Undergraduate Admission

The Georgia Institute of Technology is a top-ranked public university determined to define the technological research university of the 21st century. Publicly funded and governed by the University System of Georgia (USG), the Institute is committed to preparing students for global leadership, effectiveness and innovation.

Consistent with its mission to improve the human condition in Georgia, the United States, and around the globe, Georgia Tech counts the diversity of its students among its greatest strengths and an integral component of its educational process and academic excellence.

The undergraduate admissions process, which reflects the Institute’s strategic plan, seeks to identify those applicants, who as individuals and as a group, will benefit from the campus learning environment, and thus enrich the entire student body. The process is structured to build entering classes of students who will:

• Meet the Institute’s requirements for academic success.

• Embrace the diverse campus community.

• Benefit substantially from the Institute’s curriculum and scholarly pursuits.

• Develop as leaders, innovators, global citizens and engaged learners.

• Contribute to the intellectual, cultural, social and civic life of the Institute, state, and nation.

Residency

One of the biggest impacts on likelihood of admission (admit rate) for a student is residency. As a public university, Georgia Tech aims to ensure Georgia students are the majority of our enrolled student population. Approximately 4-5 weeks after a student submits their application, we will post a residency status for application review on a student’s Admission Portal.

Students designated as Out-of-State students and who attend a Georgia high school will be evaluated within the context of the high school they attend.

Please note, residency and tuition classification are different processes. Separate from our admission evaluation, University System of Georgia Policy determines Tuition Classification for a student, which is the amount an enrolling student will be charged in tuition if they are admitted and choose to enroll. We will display a student’s tuition classification in the Admission Portal only after a student is admitted.

Statement on AI

AI tools can be powerful and valuable in the application process when used thoughtfully. We believe there is a place for them in helping you generate ideas, but your ultimate submission should be your own. As with all other sources, you should not copy and paste content you did not create directly into your application. Instead, if you choose to utilize AI-based assistance while working on your writing submissions for Georgia Tech, we encourage you to take the same approach you would when collaborating with people. Use it to brainstorm, edit, and refine your ideas. AI can also be a useful tool as you consider how to construct your resume in the Activities portion of the Common Application. We think AI could be a helpful collaborator, particularly when you do not have access to other assistance to help you complete your application.

Review the Contribution to Community and Personal Essays sections above for more information about using AI when working on your application.

We consider student discipline situations on an individual basis and review all cases through the framework of the values we uphold as an institution. For complete details, read the Georgia Tech Discipline Review Policy.

Student Discipline Policy