Orientation for Students in Atlanta

 
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Fall 2008


SCAD rooftopWelcome to SCAD-Atlanta. I am very pleased that you have chosen the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta as the place to further your education. As the dean of student services, my role is to provide support services for you during your time at the college and assist in facilitating a positive learning environment. The student services staff provides students with social, personal, ethical and intellectual programs. Our services, programs and activities are offered with the goal of partnering with academic services to contribute to student success in a variety of areas.

During orientation, you will be introduced to fellow students and college administrators who will familiarize you with the many aspects of college life and provide information to assist you in addressing the challenges associated with the college experience. Most importantly, you will be shown how to get the most out of your college experience. This orientation program is designed to be interactive, and I encourage you to participate fully in all aspects of it so that you will be ready to embrace the opportunities the college has to offer. For incoming first-year students, orientation will continue throughout your first quarter in the First-year Experience course. If you have any questions or need information prior to orientation, don't hesitate to call 404.253.3400 or e-mail Atlanta orientation. I look forward to seeing you very soon.

Best wishes for a successful and creative journey of self-development and discovery.

Art R. Malloy
Dean of Student Services
SCAD-Atlanta


Fall 2008 Orientation Dates

International - Thursday, Sept. 11
Freshman - Friday, Sept. 12
Transfer - Saturday, Sept. 13
Graduate - Saturday, Sept. 13


Before You Arrive

Checklist of Things to Do Before Orientation at SCAD-Atlanta

1. If you have not yet completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, apply online at www (dot) fafsa (dot) ed (dot) gov.

2. Send in a photo for your SCAD Card. Your SCAD Card will serve as your student identification card.
  • Photographs should be e-mailed to scadcard (at) scad (dot) edu in JPG or GIF format.
  • Include your full name and account number from your bursar invoice or statement.
  • For more information, call the SCAD Card office at 404.253.3426.
3. Pay tuition. The following tuition payment options are available:
  • Pay online
  1. From www (dot) scad (dot) edu, click on MySCAD and log on.
  2. Click on the My Info tab.
  3. Click on "Student Services and Financial Aid."
  4. Click on "Student Records."
  5. Click on "Make an Online Payment."
  • Pay by phone
To make a payment by phone, contact your bursar representative at 404.253.3100.
  • Pay by mail
Bursar's Office
SCAD-Atlanta
P.O. Box 77300
Atlanta, GA 30357

4. Register your car online:
  1. Click on MySCAD and log on.
  2. Click on the My Info tab.
  3. Click on "College Services."
  4. Click on "Parking Services" and follow the instructions.
  • You need to know your vehicle make, model, year and tag number to complete this process.
  • After you have registered your car, bring your ID to SCAD-Atlanta during orientation and pick up your decal.
5. Fill out housing information online. If you plan to live on campus, after receiving your personal identification number (issued upon payment of matriculation fee), visit http://myscad (dot) scad (dot) edu.
  • Log on.
  • Click on the My Info tab.
  • Click on "Student Services and Financial Aid."
  • Click on "Housing Registration."
  • Follow the steps to enter your housing information.
6. Contact disability services. Contact counseling and student support services at atlcounseling (at) scad (dot) edu if you require assistance during the academic year due to physical, psychological and/or learning disabilities.

7. Bring a government-issued ID with you to check in at orientation.


Directions to SCAD-Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St., Atlanta


From I-85 Southbound
  • Take exit 86 (Route 13, Peachtree Street).
  • Stay on this exit/access road for about three miles; stay in the left lane. Do not take any exits as you pass them.
  • Follow signs for Spring Street/Peachtree Street. Stay in the left lane and take the Peachtree Street exit.
  • At the second traffic light, take a left onto Peachtree Street.
  • SCAD-Atlanta is on the left next to Peachtree Christian Church.
From I-75 Southbound
  • Take exit 252 (Northside Drive/Howell Mill).
  • Stay on the Northside Drive lane to your left. Turn right onto Northside Drive.
  • At the second light, turn left onto Deering Road.
  • This is a residential road; follow it until it dead-ends into Peachtree Street. The Amtrak train station is on the right.
  • Turn right on Peachtree Street, and SCAD-Atlanta is on the right side of the street.
From I-85 and 1-75 Northbound
  • Take exit 250 (10th Street/14th Street/Georgia Tech).
  • Stay straight onto Williams Street. At the second traffic light (14th Street) turn right.
  • Take a left onto West Peachtree.
  • Follow until you hit Peachtree Street and turn left at the traffic light.
  • SCAD-Atlanta is on the left.

 
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