First-Time Residents
Welcome new Yellow Jackets!
First time college student enrolling at GT in the summer or fall of 2026.
Student transferring from another college to GT in the summer or fall of 2026.
Student admitted to a GT Graduate program for fall 2026.
Stay informed about important dates and deadlines for Housing at Georgia Tech.
New First-Year Students
Applying to Georgia Tech housing as a first-time resident is designed to be a seamless experience. The process includes completing the online application, selecting your preferred housing options, and meeting key deadlines. It’s important to note that housing is not assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Instead, all students who apply by the posted deadline will receive a random room selection time ticket.
New Transfer Students
Housing and Residence Life does reserve bed spaces for admitted transfer students; however, applicants will participate in a housing lottery to determine if they will receive housing for the academic year. To be eligible for the academic year lottery, students must apply by the posted deadline. This system ensures that all transfer students have an equal opportunity to secure housing in our community. Transfer students applying for the summer semester or spring only housing will apply first come, first served.
New Graduate Students
Once graduate students are admitted to Georgia Tech by their academic program and fully processed by Graduate Admissions, they can begin the housing application process. Graduate students must apply by the posted deadline to be eligible for the housing lottery for academic year housing. Starting in Academic Year 2025-2026, graduate residents are limited to one academic year contract and one summer contract of on-campus housing. Graduate students planning to live with a spouse/domestic partner/child(ren), should visit the Family Residents Overview page.
Georgia Tech offers a variety of opportunities for incoming residents to enhance their campus experience. The First-Year Wellness Experience and Living Learning Communities offer residential co-curricular opportunities designed to foster personal growth and a vibrant, inclusive community.
