FASET is Georgia Tech’s one-day orientation program. It welcomes all incoming students, including first-year, transfer, international, and exchange students, along with their families and guests, to the Yellow Jacket community. During FASET, students meet with academic advisors, register for their first semester of classes, talk with current students and campus staff about the transition to Georgia Tech, and begin building connections with fellow new students.

FASET Leader Role and Expectations

FASET Leaders guide incoming students through orientation and help facilitate FASET events and activities each summer. The role requires significant dedication and hard work. Leaders learn the essentials of Georgia Tech and of FASET so they can create positive, welcoming experiences for new students and their families and guests. As representatives of Georgia Tech, Leaders take on a variety of roles throughout training and FASET sessions. They’re also responsible for communicating and upholding Institute policies, along with any policies specific to FASET.

At a minimum, FASET Leaders are expected to:

  • Attend and actively participate in the FASET Leader training program
  • Work as a team with fellow Leaders, the FASET Cabinet, New Student and Transition Programs professional staff, and Georgia Tech faculty and staff
  • Help organize, plan, and implement orientation activities throughout the summer
  • Facilitate small group discussions about the transition to Georgia Tech
  • Respond to questions from students, families, and guests

Returning Leaders

Leaders selected to return to the staff take on additional responsibilities. Returning Leaders are expected to:

  • Mentor new Leaders and share what they learned from previous summers
  • Help their Cab Team Leader mentor and build community within their Cab Team

Applications will open in the spring of 2027.

Eligibility

  • Good academic standing, with a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
  • Good conduct standing, with no outstanding conduct sanctions

Qualities We Look For

  • Understanding of and support for the purpose of FASET, New Student and Transition Programs, and Georgia Tech’s mission
  • Reliability, responsibility, flexibility, and a willingness to help
  • The ability to work and communicate effectively with fellow Leaders, students, guests, and Georgia Tech faculty and staff from a wide range of backgrounds
  • A desire to learn about Georgia Tech and to help new students learn how to succeed here
  • Pride in Georgia Tech and enthusiasm for sharing it with new students and their families

Attendance

FASET Leaders must attend all trainings and pre-sessions in full and on time, unless excused in advance by New Student and Transition Programs professional staff.

Benefits of Being a FASET Leader

  • Play an important role in welcoming new students and their families and guests to the Georgia Tech community
  • Build professional experience and develop leadership skills you can carry into internships, co-ops, and your career
  • Earn competitive hourly pay
  • Live on campus for the summer with provided housing
  • Join a community of fellow Leaders through your Cab Team and the full Leader Staff
  • Become part of a Georgia Tech tradition
  • Receive FASET and Georgia Tech gear

Application Process

New and Returning Applicants

The information below is for the 2025-2026 application cycle. Updated information for 2027 applications will be released in the spring.

  • Submit an online application by November 5, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
  • Applicants will be notified of interview signup by 6 p.m. on November 7. Interview signup will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Individual Interviews will be held on November 10 and 11.
  • Group Interviews will be held on November 12.
  • Applicants will be notified of the final selections by 5 p.m. on November 14.

Additional Information

Classes, Jobs, and Internships

FASET Leaders are required to attend all trainings and FASET sessions, but New Student and Transition Programs supports Leaders who choose to take classes or work on or off campus during the summer.

  • Summer classes:Leaders may take up to six credit hours during the summer, combined across all courses at Georgia Tech and any other institution, and must schedule them around their FASET commitments. Online classes are strongly encouraged, since they offer the most flexibility during FASET sessions.
  • Part-time jobs:FASET takes priority over any other job, and Leaders may not miss a training or FASET session for outside work. Leaders with a part-time job must share all required FASET dates with their employer and submit a written plan, approved by their supervisor, showing that their work schedule won’t conflict with FASET.
  • Co-ops and internships:Because of FASET’s summer time commitment, Leaders may not hold a co-op or internship position during the summer they serve.

Study Abroad

Students who will study abroad during the spring semester are eligible to apply to be a FASET Leader. Leaders abroad in the spring are excused from spring trainings but must attend all trainings and FASET sessions held after they return. Applicants who are abroad during the selection process will complete a virtual interview.

Recruitment Information

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Questions?

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the New Student & Transition Programs office by emailing the FASET staff.

Thank you for your interest in joining the FASET community this year!