Jump Start 2015: A College Transition Program for Students

Dear Student;

Congratulations on your acceptance to the Savannah College of Art and Design. The office of counseling and student support services invites all students with a diagnosed disability or chronic medical condition and their parent or guardian to attend Jump Start, a special expanded orientation in Savannah, before the general SCAD orientation begins.

Jump Start is designed to increase awareness of the services and resources available to students with disabilities, ease the transition to college and provide strategies for success at SCAD.

To attend, complete the registration form, submit payment and email your ID photo and medical documentation to disability@scad.edu. We will send a confirmation email providing further instructions.

Attendance at the general orientation or Summer Swarm session is also highly recommended, since these sessions contain vital information not included in Jump Start.

SCAD is committed to equality of educational opportunities for qualified students with disabilities, in compliance with Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

This program is designed specifically for students with the following:

- Attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

- A learning disability

- A medical disability that may impact learning

- A psychiatric/psychological/neurological disability

- Autism spectrum disorder

Topics addressed in the orientation include hands-on practice of the following:

* Safety and security strategies

* Managing multiple priorities

* Study and test prep skills

* Assistive technology

* Stress management

* Campus navigation

* Organizational skills

* Self-advocacy skills

* Building executive-function skills

* Self-care strategies

* Managing independence

* Communication skills

* Making social connections in a college setting

* Logistical planning

* Graduation-to-career transition

The student program cost is US $1,575, including all meals, housing and entertainment from September 3-10, 2015. The program cost per Family member/guardian is US $ 185, including the welcome dinner and Sunday brunch cruise. Lodging and other meals for parent/guardian are not included. Please note the Family program is September 3-6, 2015

Jump Start is intended to complement the general, university-wide orientation Friday, Sept 11-Saturday Sept 12. During this orientation, students and families alike will learn important information about university resources, services, policies and what to expect in your first quarter at SCAD. Parents and families are strongly encouraged to participate in the general orientation sessions.

View the full orientation schedule at scad.edu/orientation.