Georgia Institute of Technology Parent Guide
Georgia Tech Academic Calendar
Fall 2011
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 19 – September 18 | Welcome Home Month Welcome Home Month greets all incoming and returning students at Georgia Tech with social and academic events and programs. It is a collaborative effort across campus divisions, departments, and organizations to showcase the many opportunities at Tech.Web Site |
| August 21 | New Student Convocation New Student Convocation is an event to welcome all new students including the Freshman Class of 2011 as well as transfer students to Georgia Tech’s community of learners. The Parents Program will host a reception for parents and guests prior to the ceremony. New parents will have the opportunity to meet other parents and hear from Dr. G.P. “Bud” Peterson, president of the Georgia Institute of Technology.Web Site |
| August 22 | Fall Semester 2011 Begins |
| September 5 | Official School Holiday |
| September 23-24 | Family Weekend Join the Georgia Tech Parents Program for a weekend full of fun and excitement for the entire family! Enjoy informative seminars, experience life on campus, tailgate on the famous Tech Tower Lawn and cheer the Yellow Jackets to victory against the University of North Carolina Tar Heels! Web Site |
| October 17 - 18 | Fall Break |
| October 27- 29 | Homecoming Weekend Join Tech alumni and friends as we celebrate tradition at this year’s Homecoming. Meet and hear from our President and First Lady, Bud and Val Peterson, attend the notorious Reck Parade, and cheer on the Yellow Jackets against the Clemson University Tigers. Enjoy old and new traditions as you remember your days at Tech. Web Site |
| November 24 – 25 | Official School Holiday |
| December 9 | Last Day of Classes |
| December 12 - 16 | Final Exams |
| December 16 & 17 | Fall 2011 Commencement |
| December 26 - 30 | Winter Break /Campus Closed |
Spring 2012
Note: dates are subject to change
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 2 | Official School Holiday |
| January 9 | Spring Semester 2012 Begins |
| January 16 | Official School Holiday |
| March 19-23 | Spring Break |
| April 27 | Last Day of Classes |
| April 30 – May 4 | Final Exams |
| May 5 | Spring 2012 Commencement |
| May 14 | Summer Semester 2012 Begins |
| May 28 | Official School Holiday |
