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Georgia Perimeter College is among the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan two-year colleges. With more than 24,000 students, GPC is the third-largest institution in the University System of Georgia. We are affordable, and accessible with four campuses and additional sites conveniently located around Atlanta. We serve traditional students as well as nontraditional and international students. GPC enrolls more freshmen, has more students transferring to other colleges and universities, has more high school Dual Enrollment students and offers more online courses than any other institution in the state.
 

Academic Calendar


Wed., Feb. 10
Deadline to Petition for In-state Tuition for Spring 2010

Mon., Feb. 15
Last Day for Second Half Term Registration

Tue., Feb. 23
Withdrawal (WF) - First Half Classes

Students must withdraw between February 6 and February 23 to receive a 'WF' for the class. Review the withdrawal policy

This is the last day to withdraw from First Half Classes

Mon., Mar. 1
New student priority processing date for Summer 2010 Financial Aid applications

Mon., Mar. 1
Graduation Application due date for Summer 2010

A non-refundable application fee is required.

Mon., Mar. 1
Last Day of RGTE, RGTR, and First Half Term Classes

Wed., Mar. 3 thru
Thu., Mar. 4
Final Exams for First Half Term Classes
Final Exam Schedule

Sat., Mar. 6 thru
Sun., Mar. 7
Final Exams for First Half Term Weekend Clases
Final Exam Schedule

Sat., Mar. 6 thru
Wed., Mar. 24
Regents' Test Dates

See the class schedule for specific dates, times, and locations.

Mon., Mar. 8
Grades Due for First Half Term Classes

Grades are due by 12:00 noon EST.

Mon., Mar. 8 thru
Sun., Mar. 14
Spring Break

No classes are held.

Tue., Mar. 9
Refund (25%) - Full Term Classes or any combination thereof

Students must formally withdraw from all of their classes between February 9 and March 9 to receive a 25% refund. Review the refund policy

Tue., Mar. 9
Refund (None) - Full Term Classes or any combination thereof

No percentage refund for full withdrawals after March 9. Review the refund policy

Tue., Mar. 16
Midpoint for Full Term Classes

Tue., Mar. 16
Withdrawal (W) - Full Term Classes

Students must withdraw between January 13 and March 16 to receive a 'W' for the class. Review the withdrawal policy

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Event Calendar


Tue., Feb. 9 thru
Thu., Feb. 18
Art Show: Sculptural Works by David Lasker
Location & Time:Dunwoody Campus, Learning Resource Center Gallery, ongoing and free
Contact: 678-891-3556

Tue., Feb. 9 thru
Fri., Feb. 26
Art Show: History and Culture of Peasant China
See works by peasant artists in Hu Xian, China. Funded by a grant from the Georgia Humanities Council.
Location & Time: Newton Campus, Learning Resource Center Gallery, ongoing, free
Contact: Debra Denzer 678-891-3232. For information on other events during this exhibition, call 770-278-1260

Tue., Feb. 9 thru
Thu., Mar. 4
Art Show: Forces of Nature
Sculpture and paintings by Chris Lewis and Valerie Koonce
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Jim Cherry Learning Resource Gallery, January 12-March 4, ongoing and free
Contact: 678-891-3556

Tue., Feb. 9 thru
Fri., Mar. 5
6th Annual Community Art Exhibit: Tranquil Moments
Photographs by GPC Staff member Marsha Fernandez
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Studio Gallery, Fine Arts Building,ongoing, free
Contact: 678-891-3556

Tue., Feb. 9 thru
Fri., Mar. 5
Art Show: 7th Annual Biennial Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit
Location & Time: Grounds of the Clarkston Campus, ongoing and free
Contact: 678-891-3556

Tue., Feb. 9 thru
Fri., Apr. 23
Art Show: Ink Spots
Drawings and paintings by Lire Ramandani
Location & Time: Decatur Campus, Learning Resource Center Gallery,ongoing, free
Contact: 678-891-3556

Wed., Feb. 10
UGA Campus Visit
Admissions rep from the University of Georgia Griffin Campus discuss programs offered.
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, CN Building, 1st floor from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Contact: Diana Rowe at 678-891-3312

Thu., Feb. 11
Panel Discussion: History & Culture of Peasant China Art Show
Panel includes: Dr. Ed Krebs, Dr. Sylvia Krebs, Dr. Sylvia Krebs, and GPC's Professor Carol Creekmore and Dr. Salli Vargis
Location & Time: Newton Campus, Building 2N, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Contact: 770-278-1260

Thu., Feb. 11
UGA Campus Visit
Admissions reps from University of Georgia Griffin Campus discuss programs offered.
Location & Time: Dunwoody Campus, NB Building, second floor Student Services Area, from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Contact: Diana Rowe at 678-891-3312

Fri., Feb. 12
France Study Abroad Program Fees Payment
1/2 payment of program fees is due for the France study abroad program.

Fri., Feb. 12
Presentation: History & Culture of Peasant China Art Show
Presented by Dr. Ed Krebs and Dr. Sylvia Krebs for the Newton County community
Location & Time: Newton Campus, Building 2N at 7 p.m.
Contact: Debra Denzer at 678-891-3232

Fri., Feb. 12 thru
Sat., Feb. 13
Conference on the Americas
Academic conference on various disciplines that have interests in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.
View schedule Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Student Center, from 1 p.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Contact: W. Ernie Guyton at 678-891-3367

Fri., Feb. 12 thru
Sun., Feb. 14
Theatre Arts Guild Production: Parade
Location: Clarkston Campus, Cole Auditorium
Performance Dates: Friday February 12 & Saturday February 13 at 8 p.m.
Sunday February 14 at 3 p.m.
Contact: For tickets call 678-891-3572

Fri., Feb. 12 thru
Wed., Mar. 17
Art Show: Paintings by Kemp Hickey
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Fine Arts Gallery, ongoing and free
Contact: 678-891-3556
Note: College closed after 5 p.m. from March 8–11. The college is closed on March 12.

Sat., Feb. 13
Women's Basketball: GPC vs. South Georgia Technical College
Georgia Perimeter's Jaguars play the South Georgia Technical College Jets.
Location & Time: Decatur Campus, Gymnasium at 2 p.m., free
Contact: 678-891-2361

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News

GPC Hosts Free French Film Festival
A free week-long French film festival featuring Cannes film award-winners and Oscar nominees kicks off Mardi Gras.

Theatre Arts Guild Opens "Parade" Feb. 5
A doomed love. An unhappy Northern transplant and a tragedy that still strikes a somber chord in Atlanta are part of the musical "Parade" written by Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Alfred Uhry.

GPC Staff Earns Two More Customer Service Awards
Georgia Perimeter College earned two of the Governor's Commendation for Excellence in Customer Service Awards during a Jan. 21 ceremony in Atlanta.

History, Culture of Peasant China Explored in GPC Newton Exhibit
The history and culture of peasant China is highlighted in the art exhibit on GPC's Newton Campus.

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Rafael Villegas

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