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Developing Policy Leaders for Our Technology-Driven World


The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy at Georgia Tech educates leaders who address societal challenges through the policy process.

We use research and data to advance a more sustainable and equitable society and support innovation at the intersection of science and technology.
 

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Why Public Policy at Georgia Tech

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Why Public Policy at Georgia Tech?

See why students choose to study at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy and the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts — and come along for a day in the life!

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Why Public Policy at Georgia Tech?

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Attend a Nationally-Ranked Policy School

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Our graduate programs are ranked #2 for Information and Technology Management and #10 in Environmental Policy and Management by the U.S. News & World Report.​ 

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Study in Our Nation's Capital

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Live, work, and study for a semester in Washington, D.C. through the GTDC Pathways to Policy program, gaining invaluable experience and connections in our nation’s capital. 

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Join a Buzzing Alumni Community

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When you graduate from the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy, you join a community of more than 8,000 Ivan Allen College alumni around the world. 

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Upcoming Events

  • Friday September 18 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    2026 Ivan Allen College Family Weekend Reception

    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Location: Savant Building Courtyard (631 Cherry Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30332)

    Join the Ivan Allen College for an afternoon of fall festivities with ours students, faculty, staff, and guests!

  • Tuesday September 22 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Education Abroad 101: Faculty-Led Programs

    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Location: John Lewis Student Center, Piedmont Room

    Explore 60+ faculty-led study abroad programs open to Georgia Tech students of all majors, offering first-time travelers a structured, …

  • Tuesday September 22 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

    The Constitution and America’s Civic Fracture

    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

    Location: D.M. Smith Building, Room 306

    Georgia Tech's Michael E. Tennenbaum Family Institute for Technology and Civic Leadership will host two important discussions in honor of …

  • Wednesday September 23 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

    IAC Alumni Game Night @ Tech Rec

    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

    Location: Tech Rec (John Lewis Student Center)

    Reconnect with fellow alumni over classic arcade games, bowling, billiards, and friendly competition at Tech Rec.

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