GSU Perimeter Online Orientation

1. WELCOME TO THE
PANTHER FAMILY
New Student Orientation | Perimeter College

2. Georgia State University would like to welcome new students who are beginning their
academic journeys at Perimeter College. This presentation provides information
needed to be a successful student and a graduate of Perimeter College.
This is New Student Orientation. Please allow 10-15 minutes to complete this
module. The questionnaire at the end of this module must be completed. Once the
questionnaire has been completed, there will be a prompt to move forward with the
advisement process.
This module gives information about:
• Georgia State University
• Perimeter College
• Sexual misconduct (Title IX, said as Title 9)
• Academic resources
• Advising tools
• Student email
• Student identification (ID) services
Perimeter College

3. Leadership
More information: Administration
President Dr. Mark Becker
Vice President for Academic
Affairs & Provost
Dr. Risa Palm
Vice President Enrollment
Management & Student Success
& Vice Provost
Dr. Timothy Renick
Vice President for Student
Affairs
Dr. Douglass Covey
Vice Provost & Dean of
Perimeter College
Dr. Peter Lyons
Associate Vice President
& Dean of Students
Dr. Darryl B. Holloman

4. Quick Facts
• Perimeter College is the ninth college within Georgia State University.
• Georgia State has over 50,000 enrolled students, making it the largest
institution in the University System of Georgia.
• More than 21,000 students are enrolled at Perimeter campuses.
• Perimeter College consists of five campuses: Alpharetta, Clarkston, Decatur,
Dunwoody and Newton.
• Perimeter College offers online learning for most core courses as well as 18 full
degree programs.
• Students who earn an associate’s degree at Perimeter College can seamlessly
transfer to the Georgia State Atlanta campus to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
• Perimeter College provides affordable and flexible degree programs for
students from every background and demographic.
• More quick facts: Perimeter College | Georgia State University

5. Sexual Misconduct - Title IX
Georgia State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education
programs and activities and prohibits such discrimination by students, faculty and staff.
Nondiscrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation
regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106).
Title IX prohibits sex discrimination. Sex discrimination constitutes sexual misconduct and
includes both sexual harassment and sexual violence. At Georgia State University, the term
sexual misconduct encompasses sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, non-consensual
sexual contact, non-consensual sexual intercourse, dating violence, domestic violence and
stalking.
Did you know sexual misconduct is any kind of unwanted sexual contact, including sexual
contact with someone who is unable to give legal consent due to intoxication or being
underage? Would it surprise you to learn that hooking up with your girlfriend or
boyfriend while they are drunk, posting or sharing revealing photos of someone without
their consent, or showing or sending revealing photos to someone who does not want to
see them can all constitute sexual misconduct?

6. Student Handbook
The Student Handbook is prepared by the Division of Student Affairs to provide
students with information on campus resources, student life and university
procedures. Topics include:
• Expectations held by instructors
• Financial advice, including tips on maintaining good credit
• Services available to students
• Where to find class schedules and program information
• Proper conduct in online environments (ex. social media sites)
• The Code of Conduct
Student conduct is governed by the Student Code of Conduct, university
policy and applicable law. All students are responsible for reading and
following the Code of Conduct.

7. Student Affairs
The Division Student Affairs offers many services and programs to promote learning,
engagement and student success.
Student Affairs services include:
Black Student Achievement Multicultural Center Student Health Clinic
Civic Engagement New Student Orientation Student Health Promotion
Counseling & Testing Center Parent Relations Student Organizations
Dean of Students Recreational Services Student Media
Disability Services Spotlight Programs Board Student Victim Assistance
Greek Life Student Center University Housing
Leadership Development Student Government

8. Student Resources
Advising, Counseling & Retention Services
Advising for Perimeter College students
Learning & Tutoring Center
Test preparation and tutoring (in person or online)
Student Financial Services: Financial Aid
Everything there is to know about financial aid at Georgia State
Disability Services: Perimeter Campuses
Locations and contact information for Disability Services
Online Registration
How to register online for Perimeter College courses
Academic Calendar
Semester calendar and exam schedules for Atlanta and Perimeter campuses
University Events Calendar
Events occurring on Georgia State campuses

9. Panther Access to Web Services (PAWS)
Panther Access to Web Services (PAWS) at paws.gsu.edu is an online web portal
through which students can access many features related to their account at Georgia
State University.
PAWS can be used to perform the following tasks:
• Update student information
• Adjust class schedule
• Pay tuition and fees
• Review financial aid
• Access an unofficial transcript
• View GPA (including HOPE) and academic standing
To log in to PAWS, students will need their CampusID username and password.

10. Student Email Account
All students receive an email account from the university. Official Georgia State
University email will be sent to this account. It is connected to the student’s
CampusID.
Check the email account often for campus-wide messages and alerts as well as
communication from advisors and instructors. It is necessary to keep track of
important information, deadlines and requirements. The email account includes a
calendar and other tools to make this easier.
Access student email by clicking the Students tab at the top of perimeter.gsu.edu, or
type panthermail.gsu.edu into the address bar of the web browser. If there are any
problems, please contact the Information Technology team at 404-413-4357.

11. Student Identification Card
When you have registered for classes, please bring a government-issued ID
(driver’s license, passport, etc.) to the student ID office to receive an ID card.
A student ID card provides access to campus services:
• Printing and copying
• Recreation facilities
• Other campus programs and services
Replacing a lost student ID card costs $10.
NOTE: Students registering in the summer will receive a JCard. Students registering
from fall onwards will receive a PantherCard.

12. Welcome to the Panther Family at Perimeter!
Please verify completion of this module (Orientation Part 1) by
completing the questionnaire located here.
You can now proceed to online advisement and registration.

13. New Student Orientation
Perimeter College, Decatur
orientation.gsu.edu/perimeter/
orientation@gsu.edu
Best Wishes to our New Panthers!