SCAD: Designed for Dreamers and Makers

When you imagine your future, what does it look like? Whether you’re capturing unforgettable experiences in breathtaking locales, leading the latest transformation of the tech industry, or developing the next evolution in sustainable fashion design, the Savannah College of Art and Design helps you make it happen.

Education that Works for You

With 100 degree programs across art, business, design, and STEM disciplines, SCAD empowers students to customize a creative education tailored to their unique goals. Ranked No. 1 by The Rookies, Art & Object, Red Dot, International Design Awards, and more, SCAD prepares students to excel and to launch rewarding careers — a focus woven into the very fabric of the university.

Classes are led by professors with unmatched expertise in their fields. Imagine learning from former executives of powerhouses such as Samsung or Estée Lauder and winners of Oscar, Emmy, and Peabody Awards or getting firsthand feedback from guest lecturers like Grammy winner Leslie Odom Jr., best known for his role as Aaron Burr in Broadway’s Hamilton. SCAD’s top-ranked programs are built on an ethos of excellence and hands-on learning, merging academic rigor with pragmatic skills. Ambitious students have the opportunity to work directly with major brands through SCADpro, the university’s innovation design studio, connecting directly with Fortune 500 companies in real-world collaborations. And it pays off. According to a 2025 study, 99 percent of recent SCAD graduates were employed, pursuing further education or both within just 12 months of graduation.

Support Beyond the Classroom

SCAD’s commitment to student success doesn’t end in the classroom. From day one, you’ll have a dedicated team of success, faculty, and career advisers ready to help you thrive in class and in everyday life. They’ll help you maximize your time at SCAD and connect you to professional networks that open a world of new possibilities. And your career adviser? Their support is lifelong, serving as a vital advocate and resource for you throughout your professional journey.

Student Life Is Something to Buzz About

More than 18,500 students from all 50 U.S. states and 100+ countries call SCAD home. As a SCAD Bee, you arrive with a hive all your own through SCAD Squads, unique communities complete with curated activities designed to nurture belonging. More than 100 student clubs and organizations provide avenues to explore the interests, disciplines, and skills that excite you most.

Focused on finding your zen? Curated mindfulness spaces and workshops, 24/7 access to in-person and on-call counselors, and a host of student support service offices make it easier to care for your mental health. SCAD’s fitness centers, SCADfit and ClubSCAD, offer a robust schedule of group classes and individual sessions with personal trainers — and, through University Recreation, you’ll have the freedom to explore outdoor excursions, sports clubs, and intramural sports.

Students looking to channel their skills in art, design, and entrepreneurship for good can tap into the power of SCAD SERVE, the university’s service initiative that connects the SCAD community with local leaders in Atlanta and Savannah, Ga., to help improve quality of life for neighbors in need. Guided by university and local leaders, students harness their talents to innovate across six critical areas: food, shelter, clothing, education, safety, and the environment.

Experience SCAD for Yourself

There are so many ways to sample everything the university has to offer. Schedule a tour to explore our vibrant locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Ga., and Lacoste, France. Experience life as a SCAD Bee during SCAD Day, our open house event with class demonstrations of the programs that interest you most, or spend the summer with us through our pre-college programs.

At SCAD, you do more than dream. At SCAD, you make it here.