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Undergraduate Transfer Requirements


1. Completed application for admission.
Any student who previously applied and was reviewed for first-time freshman admission to SCAD and then attended another college or university must re-apply as a transfer student and submit all materials required to be reviewed for transfer admission and scholarship opportunities.

2. Nonrefundable application fee.
3. Official transcript from each college or university attended.
All transcripts/mark sheets must be in English or accompanied by a certified English translation. If the number of college or university credits earned is insufficient for evaluating performance, the applicant also may be required to submit a diploma from a United States high school and SAT or ACT scores. (To have these scores sent directly to SCAD, applicants should use SAT code 5631 or ACT code 0855 on the test forms. SAT or ACT scores are not required of international applicants or of applicants who have been out of high school for at least two years.)

A certificate of General Educational Development from the American Council of Education is considered equivalent to a diploma from a U.S. high school. For student applicants from countries other than the United States, SCAD uses the standards established by the National Association of Foreign Student Advisors and the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers to determine the equivalent academic achievement. The Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (Form V) completed with at least five subject areas passed is the equivalent of a diploma from a U.S. high school. For home-schooled applicants, an academic portfolio is also acceptable and may include, but is not limited to, the following:
  • Verification that the home school has been recognized by the state of residence of the applicant.
  • Detailed outline of the home-school curriculum, including subject areas studied, time spent on each discipline, and, if applicable, grades awarded. A home-school transcript may fulfill this requirement.
  • Writing sample that is academic in nature, but not necessarily a graded assignment or one used for coursework.
  • Résumé of classes taken outside the home. If classes have been taken at a college or university, official transcripts are required.

Architecture applicants: Students applying to the professional architecture program must attain a minimum SAT math score of 540 or ACT math score of 23 in order to be granted regular acceptance. Otherwise qualified applicants to the professional architecture program who have not attained these scores or who are unable to demonstrate an aptitude for the study of mathematics and science may be admitted to the professional architecture program on a provisional basis. One condition stipulates that the student must complete MATH 101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and complete MATH 201 and PHYS 201 with a grade of 2.0 or higher in order to pursue the professional architecture degree. The credit hours earned in MATH 101 may be applied as an elective toward credit hours required for the professional architecture degree.
4. Demonstration of English proficiency for students whose first language is not English.
Demonstration of English proficiency for students whose first language is not English. (Not required for permanent residents of the United States.)

English is the medium of instruction for all classes at SCAD. In addition to meeting or exceeding all other SCAD admission criteria, applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency by providing official minimum scores on one of the following:
  1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum scores: (SCAD code 5631)
      2. a. 550 on the paper-based test
      b. 85 on the Internet-based test with minimum subject scores of:
    i. 23 speaking
    ii. 24 writing
    iii. 20 listening
    iv. 18 reading
  2. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of at least 6.5.
  3. American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), “high advanced” score on the writing proficiency portion of the test and “advanced” score on the oral portion.
  4. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) minimum score of at least 500 on the critical reading portion.
For applicants whose native language is English, or whose academic transcripts show extensive study in an institution in which English is the language of instruction, no additional proof of English proficiency is required.

Applicants who meet or exceed all other SCAD admission requirements, but do not demonstrate English proficiency through minimal TOEFL, IELTS, ACTFL or SAT scores, may be admitted to the SCAD English as a Second Language (ESL) program. These students must take a SCAD English language proficiency test to be placed in the appropriate level of ESL. Students must satisfactorily complete the ESL program through Level IV prior to advancing into any academic course of study at SCAD and must continue taking ESL through satisfactory completion of Level VI.
5. Additionally, if applicable, any other documents or materials required to obtain a student visa.
Official certification of sources and funds. Copy of the first page of the applicant’s passport (requested, but not required). A copy of the first page of the passport for any dependent accompanying the student also is requested. These documents are used to verify correct spelling of names, correct birth dates, and other information vital to student registration.
Supplementary materials
All applicants may submit supplementary materials to enhance their admission files and to be considered for an artistic scholarship.     

  1. Portfolio, audition or writing submission. The portfolio, audition or writing submission is scored according to a rubric relevant to the type of submission. See undergraduate portfolio guidelines.
  2. Recommendations. One to three recommendations may be submitted by professors, teachers, counselors or community leaders with whom the applicant has had immediate contact. Recommendations should address the applicant’s level of commitment, as well as attributes such as creativity, initiative, motivation, character and academic achievement, to aid in assessing the applicant’s reasonable potential for success as a student at SCAD. Recommendations may not come from friends or family members except in the case of a teacher-parent.
  3. Statement of purpose. The statement should be of no more than 500 words and should give an overview of the applicant’s academic and personal experience, describing preparation for and commitment to further study at SCAD, as well as educational and professional goals and aspirations.
  4. Résumé/list of achievements and awards.
  5. Personal or telephone interview. May be scheduled by contacting the admission department.
Suggested timeline for fall enrollment

Suggested Timeline for Transfer Admission


SCAD accepts applications on a rolling basis—students may enter in the fall, winter, spring or summer.

The following timeline is suggested for fall enrollment:
April 15
Recommended priority deadline for transfer applicants fall quarter admission and scholarship consideration.

May 1
Enrollment fee is due.

June 1
Fall housing reservation fee is due.

Aug. 1
Fall quarter tuition, housing balance and meal plan payment due.

Applications and all supporting documents for winter quarter should be received by Dec. 1; spring quarter should be received by Feb. 15; and summer quarter should be received by May 15. Online applications are preferred.


Exceptions to the general rules of admission may be made for applicants of unusual motivation and ability. Application materials cannot be returned.

ContactContact Admission

  • admission@scad.edu
  • Hong Kong/Savannah/eLearning: 800.869.7223 or 912.525.5100
  • Atlanta: 877.722.3285 or 404.253.2700
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