All Events

January 2012


Jan. 11-Feb. 29 Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes

Students must withdraw between January 11 and February 29 to receive a 'W' for the class. Review the
href="http://www.gpc.edu/catalog/withdrawals"target="_blank">withdrawal policy


Jan. 11-Mar. 2 Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof

Refer to the Refund Schedule

Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund.

Jan. 25-Feb. 17 Web Registration for Second Half Classes

Web registration is available for Second Half term classes only.

February 2012


Feb. 16-23 Art Show: Sweetwater Print Cooperative (Clarkston Event)
Works by member artists of the cooperative in Gainesville, FL

Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Jim Cherry Learning Resource Center Gallery. Ongoing and free.

Contact: 678-891-3572


Feb. 16-24 Art Show: Hadal Surfaces (Dunwoody Event)
Enjoy drawings and sound pieces inspired by X-rays and dreams created by Claire Paul.

Location & Time: Dunwoody Campus, Learning Resource Center Gallery. Ongoing and free.

Contact: 678-891-3572


Feb. 16-Mar. 2 Art Show: Abstramentia (Clarkston Event)
View new paintings and drawings by Bello AG

Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Studio Gallery, Fine Arts Building. Ongoing and free.

Contact: 678-891-3572


Feb. 16-Mar. 17 The Hazara of Afghanistan: Cultural Exhibit and Lecture
This exhibit and lecture aims to increase awareness of the rich history and cultural heritage of the Hazara people from Afghanistan who now live throughout the world.
Lecture and Opening Reception:
Jan 17, 2012, 6pm – 8 pm
Exhibit Date:
Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library
5234 LaVista Road Tucker, GA 30084
770-270-8234
the_hazara@yahoo.com

Feb. 16-Mar. 19 Change the World with the Gift of Shoes (Clarkston Event)
Please donate new or barely worn shoes to help supply every child in Ghana with at least one pair of shoes. Co-sponsored by Health, Wellness and Recreation, Clarkston and The Soul Project Inc.

Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, drop-off barrels in Building CG Gym Foyer. Ongoing.

Contact: 678-891-3064


Feb. 16-Mar. 20 Women's Weight Training for Beginners (Clarkston Event)
Learn the proper techniques of weight lifting, and take them step-by-step through a safe and efficient work out.

Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Building CG, room 1110 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:15-5:15 p.m.

Contact: Robert Edwards at 678-891-3062
or redwards@gpc.edu

Feb. 16-Apr. 4 Yoga Classes (Clarkston Event)
Come out for this eight-week class.

Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Building CG, room 0140 on Monday & Wednesday from 12–1 p.m.

Contact: Robert Edwards at 678-891-3062 or
redwards@gpc.edu

Feb. 16-Apr. 19 Art Show: The Vision of Sergey Cherep (Decatur Event)
Featuring drawings and paintings.

Location & Time: Decatur Campus, Building SA, Deans Hall Gallery. Ongoing and free.

Contact: 6778-8891-3572


Feb. 16-Apr. 19 Zumba Fitness Classes (Clarkston Event)
Dance your way to fitness with this exciting and unique 12 week class.

Location & Times: Clarkston Campus, Building CG, room 1150 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5-6 pm

Contact: Robert Edwards at 678-891-3062 or
redwards@gpc.edu


Feb. 16-Apr. 20 Art Show: Dual by In Soon Kim (Newton Event)
'Dual' means "two spirits" in Korean. Exhibit explores duality of living in both Korea and America.

Location & Time: Newton Campus, Learning Resource Gallery, Building 2N. Ongoing and free.

Contact: 678-891-3572


Feb. 17 Last Day for Second Half Term Registration


Feb. 17-18 GPC Mathematics Conference (Clarkston Event)
Location: Clarkston Campus, Building N

Times:
Friday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Contact: Martha Nega at 678-891-3740 or mnega@gpc.edu


Feb. 17-Mar. 22 Art Show: Unknown Aspects (Clarkston Event)
Featuring paintings by Doreen Tunnell

Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Fine Arts Gallery, Fine Arts Building. Ongoing and free.

Contact: 678-891-3572


Feb. 21 DeKalb Symphony Orchestra Concert (Clarkston Event)
Subscription Concert No. 3 with Margery McDuffie Whatley, piano. Fyodor Cherniavsky conducts.

Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building at 8 p.m.

Contact: For tickets call 678-891-3565


Feb. 21 Student Study Day

No classes held. The college is open.

Feb. 23 Art Show: Unknown Aspects Reception (Clarkston Event)
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Fine Arts Gallery, Fine Arts Building, from 5-7 p.m.

Contact: 678-891-3572


Feb. 23 Last Day for First Half Term Classes


Feb. 23 National Financial Aid Awareness Month (Clarkston Event)
Learn about the different types of aid available to help them pay for your education.

Location & Time: Clarkston Campus Student Center at 11 a.m.
Contact: Bernita Banks at 678-891-3424 of bernita.banks@gpc.edu

Feb. 23 Nursing Information Seminar (Decatur Event)
Learn more about GPC's outstanding nursing program. Please arrive on time and do not bring children.

Location & Time: Decatur Campus, Building F, room 2100 at 12 p.m.

Contact: Renee Creel at Renee.Creel@gpc.edu


Feb. 24 GCIS: Georgia Consortium for International Studies Symposium (Clarkston Event)
GCIS is a collaborative partnership of seventeen Georgia institutions of higher education aimed at promoting intercultural understanding and fostering faculty international development.


Feb. 24 What's In Your Wallet? (Dunwoody Event)
Get help with understanding credit reports and credit scores. You will also learn why these two things are important and how we keep track of your credit history.

Location & Time: Dunwoody Campus, Building NB, room 1602 at 12 p.m.

Contact: Aisha Harley at 678-891-3104 or
aisha.harley@gpc.edu

Feb. 24-26 Playcrafters Theatre: Polaroid Stories by Naomi Iizuka (Dunwoody Event)
A play about street youths struggling in a hostile world written as slam poetry. Adult subject matter. Children must be 16 and over.

Location: Dunwoody Campus Auditorium, Building C, Room 1100.

Performance Times:
Fri.–Sat., Feb. 22-25 at 7 p.m.
Sun., Feb. 26, at 3 p.m.

Contact: For tickets call 770-274-5270


Feb. 24-28 Final Exams for First Half Term Classes
Final Exam Schedule

Feb. 25 Atlanta Flute Club Flute Fair (Clarkston Event)
Enjoy a series of concerts for flutists and glute lovers.

Location & Times: Clarkston Campus, Fine Arts Building at 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. $10 each concert.

Contact: 678-891-3572

Feb. 27 Guest Artist Recital: Geoff Hayden, piano (Clarkston Event)
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building at 8 p.m. Free. No tickets or reservations required.

Contact: 678-891-3572


Feb. 27-Mar. 20 Art Show: Correcting For Drift (Clarkston Event)
A curated exhibit by members of the Women’s Caucus for Art of Georgia

Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Jim Cherry Learning Resource Center Gallery. Ongoing and free.

Contact: 678-891-3572


Feb. 29 DeKalb Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert (Clarkston Event)
Earl Kuutti conducts.

Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building at 8 p.m. Free. No tickets or reservations required.


Feb. 29 Guest Artist Concert: Global Village School’s One Voice Chorus (Clarkston Event)
Elise Witt directs.

Location & Time: Clarkston Campus,
Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building at 1 p.m. Free. No tickets or reservations required.

Contact: 678-891-3572


Feb. 29 Midpoint for Full Term Classes

March 2012


Mar. 1 Application Deadline for 2012 European Council Programs. Deposit due
Website Event

Mar. 1 Grades due for First Half Term Classes

Grades are due by 12:00 noon EST.

Mar. 1 Graduation Application Deadline for Summer 2012

A non-refundable application fee is required.

Mar. 1-Apr. 19 Withdraw (WF) - Full Term Classes

Students must withdraw between March 1 and April 19 to receive a 'WF' for the class. Review the withdrawal policy

This is the last day to withdraw from Full Term Classes

Mar. 5-11 Spring Break

No classes held. The college is open.

Mar. 9 First payment due for European Council Programs
Website Event

Mar. 12 Art Show: Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition Reception (Clarkston Event)
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Building CF Quad from 5-7 p.m.

Contact: 678-891-3572

Mar. 12-29 Art Show: Student Works (Dunwoody Event)
Location & Time: Dunwoody Campus, Learning Resource Center Gallery. Ongoing and free.

Contact: 678-891-3572


Mar. 12-29 Art Show: Student Works (Newton Event)
Location & Time: Newton Campus, Studio Gallery, Building 1N. Ongoing and free.

Contact: 678-891-3572


Mar. 12-May. 4 Art Show: 8th Biennial Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition (Clarkston Event)
Sculptures are by southeastern artists.

Location & Time: Grounds of Clarkston Campus. Ongoing and free.

Contact: 678-891-3572


Mar. 14 Art Show: Student Works Reception (Dunwoody Event)
Location & Time: Dunwoody Campus, Learning Resource Center Gallery from 5-7 p.m.

Contact: 678-891-3572


Mar. 14 Faculty Recital: Benjamin Warsaw, piano (Clarkston Event)
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building at 1 p.m. Free. No ticket or reservation required.

Contact: 678-891-3572


Mar. 14 FAFSA Completion Session (Newton Event)
Students and parents will learn about different types of financial aid and how to complete the FAFSA process.

Location & Time: Newton Campus, Building 2N, room 2220 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Contact: Bernita Banks at 678.891.3005 or sfsoutreach@gpc.edu


Mar. 14 Second Half Term Classes Begin


Mar. 14-20 No Show Attendance Period for Second Half Term Classes


Mar. 15 Alumni Enrichment Series Part II: Budgeting and Money Management 101 (Dunwoody Event)
Learn the building blocks of personal financial management including how to set up budgets, from Kim Wall of the Georgia United Credit Union.

Location & Time: Dunwoody Campus, Building NB, Room 2100 from 6-8 p.m.

Contact:
Purchase tickets


Mar. 15-Apr. 4 Refund Schedule - Second Half Classes Only

Refer to the Refund Schedule

Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund.

Mar. 15-Apr. 9 Withdraw (W) - Second Half Classes

Students must withdraw between March 15 and April 9 to receive a 'W' for the class. Review the
href="http://www.gpc.edu/catalog/withdrawals"target="_blank">withdrawal policy


Mar. 16 Nursing Information Seminar (Newton Event)
Learn more about GPC's outstanding nursing program. Please arrive on time and do not bring children.

Location & Time: Newton Campus, Building 1N, room 3140 at 1 p.m.

Contact: Renee Creel at Renee.Creel@gpc.edu


Mar. 16 Student Honors Recital (Clarkston Event)
Location & Time:

Contact: 678-891-3572


Mar. 19 GPC Jazz Ensemble: Greg McLean, director (Dunwoody Event)
Location & Time: Dunwoody Campus, Building NB, Dining Room at 8 p.m. Free. No ticket or reservation required.


Mar. 20 Nursing Information Seminar (Clarkston Event)
Learn more about GPC's outstanding nursing program. Please arrive on time and do not bring children.

Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Building I, room 1700 at 4:30 p.m.

Contact: Renee Creel at Renee.Creel@gpc.edu


Mar. 20 Who Wants to be a Millionaire? (Newton Event)
This workshop covers how to start a savings plan, different types of investment instruments and choosing the most appropriate investment instrument for you.

Location & Time: Newton Campus, Building 2N, Room 2260 at 1 p.m.

Contact: Aisha Harley at 678-891-3104 or
aisha.harley@gpc.edu


Mar. 21 Art Show: Student Works Reception (Newton Event)
Location & Time: Newton Campus, Studio Gallery, Building 1N from 1-3 p.m.

Contact: 678-891-3572


Mar. 21-27 Faculty Report No Shows

The SIS will be available for reporting no shows from March 21 to March 27 at 8:00 pm EST.

Mar. 22 FAFSA Completion Session (Alpharetta Event)
Students and parents will learn about different types of financial aid and how to complete the FAFSA process.

Location & Time: Alpharetta Campus, Building AA, room 1150 from 5-7 p.m.

Contact: Bernita Banks at 678.891.3005 or sfsoutreach@gpc.edu


Mar. 26 Deadline Faculty Application for Summer 2013 Study Abroad Programs (European Council )
Website Event

Mar. 26-May. 18 Early Advisement and Web Registration for Summer 2012


Mar. 26-May. 18 Financial Purge Schedule

Classes are purged on a regular basis during the registration period. See the Student
Accounts webpage for the Summer 2012 Purge Plan

Mar. 27 DeKalb Symphony Orchestra Concert (Clarkston Event)
Subscription Concert No. 4 with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster David Coucheron, violin. Fyodor Cherniavsky conducts.

Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building at 8 p.m.
Contact: 678-891-3565 for tickets


Mar. 27 FAFSA Completion Session (Decatur Event)
Students and parents will learn about different types of financial aid and how to complete the FAFSA process.

Location & Time: Decatur Campus, Building SA, room 3110 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Contact: Bernita Banks at 678.891.3005 or sfsoutreach@gpc.edu


Mar. 27-Apr. 13 Art Show: Seasons in Stone by Jeff Watson & Don Dougan (Clarkston Event)
Collaborative stone sculptures explore the artists' views of the months and season of the year

Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Fine Arts Gallery, Fine Arts Building. Ongoing and free.

Contact: 678-891-3572


Mar. 28 Music Theatre Student Vocal Recital (Clarkston Event)
Location & Time: Clarkston Campus,
Performance Studio, Fine Arts Building at 1 p.m.
Free. No ticket or reservation required.

Contact: 678-891-3572


Mar. 28 Guest Artist Concert: Mercury Season Chamber Ensemble (Dunwoody Event)
Location & Time: Dunwoody Campus Auditorium, Building NC Room 1100 at 2 p.m. Free. No ticket or reservation required.

Contact: 678-891-3572


Mar. 28-Apr. 1 Theatre at Newton: You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Newton Event)
Enjoy the everyday adventures of Charlie Brown, and the “Peanuts” gang. Based on the original Comic Strip by Charles M. Schultz.

Location: Newton Campus, The Studio, Building 1, Room 2100

Performance Times:

Wed.-Sat., March 28-31 at 7 p.m.

Sun. April 1 at 3 p.m.

Contact: Tickets 770-278-1435 or newahac@gpc.edu


Mar. 29 FAFSA Completion Session (Dunwoody Event)
Students and parents will learn about different types of financial aid and how to complete the FAFSA process.

Location & Time: Dunwoody Campus, Building NA , room 1120 from 5-7 p.m.

Contact: Bernita Banks at 678.891.3005 or sfsoutreach@gpc.edu

April 2012


Apr. 1 Application and Document Due Date for Summer 2012


Apr. 2 Final Payment Payment Deadline for Summer Study Abroad Programs
Event Website

Apr. 3 FAFSA Completion Session (Clarkston Event)
Students and parents will learn about different types of financial aid and how to complete the FAFSA process.

Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Building CL, room 2220 from 5-7 p.m.

Contact: Bernita Banks at 678.891.3005 or sfsoutreach@gpc.edu


Apr. 4 FAFSA Completion Session (Dunwoody Event)
Students and parents will learn about different types of financial aid and how to complete the FAFSA process.

Location & Time: Dunwoody Campus, Building NE, room 0220 from 5-7 p.m.

Contact: Bernita Banks at 678.891.3005 or sfsoutreach@gpc.edu


Apr. 9 Final program payment due at EC
Website Event

Apr. 9 Midpoint for Second Half Term Classes


Apr. 10-19 Withdraw (WF) - Second Half Classes

Students must withdraw between April 10 and April 19 to receive a 'WF' for the class. Review the withdrawal policy

This is the last day to withdraw from Second Half Term Classes

Apr. 12 Alumni Enrichment Series Part III: Planning for Retirement (Dunwoody Event)
Ralph Wagner of MEMBERS Financial teaches you how to plan and invest for your retirement.

Location & Time: Dunwoody Campus, Building NB, Room 2100 from 6-8 p.m.

Contact:
Purchase tickets


Apr. 13 International Festival (Clarkston Event)
11am - 2pm
Clarkston Student Center

All GPC students, student organizations and clubs are welcome and encouraged to participate! If you are interested in representing a country, region, or culture, by creating a table display, designing a poster, or putting on a performance.

Apr. 13 International Festival (Clarkston Event)
11am - 2pm, Student Center

All students, student organizations and clubs are welcome and encouraged to participate! If you are interested in representing a country, region, or culture, by creating a table display, designing a poster, or putting on a performance.

Apr. 14 Study Abroad Student Orientation (Clarkston Event)
Website Event

Apr. 16 Nursing Information Seminar (Clarkston Event)
Learn more about GPC's outstanding nursing program. Please arrive on time and do not bring children.

Location & Time: Clarkston Campus, Building I, room 1700 at 12 p.m.

Contact: Renee Creel at Renee.Creel@gpc.edu


Apr. 20 Nursing Information Seminar (Dunwoody Event)
Learn more about GPC's outstanding nursing program. Please arrive on time and do not bring children.

Location & Time: Dunwoody Campus, Building A, room 2200 at 12 p.m.

Contact: Renee Creel at Renee.Creel@gpc.edu


Apr. 21-22 Last Day for Saturday/Sunday Classes


Apr. 26 Last Day for Full Term and Second Half Term Classes


Apr. 27 Nursing Information Seminar (Alpharetta Event)
Learn more about GPC's outstanding nursing program. Please arrive on time and do not bring children.

Location & Time: Alpharetta Campus, Building A, room 2310 at 12 p.m.

Contact: Renee Creel at Renee.Creel@gpc.edu


Apr. 27-May. 3 Final Exams for Full Term Classes
Final Exam Schedule


Apr. 27-May. 3 Final Exams for Second Half Term Classes
Final Exam Schedule

May 2012


May. 1 Application Deadline for 2012 European Council Programs
Website events

May. 4 Commencement for Spring 2012

Commencement ceremony for Spring 2012 graduates.

May. 4 Graduation Date for Spring 2012

Official graduation date for Spring 2012.

May. 7 Grades due for Full and Second Half Term Classes

Grades are due by 12:00 noon EST.

May. 9 Grades Available to Students for Full Term, First Half, and Second Half Classes


May. 13-28 Study Abroad in Guatemala
Guatemala-Lake Atitlan & Antigua, along with the ancient Maya city of Tikal. Experience two weeks of adventure inside the rich culture & natural environment of Guatemala, where the living & ancient Maya reside
Guatemala website

May. 17-Jun. 16 Study and Volunteer in Greece
Greece-Island of Skopelos, plus Athens, Tolo & Epidaurus. Come and Join us…… Experience and see the breath taking beauty and rich history of Greece!!
Greece website


May. 23-25 Employee (TAP) Registration


May. 23-25 On Campus Advisement and Registration Assistance

Advisement and registration assistance is available on campuses (Weds/Thurs: 9 am-7 pm and Friday 9 am-5 pm). New students should arrive no later than 4:30 pm on Weds/Thurs and by 2:30 pm on Friday.

May. 23-31 Web Registration open for Summer 2012 Final Registration and Schedule Adjustment

Web registration will end at 7:00 pm EST on Thursday, May 31, 2012.

May. 23-Jun. 10 The Wonder that is India Study Abroad Program
India- Delhi, Agra, Kerala state, & Chennai (Madras). Join us as we journey back in time in India, a country steeped in vibrant cultural diversity and a rich history.
India Program

May. 28 Memorial Day Holiday

The college is closed.

May. 29 On Campus Advisement and Registration Assistance

Advisement and registration assistance is available on campuses from 9 am-7 pm. New students should arrive no later than 4:30 pm.

May. 30 Full Term and First Half Term Classes Begin


May. 30-31 Schedule Adjustment Available

Schedule adjustment is available for currently enrolled students. Advisement and registration assistance is available on campuses from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.


May. 30-Jun. 5 No Show Attendance Period for Full and First Half Term Classes

June 2012


Jun. 1-11 Refund Schedule - First Half Classes Only

Refer to the Refund Schedule

Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund.

Jun. 1-11 Withdraw (W) - First Half Classes

Students must withdraw between June 1 and June 11 to receive a 'W' for the class. Review the
href="http://www.gpc.edu/catalog/withdrawals"target="_blank">withdrawal policy


Jun. 1-22 Refund Schedule - Full Term Classes or any Combination Thereof

Refer to the Refund Schedule

Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund.


Jun. 1-26 Withdraw (W) - Full Term Classes

Students must withdraw between June 1 and June 26 to receive a 'W' for the class. Review the
href="http://www.gpc.edu/catalog/withdrawals"target="_blank">withdrawal policy


Jun. 6 Last Day for Financial Aid Appeals

The last day that students may submit financial aid appeals for the Summer Session 2012 is Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Any
appeals submitted after this date will be considered for the Fall Semester 2012.

Jun. 6-12 Faculty Report No Shows

The SIS will be available for reporting no shows from June 6 to June 12 at 8:00 pm EST.

Jun. 6-25 Web Registration for Second Half Classes

Web registration is available for Second Half term classes only.

Jun. 11 Midpoint for First Half Term Classes


Jun. 12-18 Withdraw (WF) - First Half Classes

Students must withdraw between June 12 and June 18 to receive a 'WF' for the class. Review the withdrawal policy

This is the last day to withdraw from First Half Term Classes

Jun. 21 Last Day for First Half Term Classes


Jun. 25 Final Exams for First Half Term Classes
Final Exam Schedule

Jun. 25 Last Day for Second Half Term Registration


Jun. 26 Grades due for First Half Term Classes

Grades are due by 12:00 noon EST.

Jun. 26 Midpoint for Full Term Classes


Jun. 27 Second Half Term Classes Begin


Jun. 27-Jul. 3 No Show Attendance Period for Second Half Term Classes


Jun. 27-Jul. 11 Withdraw (WF) - Full Term Classes

Students must withdraw between June 27 and July 11 to receive a 'WF' for the class. Review the withdrawal policy

This is the last day to withdraw from Full Term Classes

Jun. 28-Jul. 10 Refund Schedule - Second Half Classes Only

Refer to the Refund Schedule

Students must withdraw from all classes to receive a refund.


Jun. 28-Jul. 10 Withdraw (W) - Second Half Classes

Students must withdraw between June 28 and July 10 to receive a 'W' for the class. Review the
href="http://www.gpc.edu/catalog/withdrawals"target="_blank">withdrawal policy


Jun. 29 Deadline to Petition for In-state Tuition for Summer 2012

July 2012


Jul. 4 Independence Day Holiday

The college is closed.

Jul. 4-10 Faculty Report No Shows

The SIS will be available for reporting no shows from July 4 to July 10 at 8:00 pm EST.

Jul. 10 Midpoint for Second Half Term Classes


Jul. 11-17 Withdraw (WF) - Second Half Classes

Students must withdraw between July 11 and July 17 to receive a 'WF' for the class. Review the withdrawal policy

This is the last day to withdraw from Second Half Term Classes

Jul. 18 Last Day for Full Term Classes


Jul. 19-23 Final Exams for Full Term Classes
Final Exam Schedule

Jul. 23 Last Day for Second Half Term Classes


Jul. 24 Final Exams for Second Half Term Classes
Final Exam Schedule

Jul. 27 Grades due for Full and Second Half Term Classes

Grades are due by 12:00 noon EST.

Jul. 27 Graduation Date for Summer 2012

Official graduation date for Summer 2012.

Jul. 30 Grades Available to Students for Full Term, First Half, and Second Half Classes