Early Application Deadline - January 15th

Application Information
The deadline for submitting applications for the 2009-2011 MFA Social Documentary Film program is January 15th2009, however we will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis until all places are filled with exceptional candidates.

Application Submission:

To complete the ONLINE application form and submit the $80 application fee, please use the following link: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/svag/
(Please note that the online application is not officially submitted until an applicant has supplied valid credit card information. Upon completion of this, they will receive an online receipt which we recommend they print out and hold onto for their records.)

All application materials should be mailed to the following address:

Office of Graduate Admissions 
School of Visual Arts
209 East 23rd St. 
New York, NY 10010-3994

Dropping of materials in person:
Applicants are more than welcome to drop off applications in person to the main Admissions Office located on the first floor at 209 East 23rd Street building. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. This option is highly recommended for individuals that may live in or find themselves in the New York area on or before the deadline.

For more information about the application process please CLICK HERE. Email mfasocdoc@sva.edu with any questions about your application.

The MFA Social Documentary Film department will be in touch in February and March to schedule phone and in-person interviews with select candidates. All acceptance letters will be sent via mail in April, 2009.