Courses and Registration
Information on courses that will be offered at Georgia Tech during your semester of study can be viewed at https://oscar.gatech.edu. Class schedules and course information for any given semester is available at least sixty days before the semester is scheduled to begin. Please be sure to access "Schedule of Classes" for courses in a given semester. (The Course Catalog will give you all courses, even if they are not being offered in a particular semester.)
You will register for courses by accessing the OSCAR web access system during Phase II Registration, which is the week before classes begin. Each student receives a “time ticket,” which is a date and time at which you can begin registering for courses online. As exchange students, it is necessary for you to check-in with the Office of International Education before you are able to register for classes. The registration process will be thoroughly explained during your orientation.
You are required to be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours. We strongly advise that you carefully select a large number of classes BEFORE LEAVING YOUR COUNTRY so that you have enough classes to choose from upon registering at Georgia Tech. If you have selected a large number of classes that are approved by your home university, then you have alternatives in the event that a course is full. It will also be easier for you to register for at least 12 credits during the registration period. In addition, you may wish to register for more than 12 credits so that you can withdraw from a course if necessary.
It is important to note that the Office of International Education is not empowered to help you select classes and will not be able to assist you in registering for classes that have been closed. You must work with your department-based academic advisors for assistance with academic matters and course registration. If you would like to contact your academic advisor in advance, you can do so by visiting the advising site at: http://www.advising.gatech.edu. Contact information for undergraduate academic advisors is available for all academic departments at Georgia Tech.
Academic Calendar
You can find the Georgia Tech Academic Calendar on the Registrar's Website.
While not required, we strongly recommend that undergraduate exchange students attend Georgia Tech’s FASET Orientation. This is the orientation program for all new students, including U.S. and international students. FASET stands for Familiarization and Adaptation to the Surroundings and Environs of Tech. You will have opportunities to become better acquainted with the academic environment at Tech, the support services available, the rich traditions and the campus itself. You can meet other new Tech students, campus student leaders, faculty, and administrators. In addition, you will be able to register and meet with all academic advisors in one place. FASET is held on several dates but exchange students must attend the FASET for Transfer Students which is generally held the week prior to the start of classes. Information on exact dates, schedule, cost, and registration instructions is available on-line at: www.faset.gatech.edu.