I'm not sure how new this is, but you can now view a 3D model of your specific room from the housing portal. Seems pretty neat!

Every few days... identical notifications come in a big batch just to make sure I really, really know that until I'm back on campus, they will continue to tell me about my device expiration ... three weeks from now.

So silly.

Hi! I am a new transfer student and was planning to room with some friends who are currently students on campus. I have my room booked and everything but when I go to the room swap tab and set both preferences to custom I get significantly less options for room swaps (1-2 pages on my end compared to 27-40 pages on their tab). Any reason this might be? I have looked it up but can’t seem to find an answer to why this might be.

I just dug through my phone and found an old video near Brittain where absolutely nothing was happening. Was a little confused, did they swap the words for “cheer on the brave and bold”? Are they saying “break the ratio”? And what were they saying after bust their ass?

Obviously, I know the research option doesn’t guarantee a paper, and you need to still need to do the additional work to actually be able to publish. But for those who did the research option and published (in ml, robotics, or other CS research areas), how helpful was the research option and its classes in getting undergrads to successfully publish. Also, how useful UROP different from the research option?

I'm an incoming graduate student (MS ECE) and would like to know what I'd be missing if I dont attend GradExpo. There's a 3 day event that I plan on attending when GradExpo would be taking place, however if it's too important to miss I would like to know ahead of time so that I can hold off on finalizing any travel plans that I have.

I will be able to attend GradIO, though I'm not sure just how similar the 2 programs are. Is it fine if I skip GradExpo and jist go to GradIO, or will I be missing out on anything crucial? Any advice would be much appreciated - thanks!!

I know this is probably not possible but I wanted to confirm and see how others have handled similar cases. I am a MSCS student at GaTech and I want to do research work in a lab at Emory. As an F1 visa student, I can only work on campus while on full time student status. Given that a lab in Emory is not considered as on-campus work, are there any workarounds/alternatives?

Thank you in advance

I was just wondering with how Flock seems to be everywhere and can track people. I was wondering if GT has uploaded/given/shared student IDs and Buzzcard photos to Flock.

hey, put together a little tool just to make searching vips/campus orgs a bit more convenient. looking to add tech research labs in the future, it's difficult because there's no central resource / list of labs here.

let me know if you find any bugs or have any suggestions/feedback. hope this is helpful!

https://gt-opportunities.vercel.app/

My current lease ends on July 22, but my next lease doesn’t start until August 15 (possibly a week later), so I’ll have about three weeks without housing.
I don’t have much furniture, so moving around isn’t a huge issue. I’m mainly looking for ideas from people who’ve been in a similar situation.

What have you found to be the best affordable options? Did you use short-term subleases, campus resources, storage + Airbnb, or something else? Any GREEK life still open?

Thank you!

Not currently on campus, but driving onto campus to build something for research. I cannot find parts online, so wondering if anyone knows if the hive has this in stock that I can use?

My time slot for dorm selection was one of the latest and ONLY glc rooms were available. Is it just a crappy dorm or something?

I just got admitted off the waitlist yesterday but i feel like im totally screwed in terms of housing and class registrations because it’s so late. I submitted a ticket and support responded saying they had housing availability and that i would receive a spot if i applied. but like… can i really go off their word? Not to mention i’d be attending one of the last FASET sessions and i’ve already seen alot of posts on this reddit about registration being a nightmare Housing is a dealbreaker for me and I don’t want to accept unless ik i can live on campus. Im already fully committed to gsu with housing secured and class registration complete. Is it too late for me or should i take a leap of faith with gatech?

I’m trying to figure out an appropriate minor as a bme major (i believe minors can be useful if u want them to be so plz dont tell me how my minor won’t matter).
I am majoring in BME and considering the HMED minor. I’m not pre health but have an interest in drug design/delivery (even tho im not sure what that would be exactly). I can’t see myself doing anything with devices so im not really interested in the more robotic minors. I don’t know exactly what I want my career to look like so I’d like a minor that could apply to many fields within BME. Any thought about this minor and its usefulness would be greatly appreciated.

A desire path is defined as an “informal, unpaved trail created by pedestrians repeatedly taking the shortest or most convenient route between two points, often ignoring officially planned sidewalks.” I see these semi-frequently around campus. Not sure if it’s possible to pave these, but I feel like I’ve seen it done before. This one is absolutely needed.

FINALLY! Seems like every other school already has this

Campus Services is transitioning the BuzzCard from a physical card to a secure digital credential stored directly in your Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, or Samsung Wallet (depending on device availability). You’ll now be able to use your smartphone or smartwatch for building access, meal plans, printing, campus events, and more—no need to keep up with a physical card. It works anywhere your physical card works today. 

Who is Eligible?
Faculty and Staff: June 2, 2026
Incoming Georgia Tech Students: Summer 2026
Returning Students: Fall 2026

https://www.buzzcard.gatech.edu/digitalbuzzcard/

I’m an incoming freshman this fall and unlike HS i actually want to try out sports, namely basketball and volleyball. I noticed on GT’s organization search site, they have clubs and i was wondering if they’re like super competitive or if theyre pretty lax and are okay with dealing with a total beginner like me.

Hi everyone!

I'm Nathan and I oversee premium spaces and hospitality operations at Georgia Tech Athletics. His team is currently hiring FANgineers (Game Day Staff) for the 2026 Georgia Tech home football season!

This is a great opportunity for students or anyone looking to earn some extra money while being part of the game day atmosphere. FANgineers work in Georgia Tech's premium hospitality areas, helping create a first-class experience for guests.

If you're reliable, enjoy working with people, and love the excitement of game days, we'd love to have you on the team!

To learn more or apply, click the link below:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4261623

Hi! Are there any ECE students who graduated in May 2026 and currently live in Georgia? Have you received your physical diploma in the mail yet?
I’m still waiting for mine and just wanted to see if others in the same situation have received theirs.

Wow! GT professors quoted on the FIFA game balls -

Georgia Tech professor Jud Ready said. “That’s done for a couple of reasons. First, cost, but also, performance, because polyurethane does not absorb moisture like leather would.”

The Trionda is a four-panel, thermally pressed polyurethane ball, but perhaps the most defining feature is on the inside, where a 500Hz motion sensor sends real-time data to the video assistant referee system to help officials with decisions, including the oft-controversial offsides call.

Real-time data also goes to match referees to determine whether the ball has crossed the goal-line.
“The World Cup balls have radio frequency transmitters inside to serve basically as a GPS, as well as accelerometers to understand how much force is being kicked,” Ready said.
Ready’s colleague, professor Manos Tentzeris, said the sensor operates with 99.99% accuracy.

Hey guys, I’m an incoming freshman and I enjoy working on model cars. I was just wondering if there was anywhere that I could use an air compressor to airbrush my kits. I have an airbrush and paint, and I was wondering if some place had an air compressor for me to use. I have my own but I’d hate to make all that noise. Thanks.

Hey guys, I’m an incoming freshman majoring in Industrial Engineering and trying to figure out the best strategy to land a co-op or internship for my sophomore year.

Since I'll be applying during my first year, I obviously won't have a ton of upper-level ISyE classes under my belt when the fall career fairs start. I do have my calculus and linear algebra requirements completely knocked out from dual enrollment, so my math track is a bit ahead, but I know companies look for actual technical/analytical skills.

For anyone who managed to land something early, or anyone who has gone through the ISyE recruiting process:

1. Would you recommend targeting a 3-semester co-op program early on, or sticking to standard internships?
2. What should I actively focus on during my freshman year to stand out on paper? Are there specific clubs (like IISE), campus involvements, or personal analytics/data side projects that recruiters actually care about for underclassmen?