Welcome to the Freshman Experience Program…
It's where you live!
The Freshman Experience Program is a self-selected living option offered by the Department of Housing and designed for freshmen who want to build a solid foundation for success at Georgia Tech.
First-year success is critical at any college, but especially one as challenging as Georgia Tech. Nationally, one out of five college freshmen drop out during the first year. The Freshman Experience program addresses this problem by providing a network of support systems upon which students can draw, thereby increasing the likelihood of achieving academic and personal success.
While the Freshman Experience is designed to provide you with a foundation of support, it does not restrict your personal growth. As a Freshman Experience participant, you will not be led around campus in a group or have your free time overly structured. You will be recognized for the adult that you are, and you will be respected and encouraged. The program's resources are there for you when you need them, but will not interfere in your life when you don't.
Components of the Freshman Experience Program
- Living Together: Freshman Housing
- Eating Together: The Freshman Meal Plan
- Getting Involved: Leadership Opportunities
- Making Upperclass Friends: Peer Leaders
- Establishing Your Network with Faculty and Staff: Freshman Partners
- Maximizing Your Learning Resources: Tutoring
- Practicing Success: GT 1000
So how can you participate?
Complete your online housing application form and select the Freshman Experience program. The program has a limited number of spaces, so be sure to apply early. Applying for the program does not guarantee a space. There are approximately 1,950 bed spaces on east and west campus. If you have additional questions, contact the Department of Housing at 404-385-FREX (3739).
