Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Transfer students should first contact the admission department to get information about federal aid, state aid, alternative loans and scholarships.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Yes
• Transfer Applications Received:
  3,247 (based on fall 2010)
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  1,460 (based on fall 2010)
• Percentage Accepted:
  45%
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  727
• Transfer Agreements:
  Articulation agreements outline the specific programs of study students may complete in order to acquire an associate degree at certain colleges and transfer to SCAD with advanced standing as a Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Arts candidate.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  Applicants whose college GPA is below 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) are encouraged to submit a portfolio, audition, riding or writing submission; one to three letters of recommendation; a statement of purpose; a resume of achievements/awards; and a personal or telephone interview.
• Official Transcripts:
  All transcripts/mark sheets must be in English or accompanied by a certified English translation.
• SAT Scores:
  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.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Applicants with less than a 3.0 GPA are encouraged to submit one to three recommendations may be submitted by a professor, teacher, counselor or community leader with whom the applicant has had immediate contact.
• Essay:
  The statement should be no more than 500 words in length and should give an overview of the applicant’s academic and personal experience, describing preparation for and commitment to further study at SCAD.
• Application Fee:
  US $35 if submitted online or US $70 if submitted in paper form
• Interview:
  Personal or telephone interview is optional. May be scheduled by contacting the admission department.
• Other Requirements:
  English is the medium of instruction for all classes at SCAD. In addition to meeting or exceeding all other admission criteria, applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency. Additionally, if applicable, any othe
• Apply Here:
  www.scad.edu/transfer

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Only grades of at least C may be transferred for undergraduate credit.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  After an undergraduate transfer applicant is accepted for admission, official transcripts showing completed collegiate coursework are evaluated by the admission office to determine whether or not the student may be granted advanced standing.