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The Savannah College of Art and Design is committed to the ideal that academic pursuits should be the top priority for all student-athletes. SCAD Atlanta competes at the intercollegiate level in cross country, golf, tennis, and track and field. Opportunities for athletics participation also exist through the vast offerings of the university's intramural programs.
SCAD Atlanta began athletics in 2010 as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The Bees began competing in the Association of Independent Institutions before transitioning to membership in the Appalachian Athletic Conference in 2012. The Bees have captured AAC championships, Coaches and Player of the Year honors, and competed at the NAIA National Championships.
Each year SCAD student-artist-athletes are recognized locally, regionally and nationally for excellence in the classroom as well as in athletics competition. SCAD Atlanta teams have been ranked among the nation's top 25 teams in recent years.
The athletics department coaches, administration, and staff are committed to providing all student-artist-athletes with an outstanding collegiate athletics' experience. To that end, the student-artist-athlete is encouraged to develop both academic and athletic abilities in an environment where the foremost goal is the successful completion of the university's academic requirements for graduation.
The SCAD athletics program and operating principles are consistent with the university's high standards of academic scholarship, leadership, integrity, and sportsmanship. Varsity and intramural athletics programs continually strive to develop character, maturity and fair play, as well as athletic excellence, in all student-athletes.
