What is iStart?
iStart is the portal for students at the Georgia Tech Language Institute to submit requests and view any correspondence from LI to their GT e-mail. Requests for Letters, Transfer Out (F-1 Only), and Travel Authorization (F-1 & F-2 Only), are processed based on e-form requests available in iStart.
How do I access iStart?
To access iStart, go to istart.gatech.edu. Click the yellow GT LOGIN button and use your Georgia Tech username and password to log in. This is the same username and password you use to log into your Georgia Tech e-mail account and Buzzport. If you do not have the Georgia Tech username or password for iStart, Buzzport, and your Georgia Tech e-mail address you will need to contact the Office of Information Technology (support@pe.gatech.edu). to get your username or reset your password.
What e-forms are available?
• Check-In Forms (New Students ONLY)
• Certificate Request
• Letter Request
• Reduced Course Load Request
• Student Complaint
• Transfer Out Request (F-1 ONLY)
• Travel Authorization Request (F-1 & F-2 ONLY)
Download for further directions on how to complete and submit an e-form.
Once submitted, each e-form will be processed in 2-3 business days.
What if I need help?
I can't login to iStart
Your login for iStart.gatech.edu is the same as your GT username/password combination (used for Buzzport, mail.gatech.edu, etc). If you do not remember your username/password, you may access passport.gatech.edu and follow the steps to reset your login. Once you have done this you should be able to login to iStart with this username/password combination. If you are still having trouble with your log in, or have other computer access questions, please see Vladimir Copper in O'Keefe Room 216.
I'm not able to submit an e-form (upload issue)
STEP #1: Make sure the file you are uploading is a PDF file
STEP #2: Make sure the file size of the PDF is under 1 MB
STEP #3: Upload the PDF file using a different browser
STEP #4: Upload the PDF file using a different computer
STEP #5: If you are still having trouble after completing STEPS #1 through #4 please contact one of the Registration Coordinators in Room 108 of the O’Keefe building.