College may be defined as an institution of higher education, especially one that provides a general or liberal arts education rather than technical or vocational training . (Dictionary.com) Today's university has largely adapted to modern technology and society. Many colleges have been rebuilt for a targeted type of student. Universities are designed for students looking to continue their studies in a university environment. Two-year colleges are designed for students seeking higher education with the option of seeking career training or a college degree. And technical colleges design strictly vocational training for the career of their choice. Lately, there have been discussions to merge DeKalb Tech College and Georgia Perimeter College under the Technical College System of Georgia structure for academic learning. But the mere idea of ​​a merger raises many concerns, both among current students and future students who decide to pursue higher education. So, is the merger of Georgia Perimeter College with DeKalb Technical College effective for students seeking a college education? Community colleges are designed to accept all students and ease the transition to traditional college to earn a college degree. GPC is an associate degree built college and is ranked the third largest institution in the University System of Georgia. GPC welcomes undergraduate students each semester, many of whom are transfer students. GPC sends more students to traditional universities than any other U.S. government college. Georgia Perimeter College is the third largest school in the University System of Georgia and welcomes more new students each semester than any other college. GPC is located in many cities around ...... middle of paper ......ed-a-community-college-system/>.Goan, Sarah. Krichels. Differential characteristics of 2-year postsecondary institutions. GALILEO. Internet. April 19, 2011. Mach, Tuquyen. "Georgia's two-year colleges could become a thing of the past | WSAV TV." Savannah and Coastal Georgia News, Weather and Sports | WSAV Television. January 29, 2009. The web. April 17, 2011. .Puyear, Donald E. “A Study on the Convergence of Missions of Community Colleges and Technical Institutes.” Phase 1: Survey of States.” GALILEO. 2002. Internet. April 19, 2011. Weinman, Melissa. “State considers merging 2-year colleges and tech schools.” gainesvilletimes.com. Local news, sports and lifestyles from Northeast Georgia. June 5, 2009. the web. April 17. 2011. .