International Plan Newsletter, August 2012
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IP Newsletter, August 2012
http://internationalplan.gatech.edu/students
Welcome home IP students and new freshmen 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
http://www.internationalplan.gatech.edu/initiation2012
IP Newsletter, August 2012
http://internationalplan.gatech.edu/students
Registration Fall 2012
** 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 that
you 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 a language other than English. Consider your language needs and the IP language requirements when signing up for summer and fall classes. Students studying abroad or working abroad this fall for the 1st and/or 2nd term of their IP international experience must have the term(s) approved for the IP. To gain approval, please complete the International 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 you’re abroad. • (Note if this is your 2nd term, 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).
• Study and Work Abroad:
Language not taught at Tech? No problem!
**IP Students may cross-enroll with another institution as early as 2nd semester of freshman year to take language courses not offered at GaTech.
• 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
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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. We encourage 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
IP Newsletter, August 2012
http://internationalplan.gatech.edu/students
For Current and Future Graduating 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.
RATS week: August 16th -> 26th
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 the Convocation 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
R.A.T.S. Week welcomes new students to Georgia Tech through programs that offer information, 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.
About iNIGHT and Involvement Week August 26th -> August 31st (2nd week of School)
Location: Tech Walkway
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 the first 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.
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]
August around the World
Wenlock and Mandeville: official Mascots
London Olympic Stadium
• 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
IP Newsletter, August 2012
http://internationalplan.gatech.edu/students
Advisor Updates
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 students develop 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
http://internationalplan.gatech.edu/students
Welcome home IP students and new freshmen 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
http://www.internationalplan.gatech.edu/initiation2012
IP Newsletter, August 2012
http://internationalplan.gatech.edu/students
Registration Fall 2012
** 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 that
you 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 a language other than English. Consider your language needs and the IP language requirements when signing up for summer and fall classes. Students studying abroad or working abroad this fall for the 1st and/or 2nd term of their IP international experience must have the term(s) approved for the IP. To gain approval, please complete the International 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 you’re abroad. • (Note if this is your 2nd term, 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).
• Study and Work Abroad:
Language not taught at Tech? No problem!
**IP Students may cross-enroll with another institution as early as 2nd semester of freshman year to take language courses not offered at GaTech.
• 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
•
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. We encourage 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
IP Newsletter, August 2012
http://internationalplan.gatech.edu/students
For Current and Future Graduating 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.
RATS week: August 16th -> 26th
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 the Convocation 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
R.A.T.S. Week welcomes new students to Georgia Tech through programs that offer information, 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.
About iNIGHT and Involvement Week August 26th -> August 31st (2nd week of School)
Location: Tech Walkway
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 the first 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.
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]
August around the World
Wenlock and Mandeville: official Mascots
London Olympic Stadium
• 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
IP Newsletter, August 2012
http://internationalplan.gatech.edu/students
Advisor Updates
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 students develop 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
