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 2025 New Student Orientation Dates
VIRTUAL
August – 20
September – 10, 17, 24
October – 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November – 5, 12, 19
December – 3, 10, 17
IN-PERSON
Newton Campus | Aug. 5 | 10 AM with electronic sign-up
DeKalb Campus | Aug. 13 | 10 AM with electronic sign-up
To sign up for the virtual orientation, click here.
Once your request to sign up for the virtual orientation is confirmed, you will receive a link to join the session.
*** For questions, please send an email to orientation@gptc.edu.