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We will help you accomplish each of these items at FASET. If you are unable to attend orientation, the FASET Orientation Staff can still be of assistance to you in completing any of the items listed below. Please do not hesitate to call us at (404) 894-6897 or stop by our office with questions.

  • Check in to your residence hall assignment. Go to the Area Housing Office (either East or West Campus) between 8am and 5pm to check in and pick up your key.
  • Meet with an advisor in the major you wish to study to discuss course selection for the semester. Visit www.advising.gatech.edu if you do not know who your advisor is. Note: If you wish to change your major, you must do that officially with the Office of Admissions before you attempt to register for classes. Many classes are restricted by major.
  • Register for classes. Log on to OSCAR at www.oscar.gatech.edu , where there are directions on how to use our on-line course registration system.
  • Pay your bill. There are two ways to do this: visit the Bursar’s Office in Lyman Hall, or pay by credit card online at www.bursar.gatech.edu.
  • Get a Buzzcard. The Buzzcard is your student identification card, which also operates your meal plan, entrance into the Campus Recreation Center and Library, and many other features. Go to the Buzzcard Center in the Student Center Commons. There is no cost.
  • Get a computer account. Your “GT” account is your email account. Every student is required by Georgia Tech to have an email account and check it once a day (see Student Handbook for more information). GT accounts are mailed to all incoming students with their acceptance letters, but can also be obtained in the Library Resource Center, on the ground floor of the Library.
  • Order your books. Visit the Bookstore at Technology Square. The bookstore will know what textbooks you will need based on the CRN of your class. You can also order online at:http://gatech.bkstore.com/
  • Go to Class! You can make changes to your schedule through the end of the first week of classes.

If you did not attend FASET Orientation, make sure you obtain the following items:
College Catalogue, from the Admissions Office
Student Handbook, at either the FASET Office or the Student Services Building room 210

4 Great Places for General Help and Direction During the Next Few Weeks

1. Your Housing Staff Member (in each residence hall)

2. Success Programs/FASET Orientation Office
105 Engineering, Science and Mechanics Building
(404) 894-6897 or 1945

3. Office of the Dean of Students
210 Student Services Building
(404) 894-6367 or 2562

4. OMED: Educational Services
Lloyd Chapin Building
(404) 894-3959