Georgia Tech: A Leading Technology and Research University

Prospective Students

Why Georgia Tech?

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Top-ranked academics. A focus on STEM. Cutting-edge technological research. Awesome campus life. A fantastic career foundation.

Admission Decision Process

video: breaking down the admission decision process

This video breaks down the behind-the-scenes process that takes place once you submit your application for admission to Georgia Tech.

Parents

Parents and Families

Students with parents

Parents and families play an integral role in their student's success at Georgia Tech.

Alumni

Alumni

GT Alumni networking event

The Georgia Tech Alumni Association hosts networking opportunities, career services, events, online services, and programs.

Government & Community

Government & Community Partners

Georgia Tech President Peterson with government officials

The Office of Government and Community Relations is the Institute's primary connection to the federal, state, and local governments and communities. 

Industry

Industry Collaborations

Your business is unique. Knowing that, Georgia Tech develops customized partnerships to drive success and help you gain insight into what’s new and what’s next in your industry. First, we listen. Then we identify opportunities. And then we connect your company to the right Georgia Tech resources.

News & Events

Banning Words on Instagram Doesn’t Help – It Makes It Worse

The pro-eating disorder community outsmarted Instagram censors in order to continue sharing content.

What Going Viral Looked Like 120 Years Ago

Researchers have developed a database of more than 10 million newspaper pages that is helping researchers see history with spatial information that hadn’t been available before.
Wednesday
Mar
9

STEM Women’s Coffee Talk: Sorry, Not Sorry Workshop

2:00pm
Clough Lounge
This presentation will review gender differences in communication, especially in the workplace.

Wednesday
Mar
9

Dorrance Dance: The future of tap

7:30pm to 9:00pm
Ferst Center for the Arts
MacArthur genius award winner Michelle Dorrance brings her award-winning tap dance company to the Ferst Center.

Leap Years: Why?

Jim Sowell

Jim Sowell

Observatory Director
School of Physics, College of Sciences

This year brings another February 29. Why do leap years exist? Jim Sowell is a senior academic professional in the School of Physics and the director of the Georgia Tech Observatory. He says leap year was a creation of Julius Caesar.As of February 29, 2016, the calendar...