New Student Orientation

Congratulations on your acceptance! Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s New Student Orientation is delivered online and select dates in person.

Orientation provides new students with important information about the school, and offers the opportunity to meet with an academic and career advisor for advising and registration, pick up your Georgia Piedmont Tech student ID, get a parking decal for your car, learn how to use student email and Blackboard, meet with representatives from financial aid services, and purchase required textbooks and supplies.

Fall 2024 New Student Orientation Dates

***New Student Orientation sessions have concluded for FALL 2024 (classes beginning August 12th, 2024). To receive a copy of the presentation accompanied by other pertinent information, please send an email to orientation@gptc.edu.


Contact an academic and career advisor:

Dekalb Campus
Monday-Thursday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Fridays
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Room A-171
(404) 297-9522 ext. 1109
advising@gptc.edu 

Newton Campus

Monday-Thursday
8:00 AM – 5:00PM

Fridays
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Building D
(404) 297-9522 ext. 3100
advising@gptc.edu