Perimeter College

Move Forward At Perimeter College, students can enjoy a rich campus or online experience with access to the highest quality education and support, now with more options. Perimeter College students are part of a network of more than a half-million Georgia State alumni and earn a degree from one of the country’s largest universities, a university whose reputation continues to grow. Students also have the opportunity to stay on track with Georgia State’s advanced advising system, a proven program that helps students succeed academically while saving them time and money. Students from all backgrounds can start their journey in higher education at one of the nation’s most diverse universities to prepare themselves for a lifetime of professional pursuits, leadership and learning. HISTORY The history of Perimeter College fulfills a vital role in higher education in Georgia. From its history as a DeKalb County junior college, the institution has opened the door to higher education for hundreds of thousands of students during the past half-century. As part of the University System of Georgia, the college grew to serve more than 21,000 students on five campuses and online. Its 2016 consolidation with Georgia State University created the largest university in the state and one of the largest in the nation. In 1979 DCC continued its multicampus development with a North Campus in Dunwoody, in Fulton County. In 1986 the growing school relinquished control of its affiliated vocational programs as well as the DCC name, and the Board of Regents accepted DeKalb College as a unit of the University System of Georgia.