Advising and Registration: Graduate Program

We understand phase I and II registration periods are busy times. The tabs below will lead you to information that will assist with your needs. For additional information relating to our graduate programs, visit the Graduate Program page.

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Academic Advising

Advising sessions with Ronny Anderson are strongly encouraged.

Walk-in advising will begin the week of April 15–April 19. Walk-in advising hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Virtual walk-ins are also available via Teams. NO APPOINTMENTS NEEDED!

Appointments preferred from April 22- May 3: Email Mr. Anderson to schedule a date and time

Office Address: Rich Building, 248 Fourth Street, Room 248

Standard Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Virtual appointments are also available via Teams. Please email Ronny Anderson to select a time and date.

Important Dates and Deadlines

April 11: Time Tickets Released

April 15:  Phase 1 of Fall 2024 Registration, Summer 2024 Registration Begins

May 17: Summer 2024 Registration Ends, Last day to apply for Summer 2024 graduation

May 24: Phase 1 of Fall 2024 Permits end. 

July 26: Summer Semester Ends

July 29 to August 1: Finals Week for Summer 2024

August 8: Time Tickets for Phase II Released

August 12: Phase II of Fall 2024 Registration Begins

August 19: First Day Of Fall 2024 Classes

August 23: Phase II of Fall 2024 Registration, Add/Drop Ends, Last to apply for Fall 2024 graduation

Course Registration

Registering for courses is done via OSCAR. Once you enter OSCAR, you will also see the Schedule of Classes.

When do I register? Registration is done based on your time ticket. For current students, you will receive your time tickets on April 11 for Phase 1. New students will receive their time tickets on Aug. 8 and will register during Phase 2. Please check your Georgia Tech email for all time tickets and registration updates. 

What do I do if a course is full? Waitlists will be utilized and overload requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Students must also have the permission of the instructor of the course

What if I need a permit? Request a permit

  • Note: If you are a non-Public Policy major, your permit requests will be processed during Phase 2 of registration, which begins Aug. 12.
  • If you are a current undergraduate Public Policy student who wants to take a graduate course, please email Ronny Anderson to get a department-level permit first and then contact the Registrar's office to receive the level permit. 
  • Undergraduate students who will become graduate students in the Fall can submit for a level permit or wait until their status changes to graduate student and then register as normal.
  • More information on level restrictions is available via the Registrar's Office.