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Connect with Tech. Apply now to become a host for the 2012-2013 school y ear!. What is Connect with Tech?. O vernight visitation program for high school seniors Fall sessions for all seniors September 23-24 October 21-22 November 18-19 Spring sessions for admitted freshmen
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Connect with Tech Apply now to become a host for the 2012-2013 school year!
What is Connect with Tech? • Overnight visitation program for high school seniors • Fall sessions for all seniors • September 23-24 • October 21-22 • November 18-19 • Spring sessions for admitted freshmen • February 17-18 • March 10-11 • April 7-8 • Students hosted by you overnight on campus • Students attend classes • Campus tours • Experience social and academic life
Why should you get involved? • Take part in the college decision process of potential Tech students • Meet new people • Become more involved on campus • Learn peer mentoring and leadership skills • Have fun!
What to expect as a host… • Sessions will take place Sunday afternoon through Monday morning • Choose to host at least 2 of 3 sessions each semester • Host at least one student per session • Attend program events with recruit • Attend training September 16th • Attend at least 2 additional topic based trainings each semester
A Typical Session • Sunday • Hosts arrive to help set up at 1 pm • Check- in for families begins around 2 pm Sunday • Campus tours • Mandatory Host/Recruit meeting • Free Dinner in the dining halls with your student • Social • After Social Socials! • Monday • Breakfast • Academic and information sessions • Students Attend classes and lab tours
Eligibility • Good academic (min. 2.3) and behavioral standing with the institute • Must live on campus in a dorm, apartment, or Greek house
Application Process • Applications available now! Due September 5th!! • Interviews September 10-12 • New Hosts notified by September 13th • Host training September 16th 10 am-3 pm • Additional topic training opportunities • Fall and Spring sessions
What are we looking for? • A love of GT! • Willingness to share experiences and your room • Smiling faces with a friendly helpful attitude • A commitment to the weekends you choose to host • A variety of majors • In-state and out of state hosts