GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE (GPC)

Georgia Perimeter College (GPC) is a two-year college in Atlanta, Georgia that offers traditional learning on its four campuses and several learning sites, or non-traditional learning via its online classes or hybrid courses. Georgia Perimeter also offers half semester classes, study abroad programs, and dual enrollment programs for high school students. There are many transfer programs available for students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree.

GPC offers 40 associate degree programs, four career or technical degree programs, and nine dual degree programs in affiliation with DeKalb Tech. Part of the University System of Georgia (USG); GPC is the system's largest granter of associate degrees and its third largest institution. GPC educates more than one-third of all college transfer students in the State of Georgia.

History 

Georgia Perimeter College was founded in DeKalb County in association with the DeKalb Board of Education in 1964.

Academics 

The academic calendar for Georgia Perimeter College follows the semester format with fall, spring and summer semesters. However, GPC also offers full term and half term class schedules, along with other flexible learning schedules. 

Academic options at GPC include half semester classes, online classes, learning communities, hybrid courses, study abroad programs, traditional on-campus learning, and more.

Colleges and Schools 

As a two-year community college, Georgia Perimeter's academic and vocational-career units are divided into departments and programs. Academic departments at GPC include art, astronomy, biology and sciences, business, engineering, English, mathematics, music, nursing, theatre, and more.

Student Life 

There are many student clubs and organizations available for involvement on each of GPC's campuses, covering a broad range of interests from academics, to sports, government, culture and the arts. All student groups and activities are organized through the Office of Student Life. The Clarkston Campus offers 36 student clubs and organizations, the Decatur Campus offers 16, the Dunwoody Campus offers 26, and the Newton Campus offers 17. 

The Health, Wellness and Recreation (HWR) Department on each campus offers students facilities, services and activities to help them stay fit and healthy.  Other student services on each campus include tutoring, counseling, career advising, technical services, support for students with disabilities, and more. 

GPC also offers an annual Career Day, which provides students with career sessions and seminars that demonstrate how different academic majors can be applied in many different career fields.

Traditions 

The school colors for Georgia Perimeter College (GPC) are maroon and gold. Its mascot is the Jaguar.

Athletics 

The Georgia Perimeter College "Jaguars" comprises eight athletic teams that compete in intercollegiate sports at the state, regional and national level through the National Junior College Athletic Association. Student-athletes at GPC may take classes at any of the six GPC campuses in the Atlanta, Georgia region and still participate in their chosen sports. The home field or court for each GPC sport is listed below: 

• Decatur campus (Men and Women's Basketball)
• Clarkston campus (Women's Soccer)
• Dunwoody campus (Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis and Women's Tennis)
• Newton campus (Softball and Baseball) 

GPC intercollegiate sports include: 

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Soccer
• Tennis 

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis

Satellite Campuses 

Georgia Perimeter College (GPC) has four primary campuses near Atlanta, Georgia: 

• Clarkston Campus
• Decatur Campus
• Dunwoody Campus
• Newton Campus 

GPC also has learning centers in the area, which include: 

• Alpharetta Center
• Office of Information Technology (OIT)

Community Life 

Georgia Perimeter College fosters civic engagement among its student body through its Atlanta Center for Civic Engagement and Service Learning. Programs at the Atlanta Center engage students in helping their communities meet education, public safety and human needs, sustainable living and healthy environments.  The Atlanta Center is a service learning and leadership resource for students, faculty and community members.