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GPC College Catalog2012 2014
Georgia Perimeter CollegeGeneral Catalog2012-2014Campus and Center LocationsNewton Campus239 Cedar LaneCovington, Georgia 30014Phone: 770-278-1200ve 01d 4CopyClarkston Campus555 North Indian Creek DriveClarkston, GA 30021-2361Phone: 678-891-3200Decatur Campus3251 Panthersville RoadDecatur, GA 30034-3832Phone: 678-891-2300Dunwoody Campus2101 Womack RoadDunwoody, GA 30338-4435Phone: 770-274-5000-2Alpharetta Center3705 Brookside ParkwayAlpharetta, GA 30022-4408Accreditationhi12Georgia Perimeter College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about theaccreditation of Georgia Perimeter College.Arc20There is a three-fold purpose for publishing the Commission’s address and contact numbers.This is done to enable interested constituents:1. To learn about the accreditation status of Georgia Perimeter College;2. To file a third-party comment at the time of Georgia Perimeter College’s decennial review;3. To file a complaint against Georgia Perimeter College for alleged non-compliance with astandard or requirement.Normal inquiries about Georgia Perimeter College, such as admission requirements, financialaid, educational programs, etc., should be made directly to Georgia Perimeter College and not tothe Commission’s office.The University System of Georgia /AA/EOE
GPC 2012-2014 Catalog3ABOUT THIS CATALOGve 01d 4CopyThis catalog does not constitute a contract between Georgia Perimeter College and its studentson either a collective or individual basis. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy of thematerial published in the catalog, Georgia Perimeter College reserves the right to change anyprovision listed, including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation, withoutactual notice to individual students. Policies and procedures that are posted on the collegewebsite supersede any policies and procedures listed in this catalog. ml for updated policies. Every effort is made toadvise students of changes through the catalog on the college website. Information concerningacademic requirements is available in the Advising, Counseling, & Retention Services and theEnrollment and Registration Services offices. Refer to the online catalog (www.gpc.edu/catalog)for the most current information.Georgia Perimeter College supports the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order #11246, TitleIX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 andthe 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 fromparticipation in, or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any programor activity of the college.-2Any individual with a grievance related to the enforcement of any of the above provisions shouldcontact the Office of Human Resources.hiArc2012The college complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, which guaranteesany student the right to inspect and review his or her educational records, to challenge the content ofthe records and to control disclosures from the education records with certain exceptions.
GPC 2012-2014 Catalog4BRIEF CONTENTSAcademic Calendar . 15-16About Georgia Perimeter College . 17-22Admission to Georgia Perimeter College . 23-50Fees and Expenses . 51-58Financial Aid . 59-69ve 01d 4CopyAcademic Affairs . 70-96Student Affairs . 97-104Academic Support Services . 105-117College Life . 118-122Programs of Study . 123-180-2Course Descriptions . 181-267The University System of Georgia . 268-27112Personnel . 272-300Glossary of Terms . 302-306hiArc20Campus Maps . 307-309
GPC 2012-2014 Catalog5CONTENTSAcademic Calendar .15About Georgia Perimeter College .17Strategic Plan .18History.19Campuses .21GPC Foundation.22GPC Alumni Association.22ve 01d 4CopyAdmission to Georgia Perimeter College .23Guaranteed Admission .24Application Due Dates .24Application Process .25Freshman – Traditional Students .27Transfer – Traditional Students .28-2Freshman/Transfer – Non-Traditional Students .29Transient Students .30Dual Enrollment Students .3112International Students .32Special (Degreed) Students .36Home-Schooled Students .37hi20Senior Citizen – Prime Timers Program .39Former Students .40rcImmunization Requirements and Recommendations .41Additional Requirements for Career and Certificate Programs .43AAwarding Transfer Credit – USG Transfer Rules .43Credit by Examination .44Course Exemption.45College Preparatory Curriculum Requirements .45Classification of Students for Tuition Purposes.47Petitioning for In-state Tuition.49Tuition Differential Waivers . 49
GPC 2012-2014 Catalog6Fees and Expenses .52Tuition – On-campus Courses .52Tuition – Online Courses .53Mandatory Student Fees .53Tuition & Fee Schedules .54Resident On-campus .54Non-resident On-campus .55Online.55Additional Student Fees .56Fines .56ve 01d 4CopyTesting Fees .56Refund Policy.57Financial Obligation.58Financial Aid .59Eligibility for Financial Aid .60-2How to Apply for Financial Aid .61Federal Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) .63Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) at GPC .64Financial Aid Available to Students .6612Loans .68Work Opportunities .68hiVeterans’ Educational Services .6920GPC Foundation Scholarships .69Academic Affairs .70rcGeneral Information .72Academic Year.72ASummer Session .72Half-Semester Classes .72Academic Credit Units .72Classification.72Catalog Editions .72Full-time Status .73Class Load/Working Students.73
GPC 2012-2014 Catalog7Changes to Students’ Records .73Academic Placement .73Placement Tests .74Honors Program .75Learning Support .77English as a Second Language .79Registration Procedure .81Drop/Withdrawal Policies .82Standards for Academic Honesty.84Academic Records .85ve 01d 4CopyGrades .85Requests for Official GPC Transcript . 85Confidentiality of Student Records.85Grading System.85Auditing Courses .86-2Academic Grade Point Average.87Dean’s List .88Grade Appeal Policy .88Grade Appeal Procedure .8812Repeating Courses .90Grade Forgiveness Policy .90hiAcademic Renewal .9120Academic Status.91Academic Warning .91rcAcademic Probation .92Academic Exclusion .92AReturning from Academic Exclusion.92Academic Exclusion Appeal Policy and Procedures .92Readmission for Health Sciences.92Regents’ Test .92Request for Transient Permission .93Graduation.94Graduation Requirements .95
GPC 2012-2014 Catalog8Second Degree .95Graduation with Honors .96Catalog Editions .96Transfer Admission Guarantees .96Student Affairs .97Statement of Nondiscrimination .98Student Discrimination Grievance .98Policy .98Procedure .98Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) .101ve 01d 4CopyAnnual Notice of Directory Information Contents .102Information Security .102Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act .103The Cleary Act .103Annual Report Requirements .104-2Crime Statistics .104Academic Support Services .105Academic Computer Labs and Classrooms .107First-Year Seminar (GPCS 1010) .10712Learning and Tutoring Centers (LTC) .107Learning Communities.108hiLibraries .10820Testing Services .108College Level Examination Program (CLEP) .108rcPlacement Testing .108Exit Testing .109ANational Testing Programs .109Student Support Services .109Advising, Counseling and Retention Services (ACRS).1
GPC 2012-2014 Catalog 3 ABOUT THIS CATALOG . This catalog does not constitute a contract between Georgia Perimeter College and its students on either a collective or individual ba
