#Click on the question below to link to the answer on this page or scroll down through all the questions and answers.
If your question is not here, please contact Alumni Affairs at
alumni@saic.edu or 312-899-5218
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What are the SAIC Alumni Benefits?#A: Alumni are entitled to a number of exciting benefits and The Office of Alumni Affairs is continually working to update and provide additional services.
Link below to read current alumni benefits:
If you completed your degree, visit Degree-Holding Alumni Benefits at:
http://my.saic.edu/?AlumniBenefitsIf you completed 30+ hours but didn't graduate from SAIC, visit Non-Degree Alumni Benefits at:
http://my.saic.edu/?ngalumnibenefitsBack to topQ: Will I still have access to SAIC buildings with my Student ID card after I graduate?# No. If you are not enrolled as a student, you will not be able to gain access to SAIC buildings using your Student ID card.
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Q: How can I access SAIC buildings as an alumnus/a? Is there an Alumni ID card?#A: If you have completed your degree, you can get an Alumni ID card.
To get your alumni card, stop by the ArtiCard Office located at:
37 South Wabash Avenue, 10th floor.
For questions about receiving your card, contact the ArtiCard Office
by phone: 312.629-9362 or email:
articard@saic.eduYour alumni card allows you access to the Sharp Building at 37 S. Wabash (ArtiCard Office, Alumni Affairs, Flaxman Library, etc) and the Sullivan Building at 36 S. Wabash (Career Development, Registrar's Office, etc.) only.
You will need to give advance notice of your visit and gain permission from a staff or faculty member to access the Columbus and Michigan Buildings.
Q: What happens to my @saic.edu email address after I graduate? Do I still get portal access?# A: Your email and access to the portal will stay active for two full academic semesters (fall / spring) after you graduate. So, if you graduate in May your account will stay active until next May.
Back to topQ: Can I sign up for an SAIC alumni email address?#A: Yes. One of the features on the http://my.saic.edu alumni online community is to set up a permanent @my.saic.edu email account. This address is also known as an "alias" email address. It is basically an email forwarding service. You set it up so that any email sent to the "alias"@my.saic.edu email account will be delivered to your @yahoo.com, @gmail.com, @hotmail.com, etc... address.
When you are signed on as a member of the http://my.saic.edu community: listed on the right side of your profile page are your profile menu options including your personal page, blogs, groups, photo gallery, etc... The second from the bottom of the menu is the link to create a "Permanent Email". Click on this and you will see a place to create the permanent alias address for @my.saic.edu and the next space is the email address where you would like for the email to be delivered. Then click "Update".
Back to topQ: What happens with the software (such as Photoshop) after I graduate? Do I still get keyserver access with my student sign on? If not, who physically removes the software?# A: All licensed software belongs to the institution and is not transferable to the student when leaving the institution. When leaving the School, students are encouraged to purchase software at substantial educational discounts.
For more information contact the CRIT helpdesk at:
crit_helpdesk@saic.eduQ: How do I get a copy of my transcripts and/or diploma?#A: Requests for a copy of your Diploma or Transcripts are made through the Office of Registration and Records.
For detailed instructions and to download the transcript request form visit:
http://www.saic.edu/life/policies/index.html#registration/SLC_4678Questions: Contact the Registrar’s Office at:
saic.registrar@saic.edu or 312.629-6700
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Q: Can I still access the Launch Job Database as an alumnus/a?#A: Yes, but access to SAIC Launch is limited to current students and degree-holding alumni only.
To register to use SAIC Launch:
1. Visit:
http://www.saiclaunch.com/students2. Log-in using your username (Student ID number) and password. If you know your username but don't remember your password, you can request your password to be reset and emailed to you on this page. It will be sent to the email address in your Launch profile. Career Development will not give out passwords over the phone.
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New Users: Click on the tab "Register" and fill in the fields. Your "SAIC ID number" is your PeopleSoft student ID number and must be used as your Launch username.
If you do not know or do not have a student ID number please contact the Registrar at 312-629-6700.
If you are having trouble signing up or logging in, contact Career Development at 312-629-6820 or
careers@saic.edu.
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Q: How do I update my postal and email addresses with the Alumni Association?#A: There are a number of easy ways to make sure the Alumni Association has your current contact information and you continue to receive news, events and announcements from the school:
1. Complete and submit the "StayConnected" form that can be found at:
http://my.saic.edu/?StayConnectedFormOR
2. Members of http://my.saic.edu online community can let the alumni office know their postal and email addresses by updating their my.SAIC profile page
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3. Email the Alumni Affairs office at:
alumni@saic.eduOR
4. Write or call the Alumni Affairs office at:
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Office of Alumni Affairs
37 S Wabash Avenue, Suite 706
Chicago, IL 60603
312-899-5218
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Q: Where can I find other SAIC alumni who live in my area?#A: The http://my.saic.edu online community has an alumni directory. When you are signed on as a member, you can search the alumni directory broadly or specifically including by state, country, class year, group, etc.
Additionally, as a member you can join regional and industry specific groups, make connections, have discussions through blogs and group pages and share images.
If your state, city or region does not have a group page, let the Alumni Affairs office know and we can add it. If you are interested, you can sign up to be the Group Page Rep and will be able to post, review and approve new group home page content and send group messages. To do so, simply complete the “New Group Request” form to let us know your idea:
http://my.saic.edu/?new_group_request (must be signed in as a member)Back to topQ: How can I find SAIC related events and exhibitions in my area?#A: Visit the Events Calendar at
http://my.saic.edu/events to see alumni events and exhibitions happening all over the world.
In addition, you can view SAIC Public Programs and events at the School by visiting:
http://www.saic.edu/calendar/ Back to topQ: I have an upcoming exhibition/event I would like to promote to the SAIC community. How can I add this the Events Calendar?#A: Complete and submit the "Alumni Exhibitions & Events Update Form" found at:
http://my.saic.edu/?exhibit_eventsAlumni Affairs with list your exhibition/event on the Events Calendar page at:
http://my.saic.edu/eventsBack to topQ: I have a link to a news article published about me/my work. How can I promote this?#A: Complete and submit the "Alumni News & Announcements Update" form found at:
http://my.saic.edu/?NewsSubmissionAlumni Affairs will link your news article in the eNewsletter and it will be listed on the News page at:
http://my.saic.edu/news/
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Q: How can I have add a link to my personal website on the http://my.saic.edu alumni community site?#A: Complete the "Alumni Website LinkMe Form" found at:
http://my.saic.edu/?linkmeYour name will be listed and linked on the Alumni Website Link page at
http://my.saic.edu/?alumni_websites*Please allow up to 2 weeks for your link to appear.
Back to topQ: How do I submit an Alumni Profile on the Artists Gallery page of www.saic.edu?# A: These profiles are hand selected by the departments. There is not an open call for these at this time. We working towards an environment in the new site design where we will be able to offer this to alumni but it is currently not available.
Back to topQ: Is there is a staff and department directory of the school for alumni use?#A: Yes. To search for staff, faculty or department contact information, go to:
http://www.saic.edu/contact/index.htmlBack to topQ: Where can I purchase SAIC merchandise?#Currently, Utrecht carries SAIC merchandise and apparel. Call the Utrecht Chicago store on Michigan Avenue for more information on products available and prices at (312) 922-7565.
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