Student Complaints and Grievances

Any student filing a complaint or grievance must first attempt to resolve it by consulting with the involved faculty or staff member. In the event no resolution is reached, the student should bring or send the complaint or grievance, in writing, to the appropriate officer of the University (the Vice President for Academic Affairs, for academic matters; the Assistant Vice President for Finance and Human Resources, for problems with charges, business office matters, or financial aid concerns; or the Vice President for Student Life and Leadership, for non-academic matters), or to the President of the University, who will assign the complaint or grievance to the appropriate officer. The officer will attempt to resolve the problem in a manner satisfactory to all concerned. By Executive Order from the Governor of the State of Georgia, the Georgia Non-Public Postsecondary Education Commission is designated as the state agency responsible for receiving complaints made by students enrolled in private postsecondary institutions. (Contact information: Georgia Non-Public Postsecondary Education Commission, 2082 East Exchange Place Suite 220, Tucker, Georgia 30084-5305. Office: (770) 414-3300.

Discrimination and Harassment: Piedmont University is committed to creating and sustaining an educational and working environment free of discrimination and harassment of all types. Any complaints or grievances regarding discrimination or harassment should be reported to the Vice-President for Student Life and Leadership/Title IX Coordinator. A confidential tip line is also provided on the Campus Safety website as a means by which students, faculty, staff or community members may relay information anonymously for investigation.