Celebrating the SCAD Class of 2025!
SCAD students, alumni, faculty, and staff are thrilled to honor the newest class of graduates at SCAD Commencement 2025. All graduating students are invited to take part in the Presidential Conferment of Degrees and Presentation of Degrees ceremonies for their academic school on Friday, May 30 (Savannah) or Saturday, May 31 (Atlanta). All ceremonies will be streamed live on YouTube.
Savannah ceremonies
Friday, May 30
9 a.m. | Savannah Convention Center
Presidential Conferment of Degrees
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11 a.m. | Savannah Convention Center, Exhibit Halls
Presentation of Degrees
Schools of Building Arts, Creative Technology, Film and Acting, and Liberal Arts
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11 a.m. | Savannah Convention Center, Governor's Ballroom
Presentation of Degrees
Schools of Fine Arts and Fashion
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3:30 p.m. | Savannah Convention Center, Exhibit Halls
Presentation of Degrees
Schools of Animation and Motion, Visual Communication, and Business Innovation
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3:30 p.m.| Savannah Convention Center, Governor's Ballroom
Presentation of Degrees
School of Design
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Atlanta ceremonies
Saturday, May 31
11 a.m. | Gateway Center Arena @ College Park
Presidential Conferment and Presentation of Degrees
All schools
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Jon Batiste announced as SCAD’s show-stopping commencement speaker
Jon Batiste is a force of nature and a powerhouse of creativity and connection. For seven years, he infused millions of homes with his signature energy and warmth as the bandleader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. An Academy Award and seven-time Grammy Award-winning artist, he blends music, storytelling, and activism to inspire and unite. His electrifying talks go beyond words; they are experiences that invite audiences to embrace creativity, mindfulness, and the power of community.
Viewing guide and video troubleshooting
Test your video player and troubleshoot issues with our viewing guide to make sure you're ready to seamlessly stream the commencement ceremony.
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SCADnow graduates and virtual enrollees
SCADnow (eLearning) graduates are invited to participate in Savannah's Presidential Conferment of Degrees and Presentation of Degrees ceremony. All other students can participate in the ceremonies at the SCAD location where they are enrolled.
If you have any questions, email graduation@scad.edu.
Preparing to graduate
All SCAD students must apply for graduation two quarters prior to the quarter in which they expect to graduate, even if they do not plan to participate in the commencement ceremony.
Students are eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony if they submit their application to graduate on time and complete all degree requirements by the end of the final quarter leading to graduation. Check back for graduation application deadlines.
Launch your creative career
The office of career and alumni success offers extensive career resources, alumni benefits, and networking opportunities to support graduates and help them find their dream jobs.
Celebrate your SCAD grad with these gift ideas
Class rings and announcements
Give your SCAD grad the gift of a class ring and elegantly designed announcements from Jostens.
Cap and gown
Showcase your academic journey with caps, gowns, stoles, and more from Jostens.
Après SCAD
Give the gift of an immersive, creative experience designed for SCAD alumni.
Contact
912.525.5800
graduation@scad.edu