Welcome!

Shadow Day: Experience Liberal Arts at Georgia Tech

2023 Shadow Day | Jan. 27 and Apr. 14

Welcome to the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts!

Spend the day with us. Shadow Day is an opportunity for both admitted students (first-year and transfer) and prospective juniors and seniors to test their fit as a Liberal Arts student at Georgia Tech.

We want to emphasize that there is no other program like Shadow Day at Georgia Tech. While there are other visitation programs offered, the Shadow Day event is unique! Our focus is about providing you an inside look into your major and life as a Liberal Arts student at Georgia Tech.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 27TH.

Register For Friday, January 27th   Register For Friday, April 14th

What Can You Expect During The In-Person Event?

Shadow Day is being held at Georgia Tech's new Exhibition Hall, located at 460 Fourth Street. Shadow Day will begin with breakfast mingling at 8:30am EST and the first activity begins at 9:30am EST. The last event will end at approximately at 4:20pm EST. Each student will have a personalized schedule based on their interests and answers to registration questions. Students have a current student volunteer to escort them and stay and participate, for any activity outside of the main event venue, Georgia Tech's new Exhibition Hall.

Below is a list of current activities offered at Shadow Day. It is subject to change.

  • Classroom Experiences
  • One-on-One Tours with Student
  • Major Interest Luncheon
  • Housing and Dining Tours
  • International Experiences Panel
  • Student Life Panel
  • Student Breakfast with Deans, Students, and Faculty
  • Admissions Q and A Session
  • Behind the Scenes Athletic Tour
  • Meet Our Alumni Panel
  • Mingle with Current Students During Breakfast

Are you Unable to Attend in Person and Would be Serious about Participating Virtually in some Activities?

Register for the one of the dates and we will connect with you at least a week prior to the event to confirm your registration and then share a menu of activities you can virtually participate in via Zoom. The first Shadow Day activity will begin at 9:30am EST.

Below is a list of possible virtual activities. It is subject to change.

  • International Experiences Panel
  • Student Life Panel
  • Admissions Q and A Session
  • Meet Our Alumni Panel
  • All Day Virtual Drop In Session with Current Students

How Can Parents & Guests Participate?

We also have experiences during Shadow Day in which parents and guests can participate in. Please register using the link after your student completes the registration form. Parents and guests may also participate virtually. Both the student and guests will receive an email at least a week prior to the event with a menu of activities you can virtually participate in via Bluejeans. The first Shadow Day activity for parents and guests will begin at 9:35am EST with the last activity option ending about 4:20pm EST. We will also have a virtual session open all day with current students that you can drop in to ask questions or hang out and chat

  • Academic Advising Panel (In Person/Virtual)
  • Financial Aid Q & A (In Person/Virtual)
  • Deans Q & A Parents Session (In Person/Virtual)
  • Admissions Q and A Session (In Person/Virtual)
  • Exclusive Liberal Arts Tours (In Person)
  • Behind the Scenes Athletic Tour (In Person)
  • Virtual Audience Driven Tour (Virtual)
  • Mingle with Current Students During Parent Breakfast (In Person)
  • All Day Virtual Drop In Session (Virtual)

Here's What People are Saying About Shadow Day:

"I love how personalized of an experience I had at Shadow Day. I feel like I really know what the Ivan Allen College is all about." - Student, Shadow Day 2021

"Before attending Shadow Day, I wasn’t quite sure which college was the best for me. Once I left, I knew Georgia Tech was where I wanted to be.” - Student, Shadow Day 2019

“The [Shadow Day] programming was tailored to my child’s interests and far better than any other school visits we’ve had.” -Parent, Shadow Day 2020

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Who Coordinates Shadow Day 2023?

  • Director, Producer, Creating the Next, Flower Arranger: Elizabeth Miller, Director of Enrollment and Student Affairs
  • Alumni Coordinators: Sophia Abedi-PUBP and Anthony Malouf-ECON
  • Catering Coordinators: Skyler Edwards-PUBP and Emma Zeng-LMC
  • Marketing and Materials Coordinators: Emerson Barrett-HTS and Morgan Kang-HTS
  • Registration Coordinators: Elizabeth Burns-INTA and Sarah Richardson-ALIS
  • School/Major Experience Coordinators: Addie Dascher-PUBP, Kate Cullen-PUBP/INTA, and Dominique Hernandez-LMC
  • Student Experience Coordinators: Chloe Satterfield-PUBP and Allison Adams-INTA
  • Themed Panels and Sessions Coordinators: Anais Acree-INTA and Anthony Xu-EIA
  • Tour Experience Coordinators: Chandler Pearson-INTA and Jordan Artis-IAML
  • Volunteer Coordinators: MaKenna McGuire-IAML, Halime Benzer-INTA, and Kimberly Kassis-IAML

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