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Welcome
Georgia Perimeter College is among the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan two-year colleges. With more than 25,000 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 Dual Enrollment students and offers more online courses than any other institution in the state.
 

Academic Calendar


Sat., Mar. 6 thru
Wed., Mar. 24
Regents' Test Dates

See the class schedule for specific dates, times, and locations.

Tue., Mar. 16
Midpoint for Full Term Classes

Tue., Mar. 16
Withdrawal (W) - Full Term Classes

Students must withdraw between January 13 and March 16 to receive a 'W' for the class. Review the withdrawal policy

Wed., Mar. 17
Second Half Term Classes Begin

Wed., Mar. 17
Clarkston Campus - Open House Document Day

Applicants and prospective applicants can submit applications, documents, or receive required immunizations. Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Wed., Mar. 17 thru
Tue., Mar. 23
No Show Attendance Period for Second Half Term Classes

Thu., Mar. 18
Decatur Campus - Open House Document Day

Applicants and prospective applicants can submit applications, documents, or receive required immunizations. Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Mon., Mar. 22
Advisement period begins for Summer 2010

Mon., Mar. 22
Refund (90%) - Second Half Term Classes only

Students must formally withdraw from all of their classes between March 18 and March 22 to receive a 90% refund. Review the refund policy

Mon., Mar. 22
Alpharetta Site - Open House Document Day

Applicants and prospective applicants can submit applications, documents, or receive required immunizations. Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Mon., Mar. 22 thru
Fri., May. 14
Early Web Registration for Summer 2010

Tue., Mar. 23
Dunwoody Campus - Open House Document Day

Applicants and prospective applicants can submit applications, documents, or receive required immunizations. Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Wed., Mar. 24 thru
Tue., Mar. 30
Faculty Report No Shows

The portal to report No Shows is open from March 24 through noon EST on March 30.

Thu., Mar. 25
Newton Campus - Open House Document Day

Applicants and prospective applicants can submit applications, documents, or receive required immunizations. Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Fri., Mar. 26
Registration Payment Deadline

Payment is due by 5:00 pm EST for students registering during the week ending March 26.

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Event Calendar


Mon., Mar. 15
2010 African American Big Read
Celebrate contributions by African-American writers by reading Zora Neale Hurston's classic book, 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.' Visit the Decatur LTC blog for details.
Contact: Jerrie Brooks at 678-891-2579 or jerrie.brooks.

Mon., Mar. 15
Girls Fight Back
National studies show that college females are 4 times more likely to be sexually assaulted by someone they know than by a stranger. Learn how you can protect yourself in this interactive program.
Location & Time: Newton Campus, Building 2N Lecture Hall from 12-1:30 p.m.
Contact: Karen Farmer at 770-278-1358 or karen.farmer.

Mon., Mar. 15 thru
Tue., Mar. 16
Student Success Series: Developing Effective Study Habits
Attend a one-hour workshop on proven and effective study habits for college students.
Location: Clarkston Campus, Building N, room 2230
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 15 at 1 p.m. Date & Time: Thursday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m.
Contact: Immaculata Ogokeh at 770-274-5110

Mon., Mar. 15 thru
Tue., Mar. 16
Student Success Series: Developing Effective Study Habits
Attend a one-hour workshop on proven and effective study habits for college students.
Location: Dunwoody Campus, Building NB, room 2102
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 15 at 5:30 p.m. Date & Time: Thursday, March 16 at 1 p.m.
Contact: Immaculata Ogokeh at 770-274-5110

Mon., Mar. 15 thru
Wed., Mar. 17
Art Show: Paintings by Kemp Hickey
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Fine Arts Gallery, ongoing and free
Contact: 678-891-3556
Note: College closed after 5 p.m. from March 8-11. The college is closed on March 12.

Mon., Mar. 15 thru
Fri., Mar. 19
Islamic Awareness Week
Faculty are encouraged to give students extra credit for attending.
Location: Clarkston Campus, Building L, Auditorium.
Dates & Times:
Monday, March 15, 3-5 p.m.
Tuesday, March 16, 3-5 p.m.
Wednesday, March 17, 3-5 p.m.
Thursday, March 18, 3-5 p.m.
Friday, March 19th, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Contact: Shyam Sriram at 678-891-3425

Mon., Mar. 15 thru
Mon., Mar. 29
Art Show: Painting into Abstraction
Works exploring the southern environment by Allison J. Smith
Location & Time: Dunwoody Campus, Learning Resource Center Gallery, ongoing and free
Contact: 678-891-3556

Mon., Mar. 15 thru
Tue., Mar. 30
Student Art Exhibit
See works by current GPC visual art students.
Location & Time: Newton Campus, Building 1N, Room 2100, ongoing and free
Contact: 678-891-3556

Mon., Mar. 15 thru
Fri., Apr. 23
Art Show: Mushrooms without Umbrellas
Photographs and video by Gauri Misra-Deshpande and Nikhil J. Deshpande
Location & Time: Newton Campus, ongoing, free
Contact: 678-891-3556

Mon., Mar. 15 thru
Fri., Apr. 23
Art Show: Ink Spots
Drawings and paintings by Lire Ramandani
Location & Time: Decatur Campus, Learning Resource Center Gallery,ongoing, free
Contact: 678-891-3556

Mon., Mar. 15 thru
Fri., Apr. 23
Art Show: Mushrooms without Umbrellas
See photographs and videos by Gauri Misra-Deshpande and Nikhil J. Deshpande
Location & Time: Newton Campus, Learning Resource Center Gallery, ongoing and free
Contact: 678-891-3556

Mon., Mar. 15 thru
Fri., Apr. 30
Art Show: Realization and Release
Featuring paintings and sculpture by Glendy Petrich
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Jim Cherry Learning Resource Center Gallery, ongoing and free
Contact: 678-891-3556

Tue., Mar. 16
Nursing Seminar
Learn the requirements for admission and how to apply to GPC's Nursing Program.
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Building I, Room 1700, at 5 p.m.
Contact: Renee Creel at 678-891-3863

Wed., Mar. 17
Reception for Realization and Release Art Show
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Jim Cherry Learning Resource Center Gallery from 5-7 p.m.
Contact: 678-891-3556

Wed., Mar. 17
Faculty/Guest Artist Recital: Music of Folkloric Styles
Enjoy Paul Vogler, percussion and folk instruments, Dave Holland, percussion, and Paul Newkirk, guitar and vocals.
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building, at 12:15 p.m.
Contact: 678-891-3556

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News

Atlanta Writers Club Endows $20,000 Scholarship for GPC Students
The Atlanta Writers Club endows a $20,000 scholarship for Georgia Perimeter College students who major in English.

GPC Hosts Seal Georgia Day
McNair Elementary School students were given lessons on dental health during Seal Georgia Day.

GPC Center for Organizational Development starts Project Management Employment Program
GPC Center for Organizational Development launches program for laid off workers who are interested in a career in Project Management.

Hillel Is First for Georgia's Two-Year Colleges
GPC students, faculty and staff have a chance to explore what Hillel means at an open house Thursday, Feb. 18. The chapter is the first one in Georgia at a two-year college.

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Rafael Villegas

Rafael Villegas

Rafael Villegas is a go-getter, so it's no surprise he got more than an education at Georgia Perimeter College. Villegas emigrated from Caracas, Venezuela, to the United States. He found GPC was a good fit for Hispanics and all international students.   More >

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