Orientation

Welcome to Georgia Piedmont Tech!

To make your first semester at Georgia Piedmont Tech as successful as possible, all students must attend a mandatory orientation. The orientation will make your transition to college as easy as possible. You will learn about the services and resources Georgia Piedmont Tech has to offer, as well as your requirements and expectations as a student.

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.

Summer 2025 New Student Orientation Dates

VIRTUAL
  • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 at 6 PM (Virtual)
  • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 at 6 PM (Virtual)
  • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 at 6 PM (Virtual)
  • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 at 6 PM (Virtual)

To sign up for the virtual orientation, click here.

IN-PERSON
  • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 at 10 AM (In-Person)
  • Location: DeKalb Campus Conference Center

To sign up for the In-Person orientation, click here

CAMPUS LOCATIONS


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.