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SCAD is committed to the pursuit of excellence and welcomes applicants from throughout the world 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. For questions or to request additional information, contact the SCAD admission department.

Admission requirements
New students may enter fall (September), winter (January), spring (March) or summer (June) quarter, although most students begin in the fall. Summer course offerings may be limited.

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Tuition
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Financial aid
Approximately 80 percent of SCAD students receive some form of financial assistance through scholarships and grants. Federal and state financial aid programs are available for qualified students. In addition, approximately US$20 million in institutional scholarships is awarded annually to the entering class.

 

Scholarship recipients are expected to be particularly strong and positive leaders at SCAD, excelling academically and representing SCAD well within the community. Scholarships are available to both United States citizens and non-U.S. citizens and are awarded to entering students prior to first-quarter attendance.

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Portfolio requirements
Although portfolios and auditions are not required for undergraduate admission, applicants are encouraged to present performing arts, riding, writing or visual arts portfolios or to audition when possible to enhance the application file and to be considered for scholarships. Students intending to major in performing arts are required to audition prior to declaring the major and are encouraged to audition at time of application for admission to SCAD. All portfolio types should showcase an applicant's best work, presented as professionally as possible. They should demonstrate the applicant's interests in and aptitudes for advanced study and, specifically, potential for success at SCAD.

Applicants are encouraged to submit only their best work. It is not necessary to add extra work if it is not consistently strong. Applicants should not submit work copied from film, television, photographs, magazine/book illustrations or other sources. All materials should be submitted electronically and cannot be returned.

Learn more about graduate portfolio requirements
Learn how to prepare a portfolio for scholarship consideration

Academic Calendar

Spring Quarter 2012 ends May. 31, 2012
Commencement Jun. 02, 2012
Summer Quarter 2012  
SCAD eLearning summer quarter orientation Jun. 11, 2012
Summer Quarter 2012 orientation Jun. 22, 2012
Summer Quarter 2012 begins Jun. 25, 2012
Drop/add for Summer Quarter 2012 courses Jun. 25, 2012
Drop/add for Summer Quarter 2012 courses Jun. 26, 2012
Drop/add for Summer Quarter 2012 courses Jun. 27, 2012
Drop/add for Summer Quarter 2012 courses Jun. 28, 2012
Drop/add for Summer Quarter 2012 courses Jun. 29, 2012
SAR Establishment Day - Hong Kong Jul. 02, 2012
U.S. Independence Day Holiday - Atlanta and Savannah Jul. 04, 2012
Makeup class day* - Atlanta and Savannah Jul. 06, 2012
Summer Session 1 ends - Savannah Jul. 26, 2012
Summer Session 2 begins - Savannah Jul. 30, 2012
SCAD eLearning Fall Quarter 2012 orientation Aug. 27, 2012
Summer Quarter 2012 ends Aug. 30, 2012
Fall Quarter 2012  
Fall Quarter 2012 orientation for new students Sep. 07, 2012
Fall Quarter 2012 begins Sep. 10, 2012
Drop/add for Fall Quarter 2012 courses Sep. 10, 2012
Drop/add for Fall Quarter 2012 courses Sep. 11, 2012
Drop/add for Fall Quarter 2012 courses Sep. 12, 2012
Drop/add for Fall Quarter 2012 courses Sep. 13, 2012
Drop/add for Fall Quarter 2012 courses Sep. 14, 2012
Day after Mid-Autumn Festival - Hong Kong Oct. 01, 2012
National Day - Hong Kong Oct. 02, 2012
Makeup class day* - Hong Kong Oct. 05, 2012
Midterm week begins Oct. 08, 2012
Makeup class day* - Hong Kong Oct. 19, 2012
Chung Yeung Festival - Hong Kong Oct. 23, 2012
Makeup class day* - Hong Kong Oct. 26, 2012
Fall Quarter 2012 ends Nov. 15, 2012
Winter Quarter 2013  
SCAD eLearning Winter Quarter 2013 orientation Dec. 24, 2012
Winter Quarter 2013 orientation Jan. 05, 2013
Winter Quarter 2013 begins Jan. 07, 2013
Drop/add for Winter Quarter 2013 courses Jan. 07, 2013
Drop/add for Winter Quarter 2013 courses Jan. 08, 2013
Drop/add for Winter Quarter 2013 courses Jan. 09, 2013
Drop/add for Winter Quarter 2013 courses Jan. 10, 2013
Drop/add for Winter Quarter 2013 courses Jan. 11, 2013
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday - Atlanta and Savannah Jan. 21, 2013
Makeup class day* - Atlanta and Savannah Jan. 25, 2013
Midterm week begins Feb. 04, 2013
Lunar New Year Holiday - Hong Kong Feb. 11, 2013
Lunar New Year Holiday - Hong Kong Feb. 12, 2013
Makeup class day* - Hong Kong Feb. 15, 2013
Makeup class day* - Hong Kong Feb. 22, 2013
SCAD eLearning Spring Quarter 2013 orientation Mar. 11, 2013
Winter Quarter 2013 ends Mar. 14, 2013
Spring Quarter 2013  
Spring Quarter 2013 orientation Mar. 23, 2013
Drop/add for Spring Quarter 2013 courses Mar. 25, 2013
Spring Quarter 2013 begins Mar. 25, 2013
Drop/add for Spring Quarter 2013 courses Mar. 26, 2013
Drop/add for Spring Quarter 2013 courses Mar. 27, 2013
Drop/add for Spring Quarter 2013 courses Mar. 28, 2013
Drop/add for Spring Quarter 2013 courses Mar. 29, 2013
Ching Ming Festival - Hong Kong Apr. 04, 2013
Makeup class day* - Hong Kong Apr. 05, 2013
Midterm week begins Apr. 22, 2013
Labour Day - Hong Kong May. 01, 2013
Makeup class day* - Hong Kong May. 03, 2013
Spring Quarter 2013 ends May. 30, 2013
Commencement Jun. 01, 2013
Summer Quarter 2013  
Summer Quarter 2013 orientation Jun. 22, 2013
SCAD eLearning Summer Quarter 2013 orientation Jun. 24, 2013
Drop/add for Summer Quarter 2013 courses Jun. 24, 2013
Summer Quarter 2013 begins Jun. 24, 2013
Drop/add for Summer Quarter 2013 courses Jun. 25, 2013
Drop/add for Summer Quarter 2013 courses Jun. 26, 2013
Drop/add for Summer Quarter 2013 courses Jun. 27, 2013
Drop/add for Summer Quarter 2013 courses Jun. 28, 2013
Hong Kong Holiday - Hong Kong Jul. 01, 2013
U.S. Holiday Jul. 04, 2013
Makeup class day* Jul. 05, 2013
Midterm week begins Jul. 22, 2013
Summer Session 1 ends - Savannah Jul. 25, 2013
Drop/add Summer Session 2 - Savannah Jul. 27, 2013
Drop/add Summer Session 2 - Savannah Jul. 28, 2013
Drop/add Summer Session 2 - Savannah Jul. 29, 2013
Summer Session 2 begins - Savannah Jul. 29, 2013
Drop/add Summer Session 2- Savannah Jul. 30, 2013
Drop/add Summer Session 2 - Savannah Jul. 31, 2013
Drop/add Summer Session 2 - Savannah Aug. 01, 2013
Summer Quarter 2013 ends Aug. 29, 2013
Fall Quarter 2013  

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    E-mail

    Atlanta

    scadatl@scad.edu

    Hong Kong

    admission_hk@scad.edu

    Savannah, eLearning

    admission@scad.edu

    Phone

  • Atlanta
    404.253.2700 or 877.722.3285
  • Hong Kong
    852.2253.8000
  • Savannah, eLearning
    800.869.7223 or 912.525.5100

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