1. What is the minimum GPA required to graduate?
** Please note, your academic department may require a higher GPA for graduate degrees.**
- The minimum GPA required for graduating with an undergraduate degree is 2.0
- The minimum GPA required for graduating with a Master or Master of Science degree is 2.7
- The minimum GPA required for graduating with a PhD degree is 3.0.
2. Who is eligible for honors and how are they calculated?
Honors apply only to undergraduates who have completed at least 60 semester hours in residence at Georgia Tech. In order to receive degree honors, graduates must have the following GPA:
- 3.15 for HONOR
- 3.35 for HIGH HONOR
- 3.55 for HIGHEST HONOR
Grades earned for the graduating term will affect honors. GPA's are not rounded up (Example: A GPA of 3.149 is not rounded to 3.15).
The first notice of possible honors will appear approximately one week after "Drop Day" of your graduating term. Honors will be recalculated following the processing of final grades. This recalculation will take into consideration any grade changes submitted to the Registrar's Office during your graduating term. Your correct honors will be noted on your diploma and on your transcript.
Honors announced at the commencement ceremony will be your possible honors. Your final honors will be determined after final grades are audited.
3. What are the responsibilities of the Degree Certification Staff in the Registrar's office?
The Degree Certification Staff in the Office of the Registrar is responsible for evaluating degree candidates and certifying that all graduation requirements have been met prior to the awarding of degrees.
1. When is Summer Commencement?
The Commencement Office has updated its Summer Commencement
policy. Visit www.gatech.edu/commencement/summer2013 for more
information.
2. How do I order a duplicate diploma?
Should you ever need a replacement copy of your diploma complete the following request form. There is a $100 replacement fee, plus mailing.
3. When will my diploma arrive?
Diplomas are printed by an outside company and it normally
takes 6-8 weeks after Commencement to be printed and mailed.
4. Which degree candidates will be allowed to participate
in the commencement exercise?
Students who are active degree candidates at the time of
commencement are eligible to participate in the ceremony.
5. Where do I get information about caps, gowns,
invitations, photographs and commencement day activities?
Toward the middle of your graduating term, you will receive a
packet from the Special Events Office located in the Wardlaw
Building. This packet will provide detailed information about the
commencement ceremony. Visit the Special Events - GT Commencement
website www.gatech.edu/commencement to obtain more information.
We highly encourage you to visit the bookstore to purchase
graduation regalia approximately the fourth week of the term that
you are graduating. Cap & gown information is also available at
the GT Commencement website. Please be sure to check your
graduation regalia before you leave the bookstore to make sure you
have the correct regalia and that you have all pieces, including
tassel.
To purchase graduation announcements visit the Balfour website
at www.balfour.com.
6. When and where can I pick-up my honor cord?
Beginning Spring 2013, Georgia Tech will provide honor cords
for undergraduate students based on their previous semester’s
grades. Students are expected to pick up their honor cords at one
of the following locations:
- Monday, April 29 - Thursday, May 2 - Office of the
Registrar, Tech Tower, Suite 104
- Friday, May 3 - President's Graduation Reception, Tech
Green
- Saturday, May 4 - During line-up at Spring Commencement,
McCamish Pavilion
Graduates are permitted to wear additional items if given by
officially sanctioned Georgia Tech honor societies or student
organizations. You are responsible for obtaining from the student
organization any honors accessories to which you are entitled.
If you have any questions, please contact the Registrar’s
Office at comments@registrar.gatech.edu.
1. Do I have to have my concentration selected before submitting an OAG?
Yes, you should submit your concentration as soon as you know
which concentration you are pursuing, and definitely prior to
applying for graduation. Always speak with your advisor prior to
selection.
2. How do I select my concentration?
Students must select their concentration within OSCAR. More
information can be found on the DegreeWorks main website:
www.degreeworks.gatech.edu/images/training/concentration_mgt.pdf
1. I'm also pursuing a minor. Do I have to officially declare my minor?
Yes, in order to submit your OAG including your minor, you will
need to officially declare your minor. Forms can be found here:
www.registrar.gatech.edu/students/formlanding/changeminor.php
2. How will my minor be evaluated?
All undergraduate students pursuing a minor will need to submit a
minor program of study form to the Office of the Registrar. Forms
can be located here:
www.catalog.gatech.edu/academics/minors.php
1. I have more than one program I'm applying for. Do I have to
submit more than one OAG?
Yes, a separate OAG is needed for each program you are applying
to graduate in.
2. My curriculum is incorrect on the OAG screen. What do I do?
Stop immediately.
Do NOT proceed if your curriculum is
incorrect. Instead, please contact dc@lists.gatech.edu for
assistance.
3. I need to reapply for a given semester. Can I submit my
reapplication during the "new" window?
No. Reapplications can only be submitted during the reapplication
windows for a given semester. You will not be able to submit one
during the new window.
4. Where can I find more information about the Online Application for
Graduation (OAG) including my current status?
More information about the OAG, including details prior to and
after applying to graduate can be found here:
http://www.registrar.gatech.edu/students/deginfo/oag.php
