International Plan Newsletter, August 2012

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http://internationalplan.gatech.edu/students

In this issue:

IP Initiation for incoming students

Registration Info.

Language cross-enrollment

New IP Track Portal

Degree Designators

RATS week for Freshman

iNight/Freshman Involvement Week

Advisor Updates

Welcome home IP students and

new freshmen students!

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http://www.internationalplan.gatech.edu/initiation2012

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** Phase II registration: now August 24th

** Note: Incoming Freshmen will register during FASET or assigned registration time

IP Globally-Focused Coursework: As registration comes, keep in mind the three global coursework areas thatyou must complete: 1) International Relations, 2) Global Economics, 3) Country of Regional. Check the details on the

Coursework Requirements section of the IP Website, and see next page.

Language Courses: Ya la tomaste? All students must take through at least the 2002 level or equivalent of alanguage other than English. Consider your language needs and the IP language requirements when signing up for

summer and fall classes.

Study and Work Abroad: Students studying abroad or working abroad this fall for the 1st and/or 2nd term oftheir IP international experience must have the term(s) approved for the IP. To gain approval, please complete theInternational Experience Approval Form and see advisement and signatures from the representatives listed on the form. It

is highly recommended to have this form completed and turned into the Office of International Education before Phase I

registration so that you can sign up for the IP audit course (no credit/no homework!) for the semester youre abroad.

(Note if this is your 2ndterm, and you have already submitted an International Experience Approval, you do not

need to do so again, unless there was a change to your plan).

http://internationalplan.gatech.edu/students

Registration Fall 2012

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Language not taught at Tech? No problem!

Info: Cross enrollment and concurrent registration are available only to degree-seeking juniors, seniors,

and graduating students, except during the Summer term, when concurrent registration is available to

all degree-seeking students. Ordinarily students will not be allowed to participate during their first term

at Georgia Tech, nor will students be allowed to cross enroll for more than two courses per term. Special

rules apply to students participating in the GTREP and RETP programs. International Plan students may

cross enroll or register concurrently for a language course(s) NOT offered at Georgia Tech as early as

the second semester of their first year of enrollment. Special permission to do this will be granted to

accepted IP students ONLY. Forms and procedures are available from the Registrar's Office. Any student

seeking an exception to these eligibility requirements should contact the Office of the Registrar.

Requirements: Students must be registered for at least three or more credit hours at Tech

Students must be in Good Academic standing at the time of enrollment

Courses taken in cross-enrollment must be completed with a C or better to count.

Full details: http://www.catalog.gatech.edu/rules/11b.php

**IP Students may cross-enroll with another institution as early as

2nd semester of freshman year to take language courses not offered at GaTech.

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New International Plan Tracks Portal for all IP majors!!You now have the opportunity to view examples of coursework

and international experiences that will match both your major

and the language you choose for the IP.

This new portal provides one example amongst the many ways

to fulfill the requirements for the International Plan. Weencourage students to use this portal as a starting point, but

also consult academic and study and work abroad advisors to

select coursework and international experiences that match

your own goals.

Please see the link below for details.

http://www.internationalplan.gatech.edu/iptracks

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http://internationalplan.gatech.edu/students

IP Degree Designator

Once the IP is worked into DegreeWorks, it will also be added to the new Online

Application for Graduation. For now, students petitioning to graduate with the IP

Designator must still complete the IP Degree Designator Form (hard-copy; on

Forms section of website: http://www.internationalplan.gatech.edu/forms ).

Please note this form has changed: The Office of the Registrar has requested that

the IP designator forms be collected and submitted by the International Plan

Assistant Director. Therefore, students will obtain academic unit signatures first,

then submit the original copy to the IP for the final approval.

For Current and Future Graduating Students

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RATS week: August 16th

-> 26th

R.A.T.S. Week welcomes new students to

Georgia Tech through programs that offerinformation, fun activities, opportunities to get

involved, and events where they can meet

other students.

R.A.T.S: "Recently-Acquired Tech Students,"

and acknowledging new students as such is

one of the many treasured traditions at Tech.

There is more behind the R.A.T.S. program

than little yellow hats.

The tradition of wearing the cap, with careful

attention to the many rules on the hat's

upkeep, is still regarded. Many organizations,

especially the GT Band, make sure each year

that the RATS tradition is kept alive.

Who is Invited

All incoming students are invited. Parents and

guests are also invited and strongly encouraged

to attend and celebrate their student's entry into

Georgia Tech. A special reception for parents and

guests will be held immediately before theConvocation ceremony.

Date

New Student Convocation will be held

on Sunday, August 19, 2012.

Time

The ceremony will begin promptly at 5:00

p.m. and will end at 6:30 p.m.

Location, Directions, and Convocation Parking

The convocation will be held at the Georgia

World Congress Center (GWCC), Exhibit Hall C.

**Transportation: Shuttles will be provided from

all Freshman halls on both East/West campus

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About iNIGHT and Involvement WeekAugust 26th -> August 31st (2nd week of School)

Each year the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement (formerly known as the

Offices of Student Involvement and Community Service) hosts Involvement Week,

allowing organizations an opportunity to reach out to campus about the terrific work

and services they provide. Involvement Week will be hosted on Tech Walkway from

11:00am to 1:30pm August 27-31 and our office will provide tables and chairs for all

organizations wanting to participate.

Additionally, this year we are partnering with the Student Center for a kick off event

on Sunday, August 26 called iNight. The event is meant to be a fun break after thefirst week of classes with interactive activities or performances that display

organizations' talents and focuses (i.e. dancing, singing, cooking, robotics etc).

Furthermore, it will highlight the different amenities of the Student Center such as

Under the Couch and the Craft Center.

Location: Tech Walkway

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iNIGHT and Involvement Week Schedule

August 26th -> August 31st

Involvement Week will be August 26-31 with the following schedule:

Sunday August 26- iNight Kick-Off if the Student Center

Monday August 27- Recreation, Leisure, Sports Clubs, Performance, and Production

Organizations Tuesday August 28- Open House in the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement

(formerly Student Involvement Center)

Wednesday August 29- Honor, Departmental, Professional, Educational, Political,

Governing Boards, Student Media, and Greek

Thursday August 30- Volunteer Fair, Service Organizations, and Community Agencies

Friday August 31- Religious, Spiritual, Cultural, and Diversity Organizations

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the office at

[email protected]

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August around the World

Summer Olympics 2012 in London. It was the 3rd

time that London hosted the summer Olympics

August 15th, 1945 : India, South Korea gain

independence after periods of colonization

Ramadan ends on August 19th

2012 World Expo Finale, Yeosu, South Korea

London Olympic Stadium

Wenlock and Mandeville: official Mascots

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Advisor Updateshttp://internationalplan.gatech.edu/students

New IP Faculty Representatives (HTS)Thank you to Dr. Laura Bier! Welcome to Dr. Wenda Bauchspies!

The IP welcomes the newest IP Faculty Representatives, Dr. Wenda Bauchspies, who will now be advising History,

Technology, and Society students in the International Plan. She will be replacing Dr. Bier who we thank for her many

years of service and commitment to the program. Warm welcome, Dr. Bauchspies!

Many thanks to all the IP Faculty Representatives!Have you met your IP Faculty Representative? This person is a great

resource who can help you develop the coherence of your personalized

International Plan, will approve your international experience, supports

students if you need to petition an IP regulation, and helps studentsdevelop their IP capstone projects. These faculty members also form a

committee that helps drive the academic policies of the International Plan.

Find out who your IP Faculty Rep is on the Participating Majors page of the

IP website: http://www.internationalplan.gatech.edu/students/participating-majors