Major declaration

Explore your options

Many students have skills and interests that span a wide range of art and design disciplines, but aren't sure which major to choose. It is essential that students take the initiative and explore different majors and minors. Each fall, the SCAD Majors and Minors Fair is the perfect opportunity.

At Majors and Minors Fair, students are exposed to all majors, get to chat with faculty in those areas of study, and discover exciting career options. At the event, students also find support as they complete their official declaration of major.

Declare your major

Transfer students

Incoming transfer students enter SCAD with a declared major based on their application for admission. Transfer credit is reviewed and awarded based upon their declared major. Incoming transfer students are assigned a student success adviser and faculty adviser.

Adding a minor or second major

Many of SCAD's undergraduate majors complement one another, and students may choose to earn degrees in two majors. With careful course selection, students may earn a double major in just a few extra quarters. Students should consult with their student success adviser to determine what additional coursework may be required.

Each minor consists of five to six courses totaling 25 to 30 credit hours. The time required to complete a minor area of study varies depending on which combination of major and minor programs is being completed. Based upon this combination, a student may be required to complete more than the minimum number of credit hours required for graduation.

Changing a major or minor

Students may meet with their success adviser to change their major, add a second major or enroll in a minor at any time during their studies. Students may declare a major or minor only through a SCAD location where that program is offered.