The Savannah College of Art and Design was founded in Savannah, Ga., in 1978 with a curriculum designed to provide an excellent arts education and effective career preparation for students. Today, with three locations as well as online programs, the college continues to adhere to this mission, attracting students from all 50 states and from more than 80 countries.

SCAD exists to prepare talented students for careers in the visual and performing arts, design, the building arts, and the history of art and architecture. The college emphasizes learning through individual attention in a positively oriented environment. The goal of the college is to nurture and cultivate the unique qualities of each student through an interesting curriculum, in an inspiring environment, under the leadership of involved professors. With locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Ga., and in Lacoste, France, SCAD has been named "Hottest for Studying Art" among America's 25 Hottest Colleges by Kaplan/Newsweek. Online programs are offered through SCAD e-Learning.

SCAD is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone number 404.679.4501) to award bachelor’s and master's degrees. The college offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Architecture, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Urban Design degrees, as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates. The five-year professional M.Arch. degree is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board.

Class size is small, allowing each student the opportunity to receive individual attention. Faculty members have distinguished backgrounds in their fields. An English as a Second Language program and dedicated international student services staff are available to assist international students with the adjustment to college life in the United States.

For more information, e-mail may be sent to admission@scad.edu. Savannah, Lacoste and SCAD e-Learning inquiries may be directed to 800.869.7223 or 912.525.5100; Atlanta inquiries may be directed to 877.722.3285 or 404.253.2700.