New Student Convocation

Students

• First-year students will meet with their Freshman Experience (FE) peer leader in their residence hall and travel as a group.

• Transfer students and first-years who are not in the Freshman Experience program walk to the venue or use the Georgia Tech Stingers.

• Off-campus students may park in  E81 lot (Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center) or W23 lot (State Street). These are paid lots.

Questions about student transportation? Please contact Institute Communications at 404.894.7613.

Parents and Guests

• Guests are encouraged to park in the E81 lot (Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center) or W23 lot (State Street). These are paid lots. 
• Only handicap guests with a current handicap parking tag will be permitted to park in the E65 lot behind McCamish Pavilion. 
• A guest shuttle will be available after the event for visitors who parked in E81. The shuttle will pick up outside of Main Entrance at McCamish at 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

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Students

• Students will be seated with their residence hall at the event.
• Dress code for this event is casual.
• Our pre-show highlights a few of the opportunities at Georgia Tech, from student organizations to learning opportunities.
• Students will receive their traditions bag at the event, which includes their rat cap.
• After the program, students will be escorted directly to Rock, Ramble, and Roll at the Student Center.

Parents and Guests

• Parents and guests will be seated in the upper section of McCamish Pavilion. Unfortunately, guests may not sit with their student during this event.
• Dress code for this event is causal.
• It can be difficult to find your student after the event. Discuss with them in advance if you want to meet up. We encourage families to say their farewells to students prior to the event.