The Savannah College of Art and Design Academic Experience

Past Performance

• 82% of our freshmen returned for sophomore year.
• 45% of our most recent graduates graduated in four years.
• How long does it usually take to graduate from freshman year?
  • On average, 41% of our freshman graduate in four years.
  • On average, 10% of our freshman graduate in five years.
• The average GPA of freshmen after completion of the first year is 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.

What Do We Like To Study?

Most Popular Majors

• graphic design
• illustration
• photography

Policies

Probation Policy

The minimum GPA required for all students to remain off probation during their entire college tenure is:

• Freshmen: 2.00
• Sophomore: 2.00
• Junior: 2.00
• Senior: 2.00

Graduation Policy:

• The minimun GPA that a student needs to maintain in order to graduate is 2.00.

Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar System:

• Quarter System (four terms comprise academic year)

Summer Sessions:

• Four summer sessions of varying lengths.

New student orientation:

• Orientation for new students is held in September, January, March, and June.

• 10% continue within one year.

• Graduate Arts and Sciences Programs: 10%

• Business firms (art and architecture).

• Ned Williams, designer, "Edgar Pomeroy"; Brian Sweny, architect; Susie Clinard, historic preservationist.