16 Student life
COUNSELING SERVICES
SCAD counseling and student support
services is here to help you find the mental
health support you need, which could include
addressing a wide range of concerns, from
boosting your coping skills to managing
stress and anxiety. Services are free, and
confidentiality is guaranteed within legal and
ethical guidelines.
The oce also oers educational workshops
and can provide you with self-help resources
and referrals to community providers if you
need support. In addition, we have 24-hour
crisis management services. If you are
experiencing a mental health crisis, call 911
or 877.959.3620. Read more about available
counseling options via MySCAD > Resources
tab > Department Directory channel >
“Counseling and Student Support Services”
link.
counseling@scad.edu | 912.525.6971
24-hour crisis support: 877.959.3620
Disability Resources
SCAD highly values the opportunity to provide
support for students with accessibility needs.
To receive services and accommodations, you
need to self-identify by contacting counseling
and student support services. You are also
encouraged to access your SCAD Accommodate
account via MySCAD > Resources tab >
Academic Resource Network channel. Use this
system to request appointments and upload
supporting documentation.
Once you have scheduled an appointment,
you will meet with sta to discuss an
accommodation plan according to your
individual needs. All services are provided in
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities
Amendments Act of 2008, and Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
SIGNATURE EVENTS
We are all about putting you in touch with
the people and experiences that will give you
an edge as you get started in your career. If
you have the opportunity to visit one of our
spectacular SCAD locations, the door is always
open to you.
Each year, we host events across all SCAD
locations, so you can ask questions and learn
what it’s like to work in your chosen field. It’s
all for you, so dive in. Make an impression. But
whatever you do, don’t miss out.
Fall
You are the VIP at the SCAD Savannah Film
Festival, which brings more than 50,000 people
together for eight days of screenings, workshops,
and lectures. Take in the latest films by fellow
students, get a sneak peek at Hollywood
premieres, or talk to A-list actors and directors
during master classes.
Winter
Students get amazing access to small-screen stars
during SCAD TVfest, the university’s celebration
of epic TV, hosted at SCAD Atlanta. Ask questions
during panel discussions with actors, producers,
directors, and writers from your favorite shows.
Can’t be in Atlanta? No worries. Many events
stream live online.
Discover the best in contemporary art a few
weeks later at SCAD deFINE ART, with events
held simultaneously in both Atlanta and Savannah.
Explore exhibitions and connect with leading
artists through gallery talks and tours, screenings,
lectures, and performances.
Spring
At SCADstyle, you have front-row seats for casual
chats among style icons. Have your say at Q&A
sessions and workshops with magazine editors,
fashion designers, and more.
The next big names in fashion debut their
cutting-edge collections at SCAD FASHION.
The most anticipated sartorial event of the
year, spanning multiple locations, including
online, SCAD FASHION redefines the runway.
Tickets go early and fast, so keep an eye out for
details. Students can get involved in the show’s