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Renovated Buildings Open:College and community officials cheer after a ribbon-cutting to officially re-open A and B buildings on Clarkston Campus.
Welcome
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


Mon., Oct. 26 thru
Fri., Jan. 1, 2010
Early Web Registration for Spring 2010

Mon., Nov. 9
Midpoint for Second Half Term Classes

Mon., Nov. 9
Withdrawal (W) - Second Half Classes

Students must withdraw between October 15 and November 9 to receive a 'W' for the class. Review the withdrawal policy

Fri., Nov. 13
Registration Payment Deadline

Payment is due by 5:00 pm EST for students registering during the week ending November 13.

Fri., Nov. 20
Registration Payment Deadline

Payment is due by 5:00 pm EST for students registering during the week ending November 20.

Fri., Nov. 20
Orientation - Newton

For students who are admitted, registration ready and have exempted or taken placement testing. Sign up now!

Fri., Nov. 20
Orientation - Clarkston

For students who are admitted, registration ready and have exempted or taken placement testing. Sign up now!

Fri., Nov. 20
Orientation - Decatur

For students who are admitted, registration ready and have exempted or taken placement testing. Sign up now!

Fri., Nov. 20
Orientation - Dunwoody

For students who are admitted, registration ready and have exempted or taken placement testing. Sign up now!

Wed., Nov. 25
Student Study Day

No classes are held day or evening. The college is closed.

Thu., Nov. 26 thru
Sun., Nov. 29
Thanksgiving Day Holidays

The college is closed for the Thanksgiving Day holidays.

Mon., Nov. 30
Withdrawal (WF) - Full Term Classes

Students must withdraw between October 13 and November 27 to receive a 'WF' for the class. Review the withdrawal policy

This is the last day to withdraw from Full Term Classes.

Mon., Nov. 30
Withdrawal (WF) - Second Half Classes

Students must withdraw between November 10 and November 27 to receive a 'WF' for the class. Review the withdrawal policy

This is the last day to withdraw from Second Half Classes.

Fri., Dec. 4
Last Day for Full and Second Half Term Weekday Classes

Fri., Dec. 4
Registration Payment Deadline

Payment is due by 5:00 pm EST for students registering during the week ending December 4.

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Event Calendar


Wed., Nov. 4 thru
Tue., Nov. 24
Art Show: Disconcertingly Direct
A documentary photography project by David Chapman
Location & Time: Decatur Campus, Learning Resource Center Gallery, ongoing
Contact: For more information:678-891-3556

Wed., Nov. 4 thru
Tue., Nov. 24
Student Art Exhibit
See works by current GPC visual art students.
Location & Time:Newton Campus, Building IN, Room 2100, ongoing and free
Contact:678-891-3556

Wed., Nov. 4 thru
Wed., Nov. 25
Art Show: Juried Group Exhibit
Members of the Atlanta Collage Society show their work.
Location & Time: Dunwoody Campus, Learning Resource Center Gallery, ongoing and free
Contact: 678-891-3556

Wed., Nov. 4 thru
Tue., Dec. 8
Art Shows:Home Town and Water
Exhibits are part of Atlanta Celebrates Photography
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Jim Cherry Learning Resource Center Gallery, ongoing and free
Contact: 678-891-3556

Thu., Nov. 5 thru
Fri., Dec. 4
Annual GPC Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition
Location & Time Clarkston Campus, Fine Arts Gallery, November 5-December 4, ongoing and free
Contact: 678-891-3556
Note: College closed November 26-27

Sun., Nov. 8
Theatre Arts Guild Production: Medea
Location: Clarkston Campus, Cole Auditorium
Performance Date: November 8 at 3 p.m.
Contact: For tickets call 678-891-3572

Wed., Nov. 11
Faculty/Guest Artist Recital
Susan J. McEwen, piano; Kathy Farmer, flute and Kristen Brannan, soprano
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building, at 12:15 p.m.
Contact: 678-891-3556

Thu., Nov. 12
Lee Smith at Social Circle Theater
Acclaimed fiction author Lee Smith will read from her most recent work, On Agate Hill, as part of the GPC Foundation/Newton Campus Southern Author Series.
Time & Place: Social Circle Theater, Social Circle, GA at 7:30 p.m., free
Contact: Jack Riggs at 678-891-3276

Thu., Nov. 12
Chattahoochee Review's Reading Series
Lee Smith, one of the South's most beloved and venerated fiction writers, will read from her works. This Series celebrates teh Chattahoochee Review's 30th Anniversary.
Location & Time:Clarkston Campus, room JCLRC at 2:30 p.m., free
Contact: Rob Jenkins at 678-891-3277

Fri., Nov. 13
Chattahoochee Review's 30th Anniversary Reading Series
New York Times best-selling author of the Mistborne series Brandon Sanderson visits GPC.
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Cole Auditorium, at 3:30 p.m., free
Contact: Rob Jenkins at 678-891-3277

Fri., Nov. 13 thru
Sun., Nov. 22
Playcrafters Theatre: A Doll's House
Joshua Corin directs Henrik Ibsen's play.
Location: Dunwoody Campus, Building C, Room 1100
Performance Dates:
Friday November 13 & Saturday November 14 at 7 p.m.
Friday November 20 & Saturday November 21 at 7 p.m.
Sunday November 15 at 3 p.m.
Sunday November 22 at 3 p.m.
Contact:For tickets call 770-274-5270

Fri., Nov. 13 thru
Sun., Nov. 22
Playcrafters Theatre: A Doll's House
Joshua Corin directs Henrik Ibsen's classic play.
Location: Dunwoody Campus, Building C, Room 1100
Performance Dates:
Friday November 13 at 7 p.m.
Saturday November 14 at 7 p.m.
Friday November 20 at 7 p.m.
Saturday November 21 at 7 p.m.
Sunday November 15 at 3 p.m.
Sunday November 22 at 3 p.m.
Contact: For tickets call 770-274-5270

Mon., Nov. 16 thru
Fri., Nov. 20
International Education Week
Each November each GPC campus sponsors a host of events during International Education Week. IEW provides students with an opportunity to learn not only about the different languages, cultures, and customs around the world, but about the myriad languages, customs and cultures represented by GPC's own diverse student body.

Tue., Nov. 17
Reception for Student Art Exhibit
Location & Time: Newton Campus, Building IN, Room 2100 from 1-3 p.m.
Contact:678-891-3556

Tue., Nov. 17
DeKalb Symphony Orchestra
Subscription Concert No.2: Fyodor Cherniavsky conducts
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Cole Auditorium at 8 p.m.
Contact: For tickets call 678-891-3572

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News

Jaguars return to nationals
For the sixth consecutive year, the Georgia Perimeter College men's soccer team is headed to the national tournament.

Jaguars Win Sixth Straight Region Title
The Jaguars won their sixth straight Region 17 playoff title by downing Young Harris College 4-1 in Albany on Nov. 1. Next up is the District Championship game against Wallace State, Saturday, Nov. 7.

Decatur Student Success Center Unveiled
Georgia Perimeter College officially opened the Decatur Campus Student Success Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Sign Language Program Earns Sorenson Award
Georgia Perimeter College's Sign Language Interpreting program has been awarded the prestigious Sorenson VRS IEP Award of Excellence.

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