Academic Advising and Resources

Each student in the School of City and Regional Planning has access to academic advisors and faculty members who can assist students in identifying their individual academic interests and establishing professional, scholarly, and career objectives.

The School's Academic Advisors assist with:

  • Admissions inquiries

  • Clarifying Georgia Tech's and SCaRP's policies

  • Registration and curricular questions

  • Student records and forms

  • Short- and long-term academic planning

  • Conflict resolution and mediation

  • Connecting to Institute resources for health, housing, academic development, career planning, and more

SCaRP Faculty serve as Applied Research Paper or Thesis advisors to graduate students and are experts in the field who can support students with their individual academic interests.

To read more about the relationship between students and their advisor(s), visit:
Expectations of Advisors and Advisees | Georgia Tech

To schedule an academic advising appointment, please contact:
Rebecca Ott | Undergraduate, Master's
Anna Traykova | PhD, Sustainable Cities Minor

  • Campus Career Center
    • Assists with career counseling, job search advice, co-op and internship info, salary calculator tools, etc.
  • Georgia Tech Connect
    • Only available to Yellow Jackets - a resource for information, mentorship, and jobs
  • Leadership Education and Development
    • Work one-on-one with a leadership coach to develop your leadership skills
  • LinkedIn
    • SCaRP shares all job postings we receive in the LinkedIn group - if you're looking for a job, make sure to join the group and check often.
  • Naugle Writing and Communication Center
    • A resource for communication support: get help with writing, presentations, and data visualization, get feedback on thesis and dissertation drafts, practice presentations, and more.
  • Office of Disability Services
    • Helps students with disabilities obtain the accommodations and services they require.
  • Office of Financial Aid
    • Assists with questions about Hope, Zell, scholarships, student loans, financing school, etc.
  • Office of International Education
    • Provides resources for international students and information on study abroad, exchange programs, and other international education opportunities
  • Registration | Registrar's Office
    • Useful information and tutorials related to course registration
  • Student Life at Georgia Tech
    • Provides student support services that focus on transition, learning, leadership, wellness and success, and student and parent engagement. 
  • Success at Tech
    • Provides a network of support including academic coaching, tutoring, and peer-led study groups

Mental Health Counseling

The Georgia Tech Counseling Center offers a full range of counseling and psychological services provided by counseling professionals to facilitate students' personal development, assist in the alleviation, remediation, and prevention of distress, and provide services that help students develop self-awareness, self-reliance, and self-confidence.

The center also provides individual group counseling and psychotherapy, as well as a number of ongoing psycho-educational offerings, including relaxation/stress management workshops and support groups. Workshops and groups are open to all Tech students. After-hours crisis counseling is available 24-hours a day and 7 days a week while school is in session by calling 404-894-2575.

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