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    Advisement Information

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    Advisement for Summer AND Fall, 2008 begins Monday, March 24, 2008

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    Academic Advising Mission Statement

    At Georgia Perimeter College, Academic Advising is a shared responsibility among the student, advisor and college community to promote individual growth by developing a dynamic plan to reach the student’s educational, career and life goals.

    Advisement Services are available to all students at their respective campuses. The services assist students in meeting their educational and career goals. Consistent use of advisement services ensures that students develop appropriate academic plans and select courses that meet their program requirements. Check the pages following this page for listings of advisors by campuses.

     

    Advising Administrative Structure
    Georgia Perimeter College uses a split model for delivering advising services to students.

    • “First time Fulltime” students who begin GPC in the summer or fall are assigned a faculty advisor. These students will meet with their advisors each semester to develop and follow a plan for academic success.
    • All other students will meet with an advisor in the Advising and Counseling Services (ACS) Center. Although advising for these students is required when the student has earned 15, 30 and 45 semester hours, students may seek advising at any time from an advisor in the ACS or a faculty member.
    • New students have their first advising session at New Student Orientation with a faculty member or an ACS advisor.

     

    Advising & Counseling Centers
    Clarkston (678) 891-3300 Dunwoody (770) 274-5110
    Decatur (678) 891-2350 Newton (770) 278-1240
    GPC Online Student Success Team (678) 891-2805
    International Student Admissions & Advising (678) 891 3235

    Learning Support Students who have exempted or exited English and reading and are only enrolled in Learning Support math may be advised by advisors in their programs of study. For students who are totally Distance Learning/Online only, you may contact GPC Online to complete Learning Support Advising. Other Learning Support students are advised by the Office of Advising and Counseling Services.

    English as a Second Language students enrolled in ENSL (English as a Second Language) courses must be advised by an ENSL advisor.

    The Center for Disability Services provides advisement services for students requiring special support services.

    The office of International Student Admissions and Advising provides the following services for international students and applicants at Georgia Perimeter College:

    • International Student Admissions
    • Transfer Credit Evaluation from colleges and universities outside the US
    • International Student Advising and Counseling
    • Immigration Support
    • Cultural and Educational Programming for International Students

    Students receiving VA (Veterans Affairs) educational benefits must report to the Veterans Affairs Office on the Clarkston Campus after registration each semester. All schedule changes must be pre-approved by Veteran Affairs. Final course selections must be approved prior to the certification of benefits. Questions may be addressed to (678) 891-3418.

    STUDENTS WHO SELF-ADVISE ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SELECTING CLASSES THAT MEET THE PREREQUISITE AND CO-REQUISITE COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR THEIR PROGRAMS OF STUDY.

     

    NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

    New student orientation sessions are valuable to all new Georgia Perimeter College students, offering an excellent introduction to and preparation for college life. Transfer students are also encouraged to use the orientation sessions as a means of acquainting themselves with Georgia Perimeter College. Students should register for New Student Orientation following notification of official acceptance and the completion of any necessary testing. To reserve a space at orientation at the campus of your choice, please visit New Student Orientation You must have a valid email address to reserve your spot in orientation. Orientation is required of all new students. Attend a session and plan to:

    1. Meet with faculty advisors;
    2. Learn about the registration process;
    3. Explore the campus and its facilities;
    4. Meet representatives from the student clubs and organizations;
    5. Get your parking decal and have your student ID made
    6. Learn about the various programs offered at Georgia Perimeter College

    Register early to attend an orientation session at your nearest campus at StudentSignUp.

    Additional questions should be addressed to your nearest Advising and Counseling Services Office:

    Clarkston  (678) 891-3307
    Decatur  (678) 891-2351
    Dunwoody  (770) 274-5118
    Newton  (770) 278-1240
    GPC Orientation Hotline  (770)-278-1257

    Advisement for Summer AND Fall, 2008 begins Monday, March 24, 2008