The Savannah College of Art a
nd Design (SCAD) was founded in 1978 by Richard G.
Rowan, Paula S. Wallace, May L. Poetter and Paul E. Poetter to provide
college degree programs not previously available in southeast Georgia
and to create a specialized professional art college to attract students
from throughout the United States and abroad. The curriculum was
established with dual goals of excellent arts education and effective
career preparation for students. SCAD is one university — offering degrees in four distinct locations and
online via eLearning. Each SCAD location provides a new experience.
Students can choose to study in any location, at any quarter during
their education.
SCAD students choose from more than 40 degree programs and nearly 60 minors to customize an unparalleled art and design education that suits their creative talents.
15 percent of SCAD students are international, and they represent more than 100 countries.
SCAD utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. Admissions is rolling admissions.
The student to faculty ratio is 18:1.
SCAD students choose from more than 40 degree programs and nearly 60 minors to customize an unparalleled art and design education that suits their creative talents.
15 percent of SCAD students are international, and they represent more than 100 countries.
SCAD utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. Admissions is rolling admissions.
The student to faculty ratio is 18:1.
The most popular majors at Savannah College of Art and Design include: Illustration; Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects; Graphic Design; Cinematography and Film/Video Production; and Fashion/Apparel Design.
The four year graduation rate is 47%
SCAD confers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Architecture, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Urban Design degrees, as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates.
International Students admission requirements
Documentation of financial support for the first year is required for SCAD to begin the process for an international applicant to obtain a visa. Submission of official certification of sources and funds at the time of application is strongly encouraged and may expedite the visa process. SCAD eLearning applicants residing outside the U.S. are not required to submit certification of sources and funds.
Although international students are not eligible to receive U.S. federal or state financial aid, all admitted students are automatically considered for institutional scholarships. These funds are limited and are awarded to the earliest qualifiers.
Through the office of admission, SCAD administers a number of scholarships for entering students. 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.
Entering students may be offered a scholarship from SCAD based on demonstrated academic and/or co-curricular achievement, including leader- ship, volunteer and community service, involvement, and artistic accomplishment. Financial need, as indicated by completion of the FAFSA or other documentation, is taken into consideration for need-based scholarships.
SCAD academic scholarships $1,500 to 12,000 Must demonstrate academic achievement
SCAD achievement scholarships $1000 to $7500 Must demonstrate overall achievement
May and Paul Poetter scholarship Full tuition Must demonstrate superior academic achievement
Frances Larkin McCommon scholarship Full Tuition Must demonstrate superior artistic achievement
International Baccalaureate Scholarship
International Baccalaureate diploma recipients who apply, are accepted and enroll at SCAD, having met or exceeded admission requirements, are awarded a scholarship of at least US$3,000 and up to US$15,000 on a score-based scale, per year of enrollment at SCAD, up to 225 attempted quarter hours, or until completion of a bachelor's degree. This award may not be granted in addition to other academic scholarships.
International Student Scholarship
A limited number of scholarships is awarded each year to degree-seeking international students who apply and are accepted to SCAD. To be considered for an international student scholarship, applicants should meet or exceed normal admission standards and must request scholarship consideration by submitting a 500-word essay explaining how an international education would influence their artwork, goals and experiences.Please visit the SCAD website for additional information on applicable scholarships
Portfolio and Writing as part of admission
Students may submit a portfolio as part of the application process. Although portfolios and auditions are not required for undergraduate admission, applicants are strongly 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. Since undergraduate portfolio submissions are for scholarship consideration and do not ever adversely affect the likelihood of a student's acceptance, submitting a strong portfolio can be of enormous benefit to students.
Savannah Film Festival
SCAD hosts an annual festival, filled with cinematic creativity from both award-winning professionals and emerging student filmmakers. Each year more than 40,000 people attend the eight day Savannah Film Festival. The festival is host to a wide variety of competition film screenings, special screenings, workshops, panels, and lectures. Trustees Theater, 216 E Broughton St. savannahboxoffice.com.
