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Spring Semester, 2013*


Apr., 2012Sunday, Apr 1 New and Continuing GPC student priority processing due date for Financial Aid - Spring 2013 -
Applications for Fall 2012, Spring 2013, and Summer 2013.
Oct., 2012Tuesday, Oct 23 Alpharetta Center - Open House -
Applicants and prospective applicants can meet GPC faculty, staff, and students, submit admission applications and documents, and tour the campus.

Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Alpharetta Center

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 Wednesday, Oct 24 Clarkston Campus - Open House -
Applicants and prospective applicants can meet GPC faculty, staff, and students, submit admission applications and documents, and tour the campus.

Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Bldg N

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 Wednesday, Oct 24 Newton Campus - Open House -
Applicants and prospective applicants can meet GPC faculty, staff, and students, submit admission applications and documents, and tour the campus.

Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Bldg. 2N

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 Thursday, Oct 25 Decatur Campus - Open House -
Applicants and prospective applicants can meet GPC faculty, staff, and students, submit admission applications and documents, and tour the campus.

Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Bldg. F

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 Thursday, Oct 25 Dunwoody Campus - Open House -
Applicants and prospective applicants can meet GPC faculty, staff, and students, submit admission applications and documents, and tour the campus.

Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Bldg. B

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 Monday, Oct 29
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Monday, Dec 31
Early Advisement and Web Registration for Spring 2013
 Monday, Oct 29
thru
Monday, Dec 31
Financial Purge Schedule -
Classes are purged on a regular basis during the registration period. See the Student Accounts webpage for the
Spring 2013 Purge Plan
Nov., 2012Thursday, Nov 1 Application and Document Due Date for Spring 2013
 Thursday, Nov 1 Graduation Application Deadline for Spring 2013 -
A non-refundable application fee is required.
 Friday, Nov 9
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Wednesday, Dec 12
Orientation - Newton Campus -
For students who are admitted, registration ready and have exempted or taken placement testing. Advanced sign up is required.
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 Friday, Nov 9
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Wednesday, Dec 19
Orientation - Clarkston Campus -
For students who are admitted, registration ready and have exempted or taken placement testing. Advanced sign up is required.
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 Friday, Nov 16
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Tuesday, Dec 18
Orientation - Dunwoody Campus -
For students who are admitted, registration ready and have exempted or taken placement testing. Advanced sign up is required.
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 Friday, Nov 16
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Thursday, Dec 20
Orientation - Decatur Campus -
For students who are admitted, registration ready and have exempted or taken placement testing. Advanced sign up is required.
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Dec., 2012Thursday, Dec 13 Orientation - Alpharetta Center -
For students who are admitted, registration ready and have exempted or taken placement testing. Advanced sign up is required.
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 Monday, Dec 24
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Tuesday, Jan 1
Winter Holiday -
The college is closed.
Jan.Wednesday, Jan 2
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Friday, Jan 4
Employee (TAP) Registration
 Wednesday, Jan 2
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Friday, Jan 4
On Campus Advisement and Registration Assistance -
Advisement and registration assistance is available on campuses (Weds/Thurs: 9 am-7 pm and Friday 9 am-5 pm).
 Wednesday, Jan 2
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Tuesday, Jan 8
Web Registration open for Spring 2013 Final Registration and Schedule Adjustment -
Web registration will end at 7:00 pm EST on Tuesday, January 8, 2013.
 Monday, Jan 7 Full Term and First Half Term Classes Begin
 Monday, Jan 7
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Tuesday, Jan 8
Schedule Adjustment Available -
Schedule adjustment is available for currently enrolled students. Advisement and registration assistance is available on campuses from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.
 Monday, Jan 7
thru
Sunday, Jan 13
No Show Attendance Period for Full and First Half Term Classes
 Wednesday, Jan 9
thru
Wednesday, Jan 30
Refund Schedule - First Half Classes Only -
Refer to the
Refund Schedule

Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund.
 Wednesday, Jan 9
thru
Thursday, Jan 31
Withdraw (W) - First Half Classes -
Students must withdraw between January 9 and January 31 to receive a 'W' for the class.
Withdrawal Policy
 Wednesday, Jan 9
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Wednesday, Feb 27
Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof -
Refer to the
Refund Schedule

Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund.
 Wednesday, Jan 9
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Thursday, Feb 28
Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes -
Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class.
Withdrawal Policy
 Friday, Jan 11 Last Day for Financial Aid Appeals -
The last day that students may submit financial aid appeals for the Spring Semester 2013 is Friday, January 11, 2013. Any appeals submitted after this date will be considered for the Summer Session 2013.
 Saturday, Jan 12
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Sunday, Jan 13
Saturday/Sunday Classes Begin
 Monday, Jan 14
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Sunday, Jan 20
Faculty Report No Shows -
The SIS will be available for reporting no shows from January 14 to January 20 at 8:00 pm EST.
 Monday, Jan 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday -
The college is closed.
 Wednesday, Jan 23
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Friday, Feb 15
Web Registration for Second Half Classes -
Web registration is available for Second Half term classes only.
 Thursday, Jan 31 Midpoint for First Half Term Classes
Feb.Friday, Feb 1 2013/2014 FAFSA and 2012 Tax Preparation Seminar (Newton Campus) -
Students can receive FREE assistance with completing their 2013/2014 FAFSA and 2012 Tax Return.
Newton Campus - 1N3440
Friday, February 1, 2013
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Contact Carole Jones @ 678-891-3103 or carole.Jones@gpc.edu
 Friday, Feb 1
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Friday, Feb 15
Withdraw (WF) - First Half Classes -
Students must withdraw between February 1 and February 15 to receive a 'WF' for the class.
Withdrawal Policy

February 15 is the last day to withdraw from First Half Term Classes
 Monday, Feb 4 Deadline to Petition for In-state Tuition for Spring 2013 -
The petition for in-state tuition and all supporting documentation must be submitted by this date in order to be considered for Spring 2013.
 Friday, Feb 15 2013/2014 FAFSA and 2012 Tax Preparation Seminar (Clarkston Campus) -
Students can receive FREE assistancewith completing their 2013/2014 FAFSA and 2012 Tax Return.
Clarkston Campus - CE1100
Friday, February 15, 2013
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Contact Carole Jones @ 678-891-3103 or carole.Jones@gpc.edu
 Friday, Feb 15 Last Day for Second Half Term Registration
 Tuesday, Feb 19 Student Study Day -
The college is open. No classes held.
 Thursday, Feb 21 Last Day for First Half Term Classes
 Friday, Feb 22
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Tuesday, Feb 26
Final Exams for First Half Term Classes - Final Exam Schedule
 Thursday, Feb 28 Grades due for First Half Term Classes -
Grades are due by 12:00 noon EST.
 Thursday, Feb 28 Midpoint for Full Term Classes
Mar.Friday, Mar 1 2013/2014 FAFSA and 2012 Tax Preparation Seminar (Dunwoody Campus) -
Students can receive FREE assistance with completing their 2013/2014 FAFSA and 2012 Tax Return.
Dunwoody Campus - NE0150
Friday, March 1, 2013
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Contact Carole Jones @ 678-891-3103 or carole.Jones@gpc.edu
 Friday, Mar 1
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Friday, Apr 19
Withdraw (WF) - Full Term Classes -
Students must withdraw between March 1 and April 19 to receive a 'WF' for the class.
Withdrawal Policy

April 19 is the last day to withdraw from Full Term Classes
 Monday, Mar 4
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Sunday, Mar 10
Spring Break -
The college is open. No classes held.
 Wednesday, Mar 13 Second Half Term Classes Begin
 Wednesday, Mar 13
thru
Tuesday, Mar 19
No Show Attendance Period for Second Half Term Classes
 Thursday, Mar 14
thru
Wednesday, Apr 3
Refund Schedule - Second Half Classes Only -
Refer to the
Refund Schedule

Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund.
 Thursday, Mar 14
thru
Monday, Apr 8
Withdraw (W) - Second Half Classes -
Students must withdraw between March 14 and April 8 to receive a 'W' for the class.
Withdrawal Policy
 Friday, Mar 15 2013/2014 FAFSA and 2012 Tax Preparation Seminar (Decatur Campus) -
Students can receive FREE assistance with completing their 2013/2014 FAFSA and 2012 Tax Return.
Decatur - SB 2250
Friday, March 15, 2013
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Contact Carole Jones @ 678-891-3103 or carole.Jones@gpc.edu
 Wednesday, Mar 20
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Tuesday, Mar 26
Faculty Report No Shows -
The SIS will be available for reporting no shows from March 20 to March 26 at 8:00 pm EST.
Apr.Monday, Apr 8 Midpoint for Second Half Term Classes
 Tuesday, Apr 9
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Friday, Apr 19
Withdraw (WF) - Second Half Classes -
Students must withdraw between April 9 and April 19 to receive a 'WF' for the class.
Withdrawal Policy

April 19 is the last day to withdraw from Second Half Term Classes
 Saturday, Apr 20
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Sunday, Apr 21
Last Day for Saturday/Sunday Classes
 Thursday, Apr 25 Last Day for Full Term and Second Half Term Classes
 Friday, Apr 26
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Thursday, May 2
Final Exams for Full Term Classes - Final Exam Schedule
 Friday, Apr 26
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Thursday, May 2
Final Exams for Second Half Term Classes - Final Exam Schedule
MayFriday, May 3 Commencement for Spring 2013 -
Commencement ceremony for Summer 2012, Fall 2012, and Spring 2013 graduates.
 Friday, May 3 Graduation Date for Spring 2013 -
Official graduation date for Spring 2013.
 Monday, May 6 Grades due for Full and Second Half Term Classes -
Grades are due by 12:00 noon EST.
 Wednesday, May 8 Grades Available to Students for Full Term, First Half, and Second Half Classes
 Friday, May 17 Staff Development Day -
The college is closed.

*All dates are subject to change.  Please always check your student schedule for the most recent information.