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to go to the US embassy or consulate to get a new F-1 visa. This should be
requested in your home country. Be prepared to show a valid I-20,
updated financial documents and your current GPC transcript to the
consular office when requesting a new F-1 visa. As always, we recommend
that you visit International Student Admissions and Advising to have your
documents checked before you travel overseas.
10.
Adhere to deadlines to transfer to another college, to apply for Optional
Practical Training, or to leave the US once you complete a course of study.
See the International Student Advisor for further details.
11.
Get good advice if you have questions. If you have questions about your
visa status, speak with an advisor in International Student Admissions and
Advising for the most accurate and current information about relevant
immigration laws. So, play it safe and ask for advice from the staff in
International Student Admissions and Advising when you need it.
MILITARY OUTREACH CENTER (MOC)
GPC’s Military Outreach Center (MOC) continues to be recognized as one of the best
Military and Veteran Friendly Schools in the country. This distinction places GPC in
the top 15 percent of all colleges nationwide, offering military students the best
services, programs, discounts, scholarships, clubs, networking and staff. The MOC
office on each campus provides resources and support services for active duty
military, National Guard & Reserve, veteran students, and spouses and dependents
of veterans and actively maintains information regarding campus resources and
referrals to local support services and numerous Veteran Service Organizations. The
main MOC on Clarkston campus has a veteran's lounge, computer lab, study lab,
conference/training room, kitchenette, and a full staff of military/veteran advisors.
The MOC offices on all other campuses maintain a dedicated Military Student
Advocate who provides personalized service and assistance to each and every
military-related student.
MOC Services:
• Connecting students to campus experts in Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid,
Personal Counseling Services, Disability Services and Testing Services
• Providing referrals to campus and community resources
• Facilitating Soldier-to-Student transition through campus activities
• Promoting camaraderie among military students through organized student veteran
and military associations, such as the Student Veterans Association (SVA)
• Creating a military-inclusive atmosphere college-wide
Georgia Perimeter College and the Military Outreach Center want to honor veterans
returning to pursue their educational goals at GPC. Their goal is to assist each
student with a comfortable transition to achieve academic success.
To learn more about the services offered, please call or visit them at one of the
following MOC locations:
Clarkston
– CH1300, 678-891-3025
Decatur
– SA2310, 678-891-2315
Dunwoody
– NB1305 (also serves
Alpharetta
military students), 770-274-5038
Newton
– 1N1400 (also serves
Online
military students), 770-278-1299
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