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Shadow Day: Experience Liberal Arts at Georgia Tech

2025 Shadow Day | February 14 and April 11

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 FEBRUARY 14. STUDENTS MAY REGISTER FOR THE WAITLIST, AND WE WILL NOTIFY YOU IF A SPACE BECOMES AVAILABLE.

February 14 April 11

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, 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
  • Meet Our Alumni Panel
  • Mingle with Current Students During Breakfast

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. 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.

  • Academic Advising Panel
  • Meet Our Alumni Panel
  • Financial Aid Q & A
  • Deans Q & A Parents Session
  • Admissions Q and A Session
  • Exclusive Liberal Arts Tours
  • Mingle with Current Students During Parent Breakfast

Here's What People are Saying About Shadow Day:

“When I participated in Shadow Day, I still wasn’t completely sure about choosing Georgia Tech. However, that experience was a game changer for me. I got to attend actual classes, see the campus through the eyes of a current student, and even meet some of my now-professors. That firsthand insight made me realize how supportive and engaging the community is here, which helped solidify my decision to enroll.” -Emalee, Ivan Allen College Ambassador, Shadow Day 2024

“My senior year Shadow Day is what solidified my decision to come to Tech; I felt comfortable in the environment yet challenged by what it had to offer.” - Addie, Ivan Allen College Ambassador, Shadow Day 2022

“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

”Shadow Day is one of the best opportunities for students interested in enrolling in the IAC" - Allie-Grace, Ivan Allen College Ambassador, Shadow Day 2022

“I spent an hour walking around with a first-year liberal arts student. I fired question after question at her and each time instead of giving me rehearsed responses, she shared her honest opinion. She told me about her classes, her goals, her social life, and how Georgia Tech had played a huge role in all of that. I discovered a whole new side of Georgia Tech that I hadn’t even known existed. That day I went home and gushed to my parents about how I could see myself at Tech!" - Daphne, Ivan Allen College Ambassador, Shadow Day 2023

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Who Coordinates Shadow Day 2025?

  • Director, Producer, Creating the Next, Flower Arranger: Elizabeth Miller, Director of Enrollment and Student Affairs
  • Co-Director, Logistics, Catering, Materials, Make it Happen Person: Cameron Huggins, Program Support Coordinator
  • Alumni Coordinator: Taylor Witte-ECON
  • Catering Coordinators: Oliver Gray-EIA and Ethan Madraymootoo-ECON
  • Class Experience Coordinators: Charlotte O'Connor-CM, Emalee Collins-PUBP, and Kori Robinson-IAML
  • Marketing and Materials Coordinators: Lily Hautau-INTA, Adeline Diem-LMC, and Chloe Behan-CM
  • Registration Coordinators: Sarah Richardson-ALIS and Kaeli Lawrence-PUBP
  • Student Experience Coordinators: Chloe Satterfield-PUBP, Cindy Lin-EIA, and Daphne Hall-IAML, and Daniella Gazzara-INTA
  • Themed Panels and Sessions Coordinators: Kimberly Velez-LMC, Jasmin Akhavan-INTA, Abbie Gould-PUBP, and Ruben Taits-EIA
  • Tour Experience Coordinators: Caroline Stanford-INTA and Harrison Smith-INTA
  • Volunteer Coordinators: Rae Bailey-LMC, Vivian Rayfield-INTA, Ann Pastore-IAML, and Nicholas Whaley-IAML

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