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TECHNOLOGY CHECKLIST New students, make sure you familiarize yourself with GPTC technology! Make sure you remember your: ❶ 900 Student ID # ❷ 6 Digit Pin ❸ GPTC Email Address Check your GPTC email Upon acceptance to Georgia Piedmont Technical College, you will be entered into our database and your student email account will be created. For example: The username for Keith Staple would be kstaple and the email address would be kstaple@student.gptc.edu. To access your account through the web, open Internet Explorer and type http://outlook.com/student.gptc.edu in the address window then press Enter to access your Office 365 account. Access Banner Web Go to www.gptc.edu online and click on Banner Web at the top of the screen. Login to Blackboard Blackboard is a web-based learning environment used at Georgia Piedmont to enable educators to enhance on-campus learning and/or deliver distance only learning by bringing their course materials, class discussions, assignments and assessments to the Web. Blackboard goes live at GPTC Spring 2016! Go to page 20 for instructions on how to access blackboard. Contact GPTC’s Help Desk for Technology Support if needed Students can contact the Help Desk by dialing 404-297-9522 extension 5299. Students also have access to the GPTC Student HUB where technicians help students connect to the wireless network, resolve virus/malware infections, service slow or unresponsive systems and install course-related and anti-virus software. Student HUB Locations: Newton Campus: Room 102 (extension 3114) | DeKalb Campus Room 021 (extension 1192) Download important school documents Download the Academic Catalog, Student Handbook or current semester Registration Guide by visiting www.gptc.edu, click on search box and type in the word “publications.” Find the document you would like to download. Emergency Alert Sign up Sign up for the GPTC Emergency Alert System, so that you can be informed of any emergencies via text or emails. To sign up, go to www.gptc.edu, click on “Emergency Alerts” at the top of the page. Read and follow set-up directions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Divisions and Programs of Study………………………3 How to Apply and Register………………………………7 Advisement……………………………………………………9 Tuition and Fees…………………………………………..10 Financial Aid…………………………………………………12 Payment………………………………………………………13 Policies and Procedures…………………………..…17 Course Formats………………………………………..19 Program Advisor Contact List……………………..21 Academic Calendar……………………………………26 Frequently Called Numbers……………………..…27 Campus Locations…………………………………….27 Student Services……………………………………….….14 AT A GLANCE ACADEMICS ◦ Get to know your faculty advisor, chairpersons, and deans ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS ◦ Name change (married, divorce, other reasons) ◦ Address change – don’t let our refund money go to the wrong address! ◦ Change program of study ◦ Apply for graduation ◦ Pick up credentials after graduation ADVISING, CAREER AND RETENTION (ACRS) ◦ Clarification of career and academic goals ◦ Assistance with trouble shooting registration ◦ Help with preparing and looking for work/creating resumes ◦ Counseling services ◦ Someone to talk to when you’re having academic troubles CAMPUS POLICE ◦ Get your parking decal CASHIER’S WINDOW ◦ Understand what you owe and make payment arrangements FINANCIAL AID ◦ Understand your funding resources ◦ Check the status of your financial aid SPECIAL SERVICES AND VETERANS ◦ Meet with advisors to discuss your VA benefits ◦ Meet with advisors to discuss any special accommodations you may need STUDENT ACTIVITIES ◦ Get involved in clubs & organizations ◦ Get your Student ID or validate your ID As set forth in its student catalog, Georgia Piedmont Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator: Debra Gordon, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, Georgia Piedmont Technical College, 495 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021, Rm 103A, gordond@gptc.edu, 404 297-9522, Ext.1176. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance Officer: Lolita Morrison, Director Human Resources, Georgia Piedmont Technical College, 495 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021, Rm 157A, morrisonl@gptc.edu, 404 297-9522, Ext. 1210 ADA/504 Coordinator: Lisa Peters, Special Services Director, Georgia Piedmont Technical College, 495 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021, Rm 170A, petersl@gptc.edu, 404 297-9522, Ext. 1154 . Equity Coordinator: Roz Bogle, Equity Coordinator, Georgia Piedmont Technical College, 495 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021, Rm 170A, bogler@gptc.edu, 404 297-9522, Ext. 1280.
Page 1: Welcome to Georgia Piedmont Technic
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Page 7 and 8: NEW STUDENTS First Year FOCUS Advis
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Page 11 and 12: 8 COURSE ADD POLICIES During late r
Page 13 and 14: 10 TUITION AND FEES GA Resident $89
Page 15 and 16: 12 FINANCIAL AID Deadlines See Cale
Page 17 and 18: 14 STUDENT SERVICES Bookstore First
Page 19 and 20: STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICES The com
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Page 25 and 26: 22 HEALTH, EDUCATION AND PROFESSION
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