SCAD athletics
SCAD artist-athletes give new meaning to the word competition, winning honors for their achievements on and off the playing field. Members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), SCAD athletic teams have celebrated dozens of conference, individual, and national championships in sports like bowling, cross country, cycling, equestrian, esports, fencing, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, and tennis. Guided by expert coaches and accomplished faculty, these talented teammates demonstrate the SCAD ideals of scholarship, leadership, integrity, and sportsmanship.
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Atlanta athletics
SCAD Atlanta hosts the university’s cross country and track and field, men’s golf, women’s tennis, fencing, taekwondo, and esports (League of Legends and Overwatch) teams.
Savannah athletics
SCAD Savannah is home to the university’s bowling, cycling, equestrian, flag football, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and diving, men’s tennis, and women’s golf teams.
Athletic facilities
In recent years, SCAD athletic teams have ranked among NAIA’s top 25 teams and won numerous conference and national titles. With its state-of-the-art learning spaces and playing fields, SCAD ensures its elite artist-athletes are prepared to excel in their chosen sport and degree.
"The option to be an athlete shaped my SCAD experience more than anything else. I’m grateful for the coaches and staff that have cultivated a resourceful environment, one that helps us grow as people and develop the skills that we can take into our artistic career and postgraduate life."
Abigail Siddall | SCAD soccer athlete, 2024 NAIA national champion;B.F.A., production design, 2025
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Athletic affiliations
The Sun Conference
Southern States Athletic Conference
Appalachian Athletic Conference
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Men's and women's sports teams
Atlanta:
Cross country
Esports
Fencing
Men’s golf
Taekwondo
Track and field
Women’s tennis
Savannah:
Bowling
Cycling
Equestrian
Lacrosse
Men’s tennis
Soccer
Swimming and diving
Women’s flag football
Women’s golf