CSE PhD Visit Day
Welcome
Congratulations on your acceptance and welcome to Georgia Tech! We are excited to host you as you consider the School of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) for your graduate studies. The Ph.D. Student Visit Day is optimized for in-person visitors but several events will also accommodate virtual visitors. The visit day will start on March 7th (Thursday) and conclude on March 8th (Friday).
Schedule
Thursday, March 7th
| 8:00 - 8:30 AM | Walk from Hotel to CODA, CODA CSE Workshop Room (Google Maps to CODA) |
| 8:30 - 9:15 AM | Breakfast, CODA CSE Workshop Room |
| 9:15 - 9:30 AM | Welcome to the School of Computational Science and Engineering, CODA C1315 |
| 9:30 - 9:45 AM | Welcome by College of Computing Dean to all CoC admits! , CODA C1315 |
| 9:45 - 10:40 AM | School of CSE Ph.D. Programs Overview, CODA C1315 |
| 10:40 - 10:50 AM | Short Break/Room transition, CODA C1315 to CODA C1215 |
| 10:50 AM - 12:30 PM | Icebreaker + Ph.D. Student Panel, CODA C1215 |
| 12:30 - 1:30 PM | Lunch, CODA CSE Workshop Room |
| 1:30 - 2:30 PM | Poster Session, CODA 13th Floor South “Chill space” |
| 2:30 - 3:30 PM | Faculty Meetings / Free Time |
| 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Campus Tour, The tour starts at CODA 13th Floor by elevator |
| 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Coffee break with the Grad Women @ CC organization, SCS Faculty Lounge, Room 3405, Klaus Advanced Computing Building |
| 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Break, You can spend this time exploring the area and going back to CODA |
| 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Reception, CODA Rooftop |
Friday, March 8th
| 8:45 AM | Meet for walk to CODA, Hotel Lobby |
| 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Send-off Breakfast, CODA CSE Workshop Room |
Campus Resources and Useful Links
- CSE Graduate Student Association (GSA)
- Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurship @ GT Computing, CREATE-X, Venture Lab
- Women in Computing Communities and Support: W@CC, WHPC, and Women’s Resource Center
- People of Color Communities and Support: AAMI, OMED
- Gender & Sexuality support: LGBTQIA Center and Georgia Tech Pride Alliance
- Resources for Spouses & Families of International Students
- Resources for veterans, service members, and their families
- Mental health and well being resources: CARE Counseling Center, Thrive@GT
- Study support: Tutoring and Academic Support and the Communication Center
Take a Virtual Tour of Campus
Virtual Campus Tour: Get a feel for what it’s like to walk around campus with our virtual tour. Take the Tour.
Campus Map: Prefer a 2D experience? Check out our campus map. Explore Campus.
Campus Housing Tour: Take an inside look at the residence halls you’ll call home for the next four years. Visit Housing.
Flyover Video Tour
Get a bird’s-eye view of our green campus nestled in the heart of Midtown Atlanta.
About Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia, combines the entertainment, educational, and economic opportunities of an international city with the flavor and personality of close-knit, eclectic neighborhoods.
Our Midtown neighborhood is a thriving place to create, learn, live, work, and play. The city's network of diverse neighborhoods offers a taste of home for everyone — from apartments, lofts, and high-rises to small bungalows or impressive mansions. As the state's economic and cultural hub, Atlanta is packed with attractions, small businesses, high-tech startups, and multinational corporations, along with restaurants, theaters, museums, and concert venues.
Within an easy walk to campus are green spaces and parks, including Centennial Olympic Park, Piedmont Park, and the Atlanta BeltLine — a network of public parks, multi-use trails, and multiple public transit options.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Why should you care about the airport?
If you plan to travel at all during your Ph.D. years, you should consider that ATL will make your life much easier than most other airports. ATL is relatively close to campus (14 minutes by car and 30 minutes by MARTA). ATL is the second most connected airport in the U.S. (8th in the world). This should reduce the number of hops that you have to go through.
From ATL to Campus
Via MARTA: You may choose to use Atlanta's public transportation system, MARTA. There is a rail station located inside the airport. This service offers the quickest and most inexpensive way to get to Georgia Tech and Midtown. All trains leaving the airport travel north toward Georgia Tech. Trains leave approximately every 10 minutes. For more information about traveling to campus via MARTA, click here.
The Airport Station is located near the baggage claim area at the north end of the airport. To get to the Renaissance Atlanta Hotel, take the Red or Gold Line trains and get off at the Midtown Station (41 Tenth Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309). The hotel is a five minute walk from the Midtown Station.
Via Rideshare Services: After collecting your bags at baggage claim, you will follow signs to the rideshare pick-up lot. It is about a 5 minute walk to the designated rideshare pickup area. It is recommended to wait to order your ride, until you have arrived at the pick-up location. The typical fare to campus and Midtown is approximately $35.
Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel
The Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel is located on W. Peachtree Street (866 W. Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30308). The Coda Building is a five minute walk south on Peachtree Street (756 W. Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30308). Hotel check-in on March 6th is at 4:00 PM, and check-out on March 8th is at 12:00 PM.