SADI Upcoming Program Details
Thanks for your interest in the Summer Art & Design Institute!
2025 PROGRAM DETAILS
- Session Dates: July 6, 2025 - August 1, 2025
- Deposit Deadline: April 1, 2025
- Tuition Deadline: May 1, 2025
- 4-week, 3-credit residential pre-college program
- Monday - Friday classes + optional excursions
- Designed for young women & nonbinary students in grades 10 – 12
- Watch a SADI Info Session! (Passcode: *Ylfah31)
- Review our FAQ
OVERVIEW
A summer of fun plus three college credits and a $10,000 scholarship to attend Moore? Yes, please!
Immerse yourself in a creative college experience this summer! Join your peers in the heart of Philadelphia, one of the world’s most historic and cosmopolitan cities, for Moore’s Summer Art & Design Institute (SADI). This all-inclusive program is a four-week, three-credit residential sleepaway experience where students embark on a journey of creative self-discovery and structured independence. SADI participants leave the program renewed, empowered, and prepared to advance as an esteemed cohort of future artists, designers, and innovative thinkers.
Whether you are new to art or an emerging artist interested in fleshing out a portfolio, SADI has an experience that’s just right for you. SADI welcomes women and non-binary students in grades 10-12 to explore new avenues of artistic development and to learn from award-winning faculty and artists while immersing themselves in a creative college experience.
REGISTER ONLINE
Please Review Policies & Support for more details or contact our team at ce@moore.edu.
- Register and choose your SADI classes online
- After registering, create your student portal login using the 9-digit pin in the confirmation sent to the email address you used to register
- Submit your deposit via your student portal prior to April 1, 2025. We strongly recommend submitting as soon as possible to ensure your attendance as space is very limited and attendance maxes out each year. Please note that your deposit is non-refundable.
- Submit your tuition payment prior to May 1, 2025. The sooner you submit, the more likely you are to receive your top-choice courses!
- Need help? View Policies & Support or contact our team at ce@moore.edu or 215 965 4030.
After full tuition payment processing, you will receive:
- FAQ & Packing List
- Health & Immunization Forms (due 7/1 via student portal)
- Housing Contract & Permission Forms (due 7/1 via student portal)
- Housing Lifestyle Questionnaire for roommate assignment (due 7/1 via student portal)
- Parent/Guardian Authorized Student Pick-Up Form
RSVP today to attend Moore College of Art & Design's Summer Youth Programs Open House!Join us in person on Saturday, March 16th, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM to learn more about Moore's exciting summer youth programs; the Summer Art & Design Institute (SADI) and the Young Artists Workshop (YAW)!
- Get an exclusive tour of Moore's stunning campus
- Learn about earning 3 college credits & a $10K scholarship
- Get answers to all of your questions about Moore
- Hear perspectives from youth program alumni
- Talk to program staff and faculty
- Meet other summer program students
Interested in learning more about SADI? Join us for one of our upcoming virtual info sessions!
Click a date below to register.
Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00 pm EST
Wednesday, December 11th at 5:00 pm EST
OR
Watch a recording of our SADI Info Session at your convenience (Passcode: ?^5N3t2^)
- Women and nonbinary students grades 10–12
- Students from anywhere in the U.S.
- International students who have strong English-language skills. Students whose first language is not English must submit TOEFL or SAT scores. Minimum TOEFL scores are 500 (paper exam); 173 (computer exam); or 61 (internet exam). Questions about the TOEFL or obtaining a student visa should be directed to Moore’s Admissions Office at enroll@moore.edu or 215.965.4015.
Tuition is inclusive of all costs including room (residence), board (meals), art supplies, college credits, extracurricular activities and field trips. Payments can be made online or over the phone at 215.965.4030. Full payment must be received by May 1, 2025. There are no hidden fees at SADI - here's the breakdown:
- Course Tuition + Art Supplies + Activities: $4,285
- Room (Residence): $1,495
- Board (Meals): $755
TOTAL: $6,535 *
* This does not include your nonrefundable $300 deposit, which holds your space in the program.
Students who successfully complete SADI will receive three (3) undergraduate-level college credits and become eligible to receive a $10,000 scholarship to attend Moore College of Art & Design’s undergraduate programs.
Students may request transcripts for transfer of credit to other institutions. To request a transcript, email ce@moore.edu. Moore is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
After submitting your nonrefundable deposit, select your SADI courses by completing your Student Info, Course Selections & Permissions Form.
Next, submit your tuition payment by or before May 1, 2025. The sooner you submit, the more likely it is that you will receive your top-choice courses!
Welcome to your first dorm! Check out our virtual residence halls tour.
SADI students live in suites with two double-occupancy bedrooms and a shared bathroom—a sneak preview of the college experience. SADI students reside in Stahl Hall, located on Moore’s campus, right next to classroom studios and facilities.
Moore’s Residence Life staff live on campus, providing fun and engaging programming geared toward personal growth and community-building. There are always staff members on duty in the residence halls, including Resident Advisors (RA’s) living on each floor of the dorm building to handle student questions. Live-in RA’s are Moore BFA upperclassmen who are supervised by the Director of Residence Life and the Dean of Students.
Security is on duty 24/7. Entry to the College and to the residence hall is carefully regulated. All campus spaces require the swipe of a unique ID card for entry. ID cards are carefully monitored and held only by SADI students and key Program Staff.
Outside visitors may not enter the dorms under any circumstances for the duration of the program.
All meals are included! Check out our daily dining hall menu from SAGE Dining. Sage Dining Services creates a variety of delicious meals for students, including vegetarian and vegan options. Please contact General Manager, Michele O'Neill at moneill@sagedining.com to discuss any special dietary needs.
DINING HALL HIGHLIGHTS:
- House-made soups, and salads served daily
- Menus feature whole grains, fresh vegetables, lean meats and seafood
- Milk is free of hormones and antibiotics
- Vegetarian and vegan offerings served daily
Sustainability initiatives include: use of locally sourced products, including produce, bakery items and dairy products; trayless dining with minimal use of disposables, and cooking grease recycling.
Students also enjoy Moore’s gaming lounge, café, vending machines and free laundry facilities! Don't forget to BYOD (Bring Your Own Detergent)!
Students work in large, fully equipped studios with professional visual artists. They receive ample time in these studios, in order to develop finished works and portfolio pieces. Evening studio time, which takes place after dinner, is a fun and motivational space for SADI students to work and interact.
The following student services are available to SADI students:
Independent studio time and organized evening and weekend activities—such as optional field trips to galleries, city tours, performances, film screenings and shopping—enrich the SADI experience and complement coursework. Weekends are unscheduled, to provide time for rest, extra studio time and family visits.
The surrounding city of Philadelphia is both intimate and completely accessible. Moore is located in the heart of it all, on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, surrounded by world-renowned museums, restaurants, shops and other attractions, as well as the Schuykill River and scenic Fairmount Park—perfect for sketching, exercising, and socializing with new friends.
Moore has security personnel and program staff on duty 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week. The College’s entrance is secured at all times. All College buildings have “swipe” card access for entry. Wilson, Peter, and Stahl Halls have swipe card access points to use elevators and stairways.
Resident Assistants (RA's) reside with students on every floor to ensure supervision and that students have access to a trained staff member in case of emergency during all evening hours.
To keep our community safe, we adhere to curfews, visitor restrictions and chaperone policies.
Not quite ready for a sleepaway experience? That's ok! If you're local and interested in opportunities for youth at Moore, check out our exciting year-round day program, the Young Artists Workshop (YAW)!
The SADI team can be reached at ce@moore.edu or 215 965 4030.
