All new freshmen students are required to participate in an orientation session prior to registering for classes. Other students (such as transfer students with 30 or more transferrable credits, special students, transients & Prime Timers) are not required but are invited to attend an orientation session.  Students may attend an orientation session on any campus. If there are extenuating circumstances, the student may be approved by the campus to complete orientation online.  On-campus orientations are encouraged and benefit students by welcoming them to the college and their primary campus, introducing them to available services, and helping them begin a successful career at Georgia Perimeter College. During orientation, students learn about academic requirements, receive advisement and registration assistance, learn about financial aid opportunities, gain tips for success in college, and meet other new students. Students taking online classes only may complete their orientation online.

To assist in the successful transition of new and transfer students to Georgia Perimeter College, peer student orientation leaders (STAR leaders) are hired on each campus. The STAR orientation leaders are selected annually on each campus through the Student Life office. Selection is based on academic achievement, interpersonal skills, co-curricular involvement, and leadership potential. STAR leaders receive extensive training and gain skills for lifelong success. Interested students are encouraged to contact the GPC admission counselor on their campus.