Admission
Accepting Applications for Summer and Fall 2012. Financial Aid and Scholarships are still available.
New students may enter fall (September), winter (January), spring (March) or summer (June), although most students begin in September. Summer course offerings may be limited. Online applications are preferred. Applicants also may download, complete and send the application with fee to the appropriate mailing address.
SCAD is committed to the pursuit of excellence and welcomes applicants from the United States and abroad who have the same high standards. SCAD maintains selective admission policies, accounting for a student body that is enthusiastic about the programs of study and capable of advancing rapidly. Applicants who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements are not guaranteed admission. View the SCAD 2011-12 online admission catalog.
New students may enter fall (September), winter (January), spring (March) or summer (June), although most students begin in September. Summer course offerings may be limited. Online applications are preferred. Applicants also may download, complete and send the application with fee to the appropriate mailing address.
First-year freshmen
High school juniors and seniors, or high school graduates who have not attended college. Includes home-schooled and jointly enrolled students.
Transfer students
Students who have attended college after completing high school. Includes undergraduate certificate, transient and non-degree seeking.
Graduate students
Students who have graduated or anticipate graduating from a 4-year college or university. Includes graduate certificate.
International students
Other types of admission
Pre-college students
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Portfolio requirements
UndergraduateFind out how to submit a portfolio for scholarship consideration.
Learn about portfolio, audition and/or writing requirements for your program of study.
Cost and financial aid
A college education is a major investment, but you may qualify for some form of financial assistance.
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Events
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June 06, 2012
SCAD eLearning summer quarter orientation
June 11, 2012
News
- May 15, 2012
SCAD Cinema Circle screens "Yellow Submarine" - May 15, 2012
Sequential art presents free Mini-Comics Expo - May 14, 2012
SCAD honors student films at SCADemy awards - May 10, 2012
Isabel and Ruben Toledo named honorary chairs
Recognition
- Lynda.com hires Grant Hanlon
- Pi Design hires Wan Maria Elena Wan Zamri
- Thompson has exhibition at Nuance Gallery
- Art Institute of Charleston hires Brown
Related Links
- Academic Policies
- Admission Contacts
- Apply Online
- Cost
- FAFSA (SCAD code 015022)
- Financial Aid
- SCAD In Your Area
- SCAD eLearning
- Scholarships for Entering Students
- Visit SCAD
