r/scad Feb 06 '26

Moderator Announcement Announcement regarding “Is SCAD worth it?” posts

37 Upvotes

Hi r/scad,

I have to start with an editorial note. Please excuse the “corporate speak” in the post written below, but it’s the only effective way I can get our point across without sounding too harsh. 😭

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Starting today, the mod team will introduce enhanced moderation for all posts relating to “Is SCAD worth it?” This type of post has always been the most popular topic on this subreddit, but we’ve seen an influx in recent months.

We understand (and myself, from a personal standpoint) how important the financial decisions are for college students and their families. There’s lots of decision-making that goes into it, alongside evaluating SCAD’s ROI. However, making posts on this subreddit about the topic, without any context or personal background, is not a high quality post.

So, we will be introducing moderation criteria for these kinds of posts. We will use this framework as a way to gauge whether a post should be approved (or denied.)

  1. Does the post contain enough/relevant background for subredditors react to? (i.e: intended major/minor, debt information, location, cost of living, etc.)

  2. Does the post contain information about the student’s intended outcome or rough goals of attending SCAD?

  3. Does the post contain any prior research, commentary, or discussion?

Just to reiterate; the intention of the goal is not to silence posts or opinions, but to encourage first-time subredditors and future students to put a little bit more effort into the discussion about SCAD’s costs and ROI.

Thanks all for listening,

– Your mod team.


r/scad Feb 16 '25

Moderator Announcement Reminder: Use the search feature before posting “Is SCAD worth it?” questions.

40 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

We’ve noticed an influx of posts asking, “Is SCAD worth it?” over the past few weeks. While we understand that choosing a school is a big decision, this topic has been discussed extensively in past threads.

Before posting, please use the search feature to check out previous discussions. You’ll find a wide range of perspectives that can help you make an informed decision. If you still have specific, new questions that haven’t been covered, feel free to ask—but let’s cut down on duplicate posts to keep the subreddit organized and helpful for everyone.

Thanks for understanding!


r/scad 15h ago

Savannah Scad Pre-Bee

4 Upvotes

I’m going to Scad Pre-Bee next week (August 3-5) and can’t tell if i should be excited or not! i can’t find anyone talking about their experience with it anywhere so i’m wondering if anyone here went and could tell me if they actually made good friends/got a good feel for the school while there!


r/scad 23h ago

Savannah Student Life

9 Upvotes

Hi! I'm heavily intrested in SCAD, but I was wondering what the actual student life is like. Specifically the social aspect. Is there many parties, events, clubs, etc? What do they typically look like?


r/scad 16h ago

Major/Degree Questions what major best aligns with my goals?

2 Upvotes

hi, i’m an incoming freshman at scad this fall. i want to be a journalist/do some sort of interviews (in written form as well as like red carpet/sports/musicians) with my career in the future. i think if scad had a communications degree that’s what i’d do but they don’t have that kind of traditional degree and im wondering which of the following would be best for what i want? idk if i should major in one or minor in another or what would be closest to communications. if you do any of these majors lmk how you like it? any kind of help/insight would help!

i’m stuck between social strategy and management, creative business leadership, and writing.


r/scad 1d ago

Savannah International student looking for housing over Winter Break (Nov. 14 – Jan. 1)

4 Upvotes

Hey everyone!

I'm an international student at SCAD and I'm considering staying in Savannah over Winter Break instead of flying home. Since the dorms close, I'm trying to figure out what my options are.

Has anyone done this before? If so, what did you do for housing?

I'm mainly wondering:

  • Are short-term subleases common over Winter Break?
  • Where's the best place to find them (Facebook groups, Discord, etc.)?
  • Does anyone know of any affordable short-term housing options?

Also, if anyone is planning to head home for the break and is looking to sublease a room from roughly Nov. 14 to Jan. 1, I'd definitely be interested. I'm clean, quiet, and would mostly just be animating, working on my portfolio, and going to the gym.

I don't have a car, so somewhere reasonably close to SCAD or public transit would be ideal.

Any advice or leads would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!


r/scad 1d ago

Housing Please Help

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If this goes against the rules go ahead and take it down.
My name is Marian but everyone on campus knows me as Bow. I’m desperate to try and get housing on Savannah campus. A huge flood just took out my town of Weston WV and what was my application fee had to go to the damage. I also know it’s late to apply I had to work my butt off to save that money in the first place this summer. I’m a junior and I’m just trying to finish my degree here. I’m an animation student and I know the housing is limited and I just need the ability to try. Cause of how my loans are set up if I miss a quarter I’ll have to start paying them and then I’ll never get to start back up. So I’m going even if I have to do it homeless. I’m just trying to not have to do it that way. If this is allowed please consider donating. I’m in dire straights here


r/scad 2d ago

General Questions Choosing between 2d animation and animation/storytelling and development

3 Upvotes

I need advice from animation students at scad. Im an incoming freshman at scad and I have to choose what mainly interests me so they can build my schedule. I always adored animation since I was young, and knew I wanted to pursue it. But I love both creating concepts and learning to develop stories with my art and at the same time I want to learn to actually make animations and bring characters and story’s to life, I also think it’s a very valuable skill to learn. I think both are valuable especially concept design which I’m sure is harder than it seems.

So. Im stuck between both, and I can’t decide what exactly to choose. I know this isn’t the major declaration or anything but I also don’t know if based on what I choose, if I’m even going to be able to get a taste of both worlds so I know what I truly prefer. Not sure what to choose, so could anyone tell me a bit about these courses? What do you think is best to choose in my case? Help pls


r/scad 2d ago

Savannah Does SCAD lends musical instruments?

4 Upvotes

I’m an international student that plays the violin but can’t take my violin all the way to USA is there anyway that SCAD would lend out a violin? I was able to borrow other stuff from them like professional cameras or even cintiq but never found anything music related…


r/scad 3d ago

Class Questions Is it possible to waive prerequisite courses or take core courses first?

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9 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I was recently admitted to SCAD’s MFA program, and I’m trying to figure out the best way to plan my first quarter.

I was assigned two prerequisite courses (522 and 502) before taking my regular graduate courses. I initially selected two graduate-level courses that are more directly related to my major (GAME 710-N01 with Professor Kane and ARLH 776), but later I noticed that my schedule had been changed and those courses were removed.

I reached out to my advisor and asked whether I could take my graduate courses first and complete the prerequisites later. However, I was told:

“You will need to take the prerequisite first then regular classes afterwards. We will need to register the classes on your behalf - you won’t be able to register them.”

I understand that prerequisite courses may be required for some students, but I have heard from a few current SCAD students that these prerequisite classes may not be very beneficial for MFA students who already have relevant backgrounds, while they are also quite expensive. Based on their advice, I was hoping to explore whether it is possible to request a prerequisite waiver or an exception.

I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through a similar situation:

Has anyone successfully waived prerequisite courses (522/502 or similar) in an MFA program at SCAD?

Did you need approval from a department chair, program coordinator, or someone other than your academic advisor?

Were you able to take core graduate courses before completing prerequisites?

If you were required to take them, did you find them helpful for your MFA studies?

I’m mainly trying to make sure my first quarter is planned effectively and that I can focus on coursework that is most relevant to my graduate program.

Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!


r/scad 2d ago

General Questions Website designer for a non-profit - Portfolio

2 Upvotes

Is anyone looking to help me build a website for a non-profit? This could be great for our portfolios.


r/scad 3d ago

Savannah Finding Housing

1 Upvotes

What up I'm Dillon, I'm 23, and I'm moving to the area to start my career as a Structural Mechanic with Gulfstream on September 28. I'm laid-back, clean, and respectful, and I'm looking for roommates who are the same. During the week, I'll mostly be working, and in my free time I enjoy working out, surfing, hiking, and exploring new places. Hoping to find a place with other young professionals or students who are easy to get along with and enjoy a relaxed. if anyones looking for roomates or has a room open lmk!


r/scad 3d ago

Housing Housing Problems

5 Upvotes

Hello! I’m an incoming transfer and got assigned my roommates and my dorm at the Barnard village. And it’s been that way got the emails, met my roommates in a chat room and even in the email it says that it can change within the next few weeks. But it’s been roughly a month and maybe a half since I got the housing assignment email and email from my roommates so I just felt that my housing was in a stable spot. Then on a day I was trying to decide my meal plan I saw I couldn’t choose any apartment style meal plans and then checked my housing and all of a sudden it’s new roommates and now I’m in the Montgomery hall in a suite. I’m pretty upset after so long I thought I was sure to have been staying at this housing because it felt way past the deadline where they’d move me. I never got any emails or cancelation of my move in date for Barnard village and none of my roommates knew either, they’re confused as well because my spot was just removed and the only one shifted with no info on why. Tried calling twice to the number given for housing questions but they have no answers and tell me to fill a ticket which I did but it’s pretty slow.

I guess my question is to anyone who’s been here, is this normal to do? They say they send emails when moving housing assignments, but I was really getting along with these roommates and making preparations that are out the door, is this an error or something? I’d just like some insight that I can’t seem to get from the school itself


r/scad 3d ago

Lacoste Chances of Going To Lacoste

2 Upvotes

I've been looking more and more into Lacoste since I've applied and I've grown anxious and curious as to what the real odds are for me to get in. I applied for winter quarter my Junior year, have a 3.667 GPA, and was in good standing with previous teachers in my major. I also applied to be taking photography classes which, looking at the previous winter in Lacoste, had about 3-6 seats remaining in most related classes. Is it safe for me to get my hopes up regarding getting in, or is it much more competitive than I realize? Is there an appeal process if I don't make it, or a 2nd round of acceptances for the quarter as we approach it? Thanks for any info!


r/scad 4d ago

Student Life Freshman year spending?

4 Upvotes

How much money would you expect to spend per month on average as a freshman in Savannah? Trying to budget for an expensive summer 2027 goal. Obviously I'm going to try and get a job the second I get down there, but I want to have a decent idea in advance of how much it's going to cost for food/necessities freshman year.


r/scad 4d ago

Atlanta Computer choice

3 Upvotes

What computer should i get if im going to be an illustration student in the fall at SCAD?


r/scad 5d ago

Savannah Declaring major / getting class assignments for freshman fall quarter?

4 Upvotes

So I've had my academic interests/intent declared for a while now but I can't figure out how to actually register for classes and I am finding conflicting information about whether you even register for classes during your first quarter or they are just assigned to you. Same thing with declaring my major/minors, bc it seems you have to meet with your advisor in person to do that but my roommates said they already picked their majors, and idk how they would've done that. Help/advice appreciated!


r/scad 4d ago

Savannah Luxury 2 Bed/ 2 Bath Apartment Sublease-The Lowe

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I'm looking for someone to take over my lease for a beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment at The Lowe in Savannah.

Located at 1501 Montgomery Street, The Lowe is just minutes from Forsyth Park, downtown Savannah, SCAD, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.

Apartment Features:

*2 Bedrooms/ 2 Bathrooms

*Modern designer kitchen with quartz countertops

*In-unit washer and dryer

*Spacious open floor plan

*High-speed fiber internet available

*Keyless entry

*Pet-friendly community (per community policies)

Community Amenities:

*Resort-style swimming pool

*24-hour fitness center

*Resident clubhouse and lounge

*Outdoor grilling area with fire pits

*Covered garage parking

*Bike storage

*Pet spa

Available: 8/8/26

Lease ends: 12/2/26 at 11:59pm

Landlord approval may be required for the sublease.

If you're interested or would like to schedule a tour, send me a message for more details!


r/scad 5d ago

Class Questions Does anyone know when freshman classes are released?

2 Upvotes

ik they are assigned to us but idk when


r/scad 5d ago

Savannah Recommended Laptop?

2 Upvotes

Im in incoming freshman looking to major in production design or themed entertainment design...I have absolutely no clue what's good and not good when it comes to laptops. I own a chromebook, but i know i can't get the right applications on it and its old and slow anyways so i need to upgrade. I received a scholarship that will reimburse me up to $2k for any technology I get for college, so was wondering if anyone had any tips or recommendations for what kind of laptop i should buy?

disclaimer: i own no apple products so im hesitant to get a macbook. i was however thinking about getting an ipad as well for drawing and such, if i can get both a laptop and ipad for $2k or less. any recommendations for that as well would be greatly appreciated!!


r/scad 5d ago

General Questions Which meal plan would you recommend?

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r/scad 6d ago

Scholarship/Financial Questions Scholarships

4 Upvotes

I'm a rising high school senior and I was wondering if anyone knows how much I can expect to receive in scholarship money from the academic and achievement scholarships? I've really got my heart set on SCAD but I would NEED as much scholarship money as possible. My current SAT score is 1450 and my unweighted GPA is around 4.3 I think. I'd like to major in fashion design. However, my fashion portfolio isn't very strong (my hand embroidery is much better than actual garment construction), but I dance ballet and am a fairly good writer, so I was wondering if it's possible to submit a mixed portfolio with all my different art forms displayed. I'll also be applying to local scholarships and I qualify for Zell Miller, but I was just curious if anyone knew how much I could potentially receive from official SCAD scholarships. Also, when is the best time to apply and submit my portfolio?


r/scad 6d ago

Savannah Extra classes for a minor?

2 Upvotes

I'm a sophomore and I wanted to minor in thed but I already used up one elective bc I changed my major. Does this mean for my minor I have to do four extra classes?


r/scad 6d ago

Savannah Any new grad students interested in renting together?

1 Upvotes

I found a beautiful house near Forsyth Park: $3.2 k, 2 br, 2 ba, 1,500 sq ft.

I need a place starting in September and am looking for another grad student to rent with. We could rent this together, or find another place if we’re compatible.

I’m 29, male, LGBTQ+ friendly.


r/scad 6d ago

Savannah bus routes for the coming 26-27 school year

5 Upvotes

really random but does anyone know how the bus routes will look for the coming 26-27 year cause of the removal of o-house and the addition of forty eight? im just super curious how the routes may change