“Cada fiesta, cada beca, cada bienvenida.”
Empowering, educating, and building familia for the Hispanic, Latinx, and Spanish-speaking community at Georgia Tech.
A Home Away from Home for Every Yellow Jacket
Founded at the Georgia Institute of Technology, the Spanish Speaking Organization (GT SSO) bridges cultures, fosters bilingual fluency, and provides an authentic familia for native speakers, heritage learners, and Spanish enthusiasts alike.
Whether you are an engineering student preparing for international co-ops, an international student missing mom's home cooking, or looking to connect with Atlanta's thriving Hispanic heritage, GT SSO creates the community and academic support where you can thrive.
Familia & Belonging
Weekly gatherings, mentorship pairings, and shared traditions that make a 16,000-student campus feel like home.
Cultural Celebration
Showcasing the vibrant richness of Latin America and Spain through dance, music, history, and food.
Academic & Career Leadership
Study-abroad scholarships, resume critiques, alumni networking, and professional conference sponsorships.
Official GT Student Org
Recognized student organization based at the John Lewis Student Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Upcoming Events & Traditions
From our signature salsa night to weekly conversation tables with free empanadas, explore our events and RSVP to be part of the celebration.
Weekly Practice
Weekly Spanish Conversation Tables
Informal Spanish conversational practice for beginners, heritage speakers, and native speakers alike. Enjoy complimentary hot café, tea, and warm pastries!
Annual Marquee Gala
Noche de Salsa: Campus Gala
Our most celebrated evening of the year! Live 8-piece salsa orchestra, beginner dance lesson from 7:00-8:00 PM, authentic Latin cuisine catering, and social dancing.
Cultural Exhibit
Día de los Muertos Altar Exhibit
An authentic multi-tier ofrenda honoring ancestors and lost loved ones. Campus members are invited to submit photos, light electric candles, and taste freshly baked Pan de Muerto.
Hispanic Heritage
Carnaval Night & Heritage Fiesta
Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month outdoors on Tech Green! Featuring Caribbean drumming, folkloric dancers, taco stands, games, and country-flag exhibits.
Empowering the Next Generation of Hispanic Leaders
Beyond cultural celebrations, GT SSO actively invests in academic equity, peer mentorship, and global opportunities for Georgia Tech students.
GT SSO Study-Abroad Scholarship Fund
Provides direct financial grants to GT undergraduate and graduate students completing language immersion programs in Spain, Mexico, Colombia, and Latin America.
Support This Fund →Hermano/a Peer Mentorship Program
Pairs incoming first-year and transfer students with experienced upperclassmen mentors to ease the transition to college life, rigorous GT academics, and Atlanta.
Join as Mentee / Mentor →Regional & National Conference Delegations
Sponsors student travel and registration for major collegiate leadership summits including the regional Hispanic Student Association (HSA) and national STEM conferences.
Sponsor a Delegate →Executive Leadership Board
Dedicated student leaders driving our vision, cultural programming, and campus advocacy forward each semester.
How to Get Involved
All Georgia Tech undergraduate, graduate, alumni, faculty, and staff are warmly welcome. No prior fluency test or background required!
Join on GT Engage
Log in to the official Georgia Tech Engage portal with your GT credentials and request membership to receive official voting status and announcements.
Enter our GroupMe
Stay updated on informal dining meetups, impromptu study sessions in the CULC, carpooling to festivals, and flash reminders.
Come to a Conversation Table
Drop by the Student Center any Wednesday or Thursday at 6:00 PM. Grab an empanada, pull up a chair, and say ¡Hola!
Ready to join GT SSO?
Sign up to receive our weekly bulletin and calendar invitations.