{"297841":{"#nid":"297841","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Common Questions About Orientation and Registration","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs you prepare your Yellow Jacket for the start of the academic year at Tech, we know that there are many questions regarding FASET orientation and, especially, class registration. The following frequently asked questions and answers are brought to you by the Georgia Tech Academic Advisor Network \u2013 they experts on what to expect during this milestone for you and your student.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EShould I attend FASET Orientation this summer?\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, both students and parents should attend FASET. This applies to transfer students and their families too! The first step to a successful college career is actively participating in FASET orientation at Tech. FASET is designed to help students and parents transition into the college life more smoothly. On average, 97 percent of FASET\u2019s 5,000 annual orientation participants report that the program helps them feel more connected to the Georgia Tech community.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt FASET, students will have an opportunity to attend information sessions, register for classes, meet incoming and current students, and be welcomed into the Georgia Tech community. Parents and guests are encouraged to attend also. Special sessions will be offered to them.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETransitioning to college is a major event and proper planning and preparation starts now. Registration opens May 20, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. In preparation for orientation, we encourage you to visit the FASET website at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.nssp.gatech.edu\/faset\u0022\u003Ewww.nssp.gatech.edu\/faset\u003C\/a\u003E to learn more about the orientation program.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EWhat if I am not available to attend FASET?\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you are unable to attend our FASET orientation, please email your selected major advisor for other options to help prepare to enter as new student. A listing of campus advisors by departments and majors may be found \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/schedule.advising.gatech.edu\/find\/\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. Many academic advisors do not advise non-FASET students during the summer to ensure they can address the academic advising needs of students participating in FASET orientation. If you cannot attend FASET, it is very important to contact your specific major advisors for availability and information specific to that major. In addition, non-FASET attending students cannot register for classes until all FASET sessions are complete. The Registrar Office will send each student a registration time ticket that will advise students of when they are permitted to register for courses.\u0026nbsp; Advisors cannot override this process for registration.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf attendance to FASET is hindered due to financial reasons, it is strongly encourage that you contact the FASET office to discuss if other options are available.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003ECan my parents attend my selected major orientation?\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, parents\/guardians are welcomed and encouraged to attend departmental orientations on Day 2 of FASET.\u0026nbsp; During this orientation, students and parents will receive detailed information regarding the major your student has selected including curriculum, student opportunities, roles and responsibilities, and a clear roadmap of your student\u2019s first year as a Tech student.\u0026nbsp; Please check with specific majors for this offering as some majors may differ.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EHow can I find out who is my major academic advisor?\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA listing of campus academic advisors by departments and majors may be found \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/schedule.advising.gatech.edu\/find\/\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. You may also visit individual departments\u2019 websites for more specific program information by visiting the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/academics\/colleges-and-schools\u0022\u003EColleges and Schools\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EHow can I find out if my AP, IB, SAT scores, and college credits will transfer or be accepted?\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIndividual departments do not review Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), SAT Placement Exams, and\/or college credits. All of these scores are reviewed and accepted by the Registrar Office and are then added to your Georgia Tech college transcript.\u0026nbsp; For more information on testing and scores, and how Georgia Tech evaluates and\/or accepts these credits, please review the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.catalog.gatech.edu\/students\/ugrad\/index.php\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Catalog\u003C\/a\u003E, then click on the \u0022Credit\/Tests \u0026amp; Scores\u0022 link in the menu bar to the left.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor students who may have participated in a dual enrollment program and received college credits, please either send (to the Registrar Office) or bring (to FASET) an official transcript in its sealed envelope. This will help facilitate registration for students who may enter into Tech with college credit hours, but are still classified in the registration system as \u201cnew incoming freshmen.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EHow and when do I register for classes?\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring Day 2 of FASET Orientation, and after you have met with your academic advisor, you will have the opportunity to select and register for courses in the Library Cluster Registration or in a satellite location within your selected major. You will not be able to register for any courses prior to attending a FASET Orientation session and\/or receiving a registration time ticket from the Registrar Office.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents should receive a credit evaluation\/unofficial transcript of incoming AP, IB, and other college credits during Day 1 of FASET Orientation. Please bring a copy on Day 2 for review prior to registration.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents who do not and\/or are unavailable to attend a FASET session will be allowed to register for courses after ALL FASET sessions are complete. Advisors cannot override this process.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EWhat if I need a permit or override to a course during registration?\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you need to request any permits or overrides for courses other than a major-specific course during registration, you will need to consult with the corresponding department advisor. A listing of departmental contacts for permits and overrides may be downloaded from the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.registrar.gatech.edu\/registration\/oprequest.php\u0022\u003ERegistrar\u2019s website\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EWhat if I am undeclared?\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot a problem. A large number of incoming freshman are undeclared and there is no pressure to select a major before you arrive at orientation.\u0026nbsp; The Institute provides guidance and directed services for undecided students. Click \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/schedule.advising.gatech.edu\/find\/\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E and select the \u201cFeeling undecided?\u201d option and select a college to find the academic advisor or department representative to help you gain additional information in navigating undecided.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAm I required to have a specific type of laptop\/computer?\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech does require all entering undergraduate students to own a laptop computer. However, the type of laptop or computer is the student\u2019s choice. Students must adhere to the Institute policies on computer ownership. These policies are outlines on the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.sco.gatech.edu\/index\u0022\u003EStudent Computer Ownership website\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EWhat should I be doing now to prepare for FASET and my first year at Tech?\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECheck out the FASET website for details and dates (\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.nssp.gatech.edu\/faset\u0022\u003Ewww.nssp.gatech.edu\/faset\u003C\/a\u003E ),\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERegister for FASET Orientation,\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMake a list of pending questions for FASET,\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMake sure all your credits (AP, IB, college transfer, etc.)\/official transcripts are being sent and processed to the Registrar\u2019s Office,\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECheck all Financial Aid forms, and finally\u2026\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERELAX and ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe look forward to seeing and meeting you very soon!\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"As you prepare your Yellow Jacket for the start of the academic year at Tech, we know that there are many questions regarding FASET orientation and, especially, class registration."}],"uid":"27164","created_gmt":"2014-05-15 14:52:56","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:16:26","author":"Rachael Pocklington","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2014-05-15T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2014-05-15T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/nssp.gatech.edu\/faset\/","title":"Freshman\/Transfer FASET"},{"url":"http:\/\/www.registrar.gatech.edu\/","title":"Georgia Tech\\\u0027s Office of the Registrar"},{"url":"http:\/\/www.catalog.gatech.edu\/","title":"Georgia Tech Course Catalog"}],"groups":[{"id":"1298","name":"Parent and Family Programs"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EKim Paige \u003Cbr \/\u003EUndergraduate Academic Advisor - Freshmen \u0026amp; Sophomore Students\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:kim.paige@bme.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ekim.paige@bme.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["parents@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}