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SCADnow
STUDENT GUIDE
Within these pages, you will find a quick
reference guide to all the resources, tools,
and people who will help you make the most
of your time at SCAD.
As a SCADnow online student, you will have access to
the latest technology, experienced faculty, and a reservoir
of resources focused on advancing your knowledge and
creative skills. You can collaborate with other creatives,
discover new perspectives, and explore your talents — all
on a flexible schedule that you control.
A few things to keep in mind: You will be challenged. Press
on. By overcoming obstacles, you’ll grow as an individual
and as an artist, and what awaits you on the other side is
truly worth it. SCAD is for life. We are here for you now as
a student, and we will stick by you throughout your career.
Explore your options and ask for help when you need it.
SCAD is wholly dedicated to the success of our students,
and our online SCADnow environment has been specifically
built to help you cultivate your creative career. We are
so glad to have you, and we can’t wait to see what you
will accomplish.
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4 getting started
SCADnow
Orientation
Accessing Classes
Network Access
and Tech Support
MySCAD
Technology Requirements
Software Resources
SCAD Card
8 academics and
advising
Academic Calendar
Get to Know Your Advisers
SCAD Degree Planner
Class Registration
Creative Curriculum
Undergraduate SCAD CORE
First Year Experience
The Role of the Registrar
Graduation Requirements
Study Abroad and
SCAD Locations
SCAD Support
Policies
Right to Privacy
14 student life
Student Health
Dean of Students
Community of Respect
Inclusion
Community Standards
Counseling Services
Signature Events
Save the Date
Student Media
18 student accounts
Student Accounts
Account Balance
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Payout of Financial Aid Funds
Credit Balance Refunds
Account Credits
Account Changes
Financial Wellness
22 career prep
Career and Alumni Success
Industry and Alumni
Engagement
26 academic calendar
27 contacts
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5Getting started
SCADNOW
SCAD uses Blackboard Learn, a virtual learning
environment, for all SCADnow classes, which
follow the same 10-week quarter system as the
Savannah and Atlanta on-ground locations.
Each SCADnow online class is comprised of
learning modules, and each module consists
of unique assignments based on the weekly
topics for the class. Modules may include a
combination of reading assignments, exercises,
discussions, and projects. Classes are both
asynchronous and synchronous: asynchronous
because you can log in at any time that is
convenient to your schedule and work at
your own pace throughout the week, and
synchronous because you will have designated
due dates for submissions.
SCADnow’s online environment also includes
interactive media such as YouTube videos,
Kaltura videos, interactive PDFs, and Zoom
live meeting rooms and recordings. Weekly
participation is graded on students’ active
engagement, which may include discussion
posts, submitting files to be graded, taking a
test or exam, or attending a live virtual session.
Each week, students should budget
approximately 12 to 17 hours per module for
each SCADnow course. Additionally, students
are expected to log in and actively participate
on at least two separate days each week, but
the days and times are up to the student.
ORIENTATION
All new SCADnow students are enrolled in an
online community known as the SCADnow
Student Community. This community is
presented as an online SCADnow class to
familiarize students with the layout and
navigation of their classes. These classes are
accessible one week prior to the start of the
quarter, and live virtual orientation sessions are
oered leading up to the start of the quarter.
ACCESSING CLASSES
Beginning one week prior to the ocial start
of the quarter, you may access your classes
at scad.blackboard.com, or via MySCAD >
Student Workspace tab > Student Toolkit
channel > “Blackboard Learn” link.
To login through Blackboard Learn, use your
SCAD Card number and MySCAD password.
When logging into MySCAD for the first time,
use your SCAD Card number and your six-digit
birthdate as your password.
NETWORK ACCESS
AND TECH SUPPORT
To help students communicate, learn, and
share information, the SCAD network
is accessible from just about anywhere.
Technology support is also available if you
need help setting things up or have questions
about SCAD technology.
Use of SCAD technology is considered a
privilege. As a SCAD student, you have certain
responsibilities that are intended to keep the
university, its student body, and especially your
private information safe and secure.
techsupport@scad.edu | 912.525.4567
SCAD Quick Start Technology Guide
This quick start guide has all the info you
need to get up and running. From passwords
to software, you’ll find answers to just about
every tech question.
scad.edu/techguide
MYSCAD
You’ll find a wealth of information on the
MySCAD intranet, from the SCAD library to
the latest tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and
Microsoft Oce, as well as techniques and
tutorials on LinkedIn Learning. MySCAD is also
your portal to academic resources, news, and
events, and serves as your main resource for
connecting with the university.
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MySCAD also provides you with access
to course registration, SCAD webmail,
financial services accounts, posted grades,
course assignment submissions, online test
administration, Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) management, important
announcements, and more. For this reason,
students are prohibited from sharing their
MySCAD passwords with parents or others.
Parents may appropriately access their
student’s financial services account and make
payments via TouchNet.
SCAD Email
SCAD email is accessed through the “Student
Email” link in your MySCAD account. This link
will redirect you to SCAD’s Oce 365 page
where you will enter your full SCAD email
address and password.
You may also access your email directly
through oce.scad.edu. You will need to
use your MySCAD username and password.
Students should be logging into their SCAD
email regularly throughout the program
as it will serve as the primary form of
communication.
TECHNOLOGY
REQUIREMENTS
You will need access to a broadband
connection with a minimum of 250 GB of
disk space, but 500 GB is the recommended
amount. A webcam and microphone are also
recommended. See specifications:
MAC AND PC SPECS
OS FEATURES MAC PC
RECOMMENDED
OS OS 10.14 WINDOWS 10
or higher or higher
RAM 16 GB 16 GB
PROCESSOR INTEL-BASED INTEL CORE i7
Mac i7
MINIMUM
OS OS 10.13.6 WINDOWS 7
with Service
Pack 1 (64-bit)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
PROCESSOR INTEL-BASED INTEL CORE i5
Mac i5
* Chromebooks are not supported for SCAD
application suites.
SOFTWARE RESOURCES
SCAD oers an array of software options
available to download on your personal
computer. These resources are available to
actively enrolled SCAD students.
Software resources for use on personal
computers include:
Adobe Creative Cloud applications:
Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver,
Premiere Pro, After Eects, online storage,
mobile apps, and more
Microsoft Oce 365: Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Publisher, online storage,
mobile apps, and more
Microsoft DreamSpark applications:
Windows OS, Visual Studio, XNA Game
Studio, Project, Kinect for Windows SDK,
Windows Phone SDK, and more
Autodesk applications: AutoCAD, 3ds
Max, Maya, Mudbox, Softimage, Revit,
Fusion 360, and more
LinkedIn Learning tutorials: More
than 42,000 course video tutorials
on diverse topics
keep your
passwords private
Don’t share your MySCAD or network
login or password with anyone.
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Students also have access to their own Zoom
account, accessible through scad.zoom.us.
All software applications provided by
SCAD can be accessed through MySCAD >
Resources tab > SCAD Deals channel. There
you can find links and information on how
to access and download the applications of
your choice. You can also find information
about discounts on computers, hardware, and
additional software from vendors.
Incoming students can access the Resources
tab one week before classes begin. To create
an Adobe Account on your computer, you
must log in using your SCAD email account
and MySCAD password.
LinkedIn Learning
Through MySCAD, you have access to
the latest tools, techniques, and tutorials
available on LinkedIn Learning. Get clear
and comprehensive instruction on a wide
range of topics, including 3D, audio, video,
photography, graphic design, web and
interactive design, and business on one of the
leading software training tools.
SCAD CARD
You will receive your SCAD Card in the mail
after your first full week as a SCAD student
if you live in the U.S., so be sure to upload a
current photo via MySCAD.
Your SCAD Card is one of the handiest tools
to have if you have the opportunity to visit
a SCAD location. The card is your ocial
student ID and provides you entry to SCAD
academic spaces, SCAD museums, exclusive
student events, and more. It’s also your library
card for accessing one of the world’s largest
collections of art and design resources.
It looks like a typical ID card but has some
great security features. If you visit a SCAD
location, simply tap the card reader to access
SCAD buildings.
When visiting an on-ground location, keep the
card with you at all times. Report lost or stolen
cards to the SCAD Department of University
Safety. Lost or stolen cards can be suspended
24 hours a day by notifying University Safety
to prevent fraudulent use. Replacements can
also be obtained through SCAD Card Services.
[email protected] | 912.525.6153
academics
advising
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Be sure to read up on the academic calendar
at scad.edu/calendar/academic, so you know
when quarters begin and end. The calendar
also keeps you clued into to the drop/add
period, orientation, and commencement.
GET TO KNOW
YOUR ADVISERS
Your success is paramount at SCAD, and a
dedicated team is ready to help you make
it happen.
Success Adviser
Meet your student success adviser (or graduate
success adviser, if you’re a graduate student)
and learn what to expect during your first year
at SCAD. The two of you will work closely to
develop a strategy based on your goals and
academic program.
Your success adviser will reach out and invite
you to an orientation session during the first
part of the quarter. Your adviser can also
help you figure out how to meet graduation
requirements as well as assist you and your
family with any financial questions.
[email protected] | 912.525.5820
Faculty Adviser
Your faculty adviser serves as a subject-matter
expert ready to guide you through course
selection and professional development.
During the first quarter, first-year students
are assigned a faculty adviser once they
declare a major. Transfer students are assigned
a faculty adviser from their major area of
study, and graduate students are assigned a
faculty graduate coordinator who will assist
with graduate reviews and go over related
procedures.
SCAD DEGREE PLANNER
Use the SCAD Degree Planner to conveniently
map out your classes. This online degree
progress resource is designed to make
navigation simple and help you decide which
adviser
responsibilities
Serves as the primary resource and guide
for student success
Assists students in developing educational
goals and selecting a major
Recommends course selections
for registration
Serves as a referral for university
resources
Provides information on financial
policies and resources
student
responsibilities
Schedules and attends advising
appointments
Becomes familiar with the policies in the
SCAD Catalog and Student Handbook
Follows through on actions identified
in success advising or faculty advising
meetings
Knows at all times their academic
standing and academic needs in order to
fulfill degree requirements
Learns and meets course requirements,
appropriate course sequencing, and any
other requirements
Web registers on the assigned dates and
makes all schedule changes before the
end of drop/add week
Accepts final responsibility for all decisions
Knows and adheres to payment deadlines
in order to secure future course
registration
Seeks counsel on available financial
resources and policies
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courses you should take next. To access the
SCAD Degree Planner, visit MySCAD > Student
Workspace tab > Advising channel.
CLASS REGISTRATION
First-quarter, first-year students are registered
by sta advisers. Program of study as well as any
awarded transfer credits are taken into account
during the registration process. If you need to
adjust your schedule, be sure to contact your
admission adviser.
New students have an automatic academic
advising hold that prevents them from making
schedule changes, and future holds can be
removed only by a student success adviser.
Any schedule adjustments must be completed
prior to the end of the drop/add period, which
is the first five business days of each quarter.
Class sessions missed due to schedule changes
are still recorded as absences.
The oce of the registrar will send you
an email to notify you about upcoming
registration for future terms.
CREATIVE CURRICULUM
Undergraduate
As an undergraduate student, you will get to
experience many dierent major areas of study
designed to prepare you for the professional
world. We want you to embrace a multitude
of creative outlets through a well-rounded
curriculum that equips you with a versatile
skill set and outlook for life.
To be a full-time undergraduate student at
SCAD, you must be registered for at least
15 credit hours per quarter, or three classes.
Many SCADnow students enroll part-time
for 10 hours per quarter (two classes). Your
student success adviser can answer questions
regarding full-time and part-time enrollment.
Graduate
As a graduate student, you will build on your
knowledge and achievements, advance your
understanding and skills in art and design, and
assume a leadership role. You will turn a critical
eye to your own work, using peer critiques and
seminar discussions to analyze and explore old
and new knowledge in your chosen field. Your
graduate experience culminates in student
teaching, internships, and possibly a thesis
or final project, and you will emerge from
your studies with a theoretical and practical
understanding of your field.
Full-time graduate students are registered
for at least 10 credit hours per quarter, or two
classes, but you may register for more credit
hours with the permission of the department
chair and by contacting your graduate success
adviser. Many SCADnow graduate students
enroll part-time in five hours per quarter, or
one class. Your graduate success adviser can
answer questions regarding full-time and part-
time enrollment.
UNDERGRADUATE
SCAD CORE
The undergraduate core curriculum is made up
of foundation studies and general education
classes. Your foundation studies are designed
as studio classes where you can build visual,
conceptual, and creative abilities, while the
general education classes in liberal arts help
you develop critical-thinking skills by providing
an intellectual foundation and breadth of
knowledge for endless learning.
FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
For first-time, first-year students, your First
Year Experience class, or FYE, is designed
to ease your transition to college life and
prepare you for academic excellence and your
professional career. Taught by your student
success adviser, FYE covers topics including
academic resources, university policies,
registration processes, and information
regarding major and career options. You can
also get involved and connect with peers
through group and individual exercises,
assignments, and lectures.
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THE ROLE OF THE REGISTRAR
The oce of the registrar provides you with
information regarding attendance, withdrawals
and incompletes, transcripts, registration,
graduation requirements, enrollment
verification, and the other enforced policies
regarding your classes.
View these policies and more at MySCAD >
Resources tab > Handbooks channel.
registr[email protected] | 912.525.5800
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
Apply for graduation two quarters prior to
when you expect to complete your program.
Undergraduate
To earn an undergraduate degree in your
program of study, you must complete 180
credit hours that include a fine arts foundation
studies curriculum, comprehensive general
education curriculum, major program or area
of concentration curriculum, and electives. You
must also earn an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0
or higher, as well as a 3.0 or higher in your major
or concentration.
Graduate
Graduate degree requirements vary depending
on the specific program and degree and can
range between 45 and 90 credit hours. Graduate
students are required to fulfill all requisite
stipulations and conditions and maintain a 3.0 or
higher cumulative GPA overall as well as in the
major area of study. Graduate students have five
years from the start of their first graduate quarter
on their graduate transcript to complete all
program requirements, including a thesis.
For a more comprehensive list of graduation
requirements, visit MySCAD > Student
Workspace tab > Advising channel.
STUDY ABROAD AND
SCAD LOCATIONS
Ready to take on the world? SCAD study
abroad programs enhance your educational
experience through short- and full-term
international and domestic programs. No
matter your major, you can earn degree credit
while gaining a global perspective on art,
architecture, and design.
You will expand your knowledge of other
cultures and societies, which will put you
ahead of the game as you step into a career
in the global marketplace.
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and
pastoral setting of Provence at SCAD Lacoste,
explore SCAD locations in Savannah and
Atlanta, or take advantage of short-term
programs in the heart of the design, arts,
and entertainment industries in the U.S.
and abroad.
Talk with your success adviser to find out if
you are eligible for study abroad programs
atlanta lacoste SCADnow
Choose your location and expand your knowledge of other cultures.
take on the world
savannah
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and to consider how these classes may fit into
your overall program of study. You will want to
start planning for studying abroad at least two
quarters in advance.
study[email protected] | 912.525.5806
SCAD SUPPORT
Now that you know how to get involved at
SCAD, here are just some of the ways we
complement your eorts using support
programs designed with you in mind.
Academic Resource Center
The Academic Resource Center is your source
for free, ongoing learning assistance in classes
most often requested by students, including
math, art history, and software programs.
More specific tutoring is available by request.
Register to connect with a peer tutor through
MySCAD > Student Workspace tab > Academic
Resource Network channel.
The Writers’ Studio
Through the Writers’ Studio, get individual and
small-group help with all aspects of the writing
process, whether you are working on a course
project or something related to your personal
passions. Rather than serving as an editor or
taking the role of a subject-specific adviser, a
writing consultant will work with you one-on-one
to help you with writing strategies like prewriting,
developing thesis statements, structuring ideas,
revising drafts, and formatting bibliographies.
write@scad.edu | 912.525.4707
Drawing and Design Center
The Drawing and Design Center is available
to assist foundation studies students with
drawing, 2D and 3D design, and color theory.
Read more about tutoring and workshops via
MySCAD > Student Workspace tab > Academic
Resource Network channel.
ddcenter@scad.edu | 912.525.6617
Libraries
SCAD Libraries can help in many ways. Jen
Library oers research assistance that connects
students to the most cutting-edge information
in their fields. The physical collections include
books, DVDs and multimedia, industry
magazines, research journals, unique and
rare artistic and published works, and more.
There’s even a global librarian available to assist
students outside of traditional oce hours. Find
out more at library.scad.edu.
ref@scad.edu | 912.525.4700
Guests and Gusto
Tune in to the SCAD virtual lecture series
Guests and Gusto for conversations with
leading cultural voices. Expand your network as
you meet the creators and innovators remaking
the art, design, and entertainment industries.
Find upcoming events at scad.edu/guests-and-
gusto or in the SCAD Events calendar, located
in MySCAD and the SCAD app.
POLICIES
Attendance
Attend class. It’s not just important for your
success; it’s a university policy! Students taking
online classes are required to check the online
class site regularly and participate in the daily
work of the class. At minimum, students should
log in and participate in the class, or in an
academically related activity within the class,
two days per week.
Participation might include posting to the
discussion board, attending a live session,
submitting a file to be graded, taking a test or
exam, and meeting with the professor during
oce hours or sending the professor an email.
Students demonstrating no activity within the
first three weeks will be dropped from the class.
Absences in excess of 20% result in the student
receiving a failing grade for the class.
Academically Speaking
Within the university’s academic policies,
you will read full definitions and descriptions
of policies that cover academic standing,
attendance, course loads, dropping and adding
classes, the grading system, GPA requirements,
and withdrawals.
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The academic integrity policy means that
under all circumstances you are expected to
be honest when dealing with faculty members,
administrative sta, and your fellow students.
You must submit work that is your own and
reflects your level of accomplishment.
The policy also includes information on
what happens when academic dishonesty is
suspected and how decisions may be appealed.
Withdrawals
After the end of the drop/add period and
through the last day of the quarter, you may
ocially withdraw from a class. Note that
withdrawing means you will receive no credit
for the class and will be given a grade of W
for the class. Students demonstrate their
intent to withdraw from a class by completing
the electronic withdrawal form available in
MySCAD.
The withdrawal form is processed automatically
and is eective immediately upon receipt of
the request by the registrar’s oce. Note that
withdrawal from one or more classes may alter
financial aid status or eligibility.
After incurring absences for more than 20% of
the term (usually five absences) in a class when
no ocial notification of withdrawal has been
made, you will be unocially withdrawn from
the course. The accumulation of absences can
either be consecutive or can occur at any point
during the quarter. You will be sent an email
after each absence and will be instructed to
contact your success adviser for assistance.
Consult with your student success adviser for
details.
RIGHT TO PRIVACY
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act,
or FERPA, aords students certain rights with
respect to their education records.
This means you can request to read your
education record and propose amendments if
you believe it contains misleading or inaccurate
information. It also means you must consent
to disclosure of personal information that is
allowed under FERPA.
For example, if your parents make most of
the payments on your account and will need
to know your current account balance, sign a
FERPA waiver so that university sta members
are allowed to discuss your account balance
with them.
FERPA what?
Manage your FERPA preferences
in MySCAD MySCAD > Resources
tab > SCAD Forms channel
> Search “FERPA.” Click the
“FERPA Management” link.
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student life
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STUDENT HEALTH
Our support for you isn’t limited to academic
endeavors. At SCAD, a safe and comfortable
learning environment sets you up for success.
Dedicated sta members connect you with
valuable resources, and SCAD’s signature
events get you in touch with A-list actors and
directors, luminaries in the fields that interest
you most, and game-changers shaping the
future of art, design, and entertainment.
DEAN OF STUDENTS
The oce of the dean of students enhances
students’ career preparation by promoting
a learning-centered environment that provides
meaningful co-curricular opportunities and
professional support services.
This oce should be your first contact if
you have a medical or family emergency.
Sta members may assist in contacting
professors in case of an emergency absence.
The oce also provides assistance regarding
many nonacademic issues that students may
experience.
[email protected] | 912.525.6980
COMMUNITY OF RESPECT
SCAD maintains an environment for students,
faculty, and sta that is free of sex-based
discrimination and harassment, including
sexual misconduct. The university does
not tolerate sex-based discrimination and
harassment, including sexual misconduct, and
is prepared to take prompt remedial action
to prevent and address such behavior and
remedy its eects.
Any violation of the sex-based discrimination,
sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct
policy should be reported to the university’s
Title IX coordinator. You can also make
confidential reports to the oce of
counseling and student support services.
titleixcoordinat[email protected] | 912.525.4500
INCLUSION
Our world needs transformation, and creative
professionals, educators, and students play
a central role in this important work. The
oce of inclusion works with SCAD students,
faculty, and sta to ensure a culture in which
all members of the university community
feel welcomed, valued, respected, and
empowered to thrive.
[email protected] | scad.edu/inclusion
COMMUNITY STANDARDS
The Code of Student Conduct and the student
handbook, both available to read in MySCAD,
are your manuals for how to conduct yourself
while you are here — and they exist to protect
you. These carefully written policies cultivate
a living and learning environment where
all students are respected and can grow
personally, academically, and socially. Read
and heed the policies, and you will always be
confident about where you stand.
communitystandards@scad.edu | 912.525.5780
LiveHealth Online
health care app
All SCAD students are automatically enrolled
in LiveHealth Online, a premier virtual health
care app designed to put high quality, 24/7
care at patients’ fingertips. Staed by licensed
and board-certified physicians, LiveHealth
Online allows students to seek diagnosis
and treatment of an array of minor illnesses
and injuries such as sinus infections, colds
and flu, UTI, pink eye, and more. There’s
no scheduling, no waiting rooms, no filing
insurance, no hassle, and no cost to you.
LiveHealth Online also provides access to
appointment-based mental health counseling.
Choose a therapist, pick a time that is
convenient for you (seven days a week), and
then talk to the therapist from the privacy of
home or anywhere you feel comfortable.
Students can register at livehealthonline.com.
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COUNSELING SERVICES
SCAD counseling and student support
services is here to help you find the mental
health support you need, which could include
addressing a wide range of concerns, from
boosting your coping skills to managing
stress and anxiety. Services are free, and
confidentiality is guaranteed within legal and
ethical guidelines.
The oce also oers educational workshops
and can provide you with self-help resources
and referrals to community providers if you
need support. In addition, we have 24-hour
crisis management services. If you are
experiencing a mental health crisis, call 911
or 877.959.3620. Read more about available
counseling options via MySCAD > Resources
tab > Department Directory channel >
“Counseling and Student Support Services”
link.
counseling@scad.edu | 912.525.6971
24-hour crisis support: 877.959.3620
Disability Resources
SCAD highly values the opportunity to provide
support for students with accessibility needs.
To receive services and accommodations, you
need to self-identify by contacting counseling
and student support services. You are also
encouraged to access your SCAD Accommodate
account via MySCAD > Resources tab >
Academic Resource Network channel. Use this
system to request appointments and upload
supporting documentation.
Once you have scheduled an appointment,
you will meet with sta to discuss an
accommodation plan according to your
individual needs. All services are provided in
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities
Amendments Act of 2008, and Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
[email protected] | 912.525.6971
SIGNATURE EVENTS
We are all about putting you in touch with
the people and experiences that will give you
an edge as you get started in your career. If
you have the opportunity to visit one of our
spectacular SCAD locations, the door is always
open to you.
Each year, we host events across all SCAD
locations, so you can ask questions and learn
what it’s like to work in your chosen field. It’s
all for you, so dive in. Make an impression. But
whatever you do, don’t miss out.
Fall
You are the VIP at the SCAD Savannah Film
Festival, which brings more than 50,000 people
together for eight days of screenings, workshops,
and lectures. Take in the latest films by fellow
students, get a sneak peek at Hollywood
premieres, or talk to A-list actors and directors
during master classes.
Winter
Students get amazing access to small-screen stars
during SCAD TVfest, the university’s celebration
of epic TV, hosted at SCAD Atlanta. Ask questions
during panel discussions with actors, producers,
directors, and writers from your favorite shows.
Can’t be in Atlanta? No worries. Many events
stream live online.
Discover the best in contemporary art a few
weeks later at SCAD deFINE ART, with events
held simultaneously in both Atlanta and Savannah.
Explore exhibitions and connect with leading
artists through gallery talks and tours, screenings,
lectures, and performances.
Spring
At SCADstyle, you have front-row seats for casual
chats among style icons. Have your say at Q&A
sessions and workshops with magazine editors,
fashion designers, and more.
The next big names in fashion debut their
cutting-edge collections at SCAD FASHION.
The most anticipated sartorial event of the
year, spanning multiple locations, including
online, SCAD FASHION redefines the runway.
Tickets go early and fast, so keep an eye out for
details. Students can get involved in the show’s
17Student life
SCAN
SCAN is the award-winning student magazine
of SCAD Atlanta, featuring articles and essays,
photography, illustrations, and design. Produced
quarterly, each issue focuses on select areas
of art and design and showcases outstanding
student and alumni work. Access current and
back issues of SCAN at scadscan.com.
editor@scadconnector.com.
SCAD Radio
Become a DJ, newscaster, reporter, producer,
sound designer, or on-air voice talent. SCAD
Radio provides student-produced live radio
programming to listeners all over the globe.
Visit scadradio.org to listen in.
HoneyDripper
The HoneyDripper provides a hub for
sequential art and illustration students to
share their work and read ongoing comics
series. Explore the work of SCAD students and
submit your own at scadhoneydripper.com.
The Manor
This student-curated online fashion publication
showcases the latest trends and industry
insights of the SCAD fashion programs.
Students from all majors use their skills in
photography, writing, and web design to
produce this on-trend online community. Read
more at scadmanor.com.
Render Q
An online hub for digital media disciplines,
Render Q showcases outstanding student
work and connects the digital industry with
students. Student contributors produce
written stories, podcasts, and video content on
the latest trends in animation, visual eects,
virtual reality, and motion media. Join the
conversation at scadrenderq.com.
production or make plans to have their own
designs rock the runway.
Escape spring finals stress with two beloved, in-
person Savannah events that encourage student
participation. Turn Forsyth Park’s walkways
into works of art during the SCAD Sidewalk
Arts Festival, and bring Tybee Island’s beach
to life with out-of-this-world sandcastles and
sculptures during the SCAD Sand Arts Festival.
SAVE THE DATE
Check out the SCAD Events calendar in
MySCAD and the SCAD app for upcoming
events, lectures, and workshops.
STUDENT MEDIA
The SCAD Student Media Centers sponsors
two student-run online newspapers, an
Atlanta-based internet radio station, a
magazine, creative arts journal, fashion, blog,
digital media blog and comics and illustration
blog. Whether you would like to develop
publishing skills or showcase your art online and
in physical galleries, Student Media pulls from
all major to share the student voices of SCAD.
SCAD student media groups have earned
awards from the Associated Collegiate Press,
the College Media Association, the Columbia
Scholastic Press Association, and the Georgia
College Press Association.
All student media outlets host hybrid
meetings, with students participating both
virtually and in person.
[email protected] | 404.253.3285
Port City Review
The arts journal of SCAD, Port City Review,
is produced, curated, edited, and designed
by students to showcase the best work by
their classmates. Submissions in all forms
and from all SCAD majors are welcome.
Check out theportcityreview.com for
submission deadlines and details or visit
theportcityreview.com/archive to see
archived editions.
student
accounts
19Student accounts
STUDENT ACCOUNTS
College is an investment in yourself and your
future, and managing your student account
with a businesslike focus gives you the chance
to start your professional life on strong
financial footing.
Your student account is where your charges for
tuition and any other fees are posted and where
payments are recorded. You are responsible
for notifying the oce of the registrar of any
changes in name or address that may aect
when or where you get your account information,
or for making those changes yourself through
MySCAD.
Family members will not be sent a physical
copy of your account activity, so if parents or
others are making payments on your account,
you should add them as authorized users in
TouchNet, the university’s online payment portal.
Contact your success adviser with any account
questions, especially if you think you will make
enrollment or housing changes, to see how these
may impact your account.
studentacc[email protected] | 912.525.6104
ACCOUNT BALANCE
Changes to course registration or financial aid
eligibility will likely result in a new balance. You
can always view an updated account balance
including any new aid or charges through
MySCAD > My Info tab > My Student Account
channel > “My Student Account Online” link,
or scad.edu/myaccount.
FINANCIAL AID AND
SCHOLARSHIPS
Financial Aid
Federal student aid and state aid may be
available, along with possible grants. Your
success adviser can help you find and
understand all the financial aid options available
to you, including walking you through how
to complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). Your adviser can also
give you the lowdown on policies, procedures,
and disbursement information.
You can access your SCAD financial records
through MySCAD. Go there to review financial
aid application requirements, download required
forms, receive award notifications, and view all aid
that has been applied to your student account.
making
online payments
STUDENTS MAKING PAYMENTS
> Log in to MySCAD.
> Select the My Info tab.
> Locate the Student Account channel.
> Select “Make a Payment – US$.”
PARENTS MAKING PAYMENTS
Students can allow parents or family members
access to their student accounts online by
enrolling them as authorized users in
TouchNet. Authorized users are able to
view billing information and make payments,
and enroll in a payment plan on the student’s
behalf. To set up a parent or family member
as an authorized user, a student must:
> Log in to MySCAD.
> Select the My Info tab.
> Locate the Student Account channel.
> Click “My Student Account Online.”
> Click “Authorized Users” on the right
side of the screen.
> Enter the email address of authorized user
and click “Continue.”
The authorized user will be emailed a link
and login information.
Once the authorized user’s username
has been established, the user can
log in and make payments at
scad.edu/paymentportal.
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You should review the terms and conditions for
receiving aid each year. The terms and conditions
review important SCAD and federal policies you
must follow to receive and maintain financial aid.
You will receive an email each year outlining the
terms and conditions, and they can be viewed
any time in MySCAD.
Attendance in your classes must be verified
before financial aid can be paid, so you must
participate in all of your classes at least
once during the first week of the quarter, or
disbursement of your funds may be delayed.
[email protected] | 912.525.5820
Scholarships
SCAD awards nearly $100 million in scholarships
to its talented students each year based on
academic merit, need, or both.
Your GPA is reviewed quarterly, and scholarships
may be renewed quarterly as long as you stay
enrolled and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0
or higher for undergraduate students and 3.25
or higher for graduate students. Increasing
or decreasing the number of classes in which
you enroll, as well as attending classes at an
on-ground SCAD location, can aect your
scholarships, so be sure to consult your success
adviser before making any changes.
If you have been accepted to participate in a
study abroad program, you may also apply
to receive travel scholarships. These are
administered through the oce of financial aid
as well. If you are participating in an upcoming
SCAD study abroad program, you will receive
information on travel scholarships that may be
available that quarter.
PAYOUT OF FINANCIAL
AID FUNDS
Disbursement of financial aid funds begins
after the drop/add period each quarter and
continues regularly throughout the academic
year. The following information is important
to the disbursement of financial aid, is in
compliance with federal and state regulations,
and is subject to change.
Eligibility
In order to receive your state or federal loans
and grants, you must be enrolled in at least two
classes for undergraduate students and one class
if you are a graduate student (some exceptions
apply). Eligibility is reviewed each quarter, and
adjustments are made, if needed. Talk to your
success adviser if you have questions about
your eligibility.
Attendance
Federal aid cannot be disbursed until
participation in all your classes has been
confirmed, so if you do not log in and participate
in class during the first week, a financial aid hold
will be placed on your account, and those funds
cannot disburse until that is resolved.
CREDIT BALANCE REFUNDS
Often a student or family will borrow more
than the cost of tuition to help cover books,
supplies, and other educational expenses.
Once all the SCAD charges have been paid,
any excess credit may be refunded to the
student. Most credit balance refunds are
processed during the second week
of the quarter.
ACCOUNT CREDITS
If you expect to have a credit generated by
federal or other financial aid, complete the
Authorization of Funds form (available on
the Resources channel of MySCAD) if you
would like to have the funds left as a credit
on your account for future quarters. Parents
with a Parent PLUS Loan can choose to have
that refund issued to the student, using the
scholarships
Continuing students can apply for additional
SCAD scholarships each spring. The
scholarship application is available online
during the month of April. Scholarship
recipients are notified by mid-June, and
all scholarship funds are applied to the
following academic year.
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2023-24
payment schedule
FALL (SEPTEMBER)
AUG. 1
Fall tuition balance due
WINTER (JANUARY)
DEC. 1
Winter tuition balance due
SPRING (MARCH)
MARCH 19
Spring tuition balance due
SUMMER (JUNE)
JUNE 1
Summer tuition balance due
Authorization for Parent PLUS Loan form;
otherwise the refund will be issued to
the parent.
These authorizations will remain in place and
are valid for subsequent award years until
a new authorization form is filed, so unless
something changes, you will need to do it
only once.
Direct Deposit
Direct deposit is the fastest way to receive any
credit balance refund, so if you are planning
to use that refund for textbooks or supplies,
you may want to consider it. You can sign up
for direct deposit via MySCAD > My Info tab >
My Student Account channel > “Direct Deposit
for Student Refunds” link. Direct deposits are
typically available in students’ bank accounts
before the end of the second week of the quarter.
studentacc[email protected] | 912.525.5820
satisfactory
academic progress
Requirements to meet satisfactory academic
progress for certain types of aid include:
Students must pass 67% of all
coursework attempted.
Undergraduate students must earn
a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a
4.0-point scale.
Graduate students must earn a cumulative
GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0-point scale.
Students must complete degree
requirements within a maximum time
frame of 150% of the required credit hours
for the program.
Find out more at scad.edu/policies.
nancial policies
SCAD financial policies are updated each
academic year. The most current policies
are available for review at
scad.edu/financialpolicies.
ACCOUNT CHANGES
New students are responsible for notifying
the admission department of any changes
in name, address, or other matters that may
aect their account. Current students should
make changes through MySCAD. Be sure
to include your SCAD Card number on all
transactions and correspondence to ensure
proper credit, and always use your SCAD
student email when communicating with
the university.
FINANCIAL WELLNESS
Financial Avenue, a free resource provided by
SCAD and Inceptia, gives you 24/7 access to
information that helps you better understand
how to fund your education, personal budgets,
money management, prepping for student loan
repayment, and life beyond graduation. Visit
financialavenue.org and log in using access
code scadbees to get started.
career prep
23Career prep
CAREER AND ALUMNI
SUCCESS
As soon as you start your first class at SCAD,
you begin to discover your strengths.
While you explore your talents, your career
adviser helps you hit your goals. You can get
guidance on preparing for your major and
career path, finding organizations you want
to target, securing internships and jobs, and
so much more.
careers@scad.edu | 912.525.4653
Career Adviser
While you are working toward obtaining your
degree, your career adviser will help you
complete your own personal career action
plan that includes professional readiness,
self-promotion, portfolio development,
internships, and post-graduation
career success.
To make an appointment with your career
adviser, log in to the SCAD Job Portal
on MySCAD > Student Workspace tab >
Career and Alumni Success channel.
SCAD Job Portal
Each quarter, employers post thousands
of job and internship opportunities on the
SCAD Job Portal. The SCAD Job Portal
is your one-stop location for scheduling
an appointment with your career adviser,
applying for interviews, and signing up
for workshops. Upload an online résumé
and portfolio to get started and explore
opportunities in your field.
You can access the SCAD Job Portal
using your MySCAD credentials at
scad.edu/jobportal.
Workshops
Create a knockout résumé, prep your
portfolio, and perfect your pitch. Workshops
organized by the oce for career and alumni
success are full of topics, tips, and tidbits that
you can put into action. Check out the full
slate of upcoming workshops in the SCAD
Job Portal.
Employer Visits
Top companies, brands, and organizations
from around the world recruit at SCAD. Take
advantage of these employer visits to gain
insight into the field of your choice, interview
with top companies of interest, and get your
foot in the door.
SCAD Career Fair
Every winter, leading global employers
connect with students and alumni at SCAD
Career Fair. With more than 200 companies
participating, you are bound to find a match.
Take advantage of this event that could help
you land your next internship or dream job.
Career News
Read the latest on employer visits, special
events, career tips, and available jobs and
internships in this weekly email newsletter,
delivered directly to your inbox.
INDUSTRY AND
ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
Based in key markets around the U.S., SCAD
industry and alumni engagement leaders
continually develop and foster relationships
with employers and alumni in an eort to
expand career opportunities for SCAD
students and alumni.
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You have discovered some of the powerful
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who will guide you throughout your journey.
Be curious. Ask questions. Explore beyond
the bounds of your imagination. This is
your time, your experience, your chance
to decide your future.
calendar
The full 2023-24 academic calendar is available at
scad.edu/calendar/academic and in the SCAD app.
FALL 2023
Monday, Sept. 11 Fall quarter begins
Thursday, Nov. 16 Fall quarter ends
WINTER 2024
Monday, Jan. 8 Winter quarter begins
Thursday, March 14 Winter quarter ends
SPRING 2024
Monday, March 25 Spring quarter begins
Thursday, May 30 Spring quarter ends
SUMMER 2024
Monday, June 17 Summer quarter begins
Thursday, Aug. 22 Summer quarter ends
contacts
Career and
Alumni Success
careers@scad.edu
912.525.4653
Counseling and
Student Support
Services
counseling@scad.edu
912.525.6971
Dean of Students
deanofstudents@scad.edu
912.525.6980
Disability Resources
912.525.6233
Financial Aid
912.525.5820
International Student
Services Oce
isso@scad.edu
912.525.7304
Registrar
registrar@scad.edu
912.525.5800
Student Accounts
studentaccounts@scad.edu
912.525.6104
SCAD Card
scadcard@scad.edu
912.525.6153
SCAD Department
of University Safety
912.525.4500
Student Success
and Advising
912.525.5820
Study Abroad
studyabroad@scad.edu
912.525.5806
Technology Support
techsupport@scad.edu
912.525.4567
Veterans Aairs Benefits
vabenefits@scad.edu
912.525.6124
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