SVA Graduate Admissions San Antonio (TX) Forum

Graduate Admissions at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) is pleased to host this event in San Antonio (TX) for prospective graduate students, educators or professionals.

We welcome anyone interested in learning about SVA’s graduate programs, how to prepare an application and the Manhattan campus experience! This event can benefit those who know graduate school is definitely in their future, as well as those curious about graduate study at SVA.

This is an in-person event where you can meet with Graduate Admissions staff, discuss your interests and pick up some SVA swag! Please plan to arrive by 4:30pm to check-in with our staff, enjoy some SVA videos, ask questions and pick up materials. The presentation will start promptly at 5:00pm; it will include information about our campus, the graduate programs we offer, the application process and how to get in touch with your department(s) of interest after the event. Following the presentation, there will be plenty of time for guests to ask additional questions before the program concludes at 6:30pm.

There are many benefits for attending:

• Get tips about SVA's graduate application process.
• Meet Graduate Admissions staff.
• Receive an application fee waiver for 2025 entry. ($80 value)

Important Notes:

• 2025 APPLICATION FEE WAIVER: One graduate application fee waiver will be awarded to each attendee after the conclusion of the event. The 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 SVA graduate application process.

• DIRECTIONS: When you arrive on the McNay Art Museum property, look for signage leading to the Stieren Center (green building). Report to the main lobby in the Stieren Center (AT&T Lobby) and check-in with the front desk. A McNay Visitor’s Service Associate or security officer will offer added direction to the lower level. If you need an elevator, there is one in the main lobby. The Valero Learning Centers are located at our lower level. You can use the elevator or the staircase leading to the classrooms. Gallery officers are located in the lower level and can offer added guidance.

• PARKING: Parking is available in the lower lots or near the mansion building. Handicap parking is available and well-marked.

• ACCESS: 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 email SVA Graduate Admissions [[email protected]] or SVA Disability Resources [[email protected]] at least 7 business days prior to the event.

SVA offers 20 graduate arts programs, including practice-based MFA, MPS and MAT programs, as well as MA programs, taught by our internationally renowned faculty. SVA's location in New York City and its state-of-the-art facilities offer graduate students exceptional opportunities for advanced studies in the arts.

• MA Art Education
• MAT Art Education
• MFA Art Practice (low residency program)
• MPS Art Therapy
• MPS Branding (in-person and online programs)
• MFA Computer Arts
• MA Curatorial Practice
• MFA Design
• MFA Design for Social Innovation
• MA Design Research, Writing and Criticism
• MPS Digital Photography
• MPS Fashion Photography
• MPS Film Directing
• MFA Fine Arts
• MFA Illustration as Visual Essay
• MFA Interaction Design
• MFA Photography, Video & Related Media
• MFA Products of Design
• MFA Visual Narrative (low residency program)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

McNay Art Museum, Valero Learning Centers, 6000 North New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio, United States