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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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The International Plan is a degree-long academic program which integrates international experiences, foreign language study, and global coursework into a student’s major. Available to 86% of Georgia Tech undergraduate students throughout all six Colleges, the IP has attracted numerous students from a variety of disciplines. Students who complete the program are more likely to develop key skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complex social, political, and economic systems of today’s global work force[2].
The is a key component of Georgia Tech’s award-winning[1] internationalization initiatives, and will not only help you prepare for a successful career, but also be successful in a global environment.
Students are encouraged to apply before or during their first or second semester at GT, but students of all years are welcome to apply. Applications are excepted on a rolling basis, but deadlines exist for those students who wish to have their application processed before the beginning of course registration. August 1st is the priority deadline for fall 2012.
Please visit the website below for more information.[1] Georgia Tech was recipient of the 2012 CHEA Award for Outstanding Institutional Practice in Student Learning Outcomes, the 2010 Andrew Heiskell Award For Innovation in International Education (Honorable Mention in 2006), and the 2007 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization.
[2] Statement supported by data from a five-year longitudinal evaluation of the International Plan.
