About Piedmont University

Academic Calendar

This catalog describes an academic calendar for Piedmont University that consists of two 15-week semesters and one 8-week summer semester. The requirements in this catalog apply to students entering Piedmont in the 2021-2022 academic year (Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Summer 2022). An official copy of the academic calendar can be found on the Piedmont University website at www.piedmont.edu/registrar.

Piedmont University reserves the right to change the modality of instruction (traditional, hybrid, online) at any time and without any financial adjustment to fees charged.

Accreditation

Piedmont University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, 404-679-4500, or at http://www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of Piedmont University, to file third-party comments, or to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance. Normal inquiries about the institution, such as, admission requirements, financial aid, or educational programs should be addressed to the college and not to the Commission.

All teacher education programs offered by Piedmont University, as they appear in its published catalog, have the approval of the Professional Standards Commission of the State of Georgia, 200 Piedmont Ave SE, Atlanta, Ga. 30334 (404-232-2500) (www.gapsc.com). Authority to recommend for certification rests with the Dean of the College of Education.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Inc., 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta GA 30326, (800-669-1656) (www.acenursing.org).

The Piedmont University Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), 6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731-3101 (844-462-2283) (www.caate.net). The program has been placed on probation as of February 11, 2020, by the CAATE. The program is actively working to address the deficient standard and is accepting both 3+2 and traditional graduate students as the process resolves.

The Cardiovascular Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and monitored by the Joint Review Commission on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT), 25400 US Hwy 19 N, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763 (727-210-2350) (www.caahep.org).

The Walker College of Business is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66213 (913-339-9356) (www.ascsp.org) for undergraduate and graduate business programs.

For information regarding the procedure for obtaining or reviewing documents describing accreditation, approval, or licensing, please contact the following office: Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs – 706-778-3000.

Academic Partnerships

LCMC/RIZE:

The Lower Cost Models Consortium (LCMC) is a coalition of regionally accredited private colleges and universities committed to making higher education more accessible for all students and sustainable for the long-term. Through this coalition, Piedmont University offers cutting edge majors. The courses are primarily taught by regular Piedmont faculty with some of the coursework taught online through the consortium.

Acadeum:

Acadeum helps colleges and universities establish course-sharing partnerships with like-minded regionally accredited institutions to enhance student success, support academic strategies, address inefficiencies, and boost degree completion.

Contact Information

Mailing address:

Demorest Campus

Piedmont University • P.O. Box 10 • 1021 Central Avenue • Demorest GA 30535

Athens Campus

Piedmont University Athens Center • 595 Prince Ave. • Athens GA 30601