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108 existing Georgia Tech questions, grouped by decision.
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108 questions in 18 topics.
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Getting Housing11 questions
- Is on-campus housing guaranteed for my student?
- Are first-year students required to live on campus?
- How many years of on-campus housing are guaranteed?
- When should my student apply for housing?
- Can my student apply for housing before being admitted?
- Does applying early improve the chance of getting a preferred dorm?
- What happens if my student does not receive housing or is waiting for space?
- Does a housing offer guarantee my student's preferred dorm or room type?
- What happens if my student misses a housing deadline?
- Can my student get an exemption from a first-year live-on requirement?
- What reasons qualify for a first-year housing exemption?
Contracts & Cancellation5 questions
- Is the Georgia Tech housing contract legally binding?
- Can we cancel the housing contract before move-in?
- Can my student get out of the housing contract after moving in?
- What happens to housing if my student withdraws, transfers, graduates or studies abroad?
- Can we sign an off-campus lease while keeping the dorm as a backup?
Cost & Billing5 questions
Financial Aid5 questions
Meal Plans5 questions
- Is the meal plan included in the housing rate or charged separately?
- Is a meal plan required if my student lives in a Georgia Tech residence hall?
- Can my student change the residence-hall meal plan?
- What happens to unused meal swipes or Dine In Dollars?
- Can my student's meal plan pay for a parent or guest meal?
Rooms11 questions
- Can my student choose a residence hall and room type?
- When will my student receive their housing assignment?
- Are single rooms available?
- What is the difference between traditional, connecting/private-bath and apartment-style Georgia Tech housing?
- How many students share a bathroom?
- How big are Georgia Tech dorm rooms?
- What furniture is already provided?
- What size sheets does my student need?
- Can the bed be raised, bunked or lofted?
- Do Georgia Tech residence halls have air conditioning?
- Can my student bring a refrigerator and microwave?
Roommates10 questions
- How are roommates assigned at Georgia Tech?
- Can my student choose their roommate?
- How does Georgia Tech roommate matching work if my student does not pick someone?
- Is a requested roommate guaranteed?
- Can requesting a particular roommate reduce our room or dorm options?
- Can my student change their room or roommate before move-in?
- What should my student do if they do not get along with their roommate?
- Can my student change rooms after move-in?
- What happens if my student's roommate moves out?
- My student looked up their roommate online and thinks they are incompatible. What should we do?
Residence Life3 questions
Rules & Amenities7 questions
- What appliances and items are prohibited in the dorm?
- Can students decorate their dorm rooms?
- Is extra storage available for belongings that do not fit in the room?
- How does laundry work?
- Does housekeeping clean my student's bedroom?
- Is Wi-Fi included in residence halls?
- How does mail and package delivery work?
Problems & Maintenance1 questions
Cars & Transportation2 questions
Guests & Rules5 questions
Safety & Security7 questions
- Should my student have renter's or personal-property insurance?
- If my student's belongings are stolen or damaged, will Georgia Tech reimburse us?
- How safe are Georgia Tech residence halls?
- Where can I see Georgia Tech's crime and safety record?
- Are dorm buildings locked?
- What happens during a residence-hall fire alarm?
- How will my student know about a campus emergency?
Health & Privacy7 questions
- What should my student do if they become seriously sick or injured in the dorm?
- Will the college call me if my student becomes sick?
- Can I call Housing and ask what is happening with my student's room or roommate problem?
- Can parents access a college student's education records if the student is our tax dependent?
- Can Georgia Tech tell parents about an under-21 alcohol or drug violation?
- Does FERPA still apply if my Georgia Tech student is only 17?
- Can the college contact parents during a serious health or safety emergency?
Accessibility4 questions
- How does my student request disability-related housing accommodations?
- If an accommodation is approved, does that guarantee a particular dorm or room?
- Can my student have a service animal or emotional-support animal in campus housing?
- What if my student has a severe food allergy or special dietary need?
Move-In & Breaks4 questions
Housing guidance6 questions
Off-campus housing10 questions
- When should I start looking for off-campus housing near Georgia Tech?
- Where should I live off campus near Georgia Tech?
- How do I find and choose roommates for off-campus housing near Georgia Tech?
- How much does off-campus housing near Georgia Tech really cost?
- What should I know about leases, guarantors, and deposits near Georgia Tech?
- How should I compare commuting, transit, and parking for housing near Georgia Tech?
- How do I avoid rental scams and evaluate off-campus housing near Georgia Tech?
- What should I check about utilities, pets, parking, and subletting near Georgia Tech?
- How do subleases, relets, and short-term housing work near Georgia Tech?
- What renter and tenant rights should I know near Georgia Tech?