SCAD Rising Star courses
SCAD Rising Star students participate in two courses taught by SCAD faculty. By successfully completing these courses, participants earn 10 college credit hours toward a SCAD degree or may transfer credits to other accepting institutions.
Atlanta courses
SCAD Rising Star courses in Atlanta offer students an unparalleled academic experience within a diverse urban environment filled with museums, parks, music venues, and more. Small classroom sizes and individualized instruction help students find their voices in a vibrant city.
Savannah courses
From professional-caliber resources in inspired historic settings to one-on-one guidance from renowned instructors, SCAD Rising Star courses in Savannah provide the perfect backdrop for students to begin their college journey.
Course selection
Upon acceptance to SCAD Rising Star, students are asked to indicate their preference of one major specific course and one general education or foundation studies course. Students are placed in courses based upon receipt of the program fee and space availability. Placement in the student 's top selections is not guaranteed. We recommend all SCAD Rising Star students meet with their admission adviser to discuss course options.
Courses may include demonstrations, lectures, studio work, and local field trips. Students also have access to the university's extensive resources, from cutting-edge studios to vast libraries.
Recommended course pairings:
- SCADcore course
- Major specific course
Credit/evaluation
Upon successful completion of the program, each student earns 10 quarter hours of college credit that may be applied toward a bachelor's degree at SCAD or another college or university. Course credits are applied to degree requirements at the discretion of the accepting institution. Professors evaluate academic performance and artistic progress at the conclusion of the program.
Supplies
SCAD Rising Star students are responsible for purchasing their own class supplies. Supply expenses vary by course. A list of supplies is provided with each student's specific course schedule and supplies may be purchased at the SCAD Savannah bookstore or SCAD Atlanta bookstore upon arrival in Atlanta or Savannah. Photography students must possess a digital camera, with a minimum 6.1-megapixel capability. Students should not purchase supplies for any class until they have been admitted to the program and receive their course schedule, as classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis upon payment of the program fee.
Enrollment after SCAD Rising Star
SCAD is a test-optional university, meaning students may choose to submit test scores for the SAT/ACT if available, but applications from students without test scores will also be considered. The lack of test scores will not impact the university’s evaluation of a student’s application or scholarship consideration.
Students who participate in SCAD Rising Star will gain valuable experience, as well as build and enhance their portfolio, all while refining their skills under the guidance and instruction of SCAD faculty. Satisfactory completion of SCAD Rising Star with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher may qualify students for admission to SCAD for further undergraduate study if they have submitted all required first-time, first-year application materials. Completion of SCAD Rising Star with a cumulative program GPA of less than 3.0 may impact future admission and scholarship consideration. Discuss any academic concerns with your admission adviser prior to enrolling.
These students may also be invited to continue their SCAD Rising Star experience as SCAD joint enrollment students. Through joint enrollment, students take one or multiple online courses each quarter with other first-year students; eligible students may earn up to 25 quarter hours of credit. Students who wish to be considered for early admission should contact the admission department.
Contact
SCAD Rising Star Atlanta
P.O. Box 77300
Atlanta, GA 30357
404.253.3475 or 877.722.3285
atlsummer@scad.edu
SCAD Rising Star Savannah
P.O. Box 2072
Savannah, GA 31402
912.525.5667 or 800.869.7223
savsummer@scad.edu