The Institute has over 50 student organizations that define themselves as spiritual or religious. These organizations offer a plethora of opportunities for students to engage in fun, fellowship, leadership, and service. In addition, over half of the chaplains representing these organizations have campus affiliate status with Student Engagement and Well-Being and enhance the campus’ spiritual life by fostering interaction among Georgia Tech’s various communities of faith and by serving the spiritual needs of the entire community. In a recent survey, campus chaplains reported they had over 8,000 students participating in their programs. 

Campus chaplains support the Institute by supporting students and families in crisis, serving on committees, presenting reflections at Institute events, and providing a listening ear to our students. Seven of the organizations own or rent buildings on campus and provide programs for student growth and development. 

Student Engagement and Well-Being supports students from all faith and non-faith based backgrounds. Each fall, John M. Stein, the AVP for Student Engagement & Well-Being and Brandt-Fritz Dean of Students Chair, hosts a lunch for the chaplains to show appreciation for their service to Tech and to provide them with a campus update. 

As part of the division’s commitment to spiritual well-being within the eight dimensions of wellness, students are encouraged to search for and/or have a sense of purposeful existence and meaning in life, as well as seek harmony with the universe, extend compassion toward others, practice gratitude, and engage in self-reflection.