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Welcome
Georgia Perimeter College is among the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan two-year colleges. With more than 25,000 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


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

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

Wed., Mar. 17 thru
Tue., Mar. 23
No Show Attendance Period for Second Half Term Classes

Thu., Mar. 18
Decatur Campus - Open House Document Day

Applicants and prospective applicants can submit applications, documents, or receive required immunizations. Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Mon., Mar. 22
Advisement period begins for Summer 2010

Mon., Mar. 22
Refund (90%) - Second Half Term Classes only

Students must formally withdraw from all of their classes between March 18 and March 22 to receive a 90% refund. Review the refund policy

Mon., Mar. 22
Alpharetta Site - Open House Document Day

Applicants and prospective applicants can submit applications, documents, or receive required immunizations. Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Mon., Mar. 22 thru
Fri., May. 14
Early Web Registration for Summer 2010

Tue., Mar. 23
Dunwoody Campus - Open House Document Day

Applicants and prospective applicants can submit applications, documents, or receive required immunizations. Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Wed., Mar. 24 thru
Tue., Mar. 30
Faculty Report No Shows

The portal to report No Shows is open from March 24 through noon EST on March 30.

Thu., Mar. 25
Newton Campus - Open House Document Day

Applicants and prospective applicants can submit applications, documents, or receive required immunizations. Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Fri., Mar. 26
Registration Payment Deadline

Payment is due by 5:00 pm EST for students registering during the week ending March 26.

Mon., Mar. 29
Refund (50%) - Second Half Term Classes only

Students must formally withdraw from all of their classes between March 23 and March 29 to receive a 50% refund. Review the refund policy

Thu., Apr. 1
Application and Document Due Date for Summer 2010

A non-refundable application fee is required.

Thu., Apr. 1
Continuing GPC student priority processing due date for Financial Aid

Applications for Fall 2010, Spring 2011, and Summer 2011.

Fri., Apr. 2
Registration Payment Deadline

Payment is due by 5:00 pm EST for students registering during the week ending April 2.

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Event Calendar


Wed., Mar. 17 thru
Thu., Mar. 18
Student Success Series: Developing Effective Study Habits
Attend a one-hour workshop on proven and effective study habits for college students.
Location: Decatur Campus, Building SF, room 2100
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 17 at 5 p.m. Date & Time: Thursday, March 18 at 1 p.m.
Contact: Immaculata Ogokeh at 770-274-5110

Wed., Mar. 17 thru
Fri., Mar. 19
Islamic Awareness Week
Faculty are encouraged to give students extra credit for attending.
Location: Clarkston Campus, Building L, Auditorium.
Dates & Times:
Monday, March 15, 3-5 p.m.
Tuesday, March 16, 3-5 p.m.
Wednesday, March 17, 3-5 p.m.
Thursday, March 18, 3-5 p.m.
Friday, March 19th, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Contact: Shyam Sriram at 678-891-3425

Wed., Mar. 17 thru
Mon., Mar. 29
Art Show: Painting into Abstraction
Works exploring the southern environment by Allison J. Smith
Location & Time: Dunwoody Campus, Learning Resource Center Gallery, ongoing and free
Contact: 678-891-3556

Wed., Mar. 17 thru
Tue., Mar. 30
Student Art Exhibit
See works by current GPC visual art students.
Location & Time: Newton Campus, Building 1N, Room 2100, ongoing and free
Contact: 678-891-3556

Wed., Mar. 17 thru
Fri., Apr. 23
Art Show: Mushrooms without Umbrellas
Photographs and video by Gauri Misra-Deshpande and Nikhil J. Deshpande
Location & Time: Newton Campus, ongoing, free
Contact: 678-891-3556

Wed., Mar. 17 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., Mar. 17 thru
Fri., Apr. 23
Art Show: Mushrooms without Umbrellas
See photographs and videos by Gauri Misra-Deshpande and Nikhil J. Deshpande
Location & Time: Newton Campus, Learning Resource Center Gallery, ongoing and free
Contact: 678-891-3556

Wed., Mar. 17 thru
Fri., Apr. 30
Art Show: Realization and Release
Featuring paintings and sculpture by Glendy Petrich
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Jim Cherry Learning Resource Center Gallery, ongoing and free
Contact: 678-891-3556

Thu., Mar. 18
Decatur Campus Open House/Document Day
Tour GPC campuses and process admissions paperwork all in one setting.
Location & Time: Decatur Campus, Building F Lobby from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Contact:678-891-2477

Thu., Mar. 18
New Media Business and Advertising Opportunities
Turner Broadcasting's Director of Technology Partnerships, Strategic Audience Solutions, Laurie Dean Baird, will discuss how new media technologies benefit CNN Worldwide, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, TNT, TBS, TCM, truTV and Turner Sports.
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, JCLRC Building, Lecture Hall at 1 p.m.
Contact: David Simpson at 678-891-3381 or david.simpson

Thu., Mar. 18
Women's Wellness Roundtable
Yvonne Green, director of the CDC's Office of Women's Health, moderates a discussion on self-preservation of the woman's mind, body, soul, and family as she tries to find balance.
Location & Time: Decatur Campus, SA Building, The Gallery, from 1-2:30 p.m.
Contact: Anita Canada-Egwim, at 678-891-2719 or anita.canada-egwim

Thu., Mar. 18
Islamic Awareness Week: Women's Session
Attend an information session for women only, entitled "Hijab for a Day."
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Building N, room 2120 from 10-11 a.m.
Contact: Shyam Sriram at 678-891-3425 or Shyam Sriram

Fri., Mar. 19
Avoiding Plagiarism
Instructors are asked to encourage their students to attend this important event. Proof of attendance available.
Location & Time: Dunwoody Campus, LRC Building, room 3100 from 1:30-3 p.m.
Contact: To reserve your seat call 770-274-5240 or visit the LRC Building room 3200.

Mon., Mar. 22
Alpharetta site Open House/Document Day
Tour the Alpharetta site and process admissions paperwork all in one setting.
Location & Time: Alpharetta site, GSU Building Rm 112 Corridor from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Contact:404-413-7878

Mon., Mar. 22
Shakespeare's Macbeth
Georgia Shakespeare Touring Company present a lively and engaging production of Macbeth. Faculty are encouraged to bring their classes to the performance.
Location & Time: Dunwoody Campus, Building C, room 1100 auditorium at 2:30 p.m., free admission
Contact: Jeff Portnoy at 678-891-3620 or jeffrey.portnoy

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News

Atlanta Writers Club Endows $20,000 Scholarship for GPC Students
The Atlanta Writers Club endows a $20,000 scholarship for Georgia Perimeter College students who major in English.

GPC Hosts Seal Georgia Day
McNair Elementary School students were given lessons on dental health during Seal Georgia Day.

GPC Center for Organizational Development starts Project Management Employment Program
GPC Center for Organizational Development launches program for laid off workers who are interested in a career in Project Management.

Hillel Is First for Georgia's Two-Year Colleges
GPC students, faculty and staff have a chance to explore what Hillel means at an open house Thursday, Feb. 18. The chapter is the first one in Georgia at a two-year college.

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