Orientation
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.
Fall 2025
FALL 2025 Welcome Week schedules are now available, click on the buttons above or download PDFs below. Welcome Week events are expected to take place Sunday, August 24 - Sunday, August 31.
Please continue to check this page for updates.
LinkUP SVA in GatherTown! 8/22/25 [12pm]
Join us for a unique virtual student meet-up - LinkUP in GatherTown!
This gamified experience will help you meet fellow SVA students and check out the SVA Concourse, on August 22, 2025 at 12pm ET. You can also email StudentAffairs@sva.edu for information.
Use this link to join the SVA LinkUp space. Check out these resources to get ready for the event:
- Watch this video to help you get started.
- View the SVA Concourse Map with information about all spaces in the Concourse and fun navigation tools. During the event, you can also meet staff at the Library and at OLT, as well as VASA in the Student Lounge.
- Your SVA email address is required to log into the event.
We look forward to seeing you in the Concourse!
Financial Aid Information Session: 8/27/25 [10:00am]
10:00am ET
Financial Aid Information Session
Live Zoom Webinar | Registration Link
For Federal Aid recipients; an SVA email is required for registration.
Resources at SVA
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
