Required:
ChBE 2100 (Mentoring)
During the semester in which you are enrolled in CHBE 2100 Chemical Process Principles you are required to schedule and attend a meeting with your faculty mentor. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the student’s goals and interests and establish an action plan for achieving these goals.
Upon completion of this meeting, the student should complete the Academic and Career Goals worksheet via DocuSign and obtain the digital signature of the faculty mentor and academic advisor. The student should keep a digital copy of the worksheet in their DocuSign account.
CHBE 3205 (Advising)
During the semester in which you are enrolled in CHBE 3205 Fluid Mechanics you are required to schedule and attend a meeting with an academic advisor. The purpose of this meeting is review your academic progress to date and to discuss your academic plans for the remainder of your program of study. Topics of conversation will include:
- Academic Enrichment, such as undergraduate research or study abroad
- Professional Experience, such as internships or co-ops
- Post graduation plans for continued study or employment
Upon completion of this meeting the student should be able to establish a realistic graduate date and complete a recommended course plan for graduation. An academic planning worksheet must be completed and submitted to your advisor before the meeting.
CHBE 3225 – Digital Checkpoint
During the semester in which you are enrolled in CHBE 3225 Separations Processes, you are required to complete a brief checkpoint survey. The purpose of this checkpoint is to relay important information to you regarding the availability of the senior courses, and to learn about any future plans you may have for graduate school, internships, study abroad etc. You will be asked to submit your anticipated graduation term. Advisors will follow up with all students who submit questions or concerns, or whose plans require additional assistance.
Application for Graduation (Advising)
Students are expected to apply to graduate during the semester which precedes their final semester. The application is available online. There are two “windows”—one for new applicants (those submitting applications for the first time) and one for reapplicants (those who have submitted a previous application but did not satisfy all requirements and did not graduate).
Students are encouraged to meet with your academic advisor prior to registration for your final two semesters or before submitting your online application for graduation. The purpose of the meeting is to review your degree audit, assure that you are aware of all remaining degree requirements as well as all paperwork which must be submitted for any minors, certificates or special programs which you may be pursuing.
The online application windows for new applicants is approximately:
Spring Graduation: September – January
Summer Graduation: January – May
Fall Graduation: January – August
Unsatisfactory Midterm Progress (Advising)
Progress report grades (S or U) are submitted to the registrar on all classes numbered 1000 and 2000 each term. These grades are for advisement purposes and are not used for calculation of GPA. A grade of U indicates that based upon work completed to date your grade would be equivalent to a D or lower.
A student who earns multiple Unsatisfactory progress report grades is subject to a registration hold and is required to meet with an academic advisor. The purpose of the meeting will be to review the past performance and identify those issues which may need to be addressed. The advisor will provide recommendations and referrals, as needed, to support your academic needs.
Academic Probation (Advising)
If your academic standing is Probation, you will be required to meet with an academic advisor at least once during the semester. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss your academic progress and strategies for academic recovery. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule this meeting, and we recommend meeting within the first few weeks of the semester to assure that you are aware of and taking advantage of the resources available for your support. A registration hold will be placed on your account to ensure that this meeting takes place in each semester in which your academic standing remains Probation.
A student who is on an academic contract will be on academic probation and is required to meet with an academic advisor each semester of the contract term.
Recommended:
FASET (Advising)
All new undergraduate students (freshmen, transfers or exchange) are urged to attend the FASET orientation which is scheduled prior to beginning classes. During FASET you will be introduced to the various campus services, student organizations and institute departments at Tech.
Introductory academic advising is a key function of FASET orientation. With the assistance of ChBE Student Ambassadors, you will be provided with a framework of the curriculum and expectations of the school. You will be given a recommended list of classes for your first term; registration assistance is also provided.
GT 1000 First-Year Seminar (Advising & Mentoring)
GT1000 is a one-credit, letter graded seminar course offered in both the fall and spring semester. The School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering has developed a GT1000 course specifically for new freshmen declared as ChBE majors. This course is designed to support your successful transition to Tech as well as introduce you to the field of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering.
Students enrolled in GT1000 will interact with Team Leaders who are upperclassmen in ChBE. They are encouraged to get involved with the school’s student organizations and activities. These students are advised as a group about the ChBE curriculum and course offerings in preparation for registration.
GT 2000 (Transfers) (Advising & Mentoring)
This course is committed to supporting the successful transition and experience of new Georgia Tech transfer students. Each section meets one hour per week and is taught by either an academic faculty member or an administrator with an advanced degree. All sections utilize upper-class peer leaders, referred to as “Team Leaders,” who volunteer to work closely with the instructor to facilitate small group interaction and offer advice and support.