Summer 2020 Virtual New Student Orientation
Although we are not able to see you in person for a New Student Orientation, we want to make sure you have a great start to your first semester at Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC). Various departments at GPTC have prepared informative videos to guide you. Watch these videos to learn more about the college resources, support and opportunities. Check out the videos below:
Welcome to Georgia Piedmont Technical College by President Tavarez Holston
15 things you need to know before classes begin
There is a handout that will be referred to in the video below. To download the handout, click here.
Learn more about using Financial Aid at GPTC
Learn more about using Disability Services at GPTC
Learn how to make payments and receive refunds at GPTC
Learn more about future Scholarship Opportunities at GPTC
How to use GPTC Technology (Email, Blackboard, Banner, and much more)
Learn how Special Populations can help you!
Learn about using Library Services at GPTC!
On-campus New Student Orientation
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 2020 DeKalb Campus Orientation
Thursday, August 13, 2020 and will begin at 10:00am & 5:00pm
Location: DeKalb Campus Conference Center
Fall 2020 Newton Campus Orientation
Friday, August 14, 2020 and will begin at 10:00am
Location: Newton Auditorium
Spring 2021 DeKalb Campus Orientation
Thursday, January 7, 2021 and will begin at 10:00am
Location: DeKalb Campus Conference Center
Spring 2021 Newton Campus Orientation
Friday, January 8, 2021 and will begin at 10:00am
Location: Newton Auditorium
Contact an academic and career advisor:
Dekalb Campus
Monday-Thursday
8:00 AM – 5:30 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 – 5:30 PM
Fridays
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
A Building Lobby
(404) 297-9522 ext. 3100
advising@gptc.edu