Summer & Fall 2023 GT Tour Guide Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming an official Georgia Tech Tour Guide! This application is for those interested in applying to start as a tour guide for either summer 2023 or fall 2023. 

Prior to completing the application, all prospective applicants should take a moment to become familiar with the following expectations & requirements expected of each member of the Tour Guide organization.

General Georgia Tech Tour Guide Requirements:

• Must commit to a minimum of two semesters (alternating semesters for a co-op or students studying abroad).
• Must be a current GT undergraduate student 
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Must be enrolled at Tech through at least Fall 23 (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Must be adaptable and able to market Tech to a wide variety of visitors (prospective students, faculty, alumni, etc.)
• Must demonstrate a positive, enthusiastic attitude and strong customer service/interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to commit fully to responsibilities and represent the Institute in a professional, positive manner.
• Must be available to attend the scheduled mandatory new tour guide training sessions
• Attend biweekly scheduled tour guide general body meetings (Mondays @ 6:15 pm)

Georgia Tech Summer 23 Tour Guide Requirements:

• Pay Wage: $10/hr. 
• Must be available to give 1-2 campus tours per week From May- July 2023
  • 11:00 am-1:00 pm ( AM tour time)
  • 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm ( PM tour time)
• Staffing Admissions Special Events (In-person & virtual)
• Must be available to attend the mandatory new tour guide summer training- Dates/times TBA

Georgia Tech Fall 23 Tour Guide Requirements:

• Pay Wage: $10/hr
• Must be available to give 1-2 campus tours per week from August- November 2023
  • 11:00 am-1:00 pm ( AM tour time)
  • 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm ( PM tour time)
• Staffing Admissions Special Events (In-person & virtual)
• Must be available to attend the mandatory new tour guide fall training- Dates/times TBA

General Expectations for Georgia Tech  Tour Guides

1. Tour Guides serve as information resources and friendly representatives of Georgia Tech for visiting families, faculty, staff, and students.
2. Tour Guides are expected to arrive 15 minutes prior to their tour times each week 
3. Each week during their tour times, Tour Guides should be prepared to either give a tour.
4. Tour Guides are expected to look polished and professional by adhering to the Tour Guide Dress Code.

Have Questions? 
Please contact GT Tour Guide Advisor Tera McDonald at tmcdonald47@gatech.edu