Admission at SCAD

School visits

Visit public, private, and boarding schools throughout your territory. Introduce students to SCAD's academic programs, career opportunities, and admission process through classroom presentations, portfolio reviews, and individual conversations.

Regional information sessions

Lead exclusive SCAD events that bring the university directly to prospective students and families. Partner with faculty members and academic leaders who travel to your territory to share program insights, portfolio guidance, and firsthand perspectives on the student experience.

These events offer a unique opportunity to showcase the depth of SCAD's academic community while helping students make informed decisions about their future.

College fairs and conferences

Represent SCAD at regional and national events. Expand the university's visibility, connect with prospective students, and strengthen relationships with educators and counselors.

Campus visits

Meet students and families who visit SCAD's campuses. Provide guidance, answer questions, and help prospective students envision their future at SCAD.

Specialized teams. Shared success.

SCAD Admission includes more than 150+ professionals dedicated to student recruitment, enrollment, campus visitation, and operational excellence.

This scale creates opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and career growth while providing resources and support that are uncommon within most higher education admission offices. 

Admission Recruitment*

Build relationships with prospective students, families, educators, and counselors. *Assistant Directors of Admission are on this team!  

Admission Enrollment

Support admitted students through enrollment milestones and next steps.

Admission College Visitation

Create exceptional campus visit experiences for prospective students and families.

Admission Administration

Provide operational support, systems management, reporting, and process excellence.

Educator partnerships 

Admission professionals work closely with counselors, teachers, independent educational consultants, and community partners throughout the year.

You will also collaborate with SCAD's dedicated Educator Outreach team, invite educators to signature university events, and strengthen relationships that help students discover opportunities at SCAD.

Life on the road

Assistant Directors of Admission travel approximately 40–45 weeks each year throughout their assigned territory.

SCAD invests heavily in the tools and resources necessary for success on the road.

Travel support includes: 

• Dedicated recruitment logistics support
• University-issued cell phone with hotspot
• SCAD corporate credit card
• Travel per diem
• Airline, hotel, and rental car rewards programs
• Recruitment materials and presentation resources
• Salesforce support and training

This structure allows admission professionals to focus on students and relationships rather than travel logistics.

"What inspires me most about SCAD is our commitment to student success. Every day, I have the opportunity to help talented students discover their potential and become part of a community that believes in their future."

Invest in your professional growth

SCAD believes exceptional student experiences begin with exceptional employee development.

Each summer, admission employees participate in a dedicated week-long professional development experience designed specifically for the department.

This annual program provides opportunities to:

• Explore university initiatives and strategic priorities
• Learn best practices from colleagues and industry leaders
• Strengthen presentation, recruitment, and counseling skills
• Connect with admission professionals from across territories and campuses
• Build knowledge of SCAD's academic programs and student experience

Professional development is woven into the employee experience at SCAD. From access to LinkedIn Learning and more than 100+ Employee Development workshops to mentorship opportunities, coaching, leadership programs, and specialized departmental training, employees benefit from resources that support lifelong learning and career development.

Benefits and perks

SCAD invests in employee well-being through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan with university match, tuition benefits, and paid time off. Employees also benefit from a robust wellness program, access to a dedicated wellness nutritionist, fitness facilities, counseling and support services, health coaching, and resources that promote lifelong health and well-being.

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SCAD locations

SCAD is one university — offering degrees in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia, and online via SCADnow, with additional study abroad opportunities in Lacoste, France and other locations. Find your muse in Lacoste, get a taste of the fast life in Atlanta, or fall in love with the southern charm of Savannah. 

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SCAD awards and rankings

SCAD is continually recognized for educational and professional excellence, affirming our commitment to the highest standards of achievement in art and design. For the second year in a row, SCAD has been named the No. 1 art and design university in the U.S. by Art & Object. In 2022, SCAD was ranked the No. 1 fashion design school in the U.S. by fashion education resource site Fashion Schools. For the sixth consecutive year, Red Dot Design named SCAD the No. 1 design university in the U.S. in their 2022 rankings. 

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SCAD mission and vision

SCAD prepares talented students for creative professions through engaged teaching and learning in a positively oriented university environment.

SCAD will be globally recognized as the preeminent source of knowledge in the disciplines we teach.

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SCAD by the numbers

SCAD enrolls over 17,500 students from all 50 states and more than 120 countries. SCAD employs over 2,000 employees, including full- and part-time faculty and staff.

The office of institutional research publishes a fact book every fall, made available to the SCAD community in December. This fact book contains a collection of commonly used and cited official university statistics and serves as a useful resource to students, professors and staff.

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