As part of Georgia Tech's commitment to GT’s Strategic Plan and the American Talent Initiative*, first-year applicants not offered first-year admission may receive a Talent Initiative Pathway program offer to apply as a transfer student if they are Pell Grant eligible after review of their GT first-year and financial aid applications. Students who apply to transfer and meet all the requirements of the Talent Initiative Pathway program below will receive an offer of transfer admission for the specific fall term and academic major.
Computer Science Major Restriction (effective December 2023)
All Georgia Tech majors except for Computer Science are eligible for students when applying to transfer as part of the Talent Initiative Pathway program. Due to high CS demand, we use a selective, holistic review process that considers a variety of comparative factors as part of the admission selection process for all CS transfer applicants. This CS major restriction does not impact students who received a Talent Initiative Pathway program offer prior to December 2023.
Enrolling at Georgia Tech via the Transfer Initiative Pathway is not a guarantee of eligibility for student financial aid. The application for financial aid is a separate application process that all applicants are encouraged to complete by established deadlines. Eligibility for any financial aid – including the Federal Pell Grant – is determined annually.
*The American Talent Initiative is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for Pell Grant recipients from talented low- and moderate-income students.
To receive an offer of transfer admission through the Talent Initiative Pathway, you must:
Submit a Transfer Application
Submit a fall transfer application by the deadline on March 1. Applicants to Music Technology must submit a portfolio for review by faculty as part of their application. Approval of the portfolio is also required for admission to this program.
Complete Course Requirements by Major
Review the course requirements by major chart below and complete the minimum course requirements for your intended major by June 1.
Complete Credit Hour Requirements (after HS graduation)
Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter credits) after high school graduation at a U.S. regionally accredited college by June 1. Credit by exam hours should not be included within the 30-semester hour or 45-quarter credit hour requirement.
Submit Your Transcript(s)
You must submit an official transcript with your final spring grades by the document deadline on June 1. If you’ve attended more than one college, request an official transcript from each one be sent to Georgia Tech.
Check with your institution to make sure credit by exam awards are listed by individual course on your official transcript. If credit by exam scores are not listed, then official test scores (AP/IB) are required by Georgia Tech.
Meet GPA Requirements
Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher and a combined math/lab science GPA of 3.3 or higher. The cumulative GPA includes coursework taken at all colleges and/or universities attended. The math/lab science GPA includes a combination of mathematics courses at the calculus level and higher along with all natural science courses including both lecture and laboratory components. Lab science subject areas include Biology, Chemistry, Calculus-Based Physics, and Environmental Sciences. GT’s transfer equivalency table and GT catalog are your two best sources of information for reviewing lab science coursework.
For more information about Georgia Tech’s Transfer Pathway offers and requirements, review our answers to some frequently asked questions.
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