Take your SCAD experience to the next level
In addition to award-winning academics, SCAD offers students an array of opportunities to advance their career dreams and accelerate their education, from bespoke presentation coaching and award-winning museums to signature events and brand-name collaborations — all designed to prepare the next generation of creative leaders.
First Year Experience — Thrive in SCAD student life
The First Year Experience (FYE) course is a comprehensive introduction to student life at SCAD, from choosing classes and majors to leveraging resources and joining student clubs.
Learn about First Year Experience
AI Advantage Portal — Harness the power of new AI tools
SCADask, the university's applied research unit, launched the AI Advantage Portal in Spring 2024 to assist SCAD students in exploring emerging AI technology and incorporating it into their programs of study. All SCAD students have access to the portal, which connects to several industry standard AI programs — including Claude, Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, Midjourney, and more — offering the opportunity for students to create from the precipice of new creative frontiers.
Learn more about the AI Advantage Portal
SCADextra — Expand your skills and artistry
Augment your in-class studies and expand your network through SCADextra, the university's series of workshops and coaching sessions. From tutorials on how to perfect award submissions to explorations into potential professional paths, SCADextra offers myriad possibilities each quarter to elevate your academics and achieve your true potential.
SCADamp — Amplify your presentation prowess
From elevator pitches to presentations, SCADamp prepares students to shine in peak-performance moments. Through a tiered workshop series and one-on-one coaching, you’ll learn to connect across a wide spectrum of career-defining contexts.
SCADpro — Partner with the world's biggest brands
A boutique creative consultancy fueled by superstar SCAD students and faculty, SCADpro extends the university's reputation and reach as an academic leader to major industries around the world. Through SCADpro, you'll have the chance to work with brands large and small — names like NASA, Google, L'Oréal, and Samsung — on real-world challenges before you graduate.
Accelerate and maximize your education
GRADpath@SCAD
Maximize the impact of your education and career preparation through GRADpath@SCAD. This path allows students to earn both their B.F.A. and M.A. or their B.F.A. and M.F.A. in an accelerated and continuous program of study.
Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure
The Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL) merges all three components of architectural licensure — education, experience, and examination — into SCAD's existing B.F.A. and M.Arch. programs, empowering students to earn their degrees and licensure in as few as seven years.
Celebrate creative innovation at SCAD events
No matter what SCAD location you journey to, there is always something to experience or explore. A full calendar of signature events gives you exclusive access to the top minds in art, design, entertainment, fashion, and beyond. SCAD events illuminate the most revelatory topics, content, and innovations across all creative disciplines.
Connect with culture-making creators
Through year-round signature events, workshops, critiques, and networking opportunities, SCAD offers unparalleled mentorship opportunities. VIPs across industries, like Leslie Odom Jr., Anna Sui, and Chris Sanders, work one-on-one with students to inform and inspire.
Find your muse at SCAD museums and galleries
The SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah, SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film in Atlanta, and SCAD FASH Lacoste feature exhibitions from the world's most influential artists and designers, providing the inspiration you need to push the limits of your creative practice.
See what's on:
The SCAD Museum of Art
SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film
SCAD FASH Lacoste
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