Edge is a peer mentoring program designed to support incoming students – both freshmen and transfers – during their first year at Georgia Tech. Incoming students are paired with a successful upperclassman, or “Edge Leader,” who will serve as a peer mentor and offer support to help new students acclimate academically and socially during their first year.
The Edge program strives to help students develop and refine strategies for a successful college experience. In addition to networking with experienced Georgia Tech students, Edge participants will have the chance to:
- Set goals and strategies to get the most out of their college experience.
- Learn about available resources on campus.
- Participate in study sessions, study groups, and academic workshops.
- Discover scholarship workshops and job opportunities.
- Discuss study abroad, research, internship, and co-op opportunities.
- Receive peer and staff advice and mentorship.
Edge offers support from upperclassmen who serve as mentors to assist first-year students academically and socially. Here are the Edge Leaders from the 2016-17 academic year!
"When I transferred to Georgia Tech, the assistant director of the Edge program greeted me and instantly made me feel like home. She paired me with Sergio Sandoval, who became my OMED mentor and best friend at Tech. Sergio always supported and helped me along the journey and I graduated with highest honors as an aerospace engineer.”
— Giovanny Guecha, alumnus, Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering
