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Click & Register: Starting classes at GPC is easy. Students can choose their classes online, avoiding long registration lines.
Click & Register: Starting classes at GPC is easy. Students can choose their classes online, avoiding long registration lines.
Welcome
Georgia Perimeter College is among the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan two-year colleges. With more than 23,000 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 Joint Enrollment students and offers more online courses than any other institution in the state.

Academic Calendar


Mon., Jul. 6
Petition for in-state tuition due date for Summer 2009

Mon., Jul. 6
Advisement period begins for Fall 2009

Mon., Jul. 6 thru
Fri., Aug. 7
Early Web Registration for Fall 2009

Thu., Jul. 9
Last day for Regents' Prep classes

Fri., Jul. 10
Regents' Prep classes take Regents' Test
Students who are taking RGTE or RGTR will take their Regents' Test on this day. This test date is only for students who are in a Regents' Prep class.

Fri., Jul. 10
Fall Early Registration Payment Deadline
Payment is due by 5:00 pm EST for Fall 2009 classes for which students have early registered.

Fri., Jul. 17
Registration Payment Deadline
Payment is due by 5:00 pm EST for students registering during the week ending July 17.

Thu., Jul. 23
Last day of seven week classes

Fri., Jul. 24

Payment is due by 5:00 pm EST for students registering during the week ending July 24.

Mon., Jul. 27 thru
Wed., Jul. 29
Final exams for seven week classes

Tue., Jul. 28 thru
Thu., Jul. 30
Learning Support exit exams
All Learning Support students should check their course syllabus for the specific date.

Thu., Jul. 30
Last day of four-day work week.
The College returns to its normal five-day work week on Monday, August 3.

Fri., Jul. 31
Official graduationdate for Summer 2009
All grades for summer classes are due by noon EST.

Fri., Jul. 31
Registration Payment Deadline
Payment is due by 5:00 pm EST for students registering during the week ending July 31.

Fri., Aug. 7
Registration Payment Deadline
Payment is due by 5:00 pm EST for students registering during the week ending August 7.

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Event Calendar


Tue., Jun. 30 thru
Fri., Jul. 10
Art Show
5th Annual GPC Community Exhibition.
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building
Contact: For more information call 678-891-3565.

Tue., Jul. 7
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Donate blood during the drive.
Location & Time: Dunwoody Campus, Student Center, B2100 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Contact: Brandi Meriwether at 770-274-5465 or at brandi.meriwether@gpc.edu.

Wed., Jul. 8
Open House
Begin your educational journey with us.
Location & Time Newton Campus from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. View open house schedule

Thu., Jul. 9
Hands on Heritage Arts & Craft Day
Make your own fans or bracelets to honor your heritage.
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Building N-1400 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Contact: Christine Montague at 678-891-3225

Sat., Jul. 11
GPC Beach Day
Enjoy a day at the "beach" without leaving campus.
Location & Time: Dunwoody Campus, near library from 11 a.m. -4 p.m.
Contact: Brandi Meriwether at 770-274-5465 or at brandi.meriwether@gpc.edu.

Mon., Jul. 13
GPC Jazz Ensemble Concert
Greg McLean, director.
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Fine Arts Building at 8 p.m.
Contact: For more information call 678-891-3565.

Mon., Jul. 13 thru
Fri., Jul. 17
Art Show
5th Annual GPC Community Exhibition.
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building
Contact: For more information call 678-891-3565.

Tue., Jul. 14
Bingo Night
Winner to take home MP-3 Player. Students, Faculty and Staff welcome.
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Building N-1400 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Contact: Christine Montague, 678-891-3225

Thu., Jul. 16
GPC Community Wind Ensemble Concert
Slava Prudchenko, conductor.
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Fine Arts Building at 8 p.m.
Contact: For more information call 678-891-3565.

Mon., Jul. 20 thru
Thu., Jul. 23
Art Show
5th Annual GPC Community Exhibition.
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building
Contact: For more information call 678-891-3565.

Wed., Jul. 22
American I AM
A trip to the four year touring museum on African American culture. For students, faculty and staff only.
Location & Time: Atlanta Civic Center from 1 p.m. -3 p.m.
Purchase tickets at Clarkston Campus Office of Student Life.
Contact: Christine Montague at 678-891-3225

Sun., Aug. 2
Family Night with the Braves
Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to bring family to this event.
Location and Time: Turner Field at 1 p.m.
Tickets are available at the Clarkston Campus Office of Student Life
Contact: Christine Montague, 678-891-3225

Wed., Aug. 26
Bingo Night
Winner to take home MP-3 Player. Students, Faculty and Staff welcome.
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Building N-1400 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Contact: Christine Montague, 678-891-3225

Wed., Sep. 9
Study Abroad Fair
Come learn about what study abroad programs are available to GPC students.
Location & Time: TBA
Contact: Adrienne Langston at
678-891-3233 or visit Study Abroad Fair for more information.

Sat., Sep. 12
Annual Dragon Boat Race
The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival Atlanta, regarded as one of the premier cultural, diversity events in the Atlanta area, is held each year at Lake Lanier. You can get involved by joining the GPC team. Information & Sign Up

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News

Georgia Perimeter College Enjoys Record Summer Enrollment
GPC's summer enrollment is 13 percent higher than the same time period a year ago.

UPS Official Named to GPC Foundation Board
United Parcel Service of America, Inc., manager Chris Franzoni joins the Georgia Perimeter College Foundation Board of Trustees.

Sheriff Thomas Brown Joins GPC Foundation Board
DeKalb County Sheriff Thomas Brown named to the Georgia Perimeter College Foundation Board of Trustees.

GPC Faculty Member Receives Second National Advising Award
The National Academic Advising Association honors Georgia Perimeter College’s Sallie Paschal with the Gail Rola Memorial Award, her second advising award.

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