Calendar Functions - Using PHP

• Large Calendar with Abbreviated Descriptions
• Large Calendar with Full Descriptions
• Small Calendar
• List of Events
• Scrollbox of Events

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Categories of events in calendar

To create any type of calendar, you need to specify the category whose events should be shown. Here is a current list of categories available (although not all will have events available yet).

Available Categories:

• All
• Academic
• Athletic
• Community Events
• Cont Ed
• Fine Arts
• General
• HR Fac Staff
• HR Students
• International Education
• Scholarship
• Student Activities

Note: The category can be any one or combination (separated by commas) of the categories listed above. Please make sure the spelling is correct.

Locations of events in calendar

You also have the option of specifying the location whose events should be shown. Here is a current list of locations available

Available Locations:

• All
• College-Wide
• Off-Campus
• Alpharetta
• Clarkston
• Decatur
• Dunwoody
• Newton

GPC groups of people interested in events:

You also have the option of specifying the people whose events should be shown. Below is a current list of groups of people available.

Available GPC groups:

• All
• Current Student
• Faculty / Staff
• Future Student
• Visitors / Friends

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Creating a Large Calendar with Abbreviated Descriptions

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Example:

Month: January February March April May June July August September October November December Year: 2012 2013

< Prev Month February 2013 (3 months ago) Next Month >
Sun.	Mon.	Tues.	Wed.	Thurs.	Fri.	Sat.
					1 2013/2014 ... Refund Sch... Web Regist... Withdraw (... Withdraw (...	2 Refund Sch... Web Regist... Withdraw (... Withdraw (...
3 Refund Sch... Web Regist... Withdraw (... Withdraw (...	4 Deadline t... Refund Sch... Web Regist... Withdraw (... Withdraw (...	5 Refund Sch... Web Regist... Withdraw (... Withdraw (...	6 Refund Sch... Web Regist... Withdraw (... Withdraw (...	7 Refund Sch... Web Regist... Withdraw (... Withdraw (...	8 Refund Sch... Web Regist... Withdraw (... Withdraw (...	9 Refund Sch... Web Regist... Withdraw (... Withdraw (...
10 Refund Sch... Web Regist... Withdraw (... Withdraw (...	11 Refund Sch... Web Regist... Withdraw (... Withdraw (...	12 Refund Sch... Web Regist... Withdraw (... Withdraw (...	13 Refund Sch... Web Regist... Withdraw (... Withdraw (...	14 Refund Sch... Web Regist... Withdraw (... Withdraw (...	15 2013/2014 ... Last Day f... Refund Sch... Web Regist... Withdraw (... Withdraw (...	16 Refund Sch... Withdraw (...
17 Refund Sch... Withdraw (...	18 Refund Sch... Withdraw (...	19 Refund Sch... Student St... Withdraw (...	20 Refund Sch... Withdraw (...	21 Last Day f... Refund Sch... Withdraw (...	22 Final Exam... Refund Sch... Withdraw (...	23 Final Exam... Refund Sch... Withdraw (...
24 Final Exam... Refund Sch... Withdraw (...	25 Final Exam... Refund Sch... Withdraw (...	26 Final Exam... Refund Sch... Withdraw (...	27 Refund Sch... Withdraw (...	28 Grades due... Midpoint f... Withdraw (...

To create a large calendar with abbreviated descriptions, place these lines of code anywhere on your page between the StartGPC() and EndGPC() lines and between PHP tags (<? and ?>):

$calendar_category="academic";	// view details about this line
$calendar_campus="all";	// view details about this line
$people="all";	// view details about this line
$calendar_width=540;	// optional line - values can be between 1 and 540
include "php_classes/calendar.php3";	// required line
echo $cal->get_calendar_grid();	// required line

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Creating a Large Calendar with Full Descriptions

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Example:

Printable Version

Month: January February March April May June July August September October November December Year: 2012 2013

< Prev Month February 2013 (3 months ago) Next Month >
Sun.	Mon.	Tues.	Wed.	Thurs.	Fri.	Sat.
					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@gp c.edu Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Web Registration for Second Half Classes Web registration is available for Second Half term classes only. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy 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	2 Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Web Registration for Second Half Classes Web registration is available for Second Half term classes only. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy 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
3 Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Web Registration for Second Half Classes Web registration is available for Second Half term classes only. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy 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	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. Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Web Registration for Second Half Classes Web registration is available for Second Half term classes only. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy 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	5 Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Web Registration for Second Half Classes Web registration is available for Second Half term classes only. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy 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	6 Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Web Registration for Second Half Classes Web registration is available for Second Half term classes only. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy 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	7 Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Web Registration for Second Half Classes Web registration is available for Second Half term classes only. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy 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	8 Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Web Registration for Second Half Classes Web registration is available for Second Half term classes only. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy 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	9 Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Web Registration for Second Half Classes Web registration is available for Second Half term classes only. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy 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
10 Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Web Registration for Second Half Classes Web registration is available for Second Half term classes only. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy 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	11 Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Web Registration for Second Half Classes Web registration is available for Second Half term classes only. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy 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	12 Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Web Registration for Second Half Classes Web registration is available for Second Half term classes only. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy 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	13 Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Web Registration for Second Half Classes Web registration is available for Second Half term classes only. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy 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	14 Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Web Registration for Second Half Classes Web registration is available for Second Half term classes only. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy 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	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@gp c.edu Last Day for Second Half Term Registration Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Web Registration for Second Half Classes Web registration is available for Second Half term classes only. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy 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	16 Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy
17 Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy	18 Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy	19 Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Student Study Day The college is open. No classes held. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy	20 Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy	21 Last Day for First Half Term Classes Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy	22 Final Exams for First Half Term Classes F inal Exam Schedule Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy	23 Final Exams for First Half Term Classes F inal Exam Schedule Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy
24 Final Exams for First Half Term Classes F inal Exam Schedule Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy	25 Final Exams for First Half Term Classes F inal Exam Schedule Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy	26 Final Exams for First Half Term Classes F inal Exam Schedule Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof Refer to the Refund Schedule Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy	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. Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy	28 Grades due for First Half Term Classes Grades are due by 12:00 noon EST. Midpoint for Full Term Classes Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes Students must withdraw between January 9 and February 28 to receive a 'W' for the class. Withdrawal Policy

To create a large calendar with full descriptions, place these lines of code anywhere on your page between the StartGPC() and EndGPC() lines and between PHP tags (<? and ?>):

$calendar_category="academic";	// view details about this line
$calendar_campus="all";	// view details about this line
$people="all";	// view details about this line
$calendar_width=540;	// optional line - values can be between 1 and 540
$long_descriptions=true;	// required line
include "php_classes/calendar.php3";	// required line
echo $cal->get_calendar_grid();	// required line

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Creating a Small Calendar

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Example:

<< February 2013 >>
S M T W T F S
					1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28

To create a small calendar, place these lines of code anywhere on your page between the StartGPC() and EndGPC() lines and between PHP tags (<? and ?>):

$calendar_category="academic";	// view details about this line
$calendar_campus="all";	// view details about this line
$people="all";	// view details about this line
include "php_classes/calendar.php3";	// required line
echo $cal->get_small_calendar();	// required line

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Creating a List of Events

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Example:

Please list valid category name(s)

Wed., May. 22 thru Fri., May. 24	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). New students must sign up in advance. Sign up now!
Wed., May. 22 thru Fri., May. 24	Employee (TAP) Registration
Wed., May. 22 thru Thu., May. 30	Web Registration open for Summer 2013 Final Registration and Schedule Adjustment Web registration will end at 7:00 pm EST on Thursday, May 30, 2013.
Fri., May. 24	Last Day to Register for Full Term and First Half Online Courses Registration for Online full-term and first-half courses will end at 1:00 pm EST on May 24, 2013.

To create a list of events, place these lines of code anywhere on your page between the StartGPC() and EndGPC() lines and between PHP tags (<? and ?>):

$calendar_category="40th anniversary";	// view details about this line
$calendar_campus="all";	// view details about this line
$people="all";	// view details about this line
$calendar_list_number=4;	// optional line - specifies number of events shown (will default to 3 if not specified)
$no_description=false;	// optional line - by default, $no_description is false and the event description is shown (if $no_description is set to true, the event description will not be shown)
include "php_classes/calendar.php3";	// required line
echo $cal->get_calendar_list();	// Option 1 (All Events) Use Option 1 or 2
echo $cal->get_calendar_list_noacad();	// Option 2 (All with No Academic Events) Use Option 1 or 2

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Creating a Scrollbox of Events

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Example:

To create a scrollbox of events, place these lines of code anywhere on your page between the StartGPC() and EndGPC() lines and between PHP tags (<? and ?>):

Note: any page that contains a scrollbox of events will NOT display the "GPC Main Menu" dropdown on the top banner of the GPC Look & Feel.

$calendar_category="academic";	// view details about this line
$calendar_campus="all";	// view details about this line
$people="Current Student";	// view details about this line
$calendar_width=150;	// optional line - values can be between 1 and 540
$scrollbox_delay=4000;	// optional line - values are in milliseconds
include "php_classes/calendar.php3";	// required line
echo $cal->get_scrollbox();	// required line