Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the Institute offers many nationally recognized, top-ranked programs. Undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered in the Colleges of Architecture, Engineering, Sciences, Computing, Management, and the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. Georgia Tech is consistently ranked in U.S. News & World Report's top ten public universities in the United States.

Semester 1: Mid August to Mid December
Semester 2: Early January to Early May

English.

	College of Architecture College of Management College of Liberal Arts College of Computing College of Engineering College of Sciences

Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information.  

Please check with SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.

On-Campus Housing:

The residence halls at Georgia Tech provide housing that is convenient and affordable for students.  If you would like on campus housing, please submit a housing interest form with your application.  Once officially accepted, you will be contacted to complete the online housing contract and pay a $600 housing deposit.

Unfortunately, on-campus housing is not available to exchange students who are only at Georgia Tech for the fall semester (one exception – see below).  This is unfortunately the result of a general shortage of housing, in an urban campus, where space is limited even for students living on-campus for the full academic year.

I-House:  There are 8-10 places reserved in the International House “I-House” for undergraduate exchange students each fall and spring semester.  This is the only on-campus housing option available to students who choose to study at Georgia Tech for only the fall semester.  To learn more about this option take a look at this website: http://www.oie.gatech.edu/isss/ihouse/.  After you have been accepted for exchange study at Georgia Tech you will be contacted regarding the special application process for exchange students.  Do not apply for housing online or pay the $600 deposit yet as the website instructs you to do –Instructions on when to pay the $600 deposit if you are chosen for the I-House will be given when necessary.

Off-campus:

Unfortunately, the Office of International Education cannot secure off-campus housing for exchange students. If you are here for fall semester only or are choosing not to live on campus, you will be responsible for securing your own housing. You can do this in advance or secure temporary housing and search when you first arrive. While we cannot find housing for you, we are happy to help advise you on location, safety or general questions about off-campus housing.

For a full list of off-campus housing options, see the Off-Campus Housing Directory at the following website.

To obtain a J-1 visa you will need a DS-2019 (CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY FOR EXCHANGE VISITORS J-1 STATUS).  The DS-2019 will be mailed to you with your acceptance letter.  This document certifies your eligibility to obtain a J-1 visa to study at Georgia Tech as an exchange student. For further information on obtaining a U.S. Visa, please refer to: http://www.oie.gatech.edu/isss/students/index.php.

Health insurance is required for J-1 visa holders. The Georgia Tech health insurance policy is provided by a company called Blue Cross Blue Shield Georgia that meets the J-1 health insurance requirements. This health insurance plan covers you while you are in the United States. If you already have insurance that meets the mandatory requirements, you may complete the online waiver request. For example, if your home country provides health insurance coverage you will be able to waive the Georgia Tech provided health insurance with proof of your home country insurance that meets the requirements. All these can be done once they are on campus and will be handled directly with the insurance providers.

For more information, please visit http://studentbluega.com/gatech.

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the university’s insurance policies.  

Breakdown of Costs	USD $
Accommodation	712.80
Food	350
Academic	200
Others (Entertainment, clothes)	400
Monthly Estimate	1,662.80

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.

Universal Currency Converter:

	http://www.xe.com/ucc/

Accommodation:

	http://www.housing.gatech.edu/assignments/index.cfm

Cost of Living:

	http://www.finaid.gatech.edu/costs/budgets/index1011.php

Course Information:

	http://www.catalog.gatech.edu