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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: March 24, 2020
Morgan Miller
Campus Services
Summary Sentence:
How the public health emergency is altering operations
Full Summary:
COVID-19 has changed the way our on-campus services operate. We understand how uncertain these times are, and we are working to accommodate the needs of our campus community who continue to depend on these services. To better support a reduced student, faculty, and staff population on campus and follow the recommended social distancing guidelines, here is what you need to know about Campus Services changes.
COVID-19 campusCOVID-19 has changed the way our on-campus services operate. We understand how uncertain these times are, and we are working to accommodate the needs of our campus community who continue to depend on these services.
To better support a reduced student, faculty, and staff population on campus and follow the recommended social distancing guidelines, here is what you need to know about Campus Services changes.
This week, Dining Services will provide meal delivery services for both residential and non-residential students at two on-campus locations in accordance with social distancing recommendations.
Students can order lunch and dinner meals here, and food will be delivered to Brittain Dining Hall and Woodruff Hall South from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.
This service is in addition to the remaining dining locations that are open for meals. Hours are available here.
The Georgia Tech Post Office continues to operate. The postal services team has enhanced its daily cleaning of both the Post Office and 711 Mail Processing Center in accordance with CDC guidelines and has provided personal protection equipment for staff at both locations.
Post Office, Student Center 1st Floor:
Monday – Friday
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (retail window)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (package window)
711 Mail Processing Center (711 Marietta St)
Monday – Friday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
For questions about package pickup, mail forwarding, or for alternate arrangements, email postofficeask@po.gatech.edu or visit postoffice.gatech.edu.
Parking permit registration has been rescheduled to accommodate the on-campus changes to our services.
Visit pts.gatech.edu for more information.
MARTA Transit pass
Monthly MARTA pass sales for April 2020 will be offered online at driverseat.gatech.edu instead of in the Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) office. Online sales will be available Wednesday, March 25, through Tuesday, March 31. Customers will receive an email confirmation with a date and time to pick up passes from the PTS office.
Until further notice, monthly MARTA passes will not be available for purchase from the PTS office. Customers who want to purchase passes for May and beyond should work directly with the transit provider. Customers who purchase monthly MARTA passes via payroll deduction will receive a pass for April as these have been already processed by Human Resources.
Learn how to purchase MARTA passes online or cancel payroll deduction here. Questions about MARTA passes may be directed to commute@gatech.edu.
Campus Transit
Beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Stingerette will operate on a modified schedule from 6 p.m. until midnight seven nights a week. Reserve rides at stingerette.com or via the Stingerette mobile app.
Additional transit services are in place to help students who are on campus:
All other transit services will operate on a reduced schedule, which can be viewed here.
Operations
The PTS office will be closed starting Wednesday, March 25, 2020. The PTS Customer Service team will be available to assist customers via email at info.parking@parking.gatech.edu during normal business hours (7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday). Parking account management is available at driverseat.gatech.edu.
Barnes & Noble @ Georgia Tech will close until further notice. Here is what you need to know about the bookstore’s various services:
For more information, visit our customer service page.
The CRC has closed all recreational facilities and programming until guidance is given for it to reopen. Many of our students, faculty, and staff depend on the CRC to support their well-being. During this closure, there are several on-campus and virtual resources to take advantage of. From outdoor options like the Tyler Brown Pi Mile and Roe Stamps Recreation Field and Track to workout facilities in the residence halls, there are plenty of ways for students to stay active on campus.
The CRC has launched eIntramurals for students to stay connected to other Tech students in their Intramurals. Registration is now open and closes Friday, March 27, at noon. Sign up here.
A full list of resources is available here.
The Student Center is open with limited operations to allow access to the Post Office and dining options inside the building. The Student Center administrative office and information desk are currently closed. A valid BuzzCard is required to access the building before 11 a.m. or after 1 p.m. West Village remains closed until further notice.
If you have art pieces in Paper & Clay, you can visit Tuesday, March 24, and Thursday, March 26, from 3 to 6 p.m. to pick them up. Due to our limited operations and efforts to maintain appropriate social distance, you will only be able to collect your things; you will not be able to work on incomplete projects or start a new one.
If you are not able to pick up your pieces during this time, you will have another opportunity at the end of the semester. Details on additional dates and options will be announced in the future. If you have any questions, email gtpaperandclay@gatech.edu.
