Orientation for Students in Savannah

Welcome to Savannah. I am very pleased that you have chosen the Savannah College of Art and Design as the place to further your education with a degree in the visual and performing arts, design, the building arts or the history of art and architecture. As the dean of students, my role is to support students during their time at the college and help them learn in a positively oriented environment. The student services staff provide students with social, personal and intellectual programs, services and activities that bridge the academic and nonacademic areas of student life, support personal goals and encourage individual and social responsibility.

  During the next several days you will be introduced to fellow students and college administrators who will familiarize you with what college life is all about and tell you how to address the challenges you might encounter. Most importantly, you will be shown how to get the most out of your college experience. This orientation program is designed to be interactive, and I encourage you to participate fully in all aspects of it so that you will be ready to embrace the opportunities the college has to offer. Your orientation also will continue throughout your first quarter, in your First-year Experience course.

Best wishes for a successful and creative journey of self-development and discovery.

Sincerely,

David Pugh
Dean of Students


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SCAD Cards

Students may pick up their printed SCAD Cards during orientation and the first week of classes. Students should consider sending a photo for their ID prior to attending orientation to make the most of their time at orientation. Photos should be e-mailed to SCAD Card in either JPEG or GIF format. Students must include their full name and account number from their bursar's invoice or statement. For more information, call the SCAD Card Center at 912.525.8440.