A hand-drawn brick background with the text “Spring 2026: ORIENTATION, School of Visual Arts". Below is a loose drawing of the interior of a subway car with four cartoon pigeons standing inside.A hand-drawn brick background with the text “Spring 2026: ORIENTATION, School of Visual Arts". Below is a loose drawing of the interior of a subway car with four cartoon pigeons standing inside.

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.

  • The Spring 2026 Welcome Week schedule is now available! Programs will take place January 7 through January 9, 2026.


  • 9:30am ET

    Financial Aid Information Session

    Live Zoom Webinar | Registration Link

    For Federal Aid recipients; an SVA email is required for registration.

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