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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Atlanta, GA | Posted: December 1, 2008
It is hard to believe that the fall semester is nearing a close and, before we know it, students will be back from break and ready to start spring semester. For now, most students are busy preparing for their upcoming final exams and thinking about the impact on their final grades. However, it is also a great time for students to think about scheduling a meeting with their academic advisor before the upcoming winter break and spring term begins.
Assuming your student has successfully selected their spring semester classes during early registration (October 29 through November 11), there are many compelling reasons why your student should see his/her advisor.
1. Discuss how to pursue internships for the summer
2. Receive guidance on connecting with faculty for conducting research
3. Prepare for graduate school, medical school, business school and other postgraduate school
4. Of course, receive academic support to help improve your student's GPA
There are a few key timing issues of which students should be aware as they approach the spring semester.
1. Final grades will be posted on the student's OSCAR account after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2008. This is the week after the conclusion of final exams.
2. Spring classes begin January 5, 2009. Due to the winter break, Georgia Tech will be officially closed between December 25 and January 1. There will be no advisors on campus to assist students during this campus holiday. Late registration (phase II) for spring term begins on December 22 - leaving just a few days for students to contact their advisor if needed before the campus closes for winter break. Advisors will be back on campus Friday, January 2 to assist students before classes begin on Monday, January 5.
To learn more about academic advising and how it can help your student, visit www.advising.gatech.edu.
