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