All students admitted for the Summer Term must begin in iGniTe, unless they are admitted to Challenge or First-Year Semester Abroad. The summer term helps students acclimate to campus, get a head start on classes, and meet fellow incoming students before the fall semester. Learn about the different summer programs below and compare the options.
iGniTe Summer Launch Program | Challenge Program | First-Year Semester Abroad (FYSA) | |
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Program Overview | Students admitted to summer term are expected to begin in iGniTe unless they are admitted to FYSA or Challenge. iGniTe is your opportunity to get a head start on classes, learn the campus, and make friends! Students select from program tracks, attend events, and build relationships with their peers. | Challenge is Georgia Tech's premiere, signature five-week summer residential program for academic advancement, professional development, and cultural exploration, hosted by the Office of Minority Educational Development (OMED). | This innovative program leverages Georgia Tech’s global campuses and programs to provide a high-quality, experiential learning opportunity for incoming first-year students who wish to internationalize their college career right from the start. |
Location | Georgia Tech’s main Atlanta campus. | Georgia Tech’s main Atlanta campus. Free on-campus housing is included. | Students begin their experience on our Atlanta campus, then travel to one of two locations: Metz, France (at GT Europe, with field trips in France) or Oxford, England (with two travel courses in Europe). |
Program Dates | June 21 – August 3, 2023 | June 24 – August 4, 2023 |
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Program Size | 500 students | 150 students | 100 students (50 per location) |
Eligibility Requirement |
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First-year students admitted to the fall or summer term are eligible to apply. |
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Recommended For | All incoming first-year students. |
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Students interested in gaining intercultural competency skills and global perspectives. |
Program Costs | Click here to review program costs. | $500 program fee, plus 70% of summer meal costs. Click here for details. | Program charge + tuition and fees. Click here for details. |
Financial Aid Availability | Yes. Click here for instructions on how to apply for financial aid for the summer semester. | No. See "grades" below. | Yes. Click here for instructions on how to apply for financial aid for the summer semester. |
Eligibile to Participate in Learning Community? | Yes. | Yes. | No. |
Credit Hours Earned | 6-7 credit hours (includes GT 1000 and two additional courses). | No degree credits will be earned through this program; only program credits toward monetary awards, 1-2 hour audit credit, and program GPA credit towards scholarships and stipends. | 3 credit hours in the summer and 12-15 hours in the fall. |
Grades | Grades earned during this program are permanent on your transcript. |
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Grades earned during this program are permanent on your transcript. |
Program Website | https://summer.gatech.edu/ignite/ | https://omed.gatech.edu/programs/challenge | https://firstyearabroad.gatech.edu/ |
Video Overview | iGniTe overview | Challenge overview | FYSA overview |
Apply for any of the summer programs listed above in the Summer Programs Portal located in your Admission Portal.