Academic Success

How to Get an Institute-Approved Absence

Jun 22, 2026

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Sick on exam day? Traveling to represent Georgia Tech at a conference or competition? Don’t let uncertainty about attendance policies create additional stress. Our guide provides a simple, step-by-step roadmap for obtaining an Institute-approved absence and staying on track academically when life happens.

Finding the Right Academic Support at Georgia Tech

Jun 22, 2026

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Struggling to decide between office hours, PLUS sessions, tutoring, or study groups? This guide helps Georgia Tech students navigate available academic support resources by matching their individual challenges, learning preferences, and goals with the resource most likely to help them succeed.

Using Office Hours Effectively at Georgia Tech

Mar 13, 2026

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in Academic Success, Resources

Georgia Tech’s courses move at a very fast pace, and many students fall far behind on their assignments and their general comprehension of the material before realizing that assistance is available. Office hours are among the most valuable tools on campus. Students frequently avoid using this tool because they are unprepared and feel embarrassed. Some…

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How to Get an Institute-Approved Absence

Finding the Right Academic Support at Georgia Tech

Using Office Hours Effectively at Georgia Tech