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    Student Success: Alumna Kinnari Patel attributes her achievements to GPC. She’s currently working on a Ph.D in mathematics.
    Student Success: Alumna Kinnari Patel attributes her achievements to GPC. She’s currently working on a Ph.D in mathematics.
     Welcome to Georgia Perimeter College

    Georgia Perimeter College is among the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan two-year colleges. With more than 21,500 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., May. 26 thru
    Thu., Jul. 24

    GPC Moves to Four Day Work Week
    All GPC full-time employees will work 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, in order to support Georgia's Clean Air program, save on operating costs, and conserve fuel.

    Fri., Jul. 4

    Independence Day holiday. College closed.

    Mon., Jul. 7

    Midpoint for short term classes.
    Last day to withdraw with a "W" grade in short term classes.

    Mon., Jul. 7

    Advisement Begins for Fall 2008

    Mon., Jul. 7 thru
    Fri., Aug. 8

    Early Registration for Fall 2008

    Tue., Jul. 8

    Petition for in-state tuition due date for summer 2008.

    Thu., Jul. 24

    Last day of class for full term and short term classes.

    Mon., Jul. 28

    Final exams for all MATH 0098 classes.
    Check with your instructor for the exact time.

    Mon., Jul. 28 thru
    Wed., Jul. 30

    Final exams for full term and short term classes.
    Note: All MATH 0098 final exams are scheduled for Monday, July 28. Check with your instructor for the exact time.

    Tue., Jul. 29 thru
    Thu., Jul. 31

    Learning Support Compass exit exams for full and short term classes.
    Check with your instructor for the exact day and time.

    Fri., Aug. 1

    Grades for all summer classes due by noon.
    Official graduation date for summer 2008.

    Fri., Aug. 8

    Payment Deadline for Early Fall 2008 Registration
    Full payment must be made by 5:30 pm. All classes will be dropped unless full payment is received.

    Mon., Aug. 11

    Fall Convocation
    College closed for faculty and staff convocation.

    Tue., Aug. 12 thru
    Sun., Aug. 17

    Web Registration for Fall 2008

    Wed., Aug. 13 thru
    Fri., Aug. 15

    On Campus Advisement and Registration
    Advisement and registration assistance is available on campus during posted hours.

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    Event Calendar


    Mon., May. 26 thru
    Thu., Jul. 24

    GPC moves to four day work week
    Beginning Monday, May 26 and running through Thursday, July 24, all GPC full-time employees will work 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, in order to support Georgia's Clean Air program, save on operating costs and conserve fuel.

    Thu., Jul. 10

    Summer 2008 Thinking Folks Film Series
    Free showing of "American Blackout," a documentary that examines the democratic process.
    Location & Time: Decatur Campus, Building C, 2nd floor, at 6 p.m.
    Contact:Ted Wadley at 678-891-2403

    Mon., Jul. 14

    Jazz Ensemble
    GPC Jazz Ensemble: Greg McLean, Director
    Location& Time: Clarkston Campus, Fine Arts Building at 8 p.m.
    Contact: Jennifer Jenkins at 678-891-3562

    Thu., Jul. 17

    Summer 2008 Thinking Folks Film Series
    Free film showing of the award-winning documentary on global warming "An Inconvenient Truth."
    Location & Time: Decatur Campus,Building C, 2nd floor, at 6 p.m.
    Contact: Ted Wadley at 678-891-2403

    Fri., Jul. 25

    Symphony Orchestra
    Dekalb Symphony Orchestra: Fyodor Cherniavsky, conductor. Summer Pops Concert: Cabaret Style. Libby Whittemore, cabaret singer.
    Location & Time:Clarkston Campus, Cole Auditorium at 8 p.m.
    Contact:Jennifer Jenkins 678-891-3565 for tickets

    Mon., Aug. 11

    Fall Convocation 2008 (No Classes )
    GPC faculty, staff, administrators and executives meet to share college initiatives and award honors for accomplishments.
    Location: Clarkston Campus, Gymnasium Time: Coffee hour at 8 a.m.; event begins at 9 a.m.

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    News

    Georgia Perimeter College ConEd Unveils New Paralegal Program
    Starting this fall, aspiring paralegals can train at GPC.

    Students Cite Value, Quality in GPC’s Record Summer Enrollment
    GPC has reached a record summer enrollment.

    ConEd Hosts Camp for Aspiring Pilots
    Tuskegee Airmen Aviation Career Enrichment (ACE) Camp returns to GPC.

    GPC has $504.5 Million Impact on Metro Economy
    According to a Georgia Board of Regents report, Georgia Perimeter College generated a $504 million impact to the metro Atlanta economy.

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