Located near downtown Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, Tech's campus covers nearly 330 acres and occupies more than 150 buildings. Established in 1885, Georgia Tech recently celebrated 100 years of academic excellence. Georgia Tech offers students a wide range of opportunities and services. The Student Athletic Complex is equipped with a multipurpose gymnasium, swimming pools, and an outdoor jogging track. Emergency telephones are located throughout the campus and are directly linked to the campus police station.
Crime statistics are available upon request from the police department.
The initiative and hard work of numerous Georgia Tech faculty, staff, and student volunteers were key elements in the city's successful bid for the 1996 Olympic Games. To support the Atlanta Organizing Committee's bid, Georgia Tech developed an interactive video and a laser disc video system that displayed Atlanta's ability to stage the games, as well as Tech's facilities for serving as the Olympic Village. Georgia Tech will host the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Village and two competition venues on the campus. The Village population will be approximately 16,000 athletes and officials. Immediately following the Olympics, Georgia Tech will host the 1996 Paralympic Games, utilizing many of the same facilities as used by the Olympics.