❓Common Questions

Is admission to GaTech Guaranteed if I have the pathway offer?

Basically, yes, the admission office doesn't like to use the word "guaranteed" because it might involve some legal problems. In most cases, if you meet the academic requirements, you are guaranteed admission into GaTech.

Can Dual Enrollment and AP be counted into the 30-hour requirements? (Pathway Student)

No, it cannot.

Does Dual Enrollment count in the GPA calculation?

yes, it does and here is a google sheet a student made that can calculate your GPA for you https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13BwtZ0_x9F_S_LsIQjK0pNS_Iaxa5qrJ2wVCbfEi-xA/edit?usp=sharing

Does Discrete Math count into Math/Lab Science?

in most case, it does not because Discrete Math in college usually have tag as CSXXXX or CSCIXXXX, which it does not count into Math/Lab Science Calculation

What counts as Lab Science?

Lab Science refers to any class that can be transferred to Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and EAS (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences). HOWEVER, the admission officer will not go through the table one by one when checking your application. So, as long as your course name contains the words "biology" or "chemistry", and you have taken both the lecture and lab parts, it is fine. However, for Physics, it has to be Calc 1 and above.

PS:

for example, courses that transfer as Biological Science Elective 1XXXX also count as Lab Science as long you take lecture and lab section.

However, the safest option is to take lab science class from the following link since is a general ed

Atlanta

What happens if my pathway/conditional offer is for Summer 2022 and I apply as a regular transfer for an earlier semester (e.g. Spring 2022)?

Your pathway offer and any guaranteed chance as a pathway transfer for Summer 2022 will be voided/nullified. You will be evaluated as a regular applicant for Spring 2022 and any subsequent semester(s) you apply as a transfer for.

When does the decision come out?

For Summer Pathway Offer, the decision is often released on the last Friday during the last week of March. The regular transfer is usually in Late February. For Fall Pathway Offer, the decision is usually released during mid-June and for regular transfer is usually mid-May.

I have the A&S transfer pathway and I want to apply to the College of Computing, can I do that?

Yes, you absolutely can, however, you can only the Major Computational Media

Can I switch from CM to CS after getting into GT?

Yes, you can change your major. However, you will have to wait for a semester and fill out the major changing form as soon as possible after it becomes available, as Computer Science is a highly popular major at GT.

Do you get a choice of first choice and second choice major when applying for transfer?

No, you don't. So be sure you complete all the requirements for the major you applied

Is only Legacy Students able to be offered a Conditional pathway offer?

Nope, anyone can

Does +/- matter when transferring?

No, it doesn't matter. GT view all +/- as the letter grade itself so A- or A+ is both A to GT when they calculate your GPA