GT1000 is taught by academic faculty and professional staff who volunteer their time above and beyond regular responsibilities to assist freshmen with their transition to Georgia Tech. Instructors have stated that teaching this course is an incredibly rewarding experience and has enlightened them on the pulse and culture of Georgia Tech and its students. Academic faculty teaching the course report students in their major are better prepared for the rigors of coursework, more aware of the opportunities available in that major, and more likely to have a connection with the faculty member.

Instructors are recruited each year to teach in fall and spring semesters. For more information, contact Dr. Steven Girardot at (404) 894-1945 or steven.girardot@vpss.gatech.edu.

Teaching GT1000

We recruit instructors year-round, and start most new teachers in fall term after an extensive training program. Returning teachers are welcome in spring and summer as well.

Both faculty and professional staff are welcome to teach the course. The minimum qualifications for instructors include (1) at least a minimum of a masters degree (2) permission from a supervisor , director, or department head/chair (3) employed at Georgia Tech for at least one year and (4) enthusiasm for teaching college freshmen. All new instructors are required to attend a training session in the summer.  In addition, we also welcome co-instructors for certain sections of the course.

For new GT 1000 instructors, there are several steps involved in the process of becoming an instructor:

• Contact Dr. Steven Girardot in Success Programs for a meeting to discuss the course and the commitment of teaching it.

• Complete the relevant application with supervisor or department chair signature and additional requested documentation.

• Sign up for the class day and time that works best with your availability.

Please contact Dr. Steven Girardot at (404) 894-1945 or steven.girardot@vpss.gatech.edu if you'd like to find out more information or schedule an appointment.

Class Schedules 

Current class schedules are available on Georgia Tech's registration site, OSCAR.

Instructor Training and Resources

A training program is available to help teachers, both new and returning, hone their classroom skills and share effective strategies on the material and human resources of the course. The Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL) plays a large role in training.

In addition, brown bag lunches, electronic presentations via email focusing on specific class topics, monthly newsletters and campus resources are offered throughout each term.

Additional resources for current instructors may be found on the GT1000 instructor t-square site. Please click here to access T-Square. (Login with your GT ID and password.)