move-in. Should you decide to depart earlier or arrive later than your contracted date, you will still be responsible for the entire summer housing flat rate.
    • Please allow up to seven business days to receive your summer housing placement confirmation email.
    • All cancellations for housing must be submitted in writing via email to  14 business days prior to the occupancy start date of the housing registration. Cancellation notifications that are sent 14 business days prior to the occupancy start date for housing will be eligible for a 100% refund of housing charges. After this window, residents are ineligible for a refund of housing charges.