Frequently Asked Questions about SAE NY

SAE has been well established internationally for over 30 years. As the technology has changed, so has SAE. Our buying power enables us to provide you with a selection of industry standard equipment and our limited enrollment guarantees you will have substantial access to it. SAE Institute's accelerated, lock step program, enables students to quickly learn the skills necessary to begin a career in various media industries. SAE's global Alumni network also gives our graduates access to a worldwide community of working professionals.

There are no strict deadlines for registration. Depending on the program of study, and whether you choose to study full or part time, SAE has between 2 and 4 intakes per year. All registrations are considered on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. As there are a limited number of places available for each intake, it is advisable for you to enroll as soon as you have made the decision to join us.

The SAE Audio Production Bundle is given to all Audio Technology Program students as part of the total cost to attend the program. It is a complete recording and music production package that includes: an Apple laptop, Pro Tools LE with MBox 2 Mini, Logic Studio, Peak LE, Native Instruments Komplete 5, and headphones. It is used during class and labs and is yours to keep.

Job placement assistance is offered to all graduates of our Diploma programs. As a graduate in the USA, you become part of the SAE USA Alumni Association as well, where all of our campuses post new job openings regularly. During the program you meet with the career development manager so that you can begin focussing your employment goals. Certain workshops during the program also help you develope interviewing and resume writing for your desired field. Once you graduate, the career development manager will give you applicable job opening leads, and conitnue to do so on the SAE USA Alumni Association.

You may get an M-1 student visa through SAE Institute. In order to qualify students must be studying in FULL TIME Diploma programs. SAE recommends beginning the process at least three months prior to the start date of the course for which you are enrolled. For complete details regarding the VISA process, please contact an Admissions representative at the campus to which you are applying.

Full Time: 9 months. Classes are Monday through Thursday. Class times either 10AM - 1:30PM (or) 2PM - 5:30PM depending on your class section. Each full time student completes an average of 10 hours of studio/lab time per week, which you schedule around your regular class time Monday through Saturday.

Part TIme: 18 months. Classes are Monday/Wednesday (or) Tuesday/Thursday depending on your start date.. Class time is 6PM - 9:30PM. Each part time student completes an average of 5 hours of studio/lab time per week, which you schedule around your regular class time Monday through Saturday.

Lockstep refers to the structured order in which the course topics are delivered. Students begin with a class, and work through the entire program with that class from start to finish as the program progesses. This structure allows SAE to deliver the content in an organized and structured order so that each new topic is supported by the previous one.

Supervisors are teachers who do not necessarily conduct formal classes, but who oversee and offer assistance to students working on practical assignments. There is always at least one supervisor on duty to help you during the campus open hours.

The grading system at SAE varies according to the course in which you are enrolled. However, because of the hands-on nature of SAE education, the majority of courses have an equal emphasis placed on both theory and practical work with individual and group practical sessions being a core component of all programs.

The SAE Alumni Association has been set up as a way to keep graduates in touch. As an Alumni member you can search for and find other alumni or just look for special offers from various manufacturers and SAE partners around the globe. There is also an active online job terminal where you can search for job opportunities that await you and a yearly Alumni conference.