The Student and Campus Event Centers offer companies a range of advertising opportunities within our outdoor venues and during our events, tailored to meet the specific needs of your brand. Organizations seeking to engage with our student community on their own may consider planning a customized activation on a preferred date within our spaces. Alternatively, if you are interested in featuring your brand as a sponsor at one of our signature campus events organized for all Georgia Tech students, we invite you to explore our sponsorship opportunities.
Activations
Activations provide an excellent opportunity for your brand to engage directly with Georgia Tech students. Bring your products and experiences to life through pop-up shops, interactive installations, product demonstrations, workshops, or giveaways in our high-visibility outdoor venues. Each activation is tailored to maximize your brand’s reach, with our dedicated Event Services team ensuring everything runs smoothly from start to finish. You'll benefit from prominent locations with heavy foot traffic and featured digital promotion across campus centers. Previous activations have reached an average of 500 engaged students per event—let’s make your brand the next campus highlight!
| Location | Size | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Green (Full Lawn) | 100,000+ sq. ft. | $7,500/day |
| Tech Green (Half Lawn) | 50,000 sq. ft. | $5,000/day |
| Other Outdoor Spaces* | Varies | $5,000/day |
| Tech Walkway (Outdoor Advanced Tabling) | 20 ft. x 10 ft. footprint | $1,250/day |
| John Lewis Student Center (Indoor Advanced Tabling) | 20 ft. x 10 ft. footprint | $1,250/day |
*Tech Tower Lawn & Campanile excluded; inquire for exceptions.
Ready to activate your brand on campus? Let’s create an experience students won’t forget!
Sponsorships
The Student & Campus Event Centers (SCEC) Programs Team enhances the Georgia Tech student experience through a wide range of events, programs, and spaces that foster connection, creativity, recreation, and community. Sponsorship opportunities are available across our portfolio, including signature events and campus traditions produced by the Student Center Programs Council (SCPC), graduate and commuter student engagement initiatives, and experiences offered through spaces such as Tech Rec (our on-campus bowling & billiards space), Paper & Clay (or on-campus craft space), and the Graduate Student Lounge. Through our sponsorship options, your organization can connect with thousands of students each year while supporting programs that enrich campus life and strengthen student engagement.
Below are some of the signature events that your company could sponsor:
Student Center Programs Council Events
| Event Name | Est. Attendance | About The Event |
|---|---|---|
| Rock, Ramble, and Roll | 4,000 new, majority first-year GT students | The first event during Week of Welcome, students eat lunch, enjoy fun activities, and kick off their Week of Welcome experience. |
| SCPC’s Week of Welcome Event | 1,500 - 2,000 GT students | This event is full of fun activities in three different locations on campus on the Saturday before classes start. We welcome returning and new students to participate and kick off their year at GT! |
| GT Night at Six Flags | 6,000+ GT students and guests | SCPC rents out Six Flags Over Georgia and take students and guests there. We rent 18 buses to get them to and from the park safely. We have opportunities with incorporating your brand into a lot of pieces of this event. |
| Sting Break | 2,500-3,000 GT students | This on-campus student appreciation carnival takes place the week after Spring Break. SCPC brings carnival rides, games, activities, giveaways, T-shirts, and snacks to show their appreciation to GT students. |
| GT Night at the Aquarium | 3,800 GT students and guests | SCPC rents out the Georgia Aquarium and invites students and guests to see the aquatic life at a discounted price. Students, guests, and even staff attend this GT tradition. |
| Midnight Breakfast | 1,700-2,000 GT students | This GT tradition is held every semester on the Monday of Finals week. GT students are served free breakfast from 9 pm - 12 am and can enjoy stress relieving activities. High-profile GT staff are present to serve breakfast and cheer on students during finals. |
| Live Performances | 200 - 2,000 GT students | SCPC hosts a Fall Concert and Spring Comedy Show annually for Georgia Tech Students. These events are typically free and showcase nationally recognized and emerging artists. |
Graduate & Commuter Student Events
| Event Name | Est. Attendance | About The Event |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Appreciation Week | 1,500+ | Graduate Student Appreciation Week - or GSAW - is an annual program held in April that celebrates the significant contributions Graduate Students make to Georgia Tech and showcase the campus community’s appreciation through various events and promotions. |
| Graduate Student Sting Break Area | 200+ | As part of Sting Break each year, a special area is set aside for Graduate Students to meet, engage in activities, and enjoy a special grad only snack. Participants have access to the rest of Sting Break. |
| Commuter Student Appreciation Week | 150-200 in year one | Commuter Student Appreciation Week - or CSAW - is an annual program held in September that recognizes and celebrates Georgia Tech’s commuter students by fostering connection, appreciation, and belonging through a week of engaging programs that highlight their unique contributions to campus life. |
Programming Space Sponsorships
| Event Name | About The Space |
|---|---|
| Paper & Clay | Paper and Clay is an on-campus creative space located in the Pavilion space (across from Dunkin' and Jimmy Johns). This space exists for students and other guests to unwind, build community, and learn new skills. With eight pottery wheels, pre-made ceramics for glazing, large format printing, and a variety of arts and crafts, Paper and Clay is the perfect place to make art and meet people! Programming opportunities include hosting a craft buy-out day or sponsoring specialty classes such as pottery throwing. |
| Tech Rec | Tech Rec is a recreational space located on the first floor of John Lewis Student Center. Tech Rec exists for students and members of the campus community to unwind and have fun. With six bowling lanes, billiards tables, and plenty of seating and a fun atmosphere, it is the perfect place to stop by for a quick game or for hosting a special event. Programming opportunities include sponsoring a month of free play Mondays or sponsoring tournaments. |
| Graduate Student Lounge | The Graduate Student Lounge is a lounge for graduate students to connect with one another in a relaxed environment and attend events that are geared toward the graduate student audience. Programming opportunities include hosting an open house at the beginning of each semester, sponsoring grad specific areas at large events such as Sting Break and Midnight Breakfast, and hosting grad specific mixers before GT Nights at Six Flags and the Georgia Aquarium. |
Interested in sponsoring one of our events? Listed below are the sponsorship levels and how your brand can interact with students at our events at each level:
Bronze Level - $5,000
- Your team tabling at one event to interact with students in attendance
- Logo and branding on all event marketing (flyers, social media, etc.)
- Your brand’s marketing on Student Center digital display screens during the event
Silver Level - $10,000
- Your team bringing a brand activation to one event to interact with students
- Logo and branding on all event marketing materials (flyers, social media, etc.)
- Your brand’s marketing on Student Center digital display screens
- Custom merchandising – We hand out your promo items for you
- Activity sponsor – Your company can be named as a sponsor for a specific activity
Gold Level - $20,000
- Title sponsor – Your company is named in the title of the event. Your team brings a large brand activation to one event to interact with students
- Logo and branding on all event materials (T-shirts, flyers, social media, etc.)
- Your brand’s marketing on Student Center digital display screens the week of the event
- Custom merchandising – We hand out your promo items for you
- Product demonstrations or information sessions at event
- Post-event summary report – Data from students with up to 2 questions about your brand on the survey sent to all student attendees
- Other creative opportunities – Let’s talk about what you want to do!
Platinum Level - $60,000
- Bundle of FOUR Gold Level Sponsorship Events in one year
If you are interested in talking about the best ways for your company to sponsor one of our signature events for Georgia Tech’s campus, email jamie.alt@stucen.gatech.edu and kathrynruth.sasser@stucen.gatech.edu.
Other Opportunities
Vendor Tabling
Vendor Tabling offers a simple way to introduce your brand or organization at Georgia Tech. Set up a branded table in a high-traffic area to share information and connect directly with the Georgia Tech community — no elaborate events or installations required. This straightforward approach keeps your outreach focused and accessible.
| Location | Size | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Walkway (Outdoor) | 10 ft. x 10 ft. | $250/half-day | $500/full-day* |
| John Lewis Student Center (Indoor) | 10 ft. x 10 ft. | $150/half-day | $300/full-day |
*Half day = 4 hours or less. Full day = more than 4 hours, maximum of 8 hours.
Each Vendor Table includes a 6-ft. table and two chairs.
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Plasma Promotions
Looking for a simple yet impactful way to get your brand noticed by the Georgia Tech community? Plasma Promotions offer just that! Amplify your reach by showcasing a digital flyer on our 14 high-visibility plasma screens throughout the SCEC facilities, where more than 17,000 students and visitors pass by each day during the academic year. Your message will be front and center in the campus buzz, all for just $100 per week per advertisement.