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Have More Questions? Contact Stephanie Jackson, INTA Undergraduate Advisor.
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
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.
Once accepted, INTA, IAML and EIA majors must meet with Stephanie Jackson, INTA Undergraduate Advisor, to clarify interests, design your course schedule, and create a strategy to find appropriate overseas experiences.
Full information about the International Plan, including requirements, FAQs, resources and events can be found on the International Plan website, www.internationalplan.gatech.edu
International Plan Coursework
Many INTA core and elective courses satisfy the International Plan course requirements:
International Relations
Two INTA core courses qualify (1110, 2040) and two INTA elective courses qualify (2030, 2100)
Global Economy One
INTA core course qualifies (3301)
Regional
Numerous INTA electives, many offered on the INTA Summer Study Abroad programs
Culminating Course
The INTA Pro-Seminar (4500*) and ML Pro-Seminars (ML 4500) qualify, as does the EIA Capstone (4740, 4741). *A supplemental IP assignment is required, in addition to taking the capstone. Students will learn of this during the course of the INTA 4500 class. Some additional details can be found on Canvas.
Language
Students must choose either the English Language Track (ELT) or the Foreign Language Track (FLT) prior to their first overseas experience. See the International Plan website for full requirements.
Financial Aid & Funding
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 Scholarships and Financial Aid 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
The International Plan calls for two terms abroad, for a minimum of 26 weeks (6 months) of overseas experience. Students must be engaged in any combination of study, work, or research that demonstrates cultural, linguistic, intellectual or regional coherence. The terms do not have to be consecutive, and only one Georgia Tech faculty-led summer abroad (FLSA) program may count. Note that a summer program plus a semester abroad may NOT add up to twenty-six weeks.
A “bridge” is a structured assignment (additional coursework, research, internship) to fill the time lapse between the conclusion of one program and the beginning of another in the same country or region. Bridges may only be created in conjunction with FLSA programs, are available at the discretion of the FLSA program director, and must be approved by the INTA Undergraduate Advisor. Students should plan in advance if expecting to do a bridge.
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.
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