The academic advising experience at the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs is hands-on and personal. It is a relationship in which both the advisor and student contribute. The goal is to provide a supportive and challenging environment in which students can explore academic and career options, discuss concerns, and creatively construct an undergraduate or graduate experience that helps achieve personal, academic, and career goals.
There are expectations of advisors and students during academic advising. Students can expect respect and individual attention. In turn, students are expected to keep appointments, follow up on resources suggested, and arrive to advising meetings prepared. It is also expected that students should arrange at least one advising appointment per year to confirm that all academic requirements are being met. Together, students can work with advisors to maximize their experience here at Georgia Tech and the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs.
Advising By Program
INTA Advisors
Each Georgia Tech student is assigned to one or more academic advisors. These advisors will help students plan their schedules and link students to valuable academic and career resources on campus. Advisors are listed below. In addition to the main advisors, students should also consider meeting with faculty members to talk about research opportunities, academic focus, and career advice.
Undergraduate Advisor
E-mail: advising@inta.gatech.edu
Graduate Advisor
Chris McDermott
Associate Director of Academic Programs - Advising
Email: chris.mcdermott@gatech.edu
Advising By Program
B.S. International Affairs (B.S. INTA) Advising
Students pursuing a B.S. in International Affairs degree should seek advising at least once per year from the Nunn School undergraduate advisor.
B.S. International Affairs and Modern Languages (BS IAML) Advising
Students pursuing the International Affairs and Modern Languages major should seek advising at least once per year from both the Nunn School undergraduate advisor and a Modern Languages (ML) advisor in the language they are pursuing. IAML students must also seek approval for all language classes they will use towards the Modern Languages portion of their degrees. Please consult an ML advisor when deciding on language classes.
B.S. Economics and International Affairs Advising (BS EIA)
Students pursuing the Economics and International Affairs major should seek advising from the Nunn School undergraduate advisor.
Five-Year BS/MS in International Affairs
Students pursuing or interested in the Five-Year BS/MS should seek advising from Chris McDermott.
M.S. in International Affairs (MS INTA)
Students pursuing the MS in International Affairs should seek advising from Chris McDermott.
M.S. in International Security (MS ISEC)
Students pursuing the MS in International Security should seek advising from Chris McDermott.
M.S. in International Affairs, Science, and Technology (MS IAST)
Students pursuing the MS in International Affairs, Science, and Technology should seek advising from Chris McDermott.
International Plan Advising for INTA majors
INTA, IAML, and EIA students pursuing the International Plan designation should seek advising from the Nunn School undergraduate advisor.
Other Advisors on Campus
Please see the full list of campus advisors to contact an advisor for more information about majors, minors, and certificates outside of International Affairs.
Making Appointments
To set up an appointment with the undergraduate advisor, email advising@inta.gatech.edu. To make an appointment with the graduate advisor, you can email Chris McDermott directly. Students majoring in IAML should also set up appointments with a Modern Languages advisor. If you e-mail an advisor to set up an appointment, include dates and times you are available and how much time you think you will need for an appointment. While typical appointments last between ten and twenty minutes, students can request longer appointments for more complex concerns. Your appointment time will be e-mailed to you.
Walk-in Hours
Some advisors post walk-in hours on their doors, welcoming students to "walk-in" for advising meetings without set appointment times. Check with specific advisors about their walk-in times.