First-Time Residents
Welcome new Yellow Jackets!
First time college student enrolling at GT in the summer or fall of 2025.
Student transferring from another college to GT in the summer or fall of 2025.
Student admitted to a GT Graduate program for fall 2025.
Stay informed about important dates and deadlines for Housing at Georgia Tech.
New First-Year Students
Applying to Georgia Tech housing as a first-time resident is designed to be a seamless experience. The process includes completing the online application, selecting your preferred housing options, and meeting key deadlines. It’s important to note that housing is not assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Instead, all students who apply by June 30 will receive a random room selection time ticket.
New Transfer Students
Housing and Residence Life does reserve bed spaces for admitted transfer students; however, applicants will participate in a housing lottery to determine if they will receive housing for the academic year. To be eligible for the academic year lottery, students must apply by June 30. This system ensures that all transfer students have an equal opportunity to secure housing in our community. Transfer students applying for the summer semester or spring only housing will apply first come, first served.
New Graduate Students
Once graduate students are admitted to Georgia Tech by their academic program and fully processed by Graduate Admissions, they can begin the housing application process. Graduate students must apply by May 30 to be eligible for the housing lottery for academic year housing. Starting in Academic Year 2025-2026, graduate residents are limited to one academic year contract and one summer contract of on-campus housing. Graduate students planning to live with a spouse/domestic partner/child(ren), should visit the Family Residents Overview page (Link).
Applying to Georgia Tech housing as a first-time resident is designed to be a seamless experience. The process includes completing the online application, selecting your preferred housing options, and meeting key deadlines. Detailed instructions and support are provided to ensure you have an easy and successful start to your residential experience.
The Assignments and Roommates page provides detailed information on the timing and process of roommate and room selection at Georgia Tech. It covers key dates, how to select your roommates, and what to expect during the room selection process. This resource ensures you are well-prepared and informed for a smooth housing selection experience.
Georgia Tech offers a variety of opportunities for incoming residents to enhance their campus experience. The First-Year Wellness Experience and Living Learning Communities offer residential co-curricular opportunities designed to foster personal growth and a vibrant, inclusive community.
FYWE is designed to support the personal, academic, and professional growth of first-year students by fostering a strong cohort that centers on well-being.
The Transfer-Year Experience Program is a self-selected option offered to help new transfer residents access the services and resources that are relevant to their current needs.
First-Year students admitted to Georgia Tech can apply to LLCs that allow residents to explore an interest through experiential and academic programming.
Beginning in their second year, students are invited to apply to Living Learning Communities for upperclass and transfer residents.
Get ready for move-in by checking the list of essential items to bring and be aware of prohibited items. This guide will help you pack smartly and ensure a smooth transition to campus life.
View details on room dimensions, provided furnishings, and personalization guidelines for your new on-campus home.
Check out our move-in FAQs to get answers to all your questions about the move-in process, from arrival times to what to bring. This resource will help ensure a smooth and stress-free move-in.
