SCAD Academic Calendar 2023-2024: Important Dates

SCAD academic calendar 2023-2024 includes important dates and deadlines for registration, add/drop, SCAD start date 2023, exams, and graduation. The calendar also includes information about campus events, such as concerts, plays, and sporting events.

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is a private art and design university with campuses in Savannah, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; and Hong Kong. SCAD’s academic calendar is designed to help students succeed in their chosen fields of study.

The SCAD academic calendar is based on a quarter system (fall, winter, spring and summer). A quarter at SCAD University is ten weeks long. 

SCAD academic calendar fall 2023

Learn more about the SCAD Fall 2023 schedule on the SCAD academic calendar.

1. SCAD Fall 2023 registration begins on April 24, 2023. SCADnow online registration begins on the same day.
2. Graduate registration begins on April 26, 2023.
3. Senior registration begins on April 27, 2023.
4. Junior registration begins on May 3, 2023. Check out MySCAD students portal.
5. Sophomore registration begins on May 10, 2023.
6. First-year student registration begins on May 17, 2023.
7. Fall 2023 Orientation for new students (Atlanta, Savannah, SCADnow online) is from September 7, 2023, to September 9, 2023.
8. SCAD Fall 2023 classes start on September 11, 2023, for SCAD Atlanta, Savannah, and SCADnow online. It is the first day of classes for SCAD Atlanta, SCAD Savannah, and SCADnow online students.
9. SCAD Drop/add period for SCAD Atlanta, Savannah, and SCADnow online is from September 11, 2023, to September 15, 2023.
10. Student check-in (Lacoste) is on September 15, 2023.
11. The fall quarter of 2023 begins for SCAD Lacoste on September 18, 2023. It is the first day of classes for SCAD Lacoste students.
12. The drop/add period for SCAD Lacoste is from September 18, 2023, to September 19, 2023.
13. The midterm week begins for all SCAD locations on October 9, 2023.
14. SCAD Lacoste Fall quarter 2023 ends on November 10, 2023.
15. The fall quarter ends SCAD Atlanta, Savannah, and SCADnow online on November 16, 2023.
16. SCAD Winter break 2023 is from November 17, 2023, to January 7, 2024.
17. Residence halls close for fall quarter at 5 p.m. for all students on Friday, November 17, 2023.

SCAD move in day fall 2023

SCAD move in day fall 2023 is from Thursday, September 7, 2023, to Sunday, September 10, 2023. Orientation for new students or Freshmen (Atlanta, Savannah, SCADnow online) is from September 7, 2023, to September 9, 2023.

SCAD move-in crews of student volunteers welcome and help new incoming students move into residence on SCAD move-in days. 

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Savannah offers a unique opportunity for students to get involved and help new students during move-in: the Move-In Crew. Move-in crew volunteers assist new students with moving into their residence halls, providing them with a warm welcome and a helping hand.

In addition to helping new students, move-in crew volunteers also get to move into their residence halls earlier than other students. This is a great way to get to know the campus and meet new people before classes start.

To be a part of the Move-In Crew, students must attend an orientation meeting before move-in begins. At the orientation meeting, students will learn about the responsibilities of a move-in crew volunteer and how to help new students.

Move-in crew volunteers are committed to working for new students during the scheduled move-in periods. This typically includes the weekend before classes start and the first few days of classes.

If you are interested in getting involved and helping new students at SCAD Savannah, the Move-In Crew is a great way to do it. You will meet new people, learn about the campus, and help make the move-in process easier for new students.

SCAD academic calendar winter 2024

Learn more about the SCAD Winter 2024 schedule on the SCAD academic calendar 2023-2024.

1. Residence halls open for winter quarter at 9 a.m. for all new and continuing students on Friday, January 5, 2024.
2. Winter quarter begins at Atlanta, Savannah, and SCADnow online campuses on January 8, 2024.
3. The Drop/add period takes place at Atlanta, Savannah, and SCADnow online campuses from January 8 to January 12, 2024.
4. Student check-in occurs at Lacoste on January 12, 2024.
5. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed at Atlanta, Savannah, and SCADnow online campuses on January 15, 2024.
6. The Winter quarter begins at Lacoste on January 15, 2024.
7. The Drop/add period takes place at Lacoste from January 15 to January 16, 2024.
8. A makeup day for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is scheduled at Atlanta, Savannah, and SCADnow online campuses on January 19, 2024.
9. Advising for Spring and Summer 2024 begins on January 22, 2024.
10. Midterm week starts at all locations on February 5, 2024.
11. Spring/Summer 2024 registration begins on February 5, 2024.
12. SCADnow online registration also starts on February 5, 2024.
13. Graduate registration begins on February 7, 2024.
14. Senior registration begins on February 8, 2024.
15. Junior registration begins on February 14, 2024.
16. Sophomore registration begins on February 21, 2024.
17. First-year student registration begins on February 28, 2024.
18. Winter quarter ends at Lacoste on March 8, 2024.
19. Winter quarter ends at Atlanta, Savannah, and SCADnow online campuses on March 14, 2024.
20. Residence halls close for winter quarter at 5 p.m. for all students without spring housing assignments on Friday, March 15, 2024.

SCAD academic calendar spring 2024

Learn more about the SCAD Spring 2024 schedule on the SCAD academic calendar 2023-2024.

1. Residence halls open for spring 2024 quarter at 9 a.m. for new SCAD students moving in on Friday, March 22, 2024.
2. Spring 2024 quarter starts at Atlanta, Savannah, and SCADnow online campuses on March 25, 2024.
3. The Drop/add period takes place at Atlanta, Savannah, and SCADnow online campuses from March 25 to March 29, 2024.
4. Student check-in occurs at Lacoste on March 29, 2024.
5. Spring quarter begins at Lacoste on April 1, 2024.
6. The Drop/add period takes place at Lacoste from April 1 to April 2, 2024.
7. Advising for Fall 2024 begins on April 8, 2024.
8. Midterm week starts at all locations on April 22, 2024.
9. Fall 2024 registration begins on April 22, 2024.
10. SCADnow online registration also starts on April 22, 2024.
11. Graduate registration begins on April 24, 2024.
12. Senior registration begins on April 25, 2024.
13. Junior registration begins on May 1, 2024.
14. Sophomore registration begins on May 8, 2024.
15. First-year student registration begins on May 15, 2024.
16. Spring quarter ends at Lacoste on May 24, 2024.
17. Spring quarter ends at Atlanta, Savannah, and SCADnow online campuses on May 30, 2024.
18. SCAD Graduation 2024 and Commencement activities takes place at Atlanta, Savannah, and SCADnow online campuses from May 31 to June 1, 2024.
19. Residence halls close for non-graduating students at noon for all non-graduating students on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
20. Residence halls close for graduating students at noon for all graduating students on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

SCAD spring break 2024

SCAD Spring Break 2024 is from March 15, 2024, to March 24, 2024. Residence halls close for the winter quarter on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 5 p.m. for students not returning for the spring quarter and reopen for new students on Friday, March 22, 2024.

SCAD University does not officially have a spring break on the Scad academic calendar. The period between the winter quarter’s last day and the Spring quarter’s beginning is assumed SCAD spring break.

During this time, students have a break from classes and can use the period for personal time, travel, or other activities before the start of the spring quarter.

For more on SCAD academic calendar 2023-2024, visit the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) academic calendar website.