SCAD undergraduate students master the fundamentals of their future fields while working toward individualized career goals and developing their personal creative vision in a professional context. Applications are accepted at any time throughout the year with no deadlines to apply, and admission results normally take between two and four weeks. Applications must include academic transcripts; additional materials such as recommendations, a statement of purpose, or a well-crafted portfolio are suggested for further consideration. For complete first-year admission information, visit scad.edu/freshman.

SCAD provides transfer students with in-depth resources and support to help make the journey to The University for Creative Careers as seamless as possible. Once a student applies to become a student at SCAD, an admission adviser will evaluate the student's transcript to determine which courses will transfer and how much college credit will be awarded. Applications must include official transcripts from other colleges or universities attended. Additional materials such as recommendations, a statement of purpose, or a well-crafted portfolio are suggested for further consideration. View more details at scad.edu/transfer.