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Students who have embraced what Perimeter College offers tell our story best. Although each one joins us with a unique background and varying needs, Perimeter students share a common goal – to improve their lives through higher education.

DID YOU KNOW

More than a fourth of Perimeter’s students (27 percent) are the first in their families to attend college.

Perimeter is the choice of 2,177 international students from 130 countries.

Most Perimeter students (62 percent) attend school part-time.

The average age of Perimeter students is 23.6 years old.

“The Newton Perimeter Campus provided everything I needed to be successful. The intimacy of a smaller campus, the caring professors and staff and the unique blend of students helped me feel comfortable returning to the classroom after an extended hiatus. Take it from me – take that leap of faith and take it at the Perimeter Campus, and when you do, get ready to soar!

Chasity Holstick
Perimeter Graduate, 2021
Sport Management

“Because I was starting college at 14 years old, my mom was concerned about me attending a university campus with peers 18-plus years old. Learning about the flexibility Georgia State offers students via the Perimeter campuses and the ability to smoothly transition into the Atlanta Campus’ bachelor’s program presented us with the perfect fit. Georgia State’s Perimeter campuses allowed me an opportunity to slowly transition from the smaller campus to the larger Atlanta Campus. I was able to develop my social skills and acclimate to life as a college student. In this environment, I could grow and develop academically, personally and professionally at a pace that was comfortable for me, while still being challenged, guided and supported. I am now honored to continue my Georgia State experience as a member of the Georgia State University College of Law 2021 entering class.”

David Gaines
Perimeter Graduate, 2020
Biology

“Going to nursing school as a nontraditional student was rough. Nursing school is not like regular college, and you’ll be tested in many different ways. But I’ve loved it. I’ve met my new best friends, and we’ve gone through the roughest times, and we’ve studied together and supported each other. We’ve also had some really good, supportive faculty, and they were so wonderful and empowering.”

Denise Serrano
Perimeter Graduate, 2020
Nursing

President of the Student Nurses Association

Denise Serrano
Perimeter Graduate, 2020
Nursing

“I chose the Perimeter Newton Campus because the location was so convenient and between on-campus and online classes I was able to take all the classes that I needed to and fit them around my work schedule. It was also very close to the hospital I was employed at so it made it easy to get off a night shift and ride over for my morning class before I went home to go to sleep. I always recommend Perimeter to people in the area because it makes so much sense to stay close to home and take care of the things you need to. And as far as the ‘college experience’ goes, I still have good close friends today that I met at Perimeter.”

Joseph Dunagan
Perimeter Graduate, 2019
Radiologic Technology

Works at an Atlanta area spine clinic.

“There is more than just high-quality education on the Clarkston Campus. There’s also the beauty and power found in multiculturalism and the friendly and trustworthy students and faculty members who’ve helped to bring out the best in me!”

Nestor Kaputo
Perimeter Graduate, 2019
Engineering

Studies computer science at Georgia State University’s Atlanta Campus.

“I had some really good online professors. The professors I had in person were really great, they did an excellent job teaching, they were engaging and they knew the material really well. I would definitely recommend Perimeter to people who don’t have very much money or they want to be smart about their education. There’s no point in getting into lots of debt if you can avoid it.”

Matthew Wessler
Perimeter Graduate, 2019
Business Administration

Studies actuarial science at Georgia State University’s Atlanta Campus.

“I have learned so much from my professors and classmates. I also like how the college affords each student every opportunity to succeed and provides the resources to do so. Being a part of the Student Government Association helped me with my leadership skills and to be a part of college life.”

Angela Owens
Perimeter Graduate, 2017
Social Work
Georgia State University Atlanta Campus (B.S.W. ’19)

Is an employee training analyst with WorkSource DeKalb, where she assists youth ages 16-24 with education and employment opportunities.

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“The classes (at Perimeter College) prepared me well for study at Georgia State, particularly for English, biology and calculus.”

Antoinette Charles
Perimeter Student, 2015
(DeKalb Early College Academy)
Biology
Georgia State University Atlanta Campus (B.S. ’19 Neuroscience)

Is pursuing a medical degree at Duke University and is a research assistant with Duke Global Neurosurgery and Neurology.

“Perimeter College was a fantastic experience for me. I went to Perimeter fully expecting to come out with some sort of liberal arts degree because that was all I had ever been told I was good at doing by any other teacher. Taking the environmental science course at Perimeter and meeting Dr. Dion Stewart was life-changing. It was the first time in my life, and I was 25 at the time, that I had ever been told that I could be a scientist. Without the guidance, the support system, and the knowledge I received from the teachers at Perimeter, I would not be the person I am today.”

Katy O’Connell Nahodyl
Perimeter Student, 2012-2014
Geology
Georgia State University Atlanta Campus (B.S. ’16 Geosciences)

Was a project geologist before joining Blue Feather technology consulting firm as a project manager.

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