New Student Convocation

New Student Convocation

New Student Convocation RAT Cap Pickup Instructions

If you are a new student who was unable to attend this year’s New Student Convocation, you can pick up your RAT cap, T-Book, Pin, and other materials at the following locations: 

East Campus Housing Offices 
West Campus Housing Offices 
Student Engagement Office- John Lewis Student Center 
Smithgall Student Services Building- Suite 141 

New Student Convocation is a welcome ceremony for Georgia Tech incoming students. Held on the day before the first day of classes, all incoming students will receive their RAT cap, T-Book, and Georgia Tech pin.

You can view photos from this year's Convocation here.

Volunteer Opportunity

We are looking for volunteers to help welcome incoming students to campus. 

Event Contact

Jillian Cruser
Senior Institute Event Coordinator

2024 New Student Convocation

Second Year Speaker

Be this year's Second Year Speaker!

Rising second year students at Georgia Tech are welcome to apply to be this year's student speaker at New Student Convocation on Sunday, August 20. One student will be selected by a panel of faculty, administrators, and students to share an inspirational message for this year's incoming class. The deadline for submissions is Friday, July 19, at noon.

NSC Speaker