{"633762":{"#nid":"633762","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Changes in On-Campus Services: What You Need to Know","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECOVID-19 has changed the way our on-campus services operate. We understand how uncertain these times are, and we are working to accommodate the needs of our campus community who continue to depend on these services.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo better support a reduced student, faculty, and staff population on campus and follow the recommended social distancing guidelines, here is what you need to know about Campus Services changes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDining\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis week, Dining Services will provide meal delivery services for both residential and non-residential students at two on-campus locations in accordance with social distancing recommendations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents can order lunch and dinner meals \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_71mP5d4RzoAIjit\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E, and food will be delivered to Brittain Dining Hall and Woodruff Hall South from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis service is in addition to the remaining dining locations that are open for meals. Hours are available \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/campusservices.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/dininghoursupdate3_24_002.pdf\u0022\u003Ehere.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EPostal Services\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech Post Office continues to operate. The postal services team has enhanced its daily cleaning of both the Post Office and 711 Mail Processing Center in accordance with CDC guidelines and has provided personal protection equipment for staff at both locations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPost Office, Student Center 1\u003Csup\u003Est\u003C\/sup\u003E Floor:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nMonday \u0026ndash; Friday\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n10 a.m. \u0026ndash; 3 p.m. (retail window)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n10 a.m. \u0026ndash; 4 p.m. (package window)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E711 Mail Processing Center (711 Marietta St)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nMonday \u0026ndash; Friday\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n10 a.m. \u0026ndash; 4 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EResidents with mailboxes need to clean out their mailbox and pick up any packages remaining at the Post Office to assist with the Student Center\u0026rsquo;s impending closure for renovation.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EResidents are asked to forward their mail (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/po_mail_forwarding_instructions.pdf\u0022\u003Eusing this link\u003C\/a\u003E for those living in the residence halls, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_1LJNYAO1YVQhc2x\u0022\u003Ethis link\u003C\/a\u003E for those living in Greek housing \u0026mdash; please do not attempt to forward through USPS), and to have any critical packages such as perishables and medications redirected to their current place of residence.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EFaculty and staff are asked to call 404-385-4174 and arrange for pickup of their packages at the Mail Processing Center as soon as possible. To ensure the health of our team, mail and packages will be delivered curbside.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor questions about package pickup, mail forwarding, or for alternate arrangements, email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:postofficeask@po.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Epostofficeask@po.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E or visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/georgia-tech-post-office\u0022\u003Epostoffice.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EParking and Transportation\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EParking permit registration has been rescheduled to accommodate the on-campus changes to our services.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPermit Renewals: June 1 \u0026ndash; 10, 2020\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWait List Awards: June 12 \u0026ndash; 17, 2020\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EGeneral Permit Sales: June 19 \u0026ndash; July 10, 2020\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Epts.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E for more information.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMARTA Transit pass\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nMonthly MARTA pass sales for April 2020 will be offered online at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/driverseat.pts.gatech.edu\/ebusinessprod\/cmn\/auth_ext.aspx\u0022\u003Edriverseat.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E instead of in the Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) office. Online sales will be available Wednesday, March 25, through Tuesday, March 31. Customers will receive an email confirmation with a date and time to pick up passes from the PTS office.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUntil further notice, monthly MARTA passes will not be available for purchase from the PTS office.\u0026nbsp; Customers who want to purchase passes for May and beyond should work directly with the transit provider. Customers who purchase monthly MARTA passes via payroll deduction will receive a pass for April as these have been already processed by Human Resources.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELearn how to purchase MARTA passes online or cancel payroll deduction \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/news\/parking-transit-accommodations-covid-19\u0022\u003Ehere.\u003C\/a\u003E Questions about MARTA passes may be directed to \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:commute@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ecommute@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECampus Transit\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nBeginning Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Stingerette will operate on a modified schedule from 6 p.m. until midnight seven nights a week. Reserve rides at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gt-new.ridecell.com\/request\u0022\u003Estingerette.com\u003C\/a\u003E or via the Stingerette mobile app.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdditional transit services are in place to help students who are on campus:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EGrocery Shuttle\u003Cstrong\u003E \u0026mdash; \u003C\/strong\u003Eprovides trips to Publix at Atlantic Station Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/bus009\u0022\u003EView route information here.\u003C\/a\u003E Track the Grocery Shuttle at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/bus.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Ebus.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E or with the Passio GO! mobile app.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAirport Shuttle \u0026mdash; offers direct transportation to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (South Domestic Terminal only) through Tuesday, March 31, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/airport-shuttle-monday-march-23-through-tuesday-march-31-2020\u0022\u003EView route information here.\u003C\/a\u003E Track the \u0026ldquo;Airport\u0026rdquo; shuttle at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/bus.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Ebus.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E or with the Passio GO! mobile app (no time predictions will be available).\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMARTA\/Airport Access via Campus Transit \u0026mdash; Airport access is also available via MARTA. Students may use the Tech Trolley to access the Midtown Station or the Tech Square Route to access the North Avenue Station. Use the Red or Gold rail lines heading south to travel to airport.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAll other transit services will operate on a reduced schedule, which can be viewed \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/news\/spring-break-hours-campus-services\u0022\u003Ehere.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOperations\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe PTS office will be closed starting Wednesday, March 25, 2020. The PTS Customer Service team will be available to assist customers via email at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:info.parking@parking.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Einfo.parking@parking.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E during normal business hours (7:30 a.m. \u0026ndash; 5 p.m., Monday \u0026ndash; Friday). Parking account management is available at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/driverseat.pts.gatech.edu\/ebusinessprod\/cmn\/auth_ext.aspx\u0022\u003Edriverseat.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EBookstore\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBarnes \u0026amp; Noble @ Georgia Tech will close until further notice. Here is what you need to know about the bookstore\u0026rsquo;s various services:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOnline orders:\u003C\/strong\u003E We will continue to fulfill online orders within a 24-48-hour period. We will offer store pickup via appointment only from Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. We will notify you to schedule an appointment. Orders to be shipped will not be affected, and will continue to be sent via ground shipping.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERegalia orders:\u003C\/strong\u003E We will accept returns on unopened master\u0026#39;s and bachelor\u0026#39;s regalia until April 30, 2020, with a receipt or order number. All online orders for bachelor\u0026#39;s and master\u0026#39;s regalia will be processed unless you notify us to cancel. Reply to your order confirmation to request cancellation. Please ship your unopened regalia back to us via trackable means and notify us via email by replying to your order confirmation. We will not provide shipping labels for a return.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPh.D. regalia orders:\u003C\/strong\u003E All Ph.D. rental orders will be canceled. Ph.D. custom regalia purchases will be fulfilled and are not returnable.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETextbook rental returns:\u003C\/strong\u003E You can print a prepaid label to return your textbook rentals to us by April 30, 2020. See our \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.bncollege.com\/shop\/gatech\/page\/rental-faqs\u0022\u003ETextbook rental FAQs page\u003C\/a\u003E for details.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFaculty textbook orders: \u003C\/strong\u003EFaculty should continue to place their book orders for Summer and Fall via \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facultyenlight.com\/\u0022\u003Efacultyenlight.com\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMac service and repair: \u003C\/strong\u003EWe will continue to offer repairs for Mac and iPad via appointment. Please send an email to \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:techstore@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Etechstore@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E to schedule an appointment.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStarbucks: \u003C\/strong\u003EOur Starbucks cafe is now closed to the public as well.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFree online textbook access for students:\u003C\/strong\u003E In partnership with VitalSource, Barnes \u0026amp; Noble Education will offer access to free eTextbooks for the remainder of the Spring 2020 term. Visit VitalSource at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/get.vitalsource.com\/vitalsource-helps\u0022\u003Etheir help page\u003C\/a\u003E to get started.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFree online academic support:\u003C\/strong\u003E Through June 15, students will have access to 10 free, step-by-step solutions and tutoring, per month, from \u003Cem\u003Ebartleby learn\u003C\/em\u003E, as well as free premium access to a 24\/7 virtual writing center through \u003Cem\u003Ebartleby write\u003C\/em\u003E. Visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.bartleby.com\/\u0022\u003Ebartleby.com\u003C\/a\u003E to get started.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t\u0026nbsp;Please contact us at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:sm225@bncollege.com\u0022\u003Esm225@bncollege.com\u003C\/a\u003E for all other questions or concerns.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information, visit our \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.bncollege.com\/shop\/gatech\/page\/customer-service\u0022\u003Ecustomer service page.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECampus Recreation Center (CRC)\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe CRC has closed all recreational facilities and programming until guidance is given for it to reopen. Many of our students, faculty, and staff depend on the CRC to support their well-being. During this closure, there are several on-campus and virtual resources to take advantage of. From outdoor options like the Tyler Brown Pi Mile and Roe Stamps Recreation Field and Track to workout facilities in the residence halls, there are plenty of ways for students to stay active on campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe CRC has launched eIntramurals for students to stay connected to other Tech students in their Intramurals. Registration is now open and closes Friday, March 27, at noon. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.imleagues.com\/spa\/sport\/e30c95c33eb94e0f91f3cb42d8f3ef7c\/home#sportname\u0022\u003ESign up here.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA full list of resources is \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/crc.gatech.edu\/resources\u0022\u003Eavailable here\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EStudent Center\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Student Center is open with limited operations to allow access to the Post Office and dining options inside the building. The Student Center administrative office and information desk are currently closed. A valid BuzzCard is required to access the building before 11 a.m. or after 1 p.m. West Village remains closed until further notice.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you have art pieces in \u003Cstrong\u003EPaper \u0026amp; Clay\u003C\/strong\u003E, you can visit Tuesday, March 24, and Thursday, March 26, from 3 \u0026nbsp;to 6 p.m. to pick them up. Due to our limited operations and efforts to maintain appropriate social distance, you will only be able to collect your things; you will not be able to work on incomplete projects or start a new one.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you are not able to pick up your pieces during this time, you will have another opportunity at the end of the semester. Details on additional dates and options will be announced in the future. If you have any questions, email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:gtpaperandclay@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Egtpaperandclay@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECOVID-19 has changed the way our on-campus services operate. We understand how uncertain these times are, and we are working to accommodate the needs of our campus community who continue to depend on these services. 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