Savannah College of Art and DesignMove-In Guide
Savannah, Georgia
🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1978🔗 www.scad.edu
SCAD is a private art and design university whose Savannah campus is spread across historic buildings and residence halls throughout the city. New first-time, full-time, first-year students in on-ground courses are required to live in university housing through the end of their second academic year. Students receive a move-in date and time with their housing assignment in early July.
Enrollment
18,550
Total Students
Freshman Class
3,461
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Sep 8-10, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
83%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Move-in is Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Thursday, Sept. 10. Each student receives an assigned move-in date and time with the housing assignment in early July. The fall housing balance is due Aug. 1. Fall quarter classes begin Sept. 14.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Assigned date and time within Sept 8 to 10, sent in early July.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence halls (9)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Apiary at The Hive
Bumble at The Hive
Chatham
Suite-style · Coed
Everest at The Hive
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Flower at The Hive
Garden at The Hive
Honey at The Hive
River
Suite-style · Coed
Turner House
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$18,123
Estimated / Year
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Dates last checked October 2026.