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GET TO KNOW YOUR ADVISERS Your success is paramount at SCAD and there is a dedicated team ready to help you make it happen.
Student Success Adviser Meet your student success adviser and learn what to expect during your first year. The two of you will work closely to develop an academic strategy based on your intended major. Your adviser will answer all questions and provide helpful academic advice. If you are a freshman, your adviser will also be your instructor for the required First Year Experience course. Your student success adviser also helps you figure out what it will take to meet your graduation requirements. advisement@scad.edu | 912.525.5820
Faculty Adviser As an undergraduate student, once you declare your major, you will be assigned a faculty adviser as well. The faculty adviser serves as a subject-matter expert who guides you throughout course selection and professional development.
ADVISING APPOINTMENTS Scheduling an appointment with your student success adviser is easy. Visit MySCAD > Student Workspace tab > Undergraduate Advising channel > “Make an appointment” link. You will need to register your SCAD email account. Once registered, you will receive reminder emails about upcoming appointments and can change appointments online as needed. If you are an undeclared student, select the adviser who appears under MySCAD > Student Workspace tab > Academic Profile channel. When scheduling your appointment, select the reason you need to meet (e.g., registration questions, study abroad, graduation planning, etc.) and provide any relevant details so your adviser can prepare for your appointment.
adviser responsibilities > Serves as the primary resource and guide for student success > Assists students in developing educational goals and selecting a major > Recommends course selections for registration > Serves as a referral for university resources > Provides information on financial policies and resources
student responsibilities > Schedules and attends advising appointments > Becomes familiar with the policies in the SCAD catalog and Student Handbook > Follows through on actions identified in success advising or faculty advising meetings > Knows at all times their academic standing and academic needs in order to fulfill degree requirements > Learns and meets course requirements, appropriate course sequencing, and any other requirements > Web registers on the assigned dates and makes all schedule changes before the end of drop/add week > Accepts final responsibility for all decisions > Knows and adheres to payment deadlines in order to secure future course registration > Seeks counsel on available financial resources and policies
