When you start a new application, you will be asked to select the degree level that you plan to pursue. 

In the application, confirm if you are a DACA recipient or unlawfully present in the United States. In accordance with the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents, individuals considered to be unlawfully present in the United States, including DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients, are not eligible for admission to Georgia Institute of Technology, Refer to the USG policy. 

EUGDPR: If you are currently physically located in a European Union country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, or Switzerland, review Georgia Tech’s EU GDPR Compliance Policy and indicate your consent on the application.

Provide your biographical information such as name, address, citizenship, and other information in the online application.

Confirm that you have selected the correct degree level and choose the program you intend to study as well as the campus and entry term. The degree and program you choose will impact the campus and entry term options.

This section will vary based on the program to which you are applying. You will be asked grad program-specific information, such as adding your research experience, writing samples, faculty selection, and more.

Here in the online application, you will be asked to list all university/post-secondary schools that you have attended. Be prepared to upload scanned copies of your original documents.

If you completed all of your schooling in the U.S., go to step three of the checklist. 

If you completed any of your schooling outside of the U.S., go to steps two and four of the checklist. 

Provide information (if applicable) regarding:

• Personal and family college history
• Future academic plans
• Data gathered for internal analytics

You may be required to submit one or more of the following test scores:

• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test
• Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT)
• International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic)
• Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)
• Georgia Tech Language Institute English Proficiency Assessment

Use the following Institute code to submit your official test scores:

• The GRE Institute code is R5248
• The GMAT Institute code for the Full-time MBA is HWK-54-37
• The GMAT Institute code for the Evening MBA is HWK-54-44

Do not provide a score if you do not plan to send your official test score results through the testing agency or if they are not required for admission. Self-reported scores will show up as "awaiting" on the application checklist until an official score report satisfies the requirement. 

Provide employment information, upload your resume or CV, and other professional development credentials in the online application.

If you are affiliated with a military from any country, you will provide information related to specific country, branch, or agency.

Provide contact information for up to three recommenders in the application, depending on the program’s specific requirements. Recommendations should come from either an academic or professional reference.

Recommenders will be asked to provide information regarding:

• Acquaintance with the Applicant
• Applicant’s Characteristics and Abilities
• Overall Recommendation
• Additional Comments
• Upload Recommendation Letter (in the online application)

Lawful Presence

In accordance with the University System of Georgia policy, all students who are admitted to Georgia Tech and residing in the United States must verify their lawful presence prior to registering for classes.

The Office of Graduate Education recommends that you submit your lawful presence documentation along with your application for faster processing.

U.S. citizens should upload one of the following to verify your lawful presence::

• Current U.S. passport or U.S. passport card.
• Current Georgia driver’s license or Georgia ID issued after Jan. 1, 2008. We cannot accept a limited-term license.
• A current front and back copy of a REAL ID driver's license or REAL ID state-issued ID card from an approved state. We only accept a REAL ID from the U.S. states listed here: list of eligible states and requirements (PDF). Unless explicitly listed in our eligible states document, REAL IDs from other states will not be accepted.
• A front and back copy of an original or certified U.S. birth certificate. The scanned copy must be clear and complete with a legible official seal on it from a U.S. state, country, municipal authority, or territory.
• U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS form N-550 or N-570).
• U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (USCIS form N-560 or N-561).
• U.S. Certificate of Birth Abroad, issued by the Department of State (DS-1350).
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240).

If none of the documents listed above are available, please view more options on the Lawful Presence page.

U.S. Permanent Residents should upload a front and back copy of the current, valid Permanent Resident card.

Pending U.S. Permanent Residents should upload a copy of the pending I-485 receipt notice or I-797. *Please note that applicants for Permanent Residency are not exempt from the proof of English Proficiency requirement. Only USCIS approved U.S. Permanent Residents, with a valid Permanent Resident card, are exempt from the proof of English Proficiency requirement.

Non-U.S. citizens should upload one of the following:

• Current visa
• I-94
• I-797
• I-766 (employment authorization card)
• Unexpired foreign passport
• I-20

For information on Residency/Tuition Classification, including qualifications for in-state tuition rates, please review the USG policy.

Legal Name

U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and Non-U.S. citizens can submit a lawful presence document listed above to satisfy this requirement. If you already submitted a valid lawful presence document, Tech will use that to satisfy the legal name verification requirement. If anything else is needed, we will email you with further instructions prior to class registration.  

If you do not have an approved lawful presence document listed above, you may submit an official government-issued document from your country that lists your full first and last name, such as:

• Birth certificate
• Driver’s license
• Passport
• Government or State-issued Identification
• Government-issued citizenship or immigration documentation

If your name has changed, please submit one of the documents above plus one of the following:

• Official court-ordered name change documentation
• Marriage certificate
• Divorce decree

Georgia Tech is committed to providing as safe an environment for our students as possible. We consider student discipline situations on an individual basis, within the framework of the values we uphold as a university. While many situations that individuals are involved in may be resolved and accounted for, some behaviors are so egregious that the potential risk to the Georgia Tech community is too great. A previous disciplinary violation or conviction does not automatically result in the denial of an individual’s application for admission. However, failure to disclose this information can be grounds for the rescission of an offer of admission, even if this nondisclosure is discovered after a person has matriculated at the Institute.

Learn more about disciplinary history, how to report discipline, and the discipline review process. 

Select how you plan to pay the application fee in the online application. If you qualify for an application fee waiver, this is where you will upload the required documentation. Learn more about app fee waivers.

This is where you will see if you missed any required questions or sections in the online application. Hard and soft warnings appear. If you are requesting an application fee waiver, stop at the “Application Review” point. There should not be any errors on this section at the point that you are requesting an app fee waiver.

Here in the online application, you will find resources and contact information for if you encounter any questions throughout the application process.

Types of Academic Documents

• Degree: Document indicating that a credential (bachelor, master, or Ph.D.) has been awarded to an individual. Other names for a degree include diploma, convocation certificate, or degree certificate. 
   
• Transcript: Document showing all courses taken and grades obtained by the student. Other names for a transcript include marksheets or statement of marks. 

Admission Process

• Accreditation: The goal of accreditation is to ensure that higher education institutions meet acceptable quality levels (U.S. Department of Education). This is achieved through periodic reviews of an institution's academics, staffing, finances, and infrastructure. Accreditation is a voluntary process. 
   
• Credential Evaluation: The review of academic documents to determine degree equivalency, calculate a grade point average (GPA), ensure that the awarding institution holds the proper accreditation and ensure document authenticity. All admitted applicants go through a credential evaluation. 
   
• Degree Equivalency: The University System of Georgia requires all admitted graduate applicants to hold a bachelor's degree, its equivalent, or higher. Georgia Tech evaluates degree equivalency based on years of education. A U.S. four-year bachelor's degree requires 16 years of education. International applicants must hold a degree equivalent to at least 16 years of education. 
   
• English Translation: If an applicant attended post-secondary studies in a non-English speaking country or institution, they must provide an English translation of their documents. If the institution does not offer translations, they should use a translation service and request a word-for-word translation. 
   
• Lawful Presence Verification: The University System of Georgia requires all admitted applicants residing in the U.S. to verify their lawful presence. The Office of Graduate Education completes this verification after the credential evaluation process. More information is available on our website.
   
• Native Language Documents: Applicants from non-English-speaking countries must provide academic documents in the native language along with the English translation (see: English Translation in glossary). 
   
• Official Documents: A document is considered official when it has been issued by an institution's Academic Registrar's Office, Examinations Office, or equivalent. Typically, this means the transcript is signed and, if applicable, stamped by an authorized representative (controller of examination, secretary, registrar, dean).
   
  • At the time of application, it is acceptable for an applicant to upload a copy of an official document.
    
    The Office of Graduate Education does not accept a degree audit, web transcript, advisor transcript, or a student information system transcript at any point in the admission process. Applicants who upload  one of these documents will be put on hold until the acceptable documents are received. 
     
  • At the time of enrollment, admitted applicants must provide the official document (not a copy). 
    
    Electronic Submission (preferred)
    Document emailed by the issuing institution's authorized representative to transcripts@grad.gatech.edu. We must be able to verify the Sender's email address. 
    
    Mail Submission
    Official hard-copy transcripts can be mailed to the Office of Graduate Education. Hard-copy transcripts must be in their original, unopened school sealed envelope. 
    
    In-Person Submission
    Newly admitted students can hand-deliver their official documents in their original, unopened school sealed envelops to the Office of Graduate Education (308 Savant Building).