- What if I have a family emergency and need to miss a class?
- How do I withdraw from school?
- I saw someone cheat in my class. What do I do?
- I feel disconnected on campus. I’m not sure I belong at Tech. Where can I find assistance?
- I need a class excuse. What do I do?
- How can I see a Dean?
- What do I do if I am having problems with a professor?
- How do I get a Dean’s Certification or recommendation form/letter?
- I have been dropped/dismissed for academic reasons. What do I do next?
- I’m worried that I’m failing a class. How can I receive help?
- Where can I go to get ideas about community service?
- I’m having difficulty making contact with a faculty member. What do I do?
- How do I get an excused absence if my student organization is traveling to a conference?
- I haven’t been to class in three days. What do I do?
- A loved one passes away. What are my options?
- I think I have a disability. What is my next step?
- What do I do if I have a temporary disability?
- How do I get involved in a student organization?
- How do I start a student organization?
- How do I find out what is going on around campus?
- How do I start a new fraternity/sorority?
- I’m interested in Diversity Training Opportunities. Where do I go?
- Where can I get information about leadership opportunities?
- What are my responsibilities as an off-campus student?
- What does the GT Community expect of me as a student?
- How does alcohol use affect learning and quality of life?
- What are the laws/policies around alcohol?
- What is our policy on Sexual Harassment/Misconduct?
- I think I need legal services. Can I obtain free legal assistance?
- How do I find out what is happening in Atlanta?
- How can I find out about off-campus living opportunities?
- Where can I find an Accessible Map?
- I have been feeling really down, and I have been sleeping a lot. What should I do?
- I think I have been sexually assaulted, what do I do?
- I have an eating disorder, is there anything I can do?
- I think I am gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender. Where can I get support or information?
What
if I have a family emergency and need to miss a class?
The Office of the Dean of Students can provide support to students who have a serious personal or family emergency or severe illness or injury -
by notifying professors of their absences from class. We would need documentation that would verify this information, i.e. letter/fax from your doctor. Our fax number is (404) 894-9928.
Please fill out the
General Intake Form.
In the case that an emergency requires
your complete attention and you will not be able to
return to school for an extended period of time, you
should notify the Dean of Students by filling out the
General Intake Form. We can contact all
your professors, so that you can focus on your personal
needs. Upon your return to school, you should get in
touch with each professor to complete any work missed.
You may also want to contact the Counseling Center at
(404) 894-2575 for additional assistance.
How
do I withdraw from school?
If you are withdrawing before the deadline, then simply
go on line to drop all your classes. Easy instructions
are provided at www.registrar.gatech.edu/students/withdrawal.php.
Please note if you wish to return to school the next
term you must submit a “Petition to the Faculty”
form. If you are withdrawing for medical or personal
reasons, the Dean of Students can help you by working
with housing and other campus units. If you want to
withdraw from school after the deadline, you must Petition
the faculty. Our Office can also assist you with this
process.
I
saw someone cheat in my class. What do I do?
We encourage you to confront the student yourself. If
you are not comfortable doing that, you should contact
the faculty member for the course and let them know
what you observed. If you are unsure about reporting
or just want to talk with someone in confidence contact
the Honor Advisor Council and talk to a fellow student.
They can be reached at www.honor.gatech.edu.
You may want to check out this site for further information
on the Academic Honor Code: www.deanofstudents.gatech.edu/integrity.
I
feel disconnected on campus. I’m not sure I belong
at Tech. Where can I find assistance?
You may want to consider joining a student organization.
Try visiting www.cyberbuzz.gatech.edu.
You may also want to stop by the Counseling Center -
www.counseling.gatech.edu
to learn about their services and programs including
groups on relationships and making conversation.
I
need a class excuse. What do I do?
The Office of the Dean of Students can provide support to students who have a serious personal or family emergency or severe illness or injury -
by notifying professors of their absences from class. We would need documentation, i.e. letter/fax from your doctor, or hospital, that would verify this information. The Office of the Dean of Students is not
involved in routine matters such as short-term illness, doctor appointments, wedding attendance, jury duty, job interviews, and the like. Students,
who are absent for such reasons, should contact the faculty member directly. Any decision to excuse a student from class will be at the discretion of the faculty member.
The Dean of Students can help a student with class excuses
for documented medical and personal reasons. Please fill out the
General Intake Form.
How
can I see a Dean?
You can make an appointment to see a Dean -
Please fill out the
General Intake Form.
What
do I do if I am having problems with a professor?
First try talking to the professor. If you don't feel
like the situation is resolved, contact the department
chair. If you need coaching on how to talk to either
the faculty member or the department chair, make an
appointment with a Dean.
How
do I get a Dean’s Certification or recommendation
form/letter?
Take the form to the Registrar's Office. Allow for a minimum two week processing
time.
I
have been dropped/dismissed for academic reasons. What
do I do next?
Talk first to your major school advisor. Most departments
have a minimum number of terms you must sit out. It
is different for every major. Readmission requires approval
from your major school and the Undergraduate/Graduate
Curriculum Committee. For procedures on readmission
visit: Readmission Policy.
I’m
worried that I’m failing a class. How can I receive
help?
Ask for help from your professor or TA. You can also
get tutoring in the Freshman Experience, Success Programs
and OMED. Try visiting these sites: www.successprograms.gatech.edu,
www.omed.gatech.edu,
or www.cyberbuzz.gatech.edu.
Where
can I go to get ideas about community service?
You can go to www.cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/move
to find out about volunteer opportunities on and off
campus.
I’m
having difficulty making contact with a faculty member.
What do I do?
Go to the faculty member’s office during his or
her office hours. If you have not had success in doing
this, contact them by e-mail. Follow-up by e-mail again.
Next try contacting the academic department to see if
they can help you locate the professor.
How
do I get an excused absence if my student organization
is traveling to a conference?
Requests for student organization excused absences must
be made no later than two weeks prior to the date of
the event. No late requests will be honored. Advisors, please send an e-mail with the name of the group, name and dates of the event - with the first and last name of the students with their Student ID #'s that start with a 9. to Nicole Cotton at:
nicole.cotton@vpss.gatech.edu . Or fax the information to 404-894-9928.
I
haven’t been to class in three days. What do I
do?
First talk to your professor or contact him or her by
e-mail. Then if you need to see a Dean for further assistance - Please fill out the
General Intake Form.
A
loved one passes away. What are my options?
Please notify your professors about your absences. You will need documentation, either a funeral home notice, an obituary from the paper, or a death certificate.
Upon your return back to campus, you should get in touch with
each professor to complete any work missed. You may
also want to contact the Counseling Center at (404)894-2575
for personal issues relating to the death of a loved
one. If this is an emergency situation, and you need to leave immediately and are not able to get out notices to your professors, Please fill out the
General Intake Form.
I
think I have a disability. What is my next step?
The ADAPTS(Access Disabled Assistance Program for Tech
Students) assists students in arranging for academic,
residential, and extracurricular accommodations. Contact
them at (404)894-2561 or at www.adapts.gatech.edu.
What
do I do if I have a temporary disability?
The ADAPTS(Access Disabled Assistance Program for Tech
Students) assists students in arranging for academic,
residential, and extracurricular accommodations. Contact
them at (404)894-2561 or at www.adapts.gatech.edu.
How
do I get involved in a student organization?
Visit www.cyberbuzz.gatech.edu
for information about the over 200 student clubs and
organizations on campus. If you find one that interest
you contact the president or membership chair and chat
with them about the group, then attend a meeting. You
might want to "shop around" before choosing
a group so you can make an informed decision.
How
do I start a student organization?
The process for starting a student organization begins
with a visit to the Student Organizations Advisor, located
upstairs in the Student Center Commons. You will be given
advice on process, paper work, and how to be an effective
group. For more information go to Dean
of Students:Activities and Leadership:Student Organizations.
How
do I find out what is going on around campus?
Visit www.fun.gatech.edu
or cyberbuzz.gatech.edu.
How
do I start a new fraternity/sorority?
The process for starting a fraternity or sorority begins
with a visit to the Coordinator for Greek Affairs, located
in the Student Services Building, Room 141. You will be given
advice on process, paper work, and how to be an effective
group. For more information go to Dean
of Students:Activities and Leadership:Greek Affairs.
I’m
interested in Diversity Training Opportunities. Where
do I go?
Workshops and training opportunities are offered to
students and student groups free of charge. Students
can register for workshops or that can request that
one be tailor made to cater to their organizational
needs.
Where
can I get information about leadership opportunities?
Leadership opportunities abound at Tech. Visit Dean
of Students:Activities and Leadership:Leadership Opportunities.
What
are my responsibilities as an off-campus student?
Remember that you are Tech student first. Be a responsible
community member, respect neighbors,and follow community's
expectations. You can pick up a brochure about Off-Campus
living in the GT SMART Office in the Student Services
Building, Room 123.
What
does the GT Community expect of me as a student?
Georgia Tech has an academic and non-academic conduct
code, it can be found at www.deanofstudents.gatech.edu/policies_responsibilities/index.html.
How
does alcohol use affect learning and quality of life?
Alcohol can have an impact on your performance as a
student and your quality of life at Tech, both directly
and indirectly. To learn more go to Dean
of Students:Support Services:Managing Alcohol Risk.
What
are the laws/policies around alcohol?
Georgia law requires that in order to possess, purchase
and/or consume alcoholic beverages you must be 21. Did
you also know that in Georgia it is a felony to use
a fake I.D.? Georgia Tech has specific policies concerning
alcohol on campus. Go to www.deanofstudents.gatech.edu/policies_responsibilities/index.html.
What
is our policy on Sexual Harassment/Misconduct?
Sexual Harassment or any other form of sexual misconduct
is not tolerated at Tech. If you have been a victim,
report the incident to the Dean of Students. If you
are unsure if you want to make a formal complaint, you
can discuss the issue with a Dean or with a staff member
in the Women's Resource Center to get advice. Georgia
Tech's policy on sexual harassment is found at www.sexualassault.gatech.edu/GT_policy.htm.
I
think I need legal services. Can I obtain free legal
assistance?
The Student Government Association provides a service
where attorneys from the Atlanta area volunteer their
time to provide free legal advice to students. You may
call (404)894-2814 for an appointment.
How
do I find out what is happening in Atlanta?
Visit www.cyberbuzz.com
for the Student Guide to Atlanta. On the 2nd floor of
the Student Center, is an information desk. Here students
can get discounted tickets to various places, maps of
campus, maps of Atlanta, and information on what there
is to do in Atlanta.
How
can I find out about off-campus living opportunities?
Georgia Tech Housing has a list of owners/leasers that
work with students at http://www.housing.gatech.edu/assignments/general
off-campus.cfm. All students are responsible for
their own lease and rental agreements.
Where
can I find an Accessible Map?
An online campus map can be found at gtalumni.org/campusmap/
or a paper map can be found on the 2nd floor of the
Student Center at the Information Desk.
I
have been feeling really down, and I have been sleeping
a lot. What should I do?
Make an appointment with the Counseling Center at (404)894-2575.
If you think you may be feeling so bad that you have
considered harming yourself, tell them that you need
an appointment immediately. Counseling is free and completely
confidential.
I
think I have been sexually assaulted, what do I do?
If you think you have been assaulted, seek help. There
are a couple of options that you can explore at "Personal
Issues Page" and information is provided at www.sexualassault.gatech.edu/help_now.htm.
I
have an eating disorder, is there anything I can do?
Call the Georgia Tech Counseling Center at (404)894-2575.
You can get more information at
Eating-Disorders
I
think I am gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender. Where can
I get support or information?
Tech has a student organization called Pride Alliance;
more information can be found at www.cyberbuzz.gatech.edu,
www.diversity.gatech.edu.
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