Academic Advising
The academic advising experience at the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs is hands-on and personal. It is a relationship in which both the advisor and student contribute. The goal is to provide a supportive and challenging environment in which students can explore academic and career options, discuss concerns, and creatively construct an undergraduate or graduate experience that helps achieve personal, academic, and career goals.
There are expectations of advisors and students during academic advising. Students can expect respect and individual attention. In turn, students are expected to keep appointments, follow-up on resources suggested, and arrive to advising meetings prepared. It is also expected that students should arrange at least one advising appointment per year to confirm that all academic requirements are being met. Together, students can work with advisors to maximize their experience here at Georgia Tech and the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs.
INTA Advisors
Each Georgia Tech student is assigned to one or more academic advisors. These advisors will help students plan their schedules and link students to valuable academic and career resources on campus. Advisors are listed below. In addition to the main advisors, students should also consider meeting with faculty members to talk about research opportunities, academic focus, and career advice.
Stephanie Jackson
Academic Advisor II
Office: Habersham/Ivan Allen College, Room 137
Phone: 404.894.0342
E-mail: stephanie.jackson@inta.gatech.edu
Stephanie joined The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs in 2005 and serves as the Undergraduate Advisor and International Plan Coordinator. She provides student services support to all INTA, IAML and EIA undergraduates as well as career guidance to all undergraduate and graduate students within the Nunn School.
Stephanie has a Master's of International Affairs degree in International Development from Ohio University and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Howard University. She is an active member of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the Georgia Association of International Educators, and the National Academic Advising Association.
Vince Pedicino
Academic Advisor I
Office: Habersham/Ivan Allen College, Room 144B
Phone: 404.894.1905
E-mail: vince.pedicino@inta.gatech.edu
Vince first joined The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs in 1995, as an undergraduate student. He currently is serving as the Graduate Advisor and provides student services support to all MSIA and PhD students as well as coordinates the graduate programs. Additionally, he manages the registration process for all International Affairs courses.
Vince received his Master’s of International Affairs (2007) and his Bachelor of International Affairs (1999) from Georgia Tech. He is an active participant in the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs.
B.S. International Affairs Advising
Students pursuing the B.S. International Affairs degree should seek advising at least once per year from Stephanie Jackson, the INTA Undergraduate Advisor.
B.S. International Affairs and Modern Languages Advising
Students pursuing the International Affairs/Modern Languages (IAML) major should seek advising at least once per year from both Stephanie Jackson, the INTA Undergraduate Advisor, and a Modern Languages advisor in the language they are pursuing. IAML students must also seek approval for all language classes they will use towards the Modern Languages portion of their degrees. Please consult a ML Advisor when deciding language classes.
B.S. Economics and International Affairs Advising
Students pursuing the Economics and International Affairs (EIA) major should seek advising from Beverly Paul, Academic Advisor for the School of Economics. EIA students are also secondarily advised by Stephanie Jackson, INTA Undergraduate Advisor.
M.S. in International Affairs
Students pursuing the M.S. International Affairs degree should seek advising at least once per year from Vince Pedicino, the INTA Graduate Advisor.
International Plan Advising for INTA majors
INTA, IAML, and EIA students pursuing the International Plan designation should seek advising from Stephanie Jackson, INTA Undergraduate Advisor.
Other Advisors on Campus
Please see the full list of Campus Advisors to contact an advisor for more information about majors, minors, and certificates outside of International Affairs.
Choosing a Major
The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs encourages students to explore all the majors at the Institute to make sure they feel comfortable with their chosen majors. There are many ways students can explore other majors at Georgia Tech, including:
Check out the Choosing a Major Career Services website
Attend the Majors Fair to talk to students and faculty from other majors
Schedule a meeting with an advisor from another department to talk about requirements and career options
Schedule an appointment with a career advisor to find the right major fit for you. Call 404.894.2550 for an appointment.
Look at some of the careers that Georgia Tech majors go into after graduation.
Making Appointments
To set up an appointment with Stephanie Jackson or Vince Pedicino, the advisors in The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, use the online appointment system. If you have difficulty using this system, you can email Stephanie or Vince directly. Students majoring in IAML should also set up appointments with a Modern Languages Advisor. If you email an advisor to set up an appointment, include dates and times you are available and how much time you think you will need for an appointment. While typical appointments last between 10 and 20 minutes, students can request longer appointments for more complex concerns. Your appointment time will be emailed to you.
Walk-in Hours
Some advisors post walk-in hours on their doors, welcoming students to "walk-in" for advising meetings without set appointment times. Check with specific advisors about their walk-in times.