Category: FAQ
Pass/Fail or Letter Grade?
We’re almost halfway through the semester and maybe you are struggling in that Calculus I course. Or, you’ve found yourself overextended and not able to devote the time needed to make an “A” in that History course. What to do, what to do? Maybe “you’ve heard” that you can take the class pass/fail, but you aren’t sure what that is all about? Read on… Grade Basis Every course has a grade basis which determines how grades can be assigned. You can find the grade basis for every course taught…
Read MoreW Grades and Your Transcript
W Grades and Your Transcript – ever considered dropping a class? Wondered what that would mean for your academic progress or future employment or graduate school applications? Read on… What is Withdrawal? Dropping an individual course from your schedule results in a “W” grade and indicates your official withdrawal from a course. No credit will be received for the course, and the grade of W will not be computed in the Georgia Tech GPA. Dropped courses ARE included in total attempted hours for HOPE and Zell Miller, however. Considerations? Do…
Read MoreFAQs on the Chambliss Internship
I’ve gotten some great inquiries about the Senator Chambliss National Security and Foreign Relations Internship, and here are some answers that may help you consider applying or preparing your application! I’m scheduled to graduate in the spring. Why am I not eligible? – The internship opportunity is arranged for the spring term. Selected candidates must be available for outreach activities to promote the internship after the term ends. Thus, graduating students are not eligible. However, this is an exclusive opportunity to gain valuable work experience and build strong networking connections,…
Read MoreGlobal Perspectives Requirements
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents has instituted new “U.S. Perspective” and “Global Perspective” overlay areas to the core curriculum. These are not additional courses that are required. Rather, they impact the classes that students should choose to fulfill existing humanities and social science requirements. The U.S. Perspective requirement is already being fulfilled by every Tech student with HIST 2111, HIST 2112, INTA 1200, POL 1101, or PUBP 3000. No additional class is required. INTA, IAML, and EIA students fulfill the Global Perspectives requirements as part of the…
Read MoreCourse Scheduling – MATH and ENG classes
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents has instituted a credit threshold for English and Math courses, to ensure that that students do not put off these basic skills courses until too late in their study plans. The general idea of general education is to have students master the basic skills they need in their first year or two years in preparation for their major requirements which will, most likely, require these skills for success. Freshmen admitted Summer 2010 or Fall 2010 are required to take ENGL 1101, ENGL…
Read MoreReadmission to the Nunn School
Readmissions after leave of absence (not due to academic drop/dismissal) Students who have been away from Georgia Tech for two or more semesters and are in good standing, probation, or warning status may apply for readmission through the Registrar’s office. Readmissions after first drop/dismissal from Georgia Tech The Nunn School has a selective readmission process for students that have been academically dismissed. Students must sit out two terms after academic drop. See the scenarios below for examples:
Read MoreChoosing a Major
The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs encourages students to explore all the majors at the Institute to make sure they feel comfortable with their chosen majors. There are many ways students can explore other majors at Georgia Tech, including: * Check out the Choosing a Major Career Services website. * Attend the Majors Fair to talk to students and faculty from other majors. * Schedule a meeting with an advisor from another department to talk about requirements and career options * Schedule an appointment with a career advisor to…
Read MoreAll About Independent Study Courses
Sometimes referred to as a directed study, or special problems, the independent study course allows Nunn School students to work independently with a faculty member on a research topic of the student’s choosing. Credit for this can vary between one and three hours and is taken on a letter-grade basis. The credit will count toward an INTA or Free elective. Students interested in an independent study course should meet with a faculty member he or she is interested in working with to talk about research options, decide on a topic,…
Read MoreWhat is a Cluster?
A non-major cluster is a grouping of classes that are related or thematic, like Pre-law, Management, HTS, or Pre-health sciences. The purpose of the cluster is to give students a secondary area of specialization and provide additional depth to the undergraduate program. Students are encouraged to use cluster classes towards minors or certificates in other subject areas. INTA majors must complete a 15-credit non-major cluster, and EIA majors must complete a 9-credit non-major cluster, but for IAML students, the cluster is optional because IAML majors already graduate with significant specializations in…
Read MoreHow about a Minor in International Affairs?
First, only non-INTA/IAML/EIA majors are eligible for an INTA Minor. INTA/IAML/EIA majors that wish to pursue a particular concentration should consider a Certificate. Second, yes, the INTA minor requires 18 hours of academic credit. Third, if you declare the minor, you become eligible for priority registration. Declared minors get priority registration at the start of Phase II for a given term. You also get access to our Thursday Jobs and other relevant scholarship, fellowship and award opportunities. While you are not required to declare the minor, you are required to…
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