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Developing Policy Leaders for Our Technology-Driven World


The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy at Georgia Tech educates leaders who address societal challenges through the policy process.

We use research and data to advance a more sustainable and equitable society and support innovation at the intersection of science and technology.
 

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Why Public Policy at Georgia Tech

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Why Public Policy at Georgia Tech?

See why students choose to study at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy and the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts — and come along for a day in the life!

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Why Public Policy at Georgia Tech?

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Attend a Nationally-Ranked Policy School

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Our graduate programs are ranked #2 for Information and Technology Management and #10 in Environmental Policy and Management by the U.S. News & World Report.​ 

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Study in Our Nation's Capital

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Live, work, and study for a semester in Washington, D.C. through the GTDC Pathways to Policy program, gaining invaluable experience and connections in our nation’s capital. 

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Join a Buzzing Alumni Community

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When you graduate from the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy, you join a community of more than 8,000 Ivan Allen College alumni around the world. 

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Upcoming Events

  • Thursday August 6 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

    Future of Transit Symposium

    3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

    Location: Atlanta Regional Commission (229 Peachtree St #100, Atlanta, GA 30303)

    The series brings together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to explore the future of transportation in metropolitan Atlanta.

  • Thursday August 20 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    IAC Alumni Volunteer Leadership: New Student Convocation 2026 (Traditions Bag Prep)

    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Location: TBA

    Help the Special Events and Protocol Office welcome new students for New Student Convocation. Sign-up will close on July 29.

  • Thursday August 20 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Grad Expo

    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Location: Exhibition Hall

    Check out Georgia Tech's official resource fair for new graduate students. The Grad Expo, hosted by the Office of Graduate Education, is …

  • Sunday August 23 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    2026 New Student Convocation

    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Location: McCamish Pavilion

    This event serves as the Institute's official welcome to the Georgia Tech campus community. 

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