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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


Wed., Aug. 18 thru
Thu., Sep. 9
Refund Schedule - First Half Classes Only

Refer to the Refund Schedule


Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund.

Wed., Aug. 18 thru
Fri., Oct. 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.

Mon., Sep. 6
 Labor Day Holiday   
       The college is closed.

Fri., Sep. 10
Midpoint for RGTE, RGTR, and First Half Term Classes

Fri., Sep. 10
Withdrawal (W) - First Half Classes

Students must withdraw between August 18 and September 10 to receive a 'W' for the class. Review the withdrawal policy

Thu., Sep. 16
Last Day for Second Half Term Registration

Thu., Sep. 23
Deadline to Petition for In-state Tuition for Fall 2010

Mon., Sep. 27
Withdrawal (WF) - First Half Classes

Students must withdraw between September 11 and September 27 to receive a 'WF' for the class. Review the withdrawal policy
This is the last day to withdraw from First Half Term Classes

Mon., Oct. 4
Last Day of RGTE, RGTR, and First Half Term Classes

Tue., Oct. 5
Student Study Day
 No classes are held day or evening. The college is open.

Wed., Oct. 6 thru
Sun., Oct. 10
Final Exams for First Half Term Classes
Final Exam Schedule

Mon., Oct. 11
Grades Due for First Half Term Classes

Grades are due by 12:00 noon EST.

Mon., Oct. 11
Midpoint for Full Term Classes

Mon., Oct. 11
Withdrawal (W) - Full Term Classes

Students must withdraw between August 18 and October 11 to receive a 'W' for the class. Review the withdrawal policy

Wed., Oct. 13
Second Half Term Classes Begin

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Event Calendar


Fri., Sep. 3 thru
Fri., Sep. 17
Art Show: Nudes by Megan Olah
Location: Newton Campus, Fine Arts Building, Studio Gallery. Ongoing and free.
Contact: 678-891-3556
Note: The college is closed September 6.

Fri., Sep. 3 thru
Fri., Sep. 17
Art Show: Stone and Metal Sculptures by Glenn Dasher
Location: Newton Campus, Fine Arts Building, Fine Arts Gallery. Ongoing and free.
Contact: 678-891-3556
Note: The college is closed September 6.

Fri., Sep. 3 thru
Fri., Oct. 1
Art Show: Images between Sleep and Wakefulness
Works by Cynthia McCauley Boos
Location: Dunwoody Campus, Learning Resources Center Galleries
Contact: 678-891-3556
Note: The college is closed September 6

Fri., Sep. 3 thru
Fri., Oct. 8
Art Show: Exploring the Fractal Mind
Computer works by Bruce Berryhill
Location: Newton Campus, Learning Resource Center Gallery, free.
Contact: 678-891-3556
Note: The college is closed September 6

Fri., Sep. 3 thru
Thu., Oct. 28
Art Show: Functional Fun
An Invitational Group Show
Location: Dunwoody Campus, Jim Cherry Learning Resource Center Gallery
Contact: 678-891-3556
Note: The College is closed September 6

Tue., Sep. 7 thru
Wed., Sep. 8
Auditions for "Rabbit's Hole
Tryouts for a staged reading of the play by David Lindsay-Abaire will be held.
Audition Process: Cold readings of selected scenes of the play.
Location: Decatur Campus
Dates: September 7 & September 8 from 6 p.m -8 p.m.
Contact: Adam Sechelski at 770-278-1408 or Lerah Spikes at 678-891-2385

Wed., Sep. 8
Faculty/Guest Artist Concert: Perimeter Flutes
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building at 12:15 p.m.
Contact: 678-891-3556

Fri., Sep. 10 thru
Fri., Nov. 19
Art Show: Drawings, Prints and Paintings by Alexi Torres
Location: Decatur Campus, Building SH, Student Gallery. Ongoing and free.
Contact: 678-891-3556

Sat., Sep. 11
A Night of Storytelling and Deaf Culture
Keith Wann, American Sign Language performing artist. Reception follows.
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building at 7:30 p.m.
Contact: 678-891-3600 for ticket information.

Mon., Sep. 13
Peach State Opera: Operatizers
Musical "appetizers" from popular operas such as Rigoletto and Porgy and Bess. Artistic Director, Evelyn Hughes.
Location & Times: Clarkston Campus, Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building, at 8 p.m.
Contact: www.peachstateopera.com for ticket information

Mon., Sep. 13
NFL Madden Tournament Tailgate Party
Celebrate the opening of the football season with us. (For current students.)
Location & Time: Decatur Campus Student Center
Tournaments: 2 p.m. -6 p.m.
Tailgate Party: Starts at 6:30 p.m.
Game Viewing: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Contact: Bronwyn Stallcup at 678-891-2815 or bronwyn.stallcup.

Wed., Sep. 15
Design Exhibit: Beyond Bricks & Sticks
Learn how green design is changing the places in which we live, work, learn and play in an exhibit by the Museum of Design Atlanta.
Location & Time: Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, Buford, GA from 1-3 p.m.
Contact: Christine Montague at 678-891-3225 or email christine.montague

Wed., Sep. 15
Reception: Drawings, Prints and Paintings by Alexi Torres
Location & Time: Decatur Campus, Building SH, Student Gallery from 5-7 p.m.
Contact: 678-891-3556

Wed., Sep. 15
Faculty/Guest Artist Concert: Lake Trio
Paul Volger, percussion; Dave Back, bass; and Ken Cowan, piano
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building at 12:15 p.m.
Contact: 678-891-3556

Sat., Sep. 18
Tallulah Gorge Trip
Join the Dunwoody Outdoor Adventure Club for a day at beautiful and historical Tallulah Gorge.
Location & Time: Tallulah Gorge, GA, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m., cost $35
Contact: Will Simson at 770-274-5469 or william.simson

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News

GPC Health Science Students Receive iPads, iPod Touches
Harvard undergrads get them. So do medical students at the University of Southern California, Irvine. Now GPC health science students will receive iPads and iPod touches as part of a college grant.

GPC Awarded National Gateway Grant to Boost Student Success
Georgia Perimeter one of only nine colleges nationwide to receive grant to help students move from developmental to transfer-level courses.

GPC Chosen as One of 12 Institutions in New National Project
GPC chosen to develop a community college roadmap for students. College will create national model and best practices for other institutions nationwide.

Youth Flock to Free GPC Creative Writing Camp
Young people learn new skills as Georgia Perimeter College teams up with the Atlanta Writers Club to offer a free creative writing camp.

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