Celebrating the SCAD Class of 2024!

SCAD students, alumni, faculty, and staff are delighted to honor the newest class of graduates at SCAD Commencement 2024. All graduating SCAD Savannah and SCADnow students are invited to participate in the Presidential Conferment and Presentation of Degrees ceremonies for their academic school on Saturday, June 1. The ceremonies for all graduating SCAD Atlanta students will be on Sunday, June 2. All ceremonies will stream live on YouTube.

Savannah ceremonies

Saturday, June 1

8:30 a.m.  | Presidential Conferment of Degrees
During this ceremony, all graduates and their guests will hear from commencement speakers as well as SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace as she confers degrees.

 

Noon | Presentation of Degrees
Presentation of Degrees ceremonies: School of Animation and Motion, School of Building Arts, School of Creative Technology, School of Fine Arts, School of Liberal Arts, School of Fashion

 

5 p.m. | Presentation of Degrees
Presentation of Degrees ceremonies: School of Film and Acting, School of Design, The De Sole School of Business Innovation, School of Visual Communications

Atlanta ceremonies

Sunday, June 2

1 p.m. | Presidential Conferment and Presentation of Degrees
During this ceremony, all graduates and their guests will hear from commencement speakers as well as SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace as she confers degrees.

Review the family guide to commencement

We are just as excited as you are to to celebrate our new class of SCAD graduates! To best prepare for the big day, we recommend reading through the family guide.

View the 2024 family guide to commencement

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.

Test your video player

Share your commencement experience using #SCADGRAD

Be sure to tag @scaddotedu!

SCADnow graduates

SCADnow online learning graduates are invited to participate in the Presentation of Degrees ceremony in Savannah. All other students are invited to participate in the on-ground Presentation of Degrees ceremonies as assigned by the SCAD location at which they are enrolled. If you have any questions, contact graduation@scad.edu for more information.

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.

View graduation requirements

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.

Explore your benefits

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.

Jostens

Cap and gown

Showcase your academic journey with caps, gowns, stoles, and more from Jostens.

Visit Jostens

Memorabilia

SCAD clothing, accessories, and memorabilia are available at Ex Libris.

Visit Ex Libris

Après SCAD

Give the gift of an immersive, creative experience designed for SCAD alumni in the South of France. 

Learn about Après

Contact

912.525.5800
graduation@scad.edu