Undergraduate Program
International Plan
The International Plan is a challenging and comprehensive academic program for undergraduates that develops global competence within the context of a student’s major. It is a degree-long program that integrates international studies and experiences into any participating major at Georgia Tech. It helps to prepare Georgia Tech graduates professionally and personally for successful lives in the twenty-first century. Students will gain an understanding of the global economy and international relations, the ability to function effectively in a multi-national workplace environment, and the ability to assimilate comfortably in multicultural environments.
- How to Apply
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You must submit an application and be accepted into the International Plan Program.
There is no GPA requirement for first semester freshmen applying to the International Plan. All other applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA at the time of application.
Double Majors
Students may apply to pursue the IP in one or both majors. If accepted for both, students must have both units approve international experience(s) and must do two capstone courses. All other requirements need only be fulfilled once.
Once accepted, you must meet with Stephanie Jackson, INTA Undergraduate Advisor, to clarify interests, design your course schedule, and create a strategy to find appropriate overseas experiences.
- International Plan Coursework
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INTA's Core Curriculum automatically satisfies the International Plan course requirements:
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Language
12 (INTA) or 24 (IAML) credit hours required by degree equals two years of college study. EIA students should use free electives to take 6 additional credit hours of language -
International Relations
Four INTA Core Courses qualify (1110, 2030, 2040, 2100) -
Global Economy
One INTA Core Course qualifies (3301) -
Regional
One INTA Core Course qualifies (3203) or choose from numerous INTA electives -
Culminating Course
The INTA Senior Seminar qualifies (4400), as does the EIA Capstone (4740, 4741)
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- Financial Aid & Funding
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Most financial aid can be used to pay for the costs of your overseas experience, including HOPE scholarships. You must work through the Office of Student Financial Planning and Services and the Office of International Education (OIE) to secure the funding.
You are also encouraged to pursue external funding for Study Abroad. External sources to consider include:
Note: This list is not exhaustive and is meant to provide a starting point for your research. No endorsement by the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs is intended or is to be inferred.
Additional resources for locating scholarships and fellowships are available through the INTA Undergraduate Advisor.
- Overseas Experience
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The International Plan calls for at least two terms abroad, for a minimum of 26 weeks (6 months) of overseas experience. The terms do not have to be consecutive, however, note that a summer program plus a semester program may NOT add up to 26 weeks. That is why any summer programs should include a "bridging experience."
A bridging experience is a structured assignment (additional coursework, research, work, internship) to fill the time lapse between the conclusion of one program and the beginning of another in the same country or region, subject to approval by the INTA Undergraduate Advisor, summer program director, the Office of International Education, and the Work Abroad office, if applicable.
This allows students to count a summer program, with an approved bridge program, and a semester study/internship/work/research program to add up to 26 weeks of overseas experience. It is important that the experiences be relevant to your regional and/or language coursework to maximize your learning. Georgia Tech overseas programs, including the Nunn School study abroad programs, can be applied to the overseas requirement, and you can also participate in non-Tech programs, with approval of the International Plan Committee.
Below are a few of the resources available to help you find an appropriate overseas experience: