FALL TRANSFER FASET ORIENTATION
Welcome Fall Semester Transfer Students!
Fall Transfer Orientation is for transfer students that start taking classes in the Fall of 2009.
Click here for important information for Fall Semester 2009 Transfer Students.
Click here to register for Fall Transfer FASET!
Transfer orientation is a one-day program to help acclimate you to Tech's campus, as well as give you time to meet with your academic adviser and to register for classes. FASET will take place from 8 a.m. -5 p.m. You will receive and email notification once you are accepted for fall semester. For more information call the FASET office at 404-894-6897.
Fall Transfer Orientation 2009 dates:
Session 1: Thursday, July 30*
*(International students cannot attend this session. Check with the Office of International Education for more information.)
Check-in begins at 7:45 a.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. Students coming to Transfer FASET 1 should park in the Student Center Parking Deck. For directions and parking information click here.
Session 2: Tuesday, August 11
Check-in begins at 7:45 a.m. at the Student Center Ballroom. Students coming to Transfer FASET 2 should park in the Student Center Parking Deck. For directions and parking information click here.
We welcome you to the Georgia Tech community and look forward to meeting you at FASET Orientation. If we can provide any additional information, please contact us at 404-894-6897.
IMPORTANT!
Medical Records - Finalized Health Information Records must be received and confirmed as received by the Student Health Center prior to your attendance at a FASET session, and are required before a student can register. If you have not already done so, please return your completed Health Information Record immediately. For more information, call the Student Health Services at 404-894-1420.
Cost
Cost
The orientation fee of $80 for each student, and $50 per guest covers the cost of lunch and materials. The fee will be automatically added to your student account. Please note that the HOPE scholarship and other scholarships do not cover the cost of the orientation fee.
Cancellations
All cancellations must be made in writing at least ten (10) business days in advance for refund of the registration fee less a $25 administration fee. To request a refund, e-mail faset@vpss.gatech.edu.
Lodging/Hotel Information
Housing
Fall Transfer FASET 1 (July 30)
Overnight housing is not provided for students attending Transfer FASET Session 1 (July 30).If you need accommodations for the evening prior to Transfer FASET, click here for a listing of local accommodations offering special rates.
Fall Transfer FASET 2 (August 11)
Students attending Transfer Session 2 (August 11), that have a Fall semester housing assignments, can move into their residence halls beginning August 10th for a fee (see Housing website for more information). If you need accommodations for the evening prior to Transfer FASET, click here for a listing of local accommodations offering special rates.
Local Accommodations
If you are not going to live on campus but need accommodations for the evening prior to Transfer FASET, click here for a listing of local accommodations offering special rates.
Schedule
Schedule Overview
The one-day Transfer session is designed to acclimate you to the academic environment at Tech, the support services available, the rich traditions and the campus itself. You will meet with an academic adviser, review transfer credit reports, and register for classes. In addition, you'll meet other new Tech students, campus student leaders, faculty and administrators. You won't want to miss out on FASET, so register as soon as possible to attend!
The Transfer FASET programs takes place from 8 a.m. -5 p.m.
Check-in Information
Check-in begins at 7:45 a.m. in the Student Center on the 3rd Floor. Click here to download a campus map.
What to Bring
What Should I Bring to Orientation?
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All correspondence from Georgia Tech, along with your copy of any AP Credit information or previous college transcripts (official and unofficial)
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A copy of all Medical Entrance Form (www.health.gatech.edu)
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Watch
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Casual clothes, preferably layers, as the program will take place both within air conditioning and outside.
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Comfortable walking shoes (You will be walking around the campus.)
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Umbrella
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Notebook and pen or pencil
What Should I NOT Bring to Orientation?
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Large amounts of cash
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Valuable items
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Alcohol/Drugs
Parent & Guest Orientation
Parent and Guest Orientation is a 1-day program that runs concurrently with the transfer student program, focusing on a variety of topics of interest to parents of transfer students. Throughout the program, you will have the opportunity to:
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Attend presentations on academic success, transfer credit evaluation, and much more
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Participate in a campus resource fair
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Attend with your student their departmental orientation/academic advising
While attending FASET is not required, it is a great way for parents and other guests to learn ways to support your student through their various experiences they will encounter at Tech. The FASET Office strongly believes that family participation during your student's transition to Tech is invaluable, and we hope you will choose to attend FASET.
Parent and Guests can register for FASET Orientation as part of the student registration process.
Click here, for more information regarding Parent and Guest Transfer FASET Orientation.
Directions/Parking
Click here for Directions and Parking Information