Atlanta Orientation

Freshman Orientation
Orientation is designed to help facilitate a smooth transition for all new students as they embark on their lives at SCAD. Families and students become acquainted with the academic environment, support services and facilities at the university; review important policies and procedures; and connect with both current students and fellow incoming students.

In addition, new students' family members learn about supporting their students during the transition to college life. All new students are strongly encouraged to attend. Visit MySCAD for orientation updates. For additional information,call 404.253.2700.

Freshman Schedule

Unless otherwise noted, events take place at the main SCAD Atlanta building, 1600 Peachtree St.

Monday, Jan. 2
8-11 a.m.
Residence Hall Check-in

9-11 a.m.
Freshman Orientation Check-in

9:30-10:15 a.m.
Student Support Services:

Disability Accommodations Overview

(optional)

10:30-11 a.m.
Student Success

Optional Orientation Session I 

• Insiders' Tour of SCAD Atlanta 
• Road to Success at SCAD 
• Managing Your Time Effectively at SCAD

11-11:30 a.m.
Student Success

Optional Orientation Session II 

• Insiders' Tour of SCAD Atlanta 
• Mind and Body: Intro to Fitness and Recreation 
• Student Leadership 101

10-11:45 a.m.
Dining Hall Open for Brunch
The Hub

Noon-12:30 p.m.
Welcome Session:

Your Future Begins Today

12:30-1:30 p.m.
General Student Orientation Session 

• Dean of Student Success 
• Safety and Security at SCAD and in Atlanta 
• Student Conduct 
• Student Financial Services 
• Counseling and Student Support Services 
• Career and Alumni Success

1:30-2 p.m.
Getting to Know You

2-2:45 p.m.
Freshman Student Orientation Session 

• Role of Your Student Success Adviser 
• Knowing Your Resources 
• ACA Library of SCAD 
• Learning Resources Network

2:45-3:15 p.m.
Freshman Student Perspectives

Panel Discussion

3:15-4 p.m.
Welcome Social

Evening
5-6:45 p.m.
Dining Hall Open for Dinner

8 p.m.
Residence Hall Meetings

Residence Halls

See your resident assistant for details.

Family Schedule

Monday, Jan. 2 

12:30-1 p.m.
Family Orientation Session I:

Transitions 

• Transitioning to SCAD 
• Academic Services 
• Knowing Your Resources

1-1:15 p.m.
Family Orientation Session II:

Parent Involvement at SCAD

1:15-2:15 p.m.
Family Orientation Session III:

University Services 

• Learning Resources
• Network Dean of Student Success 
• Safety and Security at SCAD and in Atlanta 
• Student Financial Services 
• Counseling and Student Support Services 
• Career and Alumni Success

2:15-3:15 p.m.
Family Orientation Session IV:

Panel Discussions 

• Academic Services 
• Student Financial Services 
• Career and Alumni Success 
• University Security 
• Counseling and Student Support Services 
• Residence Life and Housing 
• Learning Resources Network

Family members are also welcome to participate in Residence Hall Check-in, Freshman Orientation Check-in, Disability Accommodations Overview, Student Success Sessions, Brunch, the Welcome Session and the Welcome Social.

Offices available during orientation

8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 

• Student Success and Advising 
• Registrar 
• Student Financial Services 
• SCAD Card

10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Residence Hall Mail Key Distribution