New Student Orientation

1. Welcome to Georgia Perimeter College.
New Student Orientation

2. I am honored to serve as Interim President of Georgia
Perimeter College. GPC provides access to a college
education for students who might otherwise not have that
opportunity. From Alpharetta, to Dunwoody, to Clarkston, to
Decatur, to Newton, and Online, GPC has been a better way
forward for two generations of students. We are working
now to prepare for the next generation as a part of Georgia
State University.
A Message From GPC Interim President Rob Watts

3.  It is our pleasure to provide you with guidance and information that will be helpful to you—the
successful college student and future graduate of Georgia Perimeter College. This orientation should
take approximately 10 minutes to compete. This presentation will provide you with an overview of:
 GPC at a Glance
 Title IX
 Student Resources and Services
 Financial Aid/FAFSA
 Academic Calendar
 Advising Tools
 Student Email Account
 ID Services
 It is very important to complete the student questionnaire at the end of this orientation so that a
hold can be removed from your record. Once you finish the questionnaire, you will be prompted to
schedule a New Student Orientation Part 2 to meet with an Academic Advisor.
Good Luck and Welcome to Georgia Perimeter College!
Welcome to Georgia Perimeter College

4.  Founded by the citizens of DeKalb County and the DeKalb Board of
Education under the Junior College Act of 1958, Georgia Perimeter
College opened as DeKalb College with its Clarkston Campus in 1964.
 GPC offers flexibility online and on-campus classes, convenient locations:
Decatur, Dunwoody , Clarkston, Newton, and Alpharetta, and variable
class times
 Georgia Perimeter College is more affordable than any other public
college in the state.
 Georgia Perimeter College enrolls more freshmen every year than any
other college or university in Georgia.
 Georgia Perimeter College has had the 5th largest number of Hope
Scholars within the University System of Georgia over the past 20 years
GPC at a Glance

5. Georgia Perimeter College supports the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order #11246, Title IX
of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the
Americans with Disabilities Act. No person shall, on the basis of age, race, religion, color, gender,
sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, be excluded from participation in,
or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of
the college. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights. Title IX and Sex
Discrimination.
 What is Title IX?
 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from discrimination based
on sex in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance.
 What is Sexual Misconduct?
 Sexual misconduct includes sexual harassment, non-consensual sexual intercourse, non-
consensual sexual contact, and sexual exploitation.
Title IX

6.  Disability Services (depts.gpc.edu/cds/)
Ensures access for students with disabilities who self
identify through accommodations.
 Student Health Center (depts.gpc.edu/~gpcshc/)
There are two location: one at the Clarkston Campus, CH
1210, and the other at the Dunwoody Campus, NT
building. Service includes: Immunizations, titers, STI
testing, Woman’s health, and sick office visits for minor
illness. Appointments are recommended, you may reach us
at 678-891-4105.
 Dean of Student Services Office
Provides quality, comprehensive programs and services in
the areas of student assistance, student conduct and
student life across all five campuses
 Advising, Counseling & Retention Services
(advising.gpc.edu/)
Provides supportive curricular and co-curricular guidance to
students to support their educational, career, and life goals.
 Enrollment and Registration Services
(depts2.gpc.edu/~gpcem/registrar/registerforclass.html)
Provides information to assist students with admissions,
tuition classification changes, registration, grades, course
withdrawals, etc.
 Student Financial Services (depts.gpc.edu/~finaid/)
Strives to help remove financial barriers and make financial
aid process as simple and easy to understand. Services
includes information about the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA), Federal Student Study Program,
Scholarships, information about HOPE scholarship, HOPE
Grant, and Zell Miller.
Student Resources and Services

7. Financial Aid
 It is important that your education be affordable. Choosing a college is one of the most
important decisions you will make in your life and it is a decision that comes with a
cost. Luckily, there are many financial aid options available that can help you finance your
college dreams. The GPC Student Financial Service Offices, which includes: financial aid,
Veteran Affairs, and Student Accounts are here to help you locate, apply for, and meet the
requirements for all the financial aid for which you qualify.
 What is Financial Aid?
 Assistance to help pay for your college cost through Federal Programs: grants, work-
study and loans, State Programs, Institutional and/or Outside aid.
 College can be one of the greatest experiences in your life. The student Financial Service
office is here to assist you in making that happen. For additional questions you may
have, please review our website, visit a campus office, or contact us at 678-891-3535.
 Georgia Perimeter College Federal School Code 001562
 Hours of operation: M,W,TH,F 8:00am – 5:00 pm; TUES 8:00am – 7:00 pm

8. Financial Aid/FAFSA
 Completing your FAFSA
 One of the most essential steps of the financial aid process is the completion of the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid, or what is commonly referred to as the FAFSA. Once
the FAFSA has been completed, the information is processed by the United States
Department of Education and the results are forwarded to schools listed on the Student
Aid Report (SAR).
 First Time GPC Filers:
 The earlier you file your FAFSA, the more options for aid you will have. Our priority
processing deadline for the FAFSA for the 2015-2016 academic year is April 1, 2015. The
FAFSA is available for completion on the first day of the calendar year (January 1st.) Keep
in mind that your FAFSA will be used for the entire academic year. For example, the 2014-
2015 FAFSA is used for Fall 2014, Spring 2015 and Summer 2015. The 2015-2016 FAFSA
will be used from Fall 2015 to Summer 2016. If you have any questions as to which FAFSA
to file, please contact our office at 678-891-3535.

9. Important dates and timelines can be found on the GPC Academic Calendar (gpc.edu/calendar/academic/).
Always check the academic calendar before making any adjustments to your registration.
 Registration (Schedule Adjustment) – Students can make adjustments to their schedule during this
period. Students may add class to or drop classes from their registration.
 Payment Due dates – Payments or Financial Aid awards should be posted by payment due date.
 Classes – Shows the first and last day of classes & midterm/final exam schedule.
 No Show (Drop for Non-Attendance)– Is reported when students do not attend or never logs-in for an
online class during the first full week of classes.
 Withdrawal dates – Students who withdraw after Schedule Adjustment and before the semester
midpoint will receive a grade of ‘W’.
 College Closing Dates – Are dates listed that classes will not meet and/or the college is closed.
Academic Calendar

10.  Student Information System (SIS)
 From the main website (gpc.edu), go to QUICK
LINKS > click on Enter Student Information
System > enter your GPC Username and
Password.
 Update personal information, register for
classes (Add/Drop), pay tuition and fees, check
your financial aid status, withdraw from
classes, check final grades, order transcripts,
access your DegreeWorks, and access your GPC
Plan for Success.
Academic Advising Tools – Student Information System (SIS)

11.  DegreeWorks
 DegreeWorks is a web-based tool, accessed
through SIS, that enables you to monitor your
degree completion progression.
 Worksheet Overview – Understand your degree
requirements.
 GPA Calculator – Calculate grade point average
(GPA) for the semester or project a desired GPA.
 Look Ahead – See which degree requirements
your planned classes fulfill.
 What-If – Know which courses you need if you
changed your major.
 Frequently Asked Questions for Students
Academic Advising Tools – DegreeWorks

12.  Program Maps (gpc.edu/programs/programmaps)
 Provides a recommended sequence of courses for
students who can register for 15 or more credit
hours each semester and complete their degree
in approximately 4 semesters.
 Program maps work best for students with fewer
life obligations and zero work hours outside of
school.
 Program Advisement Form
(gpc.edu/programs/Program-Advisement-Forms)
 Provides a recommendation for the program. They
do not necessarily show all the options for the
core curriculum.
Academic Advising Tools – Program Maps

13.  All GPC students receive a GPC Student
E-Mail account. All official GPC
correspondence will be sent through
your GPC Student E-Mail account. If
you have any questions, feel free to
contact out OIT department at 678-
891-3460.
 To access your student e-mail go to
GPC Home Page (gpc.edu)> click on
Quick Links>Webmail>enter you email
address and Password>click Sign in
Student Email Account

14.  How do I get my JCard?
 After you have registered for classes,
bring, your Driver’s License, Government
Issued ID, or passport to any JCard Office
to have your photo taken and card
printed.
 I do not have a government issued ID, can
I bring other proof of identity?
 Yes, you may present a birth certificate,
social security card and another photo ID
such as; high school ID, Debit Card with
photo or a work ID with photo. Contact
JCard Administration at 678-891-3330 to
discuss other options.
 For more information visit JCard Home
(gpc.edu/jcard/)
ID Services

15. Welcome to Georgia Perimeter College!

16. To verify completion of New Student Orientation Part 1, please click the link below
the presentation. From here, you will sign up for Part 2, New Student Advisement
and Registration.
Assessment and Verification of Online Orientation