Atlanta College Trip in 1 Day: Georgia Tech and Emory

1. Who this guide is for

This plan is for parents touring Atlanta's two big research universities with a high schooler, and maybe younger siblings: Georgia Tech in Midtown and Emory about 15 minutes away.[S1][S5][S7]

It's one day, with a hotel on Georgia Tech's campus the night before and an optional night at Emory's conference hotel after.[S8][S11]

Why this order

• Georgia Tech first. Its hotel is the only hotel on campus, so you can walk or drive a few minutes to the morning information session.[S8][S16]
• Emory second. It's about 12 minutes' drive from Georgia Tech, and Emory runs sessions and tours year-round. Our advice: leave at least 45 minutes between the end of Georgia Tech's tour and the start of Emory's session.[S15][S6]

2. The suggested 1-day route

• Drive times are no-traffic estimates from OpenStreetMap routing, using addresses geocoded with OpenStreetMap Nominatim. Routes to Emory use 1380 Oxford Road, because OpenStreetMap didn't match 1390. Emory says it's about 15 minutes from downtown, Midtown and Buckhead, and 30–45 minutes from the airport.[S15][S16][S17][S7]

3. Campus by campus

Campus

Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, GA)

Official tour sign-up: Georgia Tech visit portal ↗

Where visits start

• An information session with an admission counselor, then a 1½-hour student-led walking tour.[S4]
• Up to 3 guests per registered student, with no exceptions. Arrive 15–20 minutes early.[S4]
• College-specific visits are registered separately: Computing, Design, Engineering, Sciences, Ivan Allen (liberal arts) and Scheller (business). Self-guided resources are available. Demonstrated interest isn't considered in admission.[S1]
• The check-in building varies: the John Lewis Student Center and Stamps Commons, the Ferst Center for the Arts or the Bill Moore Student Success Center. Check your confirmation email; one past registration page put the session in the Student Center's Cypress Theater.[S3][S4]
• No pre-registration? There's an in-person waitlist on the day.[S2]

Visitor parking

• Visitor Area 3, the Student Center Parking Deck (W02); GPS address 355 Ferst Drive NW. Visitor Area 1 on North Avenue is the backup. There's no parking validation.[S4][S3]

Getting there

• The Tech Trolley runs from Midtown MARTA station, per the Georgia Tech Hotel.[S10]
• The Georgia Tech Hotel is about 16 minutes on foot from the Student Center.[S16]

What to know

• An accessible tour route is available with a week's notice, ASL interpreters with advance notice, and guide dogs are welcome.[S3]

Last checked Oct 22, 2026. Tour and admissions details change often, so confirm them on the school's official visit page before you go.

Official pages: Georgia Tech: Visit · Georgia Tech: Prepare for Your Visit

Campus

Emory University (Atlanta, GA)

Official tour sign-up: Emory visit portal ↗

Where visits start

• An information session and a fast-paced, mostly flat tour of 60–75 minutes. When there are no guided tours, a self-guided tour is available.[S5][S7]
• Sessions and tours run year-round, and on select days in summer. Visiting has no impact on the evaluation of an application.[S6][S7]
• Go to the Office of Admission, 3rd floor, Oxford Road Building, 1390 Oxford Road NE. Barnes & Noble and Starbucks are on the lower floors.[S7]

Visitor parking

• Park in the Oxford Road Building's deck: paid on weekdays, free on weekends, with no validation.[S7]

Getting there

• From MARTA you'll need a bus or ride service to reach Emory.[S7]

What to know

• The campus is wheelchair accessible, though there are some hills. A wheelchair is available with notice; allow 7 business days for accommodations.[S7]

Contact

404.727.6036; admission@emory.edu[S7]

Last checked Oct 22, 2026. Tour and admissions details change often, so confirm them on the school's official visit page before you go.

Official pages: Emory: Visit · Emory: FAQs

4. Where to stay: Georgia Tech the night before, Emory if you stay on

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Flying in? Emory puts the airport 30–45 minutes from campus. Without a car, the Tech Trolley links Midtown MARTA to the Georgia Tech Hotel.[S7][S10]

5. Meals between tours

Hours change, so check before you go.

6. Things for siblings along the route

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7. Practical tips

Parent checklist

• Register at both schools before you book hotels.[S2][S6]
• Check Georgia Tech's confirmation email for your check-in building.[S3]
• Count your group: Georgia Tech allows 3 guests per student.[S4]
• Arrive 15–20 minutes early at Georgia Tech.[S4]
• Bring a card for Emory's weekday parking.[S7]
• After each school, take five minutes to jot down what stood out to your student before the next one blurs it.