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First-Generation Pathway Program

As part of Georgia Tech’s commitment to expanding access, first-year applicants not offered first-year admission may receive a First-Generation Pathway program offer to apply as a transfer student if they meet the following eligibility:

• Have strong academic credentials (based on course selection and grades) within the first-year applicant pool.

• Pre-Calculus or higher Math Completion (High School or Dual Enrollment)

• Parents do not hold a baccalaureate degree.

• Georgia Residency

Computer Science Major Restriction
All Georgia Tech majors except for Computer Science are eligible for students when applying to transfer as part of the First Generation Pathway program. Due to high CS demand, we use a selective, holistic review process that considers a variety of comparative factors as part of the admission selection process for all CS transfer applicants.

The First-Generation Pathway Program is reviewed each year and adjusted as needed to align with institutional priorities.

Pathway Requirements

To receive an offer of transfer admission through the First-Generation Pathway, you must:

1. Submit a Transfer Application
   Submit a spring transfer application by the deadline. Admission to College of Design programs (Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies and Music Technology) requires portfolio approval by COD faculty. The Architecture major is not available to spring transfer applicants.

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2. Complete Course Requirements by Major
   Review the course requirement by major chart below. Complete course requirements for your major by the spring term course requirement deadline.

   The best resources for GT transfer credit information are the GT transfer equivalency table, catalog, and transfer credit pages.

   Course Requirements by Major

3. Complete Credit Hour Requirements (after HS graduation)
   Complete 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter credits) after high school graduation at a U.S. accredited college by the spring term course requirement deadline. Dual enrollment credits and credit by exam hours should not be included within the 30-semester hours or 45-quarter credit hours requirement.

4. Submit Your Official Transcript(s)
   Submit official transcript(s) from all prior colleges by the spring term document deadline. If you’ve attended more than one college, request an official transcript from each institution be sent to Georgia Tech.

   Check with your institution to make sure credit by exam awards are listed by individual course on your official transcript. If credit by exam scores are not listed, then official test scores (AP/IB) are required by Georgia Tech and subject to GT transfer credit policy.

5. Meet GPA and Grade Requirements
   Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 (or higher) and B grades (or higher) in all college coursework including Dual Enrollment coursework. Review our GPA page to review how we evaluate GPA and other important information. Applicants with a C grade or lower in college coursework including Dual Enrollment will be reviewed holistically and may not be admitted as a pathway applicant.