SCAD 2020 Commencement
SCAD students, alumni, faculty, and staff look forward to honoring our next class of talented graduates.
Savannah Ceremony
Friday, May 29, 2020
Savannah Convention Center
Atlanta Ceremony
Saturday, May 30, 2020
Georgia World Congress Center
Hong Kong Ceremony
Saturday, June 6, 2020
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong International Commerce Centre
Preparing to graduate
All SCAD students must apply for graduation two quarters prior to the quarter in which they expect to graduate, even if they do not plan to participate in the commencement ceremony.
Students are eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony if they submit their application to graduate on time and complete all degree requirements by the end of the final quarter leading to graduation.
SCAD eLearning graduates
SCAD eLearning graduates are included as part of the commencement ceremonies in Savannah. If eLearning graduates wish to be included as part of the Atlanta ceremony instead, they should email [email protected] for more information.
Graduation application deadlines
Spring applications
Sunday, March 22, 2020
Summer applications
Sunday, June 14, 2020
Ticket information
Tickets are required for entry. Graduating students receive a set number of tickets for family and friends after completing their graduation application and all other requirements.
Guest speakers
Each ceremony features a distinguished guest. From award-winning actor John Malkovich to renowned architect Moshe Safdie, commencement guests share insight and wisdom with new alumni.
Share your experience
Celebrate commencement on Twitter and Instagram with #SCAD2020.
Contact
912.525.5800
[email protected]
