Wed., Aug. 27 thru Tue., Sep. 2 | No Show Portal Open SIS is open from August 27 until noon September 2 for faculty to report their No Shows for full and first half term classes. |
Mon., Sep. 1 | Labor Day Holiday Saturday and Sunday classes will meet on August 30 and August 31, respectively. |
Mon., Sep. 8 | Financial Aid Freeze Date Financial Aid freezes credit hours for disbursement of awards at midnight. |
Fri., Sep. 12 | Midpoint for RGTE, RGTR, and First Half Classes Last day to withdraw from these classes with a "W" grade. |
Thu., Sep. 25 | Petition for in-state tuition deadline for Fall 2008 Tentative Date |
Wed., Oct. 1 | New Student Priority Process Deadline for Spring 2009 Financial Aid |
Mon., Oct. 6 | Last Day of Class for First Half Classes |
Tue., Oct. 7 | Student Study Day No day or evening classes. Faculty meetings for professional development. College is open. |
Wed., Oct. 8 | Last Day for Second Half Term Registration Fee payment deadline is 7:00 pm. |
Wed., Oct. 8 thru Thu., Oct. 9 | Final Exams for First Half Classes |
Fri., Oct. 10 | Learning Support Exit Exams for First Half Classes Learning Support exit exams for first half term classes, unless otherwise noted. |
Sat., Oct. 11 thru Sun., Oct. 12 | Final Exams for First Half Term Weekend Classes |
Mon., Oct. 13 | Grades for First Half Term Classes Due by Noon. |
Mon., Oct. 13 | Midpoint for Full Term Classes Last day to withdrawn from full-term classes with a "W" grade. |
Wed., Oct. 15 | Second Half Term Classes Begin Schedule Adjustment, drops only, for Second Half Term Classes |
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Georgia Perimeter College is among the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan two-year colleges. With more than 21,500 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 Joint Enrollment students and offers more online courses than any other institution in the state.
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Fri., Aug. 29 | MLK Speakers Series: Lawrence Hill Critically accalimed author Lawrence Hill speaks about his new novel "Someone Knows My Name". Location & Time: Decatur Campus, Library Foyer at 11 a.m. Contact: Rob Jenkins at 678-891-3277 or rjenkins@gpc.edu. |
Fri., Aug. 29 thru Sun., Aug. 31 | AJC Decatur Book Festival Connect with over 250 authors at one of the largest book festivals in the nation. Co-sponsored by GPC. Former U.S. poet laureate Billy Collins is the keynote speaker on opening day. Location & Time: Decatur Square, time varies. Contact: For more information visit www.decaturbookfestival.com. |
Sat., Sep. 6 | 16th Annual Lekotek Run/Walk on Dunwoody Campus Join GPC and the nonprofit Lekotek organization on a run/walk for children with disabilities. Location & Time:GPC Dunwoody Campus at 7 a.m. Contact: Lekotek at 404-633-3430 |
Sat., Sep. 13 | Annual Dragon Boat Race The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival Atlanta, regarded as one of the premier cultural, diversity events in the Atlanta area, is held each year at Lake Lanier. You can get involved by joining the GPC team. Information & Sign Up |
Tue., Sep. 23 thru Thu., Sep. 25 | American Slavery: An Interdisciplinary Symposium. This three day event explores slavery in North America. Location Decatur Campus, The Gallery of A Building, times vary. Contact: Loretta Burwell Gilead at 678-891-2393 or lgilead@gpc.edu |
Sat., Sep. 27 | Central and South Asia Symposium Nationally recognized speakers will talk on various topics. Academic in nature for both faculty and students. Location & Time: Clarkston Campus from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Contact: Will Simon or register at Central and South Asia Symposium |
Fri., Oct. 10 thru Sun., Oct. 12 | Teaching the Middle East Workshop VI Annual Workshop sponsored by the Middle East Institute at GSU, the Georgia Council for International Studies and the Center for International Education. The focus will be on "Media and Society". Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Bldg. N, Contact: For information contact Debra Denzer ddenzer@gpc.edu |
Fri., Feb. 6, 2009 thru Sat., Feb. 7, 2009 | 12th Annual Conference on the Americas Provides an annual conference for presenters and participants to explore critical socio-cultural, political, economic, global, regional and national issues including the challenges and opportunities facing Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada. For Conference information and registration |
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News
Bestselling Author, Lawrence Hill, to Visit GPC on Aug. 29
The Writers Institute at Georgia Perimeter College sponsors a visit by acclaimed author Lawrence Hill.
Record Numbers of Students Choose GPC
Georgia Perimeter College reports a record surge in applicants.
GPC Unveils New Homeland Security/Emergency Management Program of Study
A new major will be offered in the fall.
GPC Wins National Award for Health Care Grant
Georgia Perimeter College receives a Department of Labor Award of Excellence.
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