Campus Life

Students are encouraged to take advantage of the many on and off campus organizations at Georgia Tech Lorraine. In addition to its core mission of higher education and scientific research, the staff at GTL works hard to ensure that each student feels welcomed and enjoys their stay in the Lorraine region.

Student Board (BDE) The Georgia Tech-Lorraine Student Government (BDE) helps organizes events throughout the year and is the link between students, faculty and GTL administration. As the student body is composed of French, American, and international students, the BdE is representative of our student body.

Each student is a member of the association, but leading the organization are a president, vice-president ME, vice-president ECE, treasurer and secretary. The BdE leadership is elected at the beginning of the year (typically after 4-5 weeks of class) and is in position for one year. We encourage students and parents to visit the BDE web page to learn more about our activities and how you can make a difference.

Getting Around Town
Getting from campus to town is easy, with several options to consider.

Bus Transportation
The U, 8, and 11 bus lines (TCRM/Espace Bus) run between downtown Metz and the Technopôle / Georgia Tech-Lorraine campus. Student discounts are available and pricing is as follows:

Single Ticket: €1,20
10 Trip Tickets = €8,90
For students under 26: Monthly Subscription = €27,50

Bicylcles
Bicycles are available for rent from Mob Emploi, located at "Departures" at the downtown train station or at the Cathedrale parking lot, located on rue d’Estrées. Both locations are open Monday-Friday and offer special student pricing.

Taxis
Taxi cabs are available on the “arrival” side of the Metz train station and cost less than €15 to go to the Technopôle, Georgia Tech-Lorraine campus, or dorms.

Meals
There are several restaurants to choose from around the Technopôle / Georgia Tech-Lorraine campus. Any student ofically enrolled in a French institution has access to any Centre Régional d'Oeuvres Universitaires et Scolaires (CROUS) restaurant located in Metz. These restaurants are opened primarily for lunch and dinner during the regular French academic year, but a reduced service is also available during holidays. Most CROUS restaurants have a cafeteria service. All meals cost approximately €2.85 and must be paid with the free “Carte Clé” smart card. The Carte Clé is available when you your School certificate at the teller of the main Technopôle restaurant.

CROUS cafeterias on campus:
• SUPELEC main building
• CROUS residence complex (half way between ENSAM and GTL). A separate pizzeria is also available at this location.

Cafeteria business hours:
11:30am-1:30 pm
6:30 pm - 7:45 pm.

A variety of other restaurants are also available on the Technopôle and are within walking distance from GTL. Please see the list of these restaurants.
Grocery Stores / Supermarkets
• CORA boulevard Solidarité
• GRAND FRAISrue Dinandiers, across from Metzanine
• ASIA MARCHÉ near Metzanine
• SIMPLY Supermarket: Rue de Strasbourg

Post Office and PostalServices Poste Office near GTL located on 27 boulevard de Guyenne
• Sending standard mail (20 g) from France to USA costs 0.85 euros.
• Sending standard mail (20 g) within France costs 0.56 euros