Balance your schedule this summer with courses in the College of Architecture. Offerings include design sketching, 3D modeling, geographic information systems, real estate development, and many more. Most courses will be open to all Georgia Tech students.

Georgia Tech alumni, local practitioners, and others can apply online for the opportunity to take summer courses as a Special/Transient (non-degree seeking) student. Note the application deadline is April 1. See below for frequently asked questions.

Phase I Registration Ends April 27.

Sections with low enrollment at the end of Phase I registration (April 27) may be discontinued.

Section dates

• Early Mini-Mester / May 14 - June 20
• Full Semester / May 14 - August 4
• Late Mini-Mester / June 25 - August 4

Course offerings

* offers humanities credit
** offers humanities credit if taken for four semesters, refer to http://www.catalog.gatech.edu/students/ugrad/core/corec.php for criteria
+ offers social science credit

Early Mini-Mester / May 14 - June 20

• ARCH 4120/6120 - Atlanta Architecture*
• ARCH 4420 - Intro to Design Computing
• ARCH 4335 - Social Practice of Architecture+
• ARCH 4227/6227 - Architecture & Ecology
• ARCH 6426 - 3D Modeling
• ID 2202 - History of Modern ID*
• ID 4104 - Alias Studio IV
• ID 4418 - Design Sketching
• MUSI 3450 - Survey-Music Technology*
• MUSI 4450 - Integrated Music Multimedia*

Full Semester / May 14 - August 4

• BC 4120/6275 - Community Design & Construction
• BC 4700/6025  - Construction Management
• BC 4720/6920 - Residential Construction & Property Management
• BC 4730/6910 - Best Practices Multi-Family Property
• BC 4735/6175 - Real Estate Development & Construction
• BC 4803HS/BC8803HS - Special Topics (BIM for Building Construction)
• BC 4803S/BC8803S - Special Topics (Residential Green Building)
• CP 4510/6514 - Intro to Geographic Infomation Systems
• CP 4610 - Introduction to Real Estate Investment
• CP 8813 - Mixed Use Development
• ID 3011 - Intermediate Design Studio I
• ID 6400 - Master's Project
• MUSI 1103/2103/ 3103/4103 - Concert Band**
• MUSI 1202/2202/3202/4202 - Chorale**
• MUSI 1302/2302/3302/4302 - Jazz Ensemble**
• MUSI 1603/2603/3603/4603 - University Orchestra**
• MUSI 2521/3521/4521 - Electronic Percussion Studio/Ensemble**
• MUSI 2600 - Music Theory*
• MUSI 3620 - Composers 1800 - Present*
•  MUSI 3803 - Special Topics (Music Recording and Mixing II)
• MUSI 4630 - Music Recording and Mixing
• MUSI 4803 - Special Topics (Jazz History 1900 - Present)*

Late Mini-Mester / June 25 - August 4

• ARCH 4411 - Intro to Visual Arts
• ARCH 4420 - Intro to Design Computing
• COA 2242 - History of Art II*
• CP 4020 - Intro-Urban & Region Planning+
• ID 2202 - History of Modern ID*
• MUSI University Orchestra**
• MUSI 3620 - Composers 1800 - Present*
• MUSI 4803 - Special Topics (Jazz History 1900 - Present)*

FAQ for Undergraduate Special/Transient (non-degree seeking) students

Can I register for a summer course if I’m not a Tech student?

• You will be considered a Special/Transient (non-degree seeking) student: http://www.admission.gatech.edu/apply/non-degree

How do I apply?

• Apply for single-semester admission as a Special/Transient (non-degree seeking) student at:  http://www.admission.gatech.edu/apply/non-degree

When is the application deadline for special students?

• Special/Transient (non-degree seeking) students must apply for Summer admission by April 1, 2012.

What is the application fee?

• The application fee to apply as a Special/Transient (non-degree seeking) student is $65.

What is the tuition for a special student?

• Tuition rates are at: http://www.bursar.gatech.edu/tuiandfee.php. Special/Transient (non-degree seeking) students pay the normal graduate or undergraduate rate depending on whether the course is 1000-4000 (undergraduate) or 6000-9000 (graduate). Special/Transient (non-degree seeking) students are not subject to differential tuition and pay the general graduate student rate.

What other fees do Special/Transient (non-degree seeking) students pay?

• See page two, Mandatory Fees: http://www.bursar.gatech.edu/student/tuition/Summer_2012/Summer12-all_fees.pdf

As a Special/Transient (non-degree seeking) student, how do I register?

• Once you have applied and been accepted, you may register through Buzzport at https://buzzport.gatech.edu/cp/home/displaylogin, in some cases you may need to secure a permit from the appropriate department. 

When and where is the course I want to register for?

• Time and location will be posted on the Schedule of Classes at: https://oscar.gatech.edu/

Are AIA Continuing Education credits available?

• AIA Credit is not available in conjunction with coursework, however, the College of Architecture/School of Architecture does offer lectures and symposia that may be used for AIA credit for professionals.  Please visit the events page of our website for upcoming opportunities. 

FAQ for Graduate Special/Transient (non-degree seeking) students

Can I register for a summer course if I’m not a Tech student?

• Yes, you would apply as a:
  1. SPECIAL NON-DEGREE SEEKING – to apply as a non-degree seeking student you will need to complete the online application for graduate admissions.  Once inside of the application you will be able to choose Special Non-Degree Seeking status.
  2. To Apply Go To:  www.grad.gatech.edu  and follow the links for “Apply to Georgia Tech”

When is the application deadline for special students?

• Special/Transient (non-degree seeking) students must apply for Summer admission by May 1, 2012.

What is the application fee?

• The application fee to apply as a Special/Transient (non-degree seeking) student is $50.

What is the tuition for a special student?

• Tuition rates are at: http://www.bursar.gatech.edu/tuiandfee.php  Special/Transient (non-degree seeking) students are not subject to differential tuition and pay the general graduate student rate.

What other fees do Special/Transient (non-degree seeking) students pay?

• See page two, Mandatory Fees: http://www.bursar.gatech.edu/student/tuition/Summer_2012/Summer12-all_fees.pdf

As a Special/Transient (non-degree seeking) student, how do I register?

• Once you have applied and been accepted, you may register through Buzzport at: https://buzzport.gatech.edu/cp/home/displaylogin , in some cases you may need to secure a permit from the appropriate department. 

When and where is the course I want to register for?

• Time and location will be posted on the Schedule of Classes at: https://oscar.gatech.edu/.

Are AIA Continuing Education credits available?

• AIA Credit is not available in conjunction with coursework, however, the College of Architecture/School of Architecture does offer lectures and symposia that may be used for AIA credit for professionals.  Please visit the events page of our website for upcoming opportunities.