Georgia Piedmont Technical College

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www.gptc.edu
A Unit of the Technical College Syst

For more information about our graduation rates and other important program information, please visit our website at https://www.gptc.edu/about-gptc/student-achievement/

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Statement of Equal Opportunity
https://www.gptc.edu/compliance-notices/annual-notification/

The Technical College System of Georgia and Georgia Piedmont Tech do not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran's status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all TCSG and technical college-administered programs, federally financed programs, educational programs and activities involving admissions, scholarships and loans, student life and athletics. It also applies to the recruitment and employment of personnel and the contracting for goods and services. All work and campus environments shall be free from unlawful forms of discrimination, harassment and retaliation as outlined under Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, Executive Order 11246, as amended, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, the Equal Pay Act, Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, the Georgia Fair Employment Act of 1978, as amended, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and other related mandates under TCSG Policy, federal or state statutes. TCSG and GPTC promote the full realization of equal opportunity through affirmative and continuing practices. TCSG and GPTC have Affirmative Action Plans based on federal guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable mandates. TCSG and GPTC report and monitor Affirmative Action Plan data as directed by federal compliance guidelines. The Title IX Coordinator is Sadie Washington, Human Resources Coordinator, Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Building A, Room 157, 495 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, Georgia 30021, phone: (404) 297-9522, ext. 1210, or [email protected]. Grievance procedures providing for resolution of alleged student discrimination under these Acts may be obtained from the Title IX Coordinator at the DeKalb Campus. The ADA/Section 504 Coordinator is Candice Buckley, Dean of Student Affairs, Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Building A, Room 103, 495 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021, phone (404) 297-9522, ext. 1111, or [email protected]. Grievance procedures providing for resolution in regard to students with disabilities may be obtained from the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator at the DeKalb Campus. The Equal Opportunity (EEO) Compliance Officer is Sadie Washington, Human Resources Coordinator, Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Building A, Room 157, 495 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021, phone (404) 297-9522, ext. 1210, or [email protected]. Grievance procedures providing for resolution of alleged employee discrimination may be obtained from the Human Resource Office at the DeKalb Campus. The Special Populations/Equity Coordinator is Nathan Gholston, Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Building A, Room 170D, 495 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021, phone (404) 297-9522, ext.1154. Grievance procedures providing for resolution of alleged discrimination associated with non-traditional program students may be obtained from the Special Populations/Equity Office at the DeKalb Campus.

Behind every graduate is a support system that helped make this moment possible. πŸŽ“πŸ’™
06/09/2026

Behind every graduate is a support system that helped make this moment possible. πŸŽ“πŸ’™

Woke up a graduate.
06/08/2026

Woke up a graduate.

πŸŽ“ COMMENCEMENT 2026: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO πŸŽ“Graduation day is almost here! We can't wait to celebrate the Class of 2026 on ...
06/05/2026

πŸŽ“ COMMENCEMENT 2026: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO πŸŽ“

Graduation day is almost here! We can't wait to celebrate the Class of 2026 on Saturday, June 6, at the DeKalb Conference Center in Clarkston.

πŸ“ Location: 495 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021

πŸ•™ Ceremony Times
β€’ Industrial Technology & Professional Services – 10 a.m.
β€’ Allied Health & Computer Information Systems – Noon
β€’ Education & Business – 2 p.m.
β€’ Adult Education – 4 p.m.

⏰ Graduates should arrive at least ONE HOUR before their ceremony for check-in and lineup. Please arrive dressed in full regalia.

🎟️ Tickets are required for entry into the ceremony. Each graduate receives two guest tickets.

πŸͺ‘ Don't have a ticket? Overflow seating with a live video feed will be available at the Conference Center on a first-come, first-served basis.

πŸš— Travel Advisory: Guests traveling westbound on I-20 from east of Atlanta should be aware of recent traffic pattern changes near I-285. If your route typically uses Wesley Chapel Road, please note that access patterns have changed, and you may need to use the I-285 interchange before reaching Wesley Chapel Road. Please allow extra travel time and check your GPS before departing.

πŸ“Ί Can't attend in person? All ceremonies will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel. A link to the livestream is available on the Commencement page of our website.

β™Ώ Accessible seating and ADA parking are available. Guests needing accommodations are encouraged to arrive early.

πŸ“Έ Professional photographers will capture graduates as they cross the stage.

🚫 Please leave noise makers, balloons, and confetti at home.

πŸšͺ Due to the tight schedule between ceremonies, graduates and guests should plan to exit the Conference Center promptly following their ceremony. Want more photos? Feel free to continue celebrating and taking pictures outside the venue immediately afterward.

Guests are encouraged to arrive early, and we ask everyone to help us keep ceremonies running smoothly by following event staff directions.

Congratulations, graduates! We look forward to celebrating your achievement and seeing where your way forward leads next. πŸ¦πŸŽ‰

Twas the night before graduation 😴 and all through GPTC. All were excited, especially President Holston, you see?🀩 1 mor...
06/05/2026

Twas the night before graduation 😴 and all through GPTC. All were excited, especially President Holston, you see?🀩

1 more sleep until our graduates walk across the stage!πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ“

The diplomas are ready. The graduates are ready. The memes are definitely ready. πŸŽ“πŸ˜‚Swipe for some graduation-week humor.
06/03/2026

The diplomas are ready. The graduates are ready. The memes are definitely ready. πŸŽ“πŸ˜‚

Swipe for some graduation-week humor.

Let the countdown commence! It’s Graduation Week! πŸŽ“βœ¨The diplomas are loading… and so are the emotions. πŸ₯Ή
06/01/2026

Let the countdown commence! It’s Graduation Week! πŸŽ“βœ¨

The diplomas are loading… and so are the emotions. πŸ₯Ή

05/29/2026

Nursing, welding, cybersecurity, we got it! Start your career in 2 years or less at Georgia Piedmont Technical College.

We got what you’re looking for!πŸ“£

The latest of great news we have to share. Very thankful for our partners at Rockdale Career Academy.
05/29/2026

The latest of great news we have to share.

Very thankful for our partners at Rockdale Career Academy.

CONYERS β€” Rockdale Career Academy (RCA) recently celebrated the opening of its new student enterprise for car maintenance, The Pit Stop, and the new Electric Vehicle/Hybrid Vehicle Dual Enrollment program

05/27/2026

POV: Graduation is in 9 days and it’s finally starting to feel real. πŸŽ“βœ¨

Address

495 N Indian Creek Drive
Clarkston, GA
30021

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+14042979522

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