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purpose of the program is to encourage students to achieve excellence in all areas of
their experience at Georgia Perimeter College. The Honors Program fosters in its
students a lifelong commitment to intellectual inquiry through their engagement with
the academic community and society at large. The Honors Program seeks to promote
the academic and personal growth of outstanding students at Georgia Perimeter
College, helping to prepare them for leadership roles in careers of their choice.
As members of this unique learning community, students will engage in a stimulating
Honors curriculum focusing on interdisciplinary investigation and independent
research, further enhanced by the emphasis on small classes and seminars. Outside
the classroom, Honors students benefit from a wide variety of Honors activities and
programs.
HONOR SOCIETIES
Alpha Beta Gamma
is an International Business Honor Society for men and
women at junior and community colleges. To become a member of Alpha Beta
Gamma, one must be a currently enrolled student in the program of Business
Administration with a 3.0 cumulative GPA after earning 15 semester credit hours.
Phi Theta Kappa
, the national honor society for two-year colleges, recognizes
and furthers outstanding academic achievement. Membership is offered to those
students who have completed 18 semester credit hours at Georgia Perimeter College
with a GPA of 3.5 or better. Chapter activities promote both fellowship and scholastic
excellence. Students are invited to join each semester.
Who’s Who Among Students In American Junior Colleges
recognizes
outstanding achievement among junior college students. Membership is by selection
and is based on scholarship, leadership, participation in extracurricular activities, and
general citizenship. Selections are made yearly from sophomore students.
LEARNING AND TUTORING CENTER (LTC)
The Learning and Tutoring Centers on each campus are certified by the College
Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) and offer academic support to Georgia
Perimeter College students. The LTCs assist students to develop their own writing,
math, and scientific skills that may be required in any college course. The LTCs’
welcoming environment and free tutorial services support the college curriculum and
respond to diverse learning styles. One-to-one tutoring or small group sessions with
experienced tutors are available on a drop-in basis. The LTCs also offer Internet
access, computer-assisted instruction for skill building and test preparation, and a
variety of workshops. Online tutoring is available through the OWL (Online Writing
Lab) and the MOL (Math Online Lab). Additional resources are available on the LTC
website.
STUDY ABROAD
Study abroad allows students to combine academic coursework with an overseas
experience, making their education even more globally relevant and personally
rewarding. GPC students can find an array of study abroad opportunities through
the Center for International Education (CIE). Short and long-term programs are
available. Financial Aid can be applied toward the costs, and scholarships are
available for approved programs. Students should plan at least five months in
advance and work closely with a study abroad advisor or study abroad faculty
member throughout the process.
