Welcome to Georgia State Clarkston (Perimeter College)

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Welcome to Perimeter College's Clarkston Campus! We're ranked among the top 20 two-year colleges in the U.S. Here, students can choose from more than 30 academic pathways to an associate degree. We're located in what's known as "the most diverse square mile in the U.S.," and students from more than 100 countries attend classes here. In the Student Center in Building CN, you’ll find the Admissions, Enrollment and Financial Services offices, and University Career Services. Popular student clubs include the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Experience, History & Politics and the Vietnamese Club. Clarkston is also home to Perimeter's American Sign Language program, which raises awareness about the deaf community.

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The second level of the Student Center offers students a central location to gather and explore a wealth of support services. The University Career Services provides resources to help students reach their career goals and boost their networking. The center has computers, workstations, a “career closet” boutique filled with professional attire students can borrow and a self-service photobooth, where students can take professional headshots on the spot. Here you'll also find the International Student & Scholar Services Office, which supports international students through immigration advising, and compliance and support services to help them succeed in classes and feel more connected to the community.

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The Clarkston Campus Student Plaza, which showcases a beautiful fountain and wildflower gardens, offers several tables with internet connection that allows students to study and work outdoors. This area is also used as the free speech site for the campus, where students can voice their thoughts and opinions about a variety of topics, political or otherwise. Located off the student plaza, there are buildings that house classes and support services such as the Learning and Tutoring Center.

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Clarkston Campus Student Recreational Services has popular amenities to support student health and wellness, including a beautiful pool, a cardio center and a weight room. Students love taking part in fitness classes, which are free and offered almost daily. For students who want to get outside, the outdoor recreation program features a range of experiences, at all activity levels, led by trained volunteer trip leaders.

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The Clarkston Campus is filled with cardio and strength-training equipment. From treadmills to free weights, the weight room has everything students need to jump-start a fitness routine. The Clarkston Campus Student Recreational Services also hosts fun events, like free-throw contests, soccer goal kickoff challenges, foosball tournaments and other friendly competitions.

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The Clarkston Campus features 10 spacious, lighted tennis courts available for practice or play. The tennis courts arena at Clarkston is also the home of both Georgia State’s men's and women’s tennis teams. Tennis Lessons and courses are offered through the Universal Tennis Academy for beginner and advanced players. In the scenic area near the tennis courts, students can bring their lunch or meet with friends at tables under the shade of the tree-filled campus.

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In Clarkston’s Student Support Services Building, students can access testing, advising and counseling services, and health services. At the Health Center, students can make appointments for health screenings and shots. Registered students receive free health care services. The building features the Panther’s Pantry, which provides students a short-term resource for nonperishable food items, hygiene items and school supplies. You'll also find the homebase for Perimeter’s popular nursing program here. Nursing graduates regularly top state and national passage rates for the NCLEX exam. Students can join the Student Nurses Association at Perimeter College to connect with their nursing peers and participate in events, like university blood drives.

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With its soaring ceiling and wide staircase, the Clarkston Campus Library provides ample seating for studying and relaxing, and is a welcoming place for informal student meetings and special events. It also features a quiet meditation space on the second floor. Students can check out technology to support their classes, including Chromebooks, graphing calculators and more. The library also hosts fun and wellness activities such as arts and crafts events and de-stress workshops. During campus-wide celebrations like Homecoming, the library often features special displays.

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The Clarkston Fine Arts Building is the centerpiece of fine arts at Perimeter College. It's hosted theater and musical productions for more than fifty years. Theater, art, and both voice and instrumental classes are conducted here. The 400-seat Marvin Cole Auditorium is also home to the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra and the stage for Theatre Arts Guild performances, musical productions and special guest lectures. Throughout the academic year, the lobby of the Fine Arts Building features art exhibits and shows from local and regional artists.

Welcome to Georgia State Clarkston (Perimeter College)

Student Center - CN

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Student Center - Upstairs CN

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Student Plaza

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Student Recreational Services - CG

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Student Recreational Services - Weight Room - CG

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Tennis Court

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Student Support Services - CH

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Library - CL

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