Leave of Absence policy

Students may be directed to apply for a Leave of Absence (LOA) if they will be away for two consecutive semesters or longer.  If a student is enrolled in at least one credit hour, or in a C2D2 registered internship or CO-OP, it will count as a term of attendance.  Please keep the following in mind when discussing with students: LOAs should be recommended for situations outside of a student’s control. Common examples include mandatory military service and physical or mental health concerns. LOAs should not be recommended for students…

Read More

Online Drop-In Advising – Wednesday, March 25

Life is changing. School has changed. We are all making adjustments. With all this change may come uncertainty. I’m sure you have some questions, so I want to try and provide some answers. We are all working remotely now, so for some of us, that means trying new apps and software we haven’t had time to learn.  Or, engage in ways we may not be most comfortable. When we first met, I told you that I would be your guide to help you transition and begin to succeed in college.…

Read More

Advising Until Further Notice [dated 3.16.2020]

Advising Until Further Notice [dated 3.16.2020] There will be no advising hours during the week of March 16 – 20 (Spring Break). During this week you may contact Stephanie Jackson via email. Due to public health concerns, Georgia Tech is unable to offer in-person advising at this time. We are offering students the choice to conduct advising via videoconference but must convey that this method does make ensuring FERPA privacy difficult. Advisors will conduct video advising in a private location, and recommend that students do the same to limit the…

Read More

Spring 2020 Commencement – Early Participation Policy for Summer 2020 Degree Candidates

Undergraduate and graduate (Masters) summer 2020 degree candidates who have two or fewer classes remaining to complete degree requirements after the spring 2020 term will be eligible to request participation in the spring 2020 ceremony.  Applicants must be in GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 for Bachelors, and 2.7  for Masters. Extenuating personal and family circumstances or issues related to the proximity of the student’s home to Atlanta will also be taken into consideration. Summer 2020 degree candidates who do not meet these requirements will…

Read More

Advising hours change for Mondays

Effective immediately, advising hours for International Affairs are changing on Mondays. Beginning Monday, November 4, 2019, Stephanie Jackson will be working remotely. Office hours will be held virtually. This is noted for all her Monday appointments in GradesFirst, and contact information is provided.  If you prefer to meet in person, please choose an appointment for another day during the week.  

Read More

Changes Regarding Pre-Graduate, Pre-Law and Fellowships Advising

Changes in Pre-Graduate and Pre-Professional Advising (PGPP) As of July 1, 2019, the following changes will occur in PGPP in pre-graduate, pre-teaching, and prestigious fellowships. Pre-health does not have any changes to report at this time. Pre-Law Advising Susan Belmonte will no long serve as the GT pre-law advisor. She will remain at Georgia Tech in her role as the pre-teaching advisor and also now be the pre-graduate school advisor. Students and alumni who wish to make an appointment with Susan may still do so through GradesFirst or by emailing…

Read More