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2008 Shanghai Summer Program, China
Meetings and Deadlines

Information posted here is subject to change. Please check back often.

Tentative Class Schedule, Final Exam Schedule

OIE events schedule

  • Tuesday, October 2, 2007: 10am-3pm, Georgia Tech Study Abroad Fair. Location: Student Center Ballroom. Come visit our booth!

  • Thursday, October 18, 2007, 6-7pm: 2008 Shanghai Summer Program Information Session. Location: Van Leer Building, Room C457. Pizza and drinks will be served.

  • Thursday, November 15, 2007, 6-7pm: 2008 Shanghai Summer Program Information Session. Location: Bunger-Henry Building, Room 311. Pizza and drinks will be served.

  • Thursday, January 24, 2008, 6-7pm: 2008 Shanghai Summer Program Information Session. Location: Bunger-Henry Building, Room 311. Pizza and drinks will be served.

  • January 2 - February 14, 2008: Sign up on the group flight. A limited number of seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Contact: Rebecca Miller. We only consider group flight requests from those who have submitted the $250 non-refundable deposit with their program application. There is not a separate deposit for the group flight; however, there is a penalty if you cancel your group flight reservation after February 14, 2008. Full payment for the group flight will be due on March 26, 2008.

  • Friday, February 15, 2008: Deadline for applying to the 2008 Shanghai Summer Program.

  • Friday, March 7, 2008: First program fee payment in the amount of $1,500 is due. Pay to the Bursar's Office. You are also welcome to pay the entire program fee balance of $3,395-$250 (deposit) = $3,145 by this date.

  • Friday, March 14, 2008: Deadline for signing up on the group flight (first come, first serve). Provide your name as it appears on the passport. Contact: Rebecca Miller.

  • Monday, March 31, 2008: Partial program fee refund deadline; signed cancellation form required. See Refund Policy.

  • Wednesday, March 26, 2008: Group flight payment is due to the Bursar. Contact: Rebecca Miller.

  • Wednesday, March 26, 2008, 5-7pm First Shanghai Summer Program orientation. Location: College of Management Building, Room 202. Pizza and drinks will be served. Contact: Rebecca Miller.

    • Submit one passport-sized photo and a copy of your passport information page
    • Group flight payment is due (if applicable). Please make check payable to Georgia Tech. Contact: Rebecca Miller.
    • Program overview, courses
    • Course registration on OSCAR
    • Program fee payment and refund policy
    • Group flight
    • Visa application procedure
    • Vaccinations
    • Q&A

  • Wednesday, March 26 through Sunday, April 6, 2008: Course registration must be performed on OSCAR Web during early registration phase according to your time ticket.

  • Friday, April 11, 2008: Program Fee balance of $1,645 ($3,395 subtract $250 subtract $1,500) is due. Pay to the Bursar's Office.

  • Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 5-7pm Second Shanghai Summer Program orientation. Location: College of Management Building, Room 202. Pizza and drinks will be served. Contact: Rebecca Miller.
    • Courses and Phase I registration problems (if any)
    • Pick up your group flight ticket
    • Pick up your insurance card
    • Receive emergency contact card
    • Provide a copy of your passport with visa
    • Provide a copy of your itinerary and airline ticket if you are not going with the group flight
    • Sign Housing Release form
    • Chinese conversation/culture, info on public transportation, phones, travel guides/making travel plans, info about campus, safety, places to eat, dress code, laundry, what to pack, etc
    • Sign up for roommates
    • Sign up for cultural courses

  • Registration with the embassy - for your safety and protection.

  • Friday, May 9, 2008: Tuition due to Georgia Tech Bursar's office.

  • Thursday, May 8, 2008 - Friday, May 16, 2008: Phase II registration.

  • Monday, May 19, 2008: First day of classes for the Shanghai Summer Program.

  • Saturday, July 19, 2008: Last day of final exams for the Shanghai Summer Program.