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PARENT & FAMILY GUIDE

About This Guide

A Letter from the Vice President for Student Engagement and Well-Being

A Message from the Dean of Students

Aloha Parents and Families,

I am delighted to have this opportunity to welcome you to the Yellow Jacket family! Since August 2021, I have had the honor of serving as your vice president for Student Engagement and Well-Being (SEWB). In my role, I oversee and work with many of the programs and services that are outside of the classroom, yet really important to contributing to your student’s holistic success while at Georgia Tech.

Across SEWB, we recognize the vital role that parents and family members play in the lives of our students and recognize that this is a unique time in your own lives as you support your student’s transition. Through our three programmatic divisions, we provide your student with an interlocking web of support that is here with your student throughout their entire time at Georgia Tech. We strive to meaningfully leverage their experiences and obstacles, with the goal of helping them have a

successful academic journey. We are here for the good times, the tough times, for when they triumph, and when they make mistakes.

This resource guide is full of the information you and your student will need to help facilitate their success at Tech! I encourage you to keep it handy as a resource to access both in times of celebrations and challenges. And if there is something that you don’t see, don’t hesitate to ask, and our offce and team of support staff will be ready to assist!

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Dear Yellow Jacket Family Members,

Congratulations! I know you must feel a great sense of pride in your student’s accomplishments. Being accepted to Georgia Tech is truly something to be proud of. I want you to know that we appreciate the confdence you have placed in Georgia Tech to provide your student with many wonderful opportunities for learning in and out of the classroom.

As a part of Student Engagement and Well-Being, Parent and Family Programs is committed to providing the resources, services, and opportunities for families to help their students succeed at Georgia Tech.

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Georgia Tech places the highest value on each student’s academic, social, and professional development. We have a proud history of fostering the personal and professional achievement that transforms today’s outstanding students into tomorrow’s extraordinary leaders.

We look forward to meeting you and working together in support of your student’s experience here at Georgia Tech. If you have any questions, please l at john.stein@vpss.gatech.edu.

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Your student’s college experience is an exciting time for the entire family, and your role in your student’s life is integral. Research shows that family involvement is critical to student success. Parent and Family Programs want you to engage in our campus community – we can help you navigate Georgia Tech, assist you and your student, and truly make you feel part of the Georgia Tech community.

We encourage you to stay connected with your student’s experience as you encourage them to grow and develop. College is the time to let your student take all the good advice you have given them and put it to the test. When your student succeeds, CELEBRATE! When they don’t, LISTEN. Asking open-ended questions will encourage dialogue and assist with the adjustment to your new roles. Provide your best care and support when needed for those challenging times and use the resources we provide to help your student develop a resolution plan.

Your involvement and support begin now!

Parent and Family Programs (PFP) is excited to partner with you to provide various opportunities to promote student success through our offce. We will serve as a resource to you while you continue to support your student during the college transition.

Parent and Family Programs will keep you:

» INVOLVED: Provide meaningful engagement opportunities — for you, as you support your student, both virtually and in-person.

» INFORMED: Provide timely information about services, programs, and opportunities — for you and your student.

» INVESTED: Affrm your critical and evolving role during the initial collegiate transition through graduation and beyond.

The frst step to being involved, informed, and invested as a supporter of your student is to create your free account on the Yellow Jacket Family Hive. This is a place just for you to learn and engage with the Georgia Tech community — visit the Hive to get started (gatech. campusesp.com sesp.com).

We look forward to being a resource for you while your student is at Georgia Tech. On behalf of the Parent and Family Programs staff, we wish you and your student a successful year.

With Yellow Jacket pride, Sharon Brownlow Director Ashley Wells Assistant Director

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Supporting You as You Support Your Student

Helpful Transition Tips

Familial support contributes signifcantly to student success at Georgia Tech. Here are some helpful tips on how to assist your student during this exciting transition.

» Learn about the support services available to you and your student.

» Help your student understand that because Georgia Tech is in an urban setting, there are certain safety precautions that they will need to take.

» Challenge your student to identify, defne, and solve problems independently. This will help them succeed now and in the future.

» Be alert to signs that your student is under signifcant stress, is taking unhealthy risks, or is ill. Discuss concerns with your student and assist them in developing a plan to address the problem. There are many campus resources available to help your student through these issues.

» Encourage your student to set and achieve personal goals and make responsible decisions related to academics, career planning, social interactions, and community engagement.

» Listen to and support your student as they face uncertainty and learn to perform in complex environments and challenging situations.

» Allow your student to accept the consequences of their actions and accept responsibility for personal errors. Urge your student to examine disappointments and unexpected experiences to assess what caused them, what can be done about them, and how to avoid them in the future.

» Understand the limitations regarding access to student records, as delineated by federal requirements outlined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

» Support and encourage your student as they learn, perform, lead, and serve through campus and community activities.

» Stay connected by participating in volunteer opportunities. Visit the Parent and Family Programs volunteer page to get involved.

Student Engagement and Well-Being

Student Engagement and Well-Being is an educational organization that develops diverse student leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition, by enhancing engagement, promoting holistic wellness, and cultivating inclusive communities.

Center for Mental Health Care & Resources

♦ Individual, Couple and Group Therapy

♦ Alcohol and Other Drug Services

♦ Outreach & Education

Center for Student Engagement

♦ Civic Engagement

♦ Fraternity & Sorority Life

We facilitate this mission via:

♦ high-impact co-curricular programs

♦ exceptional services and inspiring spaces

♦ practices informed by science and art

♦ authentic collaborations

♦ strategic, transformative change

SEWB connects Georgia Tech students to the communities, programs, and services, that positively shape their experience beyond the classroom—supporting how they live, learn, and grow on campus. Through our leadership on signature initiatives such as the Cultivate Well-Being Roadmap, the Freedom of Expression Initiative, and John Lewis Student Leadership Pathways, SEWB develops the essential durable skills that will help Yellow Jackets succeed while here at Georgia Tech and beyond as they lead and serve around the globe. From recreation and health services to student organizations, advocacy, and campus life programs, SEWB provides the essential support systems that help students thrive at every stage of their Georgia Tech journey.

SEWB Departments and Functional Areas:

Belonging & Student Support

♦ Veterans Resource Center

Campus Recreation

♦ Club Sports, including Athletic Training Services

♦ Intramural Sports

♦ Gaming & Esports Lounge

♦ Outdoor Recreation, including Leadership Challenge Course

♦ Fitness Classes

♦ Massage Therapy

♦ Personal Training

♦ Aquatic Programs, including SCUBA and Swim lessons, Lifeguard Certifcation

♦ Student Media

♦ Student Organizations

♦ John Lewis Student Leadership Pathways

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♦ Disability Services

♦ New Student & Transition Programs

♦ Parent & Family Programs

♦ Student Organization Finance Offce

♦ Students’ Temporary Assistance and Resources Services (STAR)

♦ Leadership Education & Development

♦ Grand Challenges (Living-Learning Community)

Stamps Health Services

♦ Primary Care, including Men’s Health

♦ Women’s Health

♦ Psychiatry

♦ Travel/Immunization/Allergy Clinic

♦ Sports Medicine

♦ Laboratory and Radiology Services

♦ Pharmacy

♦ Flu Shot Clinics (during Fall)

♦ Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening, Testing and Treatment

Student & Campus Event Centers

♦ Tech Rec (Bowling)

♦ Paper and Clay (Pottery)

♦ Commuter Student Engagement

♦ Event Management Services

♦ Student Center Programs Council

Student Integrity

♦ Student conduct code adjudication

♦ Title IX and Title VI investigations

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♦ Nutrition and Body Image

♦ Health Education

♦ VOICE (Sexual and relationship violence support)

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Reminders for You and Your Student

Community

The Georgia Institute of Technology welcomes and embraces a wide variety of intellectual and cultural perspectives. Our commitment to developing and maintaining an open, friendly, and productive environment is refected throughout the campus. Everyone has something to contribute to the Georgia Tech experience. Georgia Tech is dedicated to learning, teaching, and serving society through education, research, and public service. The Institute strives to foster a climate of fairness, cooperation, and professionalism, and encourages students to embrace those who are different. We encourage our families to support our students in learning about others who are different from them, which will allow them to learn more about themselves and extend their learning outside the classroom.

Safety — Physical and Virtual

Georgia Tech is a big campus in a very big city — neither has gates. Students, staff, and faculty are all subject to the same dangers on campus that they would be in any metropolitan area. Remind your student to use good common

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sense when it comes to personal safety — walk in groups, lock their room and apartment doors, never prop open doors to rooms, stairwells, or buildings, and do not leave personal or private belongings in plain view in a room or vehicle.

Additionally, in this age of technology, students are also subject to the dangers of the virtual world. It is wise for students to protect their electronic information by taking such precautions as logging off their computers when not in use and avoiding sharing too much personal information in online communities, such as Instagram, Snapchat, and X.

Personal Relationships

Personal struggles are a reality for most college students. Relationship issues and managing stress consume a great deal of your student’s energy and cause worry for you as a

family member. The “instant” friendships developed initially due to their proximity in activities, classes, and living arrangements may not withstand the test of time. There may also be a broken heart or two along the way. It is crucial to understand that these struggles are an important and natural part of your student’s development. Offering an understanding and sympathetic ear may be the best thing you can do to help your student deal with relationship issues.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Unlike in high school, in college, the educational records belong to the student, regardless of the student’s age. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. While FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their student’s education records, these rights transfer to the student when they reach the age of 18 or attend a college or university. If you are interested in knowing about your student’s grades and academic performance, ask your student to print their unoffcial transcript (available at any time) or request that they order an offcial transcript to be sent to you. The student is the only one who can request a transcript. Staff in the Registrar’s Offce cannot give out information related to grades or the academic record. The best way for families to learn about their students’ lives at Georgia Tech is to ask them and of course, Parent and Family Programs is here to facilitate helpful conversations when needed

to ensure you and your student have a great experience.

Student Conduct

It is important to revisit your family’s core values in conversations about sensitive issues students will face at college. Presenting scenarios that may challenge your student’s values and asking them how they would react will serve as an affrmation for when they will have to negotiate with roommates, friends, faculty, and peers.

You should also advise your student of the consequences that would result if they incur a conduct violation. Most parents do not expect their students to commit a conduct violation — and most will not. However, just as you have held them accountable for poor choices in the frst 18 years of their lives, you also can help them learn that poor choices made in college will continue to have consequences throughout their lives.

Georgia Tech expects students to behave in accordance with federal, state, and local laws as well as Institute rules, regulations, and policies. Visit the Georgia Tech policy library for a complete list of policies, rules, and regulations.

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Student Integrity (OSI) works to ensure that parents and families of Georgia Tech students understand that student integrity is everyone’s responsibility. Student integrity refers to the actions and behaviors that students engage in that refect a commitment to ethics and principled decision-making. This includes academic honesty and behavior that takes place in out-of-classroom settings. We also encourage students to be mindful of their behavior when they are off-campus and away from Georgia Tech — as Yellow Jackets, their deeds and words refect on the Institute. The process of learning is often as important as the product, and there are no shortcuts in education. Furthermore, a safe and civil environment is critical to the learning process.

Student Integrity addresses two types of cases:

♦ Academic Integrity Violations

♦ Code of Conduct Violations/ Non-Academic Violations

These include violations involving or related to Student Organizations.

We thank you for your assistance as we seek to hold students to the highest of standards — not just for their own personal security and success, but to protect the value and credibility of the Georgia Tech degree.

Student Alcohol and Illegal Drugs Policy

The purpose of Georgia Tech’s Student Alcohol and Illegal Drugs Policy is to educate students about the lawful and responsible use of alcohol and illegal drugs. To maintain an environment that is consistent with the Institute’s educational focus, Georgia Tech complies with all federal, state, and local laws and policies, including the policies of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, on the abuse of alcohol and other drugs by its students. The legal drinking age in the state of Georgia is 21.

Each member of the Georgia Tech community should be involved in the implementation of and compliance with this policy. Unless otherwise stated by law, individuals always retain responsibility for their actions regardless of their mental or physical state, even if altered by alcoholic beverages or other drugs. The full policy is available on the Georgia Tech y website

Good Samaritan / Medical Amnesty Provision

The health and safety of members of the Georgia Tech community are the primary concerns of the Institute. We are committed to ensuring that students obtain timely medical assistance for themselves and their peers. To this end, we have instituted this Good Samaritan/Medical Amnesty Provision to ensure that students do not delay seeking medical assistance for fear of disciplinary action by the Institute. The full provision is available via the policies tab on the y web

Parental Notifcation Policy

Parents of students under the age of 21 may be notifed when a student is found responsible for violating the Georgia Tech Student Alcohol and Illegal Drugs Policy when any of the following occur:

» When students endanger themselves or other students while under the infuence of alcohol or other substances in instances including DUI, fghting, alcohol poisoning, and hospitalization;

» When the Associate Vice President for Student Life and Brand-Fritz Dean of Students Chair determines that any future violations of the Institute’s policy will most likely result in suspension or expulsion from Georgia Tech;

» When a student integrity or housing offcer determines that any future violations of the Institute’s policy will likely result in removal from housing.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the entire Georgia Tech community to uphold the integrity of the environment and to maintain the safety and security of the campus community. Student Integrity staff are committed to the success of all our students and serve as a partner in promoting a community of trust where every decision is made with integrity.

Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

Visit the Georgia Tech to learn about Georgia Tech’s discrimination, harassment, and retaliation policies.

Visit the Georgia Tech Equal Opportunity and Compliance website to fle complaints against faculty, staff, or students, or for complaints under Title IX or ADA/Section 504.

Free Speech, Freedom of Expression, and Academic Freedom

As of August 2025, the University System of Georgia policy requires all new, incoming Georgia Tech students – both undergraduate and graduate (including fully online) to complete training in civil discourse. To meet this requirement, Georgia Tech partnered with Constructive Dialogue Institute to offer the asynchronous online course, Perspectives.

Visit the Freedom of Expression website to learn more about First Amendment rights and responsibilities, University System of Georgia policies, Georgia Tech’s time, place, and manner procedures, available event management support, our educational programs offered in partnership with CDI, and how to fle a complaint.

Sexual Harassment/Sexual Violence/Title IX

Georgia Tech provides resources that offer confdential assistance, advocacy, and support for victims/survivors and complainants related to sexual harassment, sexual assault, rape, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and stalking; investigation and intervention; and interim remedies. For Advocacy, Response, Support, and Education, students can visit the VOICE page on the Wellness Empowerment Center’s website and fnd reporting and training links on the Equal Opportunity and Compliance . For Policy information, visit the University System of Georgia Board of Regents’ Sexual Misconduct policy page.

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Reporting administratively to the Associate Vice President for Arts, Belonging & Community, this new department allows Student Engagement & Well-Being to continue to enhance and expand Georgia Tech’s commitment to promote belonging, facilitate constructive dialogue, foster students’ holistic development, and support their academic success.

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The garden is a shared green space, open to all, right in the heart of campus. Its purpose is to: create a sustainable, educational, and inclusive outdoor space; support student wellness and community engagement; and encourage environmental awareness through hands-on

learning. Students Organizing for Sustainability is one of the many volunteer groups that support the garden.

Disability Services

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The Offce of Disability Services collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to create a campus environment that ensures all students have an equal opportunity to access the Georgia Tech community. If students encounter academic, physical, technological, or other barriers on campus, the Disability Services team collaborates with the student to fnd creative solutions and reasonable accommodations. To register for academic accommodations, students should submit the application found on the website along with appropriate documentation. Students then

meet with a Disability Services representative, and eligibility for services and reasonable accommodations will be determined following the meeting.

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Green Goodbyes is open to all current Georgia Tech students. Students can fnd gently used items such as small appliances, pots and pans, dishware, and clothing, all free of charge. This initiative supports Campus Services’ commitment to sustainability by keeping these useful items out of landflls.

New Student and Transition Programs

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The Offce of New Student & Transition Programs supports new and continuing student success in the Georgia Tech community through a wide range of programs. These initiatives focus on fostering the transition and engagement of students in the Tech community. These include: FASET New Student Orientation (for frst year, transfer, and exchange students and their guests); Wreck Camp (an extended orientation camp); Week of Welcome (a campus-wide initiative in which NSTP is a partner); Connect First-Year Leadership Program; Transfer Programs; and leadership opportunities (FASET cabinet and leaders, Wreck Camp directors and staff, and Connect advisors).

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Students’ Temporary Assistance and Resources (STAR) is a network of programs providing students with everything they need to thrive and fourish during their time at Georgia Tech. We believe every Georgia Tech student

can succeed, but every student’s situation is unique. Sometimes, an unfortunate circumstance can derail a student’s academic progress, and temporary assistance is needed to get back on track. Also, access to resources varies among students; it is imperative that all students have access to the resources they need.

Veterans Resource Center

The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is a central location for Georgia Tech’s student veterans, active-duty military personnel, and dependents. It is designed to provide a comprehensive array of services to support engagement, academic success, career development, and overall well-being. The VRC’s mission is to empower veterans to achieve their educational and professional goals, fostering a sense of community, belonging, and support throughout their academic journey. The VRC is in the BioQuad building, 311 Ferst Dr.

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Health and Well-Being

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Campus Recreation is the central place for physical and social health and well-being on campus. Participating in programs and services with Campus Recreation touches all eight dimensions of wellness in some way. The Campus Recreation Center (CRC) has a state-of-the-art ftness foor, an Olympic aquatic center, and a climbing wall, and it is the hub for ftness programming, outdoor recreation, outdoor adventure trips, intramural sports, and club sports. Campus Recreation also provides professional and leadership development opportunities by employing more than 300 students every semester.

Center for Mental Health Care and Resources

This comprehensive program focuses on all eight dimensions of wellness — fnancial, spiritual, environmental, intellectual, emotional, social, physical, and occupational — ensuring a holistic approach to frst-year engagement. Through intentional integration of wellness into the frst-year experience, via the program pathway and peer-led conversations, FYWE helps students develop essential skills to positively impact their well-being. Regular assessments and continuous quality improvement ensure that our efforts remain effective and responsive to evolving needs.

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The Center for Mental Health Care and Resources provides a variety of services to meet the mental health needs of the Georgia Tech student population. These services are confdential, easily accessible, and come at no additional cost to students. They include short-term individual counseling, group counseling, couples counseling, testing and assessment, crisis intervention, peer coaching, referral services, substance use services, and a collegiate recovery program. The Center also conducts outreach and programs to share mental health information with faculty, staff, and friends/family of Georgia Tech students.

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In our commitment to fostering a thriving academic community, we recognize that student well-being is paramount. The First-Year Wellness Experience (FYWE) is designed to support the personal, academic, and professional growth of frst-year students by fostering a strong frst-year cohort that centers well-being.

Stamps Student Health Services is an outpatient care center offering primary care, women’s health, men’s health, psychiatry, sports medicine, and travel/immunization/ allergy services. Most care is covered by the student health fee. Stamps offers an on-site pharmacy for prescription needs, as well as laboratory and radiology services. A comprehensive health insurance plan through United Healthcare, offered by the University System of Georgia, is available for students who do not already have insurance. Student immunization assessments and requirements can be done at Stamps prior to the start of school or during Week of Welcome.

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The Wellness Empowerment Center fosters a supportive and thriving environment that prioritizes lifelong well-being for students who live, learn, and work within the Georgia Tech community. Our multidisciplinary team utilizes innovative approaches in prevention, advocacy, and response to enhance health and well-being to create a culture of care. We offer a wide range of services, including health and wellness educational programs, events and workshops, nutrition counseling, and comprehensive sexual violence prevention, advocacy, and support.

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Tech Dining’s goal is to provide outstanding value and quality for students. With options that span from globally-inspired fare to southern cuisine, we can serve every guest with a quality dining experience. Tech Dining has a special focus on tailoring the dining program to ft the intellectually dynamic and diverse community at Georgia Tech.

In addition to traditional dining halls, Tech Dining operates more than 20 retail locations across campus, ensuring students are never far from a hearty meal or a quick bite between classes. North Avenue offers late night dining (open until 2 a.m.) Monday through Thursday, providing a convenient option for students studying late. Dining hours vary by location, with services tailored to match the unique schedules of college students. For those on the go, students can use our Grubhub mobile ordering app or grab a meal from a variety of food trucks and other grab-and-go locations across campus. If they are not able to leave to get food, a delivery robot will bring the food to them anywhere on campus.

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Housing and Residence Life (HRL) at Georgia Tech offers residents a supportive and enriching environment that serves as the foundation for academic success, personal growth, and lasting connections. With the support of our dedicated professional staff and student leaders, we deliver an exceptional experience that inspires students to thrive both personally and academically. Our First-Year Wellness Experience brings a holistic approach to the collegiate residential experience, focusing on the well-being and personal development of our residents. HRL strives to cultivate a comfortable atmosphere where students have access to valuable resources such as study rooms, meeting spaces, in-house tutoring space, easy access to campus transportation, dining halls, workout rooms, and laundry facilities.

Your student will live with one or more other students who are going through similar changes, which can sometimes cause tension or confict. At the beginning of the academic year, residents are asked to complete a roommate agreement to be referenced at any point, with assistance from their RA. If students are experiencing roommate conficts, they should reach out to their RA to let them know what is happening.

In the event of confict, residents can review the Roommate Agreement or create a new Roommate Agreement with their RA. If the confict persists, encourage your student to reach out to their Hall Director.

TIP: Allowing your student to handle these situations independently is the best way to teach them essential problem-solving skills. Remember, due to FERPA, we are limited on the information we can share directly with you and will always work with your student frst.

Dining on campus isn’t one size fts all. The meal plans have been engineered with students in mind. Brittain Dining Hall will be reopening for the Fall 2026 semester. All three dining halls, North Avenue, Brittain, and West Village offer all-you-care-to-eat dining. The Dining Dollars that come with the meal plans give students added fexibility to dine at retail locations on campus when they are not able to make it to the dining halls. Unlimited and Flexible meal plan holders are also allowed to take up to three to-go meals out of the dining hall each day with our reusable to-go containers. Whether a student is looking to enjoy a meal with friends or just a snack on the go, there’s a plan to ft every appetite. We understand that making decisions about First Year Meal Plans can be challenging. Students can visit the First Year Dining Experience Resource Page, which we built to help our students navigate their frst two semesters with us.

Empowering students to make healthy lifestyle choices is an essential part of Tech Dining’s primary mission. Each diner has unique needs, and Tech Dining is here to make sure those needs are met. Each dining hall features options for vegan, vegetarian, Halal, gluten-free, and allergen-conscious needs. If students require assistance, our professional culinary staff and certifed dietician can help identify delicious choices regardless of any dietary restrictions.

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Students are eligible to purchase a parking permit at driverseat.pts.gatech.edu. Parking permits are sold on a space-available basis according to priorities established by the Institute. Georgia Tech provides a comprehensive range of on-campus transit options, including Stinger Shuttles and Stingerette nighttime service, and the student paratransit service. Learn more at pts.gatech.edu

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As studies show, involvement in out-of-class activities is important and increases student satisfaction with the overall college experience. Students who get involved in campus activities are also more likely to graduate. At Georgia Tech, there are many ways for your student to be involved and get connected; serves as a launch point for students to meet these resources, as well as many other avenues for campus involvement.

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Students can start strong at Tech, get a leg-up on opportunities, and take advantage of the expertise of more than 200,000 alumni with the Alumni Association.

The Alumni Association’s student organizations – the Student Alumni Association (SAA), the Georgia Tech Student Foundation (GTSF), and the Georgia Tech Student Ambassadors – provide opportunities to build connections, develop useful skills, and start the academic journey off right.

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creatively, collaborate across disciplines, and explore new ways of solving problems. Whether through innovative courses, hands-on projects, or engaging with Atlanta’s vibrant arts scene, your student has access to a supportive community and resources that encourage both personal expression and academic success.

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The Georgia Tech Athletic Association is a nonproft organization responsible for maintaining the intercollegiate athletic programs and events at Tech. Georgia Tech athletics offers Tech students the opportunity to access a wide array of exclusive benefts, including the ability to purchase a football student season ticket (until student season tickets are sold out) or to participate in a student single-game ticket claim process for all home football games at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.

Access to the additional ticketed sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball, volleyball, baseball, and softball can be obtained by using the student’s BuzzCard in person for admission.

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The Center for Student Engagement supports opportunities that create a vibrant, safe, and engaged student experience, complementing the academic mission of Georgia Tech. The Center is comprised of fve areas: Fraternity and Sorority Life, the John Lewis Student Leadership Pathways, Civic Engagement, Student Media, and Student Organizations, each empowering and supporting students to catalyze belonging and create an engaging campus community. The Student Engagement team is committed to holistic, co-curricular learning and building supportive advising relationships with student leaders and student organizations.

Fraternity and Sorority Life advocates for and facilitates the education and development of our community to achieve a safe, innovative, and positive experience.

John Lewis Student Leadership Pathways equips participants with the skills they need to make meaningful changes within their communities through high-impact workshops, keynote speakers, service-learning projects, refection discussions, lunch-and-learn trainings, and more.

Civic Engagement promotes avenues for community service, civic education, and global awareness to support students in exploring their responsibility as global citizens to build and contribute to community in our intricate, multilayered world.

Student Media is home to our student-created and managed publications, which include a newspaper, radio station, magazines, and a variety of other publication offerings that provide the Institute and Atlanta communities with news, information, and forums for the exchange of ideas.

Student Organizations promote and strengthen student belonging and engagement with more than 600 active registered groups.

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Student and Campus Events Centers (SCEC) is home to vibrant spaces, event services, and engaging programming designed to bring a sense of belonging and community to the heart of campus. SCEC’s Operations and Event Services team manages several key buildings and spaces and provides students with the resources needed to bring their event visions to life. SCEC’s Programs team strengthens connections in the campus community with student-focused events, activities, and lounges, such as Georgia Tech’s Night at Six Flags, Sting Break, Tech Rec, Paper & Clay, the Southern

Company Multicultural Lounge, and the Beth Cabrera Refection Space. SCEC also helps to support your students when they live off campus through the newly created area, Commuter Student Engagement. Encourage your student to explore all that SCEC has to offer and make the most of their time at Georgia Tech.

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The Student Government Association’s mission is to empower student organizations, embody student opinions, preserve student integrity, and enrich the student experience. SGA

operates through three branches (Executive, Legislative, Judicial) and a wide range of specialized committees. We address critical campus issues within academics, campus services, fnance, infrastructure, technology, general student life, well-being, and much more. Beyond advocacy, SGA allocates student activity funds to registered student organizations, maintains essential student-run planning tools like Course Critique, and partners with local community and government stakeholders for external initiatives like GT Capitol Day. Through these efforts, SGA ensures that every student has the resources, representation, and opportunities needed to excel in and out of the classroom.

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Campus Safety and Security

Providing a safe and secure environment is one of Georgia Tech’s top priorities. Faculty, staff, and administrators invest signifcant resources to support and maintain a secure campus community. As members of this community, students also play an important role in contributing to the safety and well-being of themselves and their peers.

Georgia Tech Police Department

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About Us

The Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) is staffed 24/7 and comprised of certifed police offcers and public safety offcers who actively patrol campus. Offcers are trained to respond to all law enforcement calls, provide frstresponder medical care, assist during mental health crises, investigate suspicious activity, and much more.

The Crime Prevention Unit engages the entire campus community to reduce crime and create a safer environment through a wide range of outreach programs—including free safety classes, the Citizens Police Academy, weekly educational events, and more. Visit the Safety Programs website for additional information.

Reporting an Incident

The GTPD Operations Center is staffed around the clock. Ways to communicate with GTPD include:

» Calling by telephone.

» Using the LiveSafe app.

» Activating emergency elevator buttons.

» Using the network of Blue Light Emergency Phones across campus.

The Operations Center also provides translation through the AT&T Language Line, offering interpretation in more than 140 languages.

Important:

When dialing 911 from a mobile phone on campus, calls frst route to the Atlanta 911 Communications Center before being transferred to GTPD. To avoid delays, community members are encouraged to contact GTPD directly at 404.894.2500 when on campus.

LiveSafe Campus Safety App

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LiveSafe is a free Android/iOS app that turns your mobile phone into a personal safety device. Key features include:

» Emergency reporting.

» Go Safe: a GPS-based virtual escort allowing family or friends to monitor your walk.

» A built-in panic button that sends your phone’s GPS location directly to GTPD.

» Campus maps and important campus contacts.

Students are strongly encouraged to download the app.

Georgia Tech Emergency Notifcation System (GTENS)

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In the event of an emergency, Georgia Tech’s communication systems work together to deliver timely alerts through:

» GTENS, which sends urgent alerts via email, voice, and text.

» Integration with GTPD social media, campus digital signage, the main Institute website, and LiveSafe.

» The Outdoor Siren Warning System (SWS) for immediate audio alerts across campus.

Students are automatically enrolled for GTENS email notifcations, but not text messages To opt in to GTENS text message alerts, students and families can update their contact preferences on the Passpor t website

Families may also text gtparent to 67283 to receive parent-focused emergency notifcations.

Preparing for Emergencies with Your Student

During your student’s time at Georgia Tech, there may be rare occasions when we need to contact you regarding an emergency. This depends on the accuracy of the emergency contact information your student provides in Passport.

Please encourage your student to keep their emergency contact information up to date on the Passport website, including:

♦ Cell and home phone numbers.

♦ Personal email addresses.

♦ Employer name and phone number.

All information is confdential.

TIP: We encourage families to discuss how they will communicate during a campus emergency or natural disaster. Establishing a communication plan now— and reviewing it occasionally—can be invaluable should an emergency occur.

Money Matters

Bursar’s Offce

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The Bursar’s Offce is responsible for assessing student tuition and fees, collecting payments, and billing. The Bursar’s Offce does not mail invoices. Students may access their student account by logging into BuzzPort and clicking the Pay Now link to the Bill+Payment portal. Secure online payment by electronic check or credit card can be made through the portal and students may also authorize parents to view their bill and make payment through the portal. Visit the parent payment instructions page for more information. Students and parents may

also access the portal directly by using the Student/Parent Pay Now links on the Bursars home page. Payments made online through the portal are refected immediately on the student account.

Visit the website for information about the following topics plus many more:

♦ Tuition and fees

♦ Final payment deadlines

♦ Understanding your student’s account

♦ Payment options

Important Policies

» All communications regarding the student account are sent directly to the student’s Tech email address, not to authorized users.

» It is the student’s responsibility to verify that their account is paid in full no later than the fnal payment deadline for the semester.

» Students must grant access for authorized users (parents and others) to view and make payments to their accounts using the Bill+Payment portal. Authorized users will be sent their own unique login credentials.

» The Bursar’s Offce does not mail invoices. The student’s account activity and invoices may be viewed online through the Bill+Payment portal.

» Final payment deadlines are posted one year in advance on the Bursars Offce calendar. Familiarize yourself with the fnal payment deadlines for each term your student attends Georgia Tech.

» Class schedules may be canceled for students failing to pay their account in full by the fnal payment deadline.

» All payments, including payments from 529 Plans, must be timed to arrive prior to the fnal payment deadline.

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Advising Services: The Offce of Scholarships and Financial Aid provides assistance to both students and families to help navigate the fnancial aid process, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. Advisors are available via email, phone, or in person.

Cost of Attendance and Net Price Calculator: You can access the and the on the OSFA website to get an estimate of the costs associated with attending Georgia Tech and your potential fnancial aid options.

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What is Financial Aid?

Financial aid is a mix of gift funds (scholarships and grants, which do not require repayment) and self-help funds (loans or work-study, which must be repaid or earned through work). Financial aid is available from federal, state, Georgia Tech, and private sources. Most fnancial aid must be reapplied for each year. January 31 is the annual deadline for Georgia Tech fnancial aid.

How to Pay for College

Georgia Tech offers various payment options, including fnancial aid, scholarships, and creative ways to fund education. Read the

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about student perspectives and the range of payment options.

Important Notes for Students and Families

Reapplying for Financial Aid: Remember, you must reapply each year to continue receiving fnancial aid.

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For more information or any questions about your fnancial aid, please visit the or contact the offce for personal assistance. Feel free to visit the Offce of Scholarships and Financial Aid on the third foor of the Bill Moore Student Success Center or reach out during advising hours (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.).

Emergency Loans

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The AVP for Student Life and Brandt-Fritz Dean of Students Chair Offce offers emergency loans through the Dean Griffn Hip Pocket Fund. These loans are interest-free and can be used for academic or personal matters.

Institutional Emergency Loans

The Institute offers emergency short-term notes to students who need assistance in paying tuition and fees, or cash loans up to

$1,500 (not both). These loans are interest-free but do have a service fee assessed at the time of the delivery of the loan funds. Students may not borrow in successive terms of enrollment.

Student Employment

Visit the Georgia Tech Human Resources student employment page to learn how they support student employees, managers, and the departments employing more than 9,000 students across the Institute. Students can also go directly to the Student and Campus Event Centers dedicated web page to apply for jobs with their team.

or tap for meals at dining halls as well as for access to their residence hall, athletic events, and various campus services and facilities such as the Campus Recreation Center and parking. Funds may be added to their BuzzCard fund account, and the account can be used as a declining balance debit card that is accepted at many campus locations, including vending machines, printing, and stores.

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BuzzCard

All Georgia Tech students are required to have a BuzzCard for identifcation. New students will be asked to submit a photo online to be used for their BuzzCard. As a part of the online photo submission process, students are required to present state or federally-issued identifcation before they can receive their frst BuzzCard. Students may use their BuzzCard to swipe

The Georgia Tech Bookstore, conveniently located in Technology Square, is your student’s one-stop shop for everything they will need to succeed in college, including their professorrequired course materials and supplies and the #1 place to fnd Georgia Tech gear. For added convenience, eligible students can use Bursar Billing to transfer up to $1,600 in allowable bookstore charges directly to their student account, helping to streamline purchases of essential textbooks, supplies, technology, and housing supplies. For more details, visit the Bursars bookstore page Bursar’s bookstore page. The bookstore also offers a price-match guarantee on textbooks and discounts on technology items, ensuring students get the best value for their education needs.

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Student Academic Support and Resources

Just like with most successful people in life, students who surround themselves with caring, knowledgeable people are more likely to succeed.

Information Technology

All incoming students are required to own laptops that can be carried to class. Visit the Student Computer Ownership website to learn more. Barnes & Noble @ Georgia Tech provides educational discounts to students purchasing hardware, software, and peripherals, as well as trained personnel who can assist with technological needs. ResNet (the Residential Network) provides comprehensive support, including telephone and on-site technical assistance, to residents of the on-campus residence halls. The Offce of Information Technology (OIT) Support Center is available for questions about hardware

confgurations and can help troubleshoot software applications. Students and guests can easily access WiFi onboarding information, and computer labs are available throughout the Georgia Tech Library as well as in many of the Colleges.

Ofce of Undergraduate Education & Student Success

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The Offce of Undergraduate Education & Student Success (OUESS), a unit of the Offce of the Provost, strives to enrich undergraduate

education and empower students to succeed as leaders in progress and service. Our programs support undergraduate students to become accomplished learners who are able to make meaningful connections across work, study, and community. Families are encouraged to talk to their students about how they could make the most of these resources.

OUESS connects curricular and co-curricular offerings to assist students in developing a strong foundation for success during and

after college. Our units include: Academic Success and Advising (includes tutoring, specialized advising, and more); the Offce of Offce of Student Achievement (includes programming specifcally for transfer students and continuing student success); the Career Center (includes career education, co-ops, and internships); Experiential and Engaged Learning (includes introductory seminars, learning communities, and research opportunities); First Year Semester Abroad; and the John H. Martinson Honors Program.

Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) offers a thoughtful and intentional series of academic, experiential, and co-curricular activities to help students prepare for leadership in a rapidly evolving global society. LEAD programs, which include everything from Leading Edge leadership coaching to the Grand Challenges living-learning community, are designed to help students develop leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

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The Offce of International Education (OIE) is here to help your student engage with Georgia Tech’s global community both in Atlanta and around the world. We hope you will encourage your student to explore the many opportunities to enhance their Georgia Tech experience and develop a global perspective—whether by joining the International Plan or completing the Global Engagement Certifcate, studying or interning abroad, or participating in on-campus events, programs, and initiatives that foster international connections and experiences.

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Georgia Tech-Europe (GTE) was established in 1990 in Metz, France. Tech’s highly innovative European off-campus instructional site offers programs that create synergies between academics, research, and innovation. More than 13,000 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students have spent a semester or more at GTE, enriching their education with a global perspective.

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Academic College Contacts

Degree programs and requirements, course descriptions, and other important academic information are available on the catalog website. For specifc information on academic advising within each of Georgia Tech’s six undergraduate degree-granting colleges, visit the college’s website.

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» College of Computing Computing

» College of Engineering

» Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Arts

» Scheller College of Business Business

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