Atlanta Orientation
International
Dear new international student:
We are pleased you have chosen to further your education at the Savannah College of Art and Design's Atlanta location. The new international student orientation schedule will answer many questions and should help make your arrival trouble-free.
A staff member from the international student services office will be on hand during orientation check-in. After you have checked in and completed the orientation process, you may keep in touch with the Atlanta ISSO or visit the international student adviser in the Student Resource Center on the first floor. ISSO staff members will provide you with information about many topics, including U.S. immigration law and health insurance enrollment. The dean of students will be your primary point of contact at SCAD Atlanta. The dean of students' office also is located in the Student Resource Center on the first floor.
Unless the admission department has exempted you from English as a Second Language, you are required to take the ESL placement exam. Read details about the ESL placement exam.
The ESL placement exam consists of three parts:
If you have any questions or concerns before your arrival or during the course of your studies, contact the ISSO by calling 404.253.3104 or by fax at 404.253.3254.
We look forward to seeing you during international student check-in.
Sincerely,
Peter May
Office of International Student Services and Student Conduct
SCAD Atlanta, room 124
Office: 404.253.3104
We are pleased you have chosen to further your education at the Savannah College of Art and Design's Atlanta location. The new international student orientation schedule will answer many questions and should help make your arrival trouble-free.
A staff member from the international student services office will be on hand during orientation check-in. After you have checked in and completed the orientation process, you may keep in touch with the Atlanta ISSO or visit the international student adviser in the Student Resource Center on the first floor. ISSO staff members will provide you with information about many topics, including U.S. immigration law and health insurance enrollment. The dean of students will be your primary point of contact at SCAD Atlanta. The dean of students' office also is located in the Student Resource Center on the first floor.
Unless the admission department has exempted you from English as a Second Language, you are required to take the ESL placement exam. Read details about the ESL placement exam.
The ESL placement exam consists of three parts:
- Writing: You will write a timed essay (30 minutes) on a familiar topic, which will be provided.
- Listening/reading/grammar: You will take a standardized, 100-question, multiple-choice test (60 minutes).
If you have any questions or concerns before your arrival or during the course of your studies, contact the ISSO by calling 404.253.3104 or by fax at 404.253.3254.
We look forward to seeing you during international student check-in.
Sincerely,
Peter May
Office of International Student Services and Student Conduct
SCAD Atlanta, room 124
Office: 404.253.3104
Tentative schedule. Final schedule is distributed at check-in. All events take place in SCAD Atlanta's main building, 1600 Peachtree, unless otherwise noted.
Monday, Jan. 2
8-8:30 a.m.
ESL Testing Check-in
Front lobby, second floor
8:30-11 a.m.
ESL Placement Test
Room 371
10-11:45 a.m.
Dining hall open for brunch
Noon
International students begin following the freshman, graduate and transfer general orientation schedule.
Tuesday, Jan. 3
8:30-9:30 a.m.
International Student Check-in
9:30-10:30 a.m.
New International Student Orientation
New York Room
All new international students are required to attend.
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Optional trip to Atlantic Station, a shopping center that includes Wells Fargo Bank, Target and many other shops, restaurants and attractions.
Lunch and afternoon on your own. Pick up SCAD Card on the first floor in the Student Success Center, Room 126.
Wednesday, Jan. 4
Classes begin. View the academic calendar.
Monday, Jan. 2
8-8:30 a.m.
ESL Testing Check-in
Front lobby, second floor
- Required unless exempted by notification in your SCAD acceptance packet. For more information about ESL exemption policies, visit scad.edu/esl and review the Assessment section.
- To check in, students must bring their passport, I-20 and I-94 cards, visa and U.S. social security card (if you have one).
8:30-11 a.m.
ESL Placement Test
Room 371
10-11:45 a.m.
Dining hall open for brunch
Noon
International students begin following the freshman, graduate and transfer general orientation schedule.
Tuesday, Jan. 3
8:30-9:30 a.m.
International Student Check-in
- Check-in is required for all new international freshman, transfer and graduate students. Students must bring their passport, I-20 and I-94 cards, visa and U.S. social security card (if applicable).
- Pick up SCAD Card on the first floor in the Student Success Center, Room 126.
9:30-10:30 a.m.
New International Student Orientation
New York Room
All new international students are required to attend.
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Optional trip to Atlantic Station, a shopping center that includes Wells Fargo Bank, Target and many other shops, restaurants and attractions.
Lunch and afternoon on your own. Pick up SCAD Card on the first floor in the Student Success Center, Room 126.
Wednesday, Jan. 4
Classes begin. View the academic calendar.
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