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.
Spring 2026
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
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 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
