Graduate Student Services Office

Guiding student and prospective students through CEE and Georgia Tech policy. 

 

	Contact Danielle if you: -are a PhD student. -are a PhD student getting an MS along the way. -are a GT-Shenzhen student -have questions about Institute or CEE policy -if you are not sure who can handle your issue -just need someone to talk to.*
Danielle Lesperance Ramirez Graduate Programs Manager Danielle.ramirez@ce.gatech.edu Summer hours: Working remotely Wednesday and Thursday In the office Monday and Tuesday Unavailable Fridays Mason 1220B
	Contact Jerome if you: are an undergrad asking about the BSMS program. a Master’s student.  an international student needing I-20 assistance. just need someone to talk to*.
Jerome Pondexter II Academic Program Coordinator Summer Hours: Working Remotely Monday-Wednesday In the office Thursday-Friday Jerome.pondexter@ce.gatech.edu Mason 1220A

*In some cases, we may need to refer you to different offices such as OIE, the Counseling Center, Dean of Students, Registrar or other CEE contacts.

If you are experiencing a mental health issue, please take advantage of the Center for Mental Health Care and Resources.

What the GSSO does:

The GSSO handles all these grad student matters and much more:

• Recruitment:
  • for general questions, email gradinfo@ce.gatech.edu o View the CEE Frequently Asked Questions o Focus Program o Annual Visitation Program o BSMS Information Sessions
• Admissions: o Submit your application here.
• Advising:
  • Email for an appointment with Jerome for MS or Danielle for PhD. 
• International student support o Initial I-20 requests (after admission and Grad Education verification) o Approving I-20 requests for: Reduced Course Load, Program Extension, Change of Major, etc.
• Degree Tracking o Be sure to consistently check your DegreeWorks page
  • PhD students, make sure your “assignments” are uploaded on the Canvas page
• Thesis announcements o Email your announcement to Danielle at least 14 days prior to your defense. 
• Canvas page for PhD Students o Upload your completed forms to the CEE PhD Path to Graduation  
• Advise about:
  • CEE Policy
  • Institute Policy o Forms
• Communication through: o GSSO Website o Teams Channel
  • Grad Email list (all registered grad students are added to the list every semester) o GSSO Blog (click to subscribe) 
• Degree Requirements–Visit the GSSO website before you register.
• Prospective Student visits
• Graduate Events-Download the GSSO calendar
• Represent graduate student interests at the Graduate Curriculum Committee
• Onboarding     
  • Host Spring and Fall orientation sessions.  
  • Applying tuition waivers -You must be registered full time for 24 hours before your waiver will be reflected in your Bursar account.
• General Support and Advice.  Drop by Mason 1220 any time, email us or set up a meeting. If we cannot remedy your issue, will connect you to the support you require.