“Because of OMED’s Challenge program, I met some of my closest friends and earned a 4.0 GPA during my first semester at Tech. I am successful today because of OMED and its staff.”
— Kyle Woumn, alumnus, School of Computer Science
Challenge is Georgia Tech's premiere and signature 5-week summer residential program for academic advancement, professional development, and cultural exploration. In Challenge, students are immersed in the Georgia Tech environment: they live in on-campus housing, take classes provided by Georgia Tech professors, and participate in cultural, professional, and academic workshops and activities.
Challenge is designed to help prepare incoming first-year students for a successful college career by equipping them to address the 7Cs: Computer Science, Chemistry, Calculus, Communication, Career development, Cultural competency, and Community Service. Additionally, during Challenge participants have an opportunity to enhance the skills and tools required to navigate both the academic demands and rigor of Georgia Tech, and access the expansive resources available to you here! Challenge participants develop a strong Georgia Tech peer, resource, and corporate network before even entering their first academic year.
Challenge 2023 is scheduled for June 24 – Aug 4. The Challenge 2023 application will be available mid December.
Over 20 years of data reflect that students who participate in Challenge graduate at a higher rate with superior academic performance than their non-Challenge counterparts.
Through Challenge, students will:
- Attend courses taught by Georgia Tech professors and obtain an academic head start into the Institute’s curriculum.
- Experience living on campus and interacting with roommates.
- Get to know over 100 incoming and current Georgia Tech students.
- Foster a close peer network on campus prior to the beginning of fall semester.
- Network with representatives from Fortune 500 companies.
- Have fun!
