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Start Here: Choosing SCAD
Is SCAD Right for Me?
Applying to SCAD
Portfolio, Audition & Creative Submission
Scholarships & Getting the Best Offer
Visiting SCAD & Savannah
Transfer Students, AP, IB & Existing Credits
Accepted — What Happens Next?
Start Here: Paying for SCAD
What SCAD Really Costs
Financial Aid, Loans & FAFSA
Scholarships — Before and After Enrollment
Art Supplies, Equipment, Software & Hidden Costs
Working While Attending SCAD
Living on a Student Budget in Savannah
Is SCAD Worth the Money?
Start Here: SCAD Academics
Quarter System & Workload
Foundation Studies & General Education
Choosing a Major
Changing Majors, Adding Minors & Double Majors
Choosing Classes & Professors
Critiques, Grades, Attendance & Academic Survival
Facilities, Labs, Equipment & Getting the Most from SCAD
Start Here: Creative Paths
Film, Television, Acting, Writing & Production
Animation, Visual Effects, Motion Media & Games
Photography, Illustration, Painting & Sequential Art
Fashion, Fibers, Accessories & Fashion Business
Architecture, Interior Design & Preservation
Graphic Design, Advertising, UX & Digital Design
Industrial Design, Furniture, Jewelry & Object Design
Start Here: Living at SCAD
SCAD Housing — Start Here
Freshman Housing: Hive vs. Turner vs. Chatham
Upperclassman & Apartment-Style SCAD Housing
Roommates & Living With Other Students
Moving Off Campus
Where to Live in Savannah as a SCAD Student
Leases, Landlords, Utilities, Moving & Storage
Start Here: Getting Started
Freshman Year — What Nobody Explains
Move-In, What to Bring & What Not to Bring
SCAD Apps, IDs, Email, MySCAD & Student Systems
Getting Around: Bee Line, Walking, Bikes & Uber
Should a SCAD Student Bring a Car?
Dining Plans, Dining Halls & Feeding Yourself
A Parent's Guide to SCAD
Start Here: Student Life
Making Friends & Finding Your People
Clubs, Organizations & Getting Involved
Parties, Dating & Social Life
LGBTQ+ Life & Belonging at SCAD
Mental Health, Stress & Burnout
Disability, Accommodations & Student Support
Fitness, Sports, Recreation & Staying Healthy
Start Here: Savannah
Savannah for SCAD Students — Start Here
Food, Coffee & Cheap Eats
Groceries, Shopping & Everyday Errands
Downtown, Starland, Forsyth & Student Hangouts
Tybee Island, Beaches & Getting Out of Town
Savannah Events, Culture & Things to Do
Safety & Being Smart in Savannah
Start Here: Careers
Building a Portfolio That Gets You Hired
Internships — When, Where & How to Get One
Networking, Professors & Industry Connections
SCADpro & Industry Opportunities
Career Fairs, Recruiters & The First Job
Freelancing, Entrepreneurship & Creative Business
Graduating, Alumni Life & What Comes After SCAD
Savannah Art School Field Guide
Home
Start Here: Choosing SCAD
Is SCAD Right for Me?
Applying to SCAD
Portfolio, Audition & Creative Submission
Scholarships & Getting the Best Offer
Visiting SCAD & Savannah
Transfer Students, AP, IB & Existing Credits
Accepted — What Happens Next?
Start Here: Paying for SCAD
What SCAD Really Costs
Financial Aid, Loans & FAFSA
Scholarships — Before and After Enrollment
Art Supplies, Equipment, Software & Hidden Costs
Working While Attending SCAD
Living on a Student Budget in Savannah
Is SCAD Worth the Money?
Start Here: SCAD Academics
Quarter System & Workload
Foundation Studies & General Education
Choosing a Major
Changing Majors, Adding Minors & Double Majors
Choosing Classes & Professors
Critiques, Grades, Attendance & Academic Survival
Facilities, Labs, Equipment & Getting the Most from SCAD
Start Here: Creative Paths
Film, Television, Acting, Writing & Production
Animation, Visual Effects, Motion Media & Games
Photography, Illustration, Painting & Sequential Art
Fashion, Fibers, Accessories & Fashion Business
Architecture, Interior Design & Preservation
Graphic Design, Advertising, UX & Digital Design
Industrial Design, Furniture, Jewelry & Object Design
Start Here: Living at SCAD
SCAD Housing — Start Here
Freshman Housing: Hive vs. Turner vs. Chatham
Upperclassman & Apartment-Style SCAD Housing
Roommates & Living With Other Students
Moving Off Campus
Where to Live in Savannah as a SCAD Student
Leases, Landlords, Utilities, Moving & Storage
Start Here: Getting Started
Freshman Year — What Nobody Explains
Move-In, What to Bring & What Not to Bring
SCAD Apps, IDs, Email, MySCAD & Student Systems
Getting Around: Bee Line, Walking, Bikes & Uber
Should a SCAD Student Bring a Car?
Dining Plans, Dining Halls & Feeding Yourself
A Parent's Guide to SCAD
Start Here: Student Life
Making Friends & Finding Your People
Clubs, Organizations & Getting Involved
Parties, Dating & Social Life
LGBTQ+ Life & Belonging at SCAD
Mental Health, Stress & Burnout
Disability, Accommodations & Student Support
Fitness, Sports, Recreation & Staying Healthy
Start Here: Savannah
Savannah for SCAD Students — Start Here
Food, Coffee & Cheap Eats
Groceries, Shopping & Everyday Errands
Downtown, Starland, Forsyth & Student Hangouts
Tybee Island, Beaches & Getting Out of Town
Savannah Events, Culture & Things to Do
Safety & Being Smart in Savannah
Start Here: Careers
Building a Portfolio That Gets You Hired
Internships — When, Where & How to Get One
Networking, Professors & Industry Connections
SCADpro & Industry Opportunities
Career Fairs, Recruiters & The First Job
Freelancing, Entrepreneurship & Creative Business
Graduating, Alumni Life & What Comes After SCAD
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Folder: Choosing SCAD
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Start Here: Choosing SCAD
Is SCAD Right for Me?
Applying to SCAD
Portfolio, Audition & Creative Submission
Scholarships & Getting the Best Offer
Visiting SCAD & Savannah
Transfer Students, AP, IB & Existing Credits
Accepted — What Happens Next?
Folder: Paying for SCAD
Back
Start Here: Paying for SCAD
What SCAD Really Costs
Financial Aid, Loans & FAFSA
Scholarships — Before and After Enrollment
Art Supplies, Equipment, Software & Hidden Costs
Working While Attending SCAD
Living on a Student Budget in Savannah
Is SCAD Worth the Money?
Folder: Academics
Back
Start Here: SCAD Academics
Quarter System & Workload
Foundation Studies & General Education
Choosing a Major
Changing Majors, Adding Minors & Double Majors
Choosing Classes & Professors
Critiques, Grades, Attendance & Academic Survival
Facilities, Labs, Equipment & Getting the Most from SCAD
Folder: Majors & Creative Paths
Back
Start Here: Creative Paths
Film, Television, Acting, Writing & Production
Animation, Visual Effects, Motion Media & Games
Photography, Illustration, Painting & Sequential Art
Fashion, Fibers, Accessories & Fashion Business
Architecture, Interior Design & Preservation
Graphic Design, Advertising, UX & Digital Design
Industrial Design, Furniture, Jewelry & Object Design
Folder: Housing
Back
Start Here: Living at SCAD
SCAD Housing — Start Here
Freshman Housing: Hive vs. Turner vs. Chatham
Upperclassman & Apartment-Style SCAD Housing
Roommates & Living With Other Students
Moving Off Campus
Where to Live in Savannah as a SCAD Student
Leases, Landlords, Utilities, Moving & Storage
Folder: Getting Started
Back
Start Here: Getting Started
Freshman Year — What Nobody Explains
Move-In, What to Bring & What Not to Bring
SCAD Apps, IDs, Email, MySCAD & Student Systems
Getting Around: Bee Line, Walking, Bikes & Uber
Should a SCAD Student Bring a Car?
Dining Plans, Dining Halls & Feeding Yourself
A Parent's Guide to SCAD
Folder: Student Life
Back
Start Here: Student Life
Making Friends & Finding Your People
Clubs, Organizations & Getting Involved
Parties, Dating & Social Life
LGBTQ+ Life & Belonging at SCAD
Mental Health, Stress & Burnout
Disability, Accommodations & Student Support
Fitness, Sports, Recreation & Staying Healthy
Folder: Savannah
Back
Start Here: Savannah
Savannah for SCAD Students — Start Here
Food, Coffee & Cheap Eats
Groceries, Shopping & Everyday Errands
Downtown, Starland, Forsyth & Student Hangouts
Tybee Island, Beaches & Getting Out of Town
Savannah Events, Culture & Things to Do
Safety & Being Smart in Savannah
Folder: Careers & Beyond
Back
Start Here: Careers
Building a Portfolio That Gets You Hired
Internships — When, Where & How to Get One
Networking, Professors & Industry Connections
SCADpro & Industry Opportunities
Career Fairs, Recruiters & The First Job
Freelancing, Entrepreneurship & Creative Business
Graduating, Alumni Life & What Comes After SCAD

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