Getting started at SCAD as an international student
Apply
Log in to MyAdmission
Submit your documents
Once you have submitted your online application, you will receive an invitation to log in to MyAdmission. An admission adviser will be assigned to you to help guide you through the remaining steps.
Admission requirements for a first-year international student
Below is the list of materials you will need to submit to finalize your application to SCAD as a first-year undergraduate applicant. These materials can be submitted at any time to your adviser via email, standard mail, and in some cases, online.
Admission requirements for an international transfer student
Below is the list of documents you will need to submit to finalize your application to SCAD as an undergraduate transfer applicant. These documents can be submitted at any time to your adviser via email, standard mail, and in some cases, online.
Admission requirements for an international graduate student
Below is the list of documents you will need to submit to finalize your application to SCAD as an international graduate applicant. These documents can be submitted at any time to your adviser via email, standard mail, and in some cases, online.
The application process
SCAD accepts new applications throughout the year. There is no deadline to apply. Admission decisions typically take between two and four weeks, and applicants should apply at least 30 days before their intended term of entry.
New students may enroll:
- Fall quarter (begins in September)
- Winter quarter (begins in January)
- Spring quarter (begins in March)
- Summer quarter (begins in June)
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Although international students are not eligible to receive U.S. federal or state financial aid, all admitted students are automatically considered for institutional scholarships. There is no need to apply for these scholarships. These funds are limited and are awarded to the earliest qualifiers.
Portfolios
Portfolios and auditions are not required for undergraduate admission. However, first-year and transfer applicants are strongly encouraged to submit one if possible to be considered for scholarships.
Graduate-level international applicants are required to submit a portfolio or audition with the added benefit of also being considered for scholarships.
Preparing your visa for travel
New students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents will need to obtain visas to enter the country. Generally, you obtain a visa through a U.S. consulate in your area, so you will need to identify which consulate you will be working with. Your admission adviser, assigned after submitting your application, will be able to provide assistance and answer any questions you may have.
Proof of financial support
Specific financial documentation is required to apply for a U.S. student visa, including a sponsorship letter addressed to SCAD and a Certificate of Financial Support that officially documents a sponsor's adequate bank funds.
Study STEM at SCAD
SCAD offers more programs and specializations than any other art and design university in the U.S., including many disciplines that are included in the Department of Homeland Security's STEM Designated Degree Program List.
Join in special events for prospective students
SCAD offers a number of options for prospective students and their families to explore locations, discover programs, and meet faculty and current students.
Experience SCAD from wherever you are
Our virtual tour guides are eager to show you more about our international locations. Enjoy an inside look into what makes SCAD the university for creative careers.
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