About Piedmont University
Vision and Mission
Piedmont University prepares citizen-leaders who pursue knowledge, innovation, and ethics throughout their lives.
Piedmont University dedicates itself to the transformative power of education through reciprocal learning, the development of compassionate leaders, and the stewardship of our local and global communities.
Our Core Values
Inquiry
Piedmont University fosters an environment for learning by engaging in critical and creative dialogue. All members of the university community are challenged to immerse themselves in discovery, analysis, and communication.
Service
Piedmont University cultivates a sense of gratitude and duty to humanity by offering opportunities for civic engagement, personal growth, and ethical reasoning in action.
Legacy
Piedmont University upholds the intellectual, social, and theological heritage of Congregationalism through excellence in teaching and scholarship and by embracing our diverse society. We further these principles by encouraging empathy, innovative thought, and responsibility towards ourselves and others.
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 2022-2023 academic year (Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Summer 2023). An official copy of the academic calendar can be found on the Piedmont University website at www.piedmont.edu/registrar/academic-calendars/
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 (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Piedmont University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Normal inquiries about the institution such as admission requirements, financial aid, or educational programs should be addressed to the university 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), 2001 K Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20006.
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 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 accredited institutions to enhance student success, support academic strategies, address inefficiencies, and boost degree completion.
Contact Information
| Demorest Campus |
706-778-3000
800-277-7020
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| Admissions, Graduate |
706-776-0109 |
| Admissions, Undergraduate |
706-776-0103 |
| Campus Police (24/7 and emergencies) |
706-939-1349 |
| College of Arts and Sciences |
706-776-0113 |
| College of Business |
706-776-0115 |
| College of Education |
706-776-0117 |
| College of Nursing and Health Sciences |
706-776-0116 |
| Dining Services |
706-778-0702 |
| Financial Aid |
706-776-0114 |
Financial Aid Fax
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706-778-0708 |
| Human Resources |
706-776-0108 |
| Information Technology |
866-224-7259 |
| Library |
706-776-0111 |
| Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art |
706-894-4201 |
| President |
706-776-0100 |
Registrar
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706-776-0112
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| Student Accounts |
706-776-0101 |
University Bookstore
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706-776-0013
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Vice President, Academic Affairs
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706-776-0110
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Vice President, Administration and Finance
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706-778-3000 ext. 1457
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Vice President, Enrollment Management
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706-778-3000 ext. 1216
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| Vice President, Student Life and Leadership |
706-778-3000 ext. 1050 |
| Vice President, University Advancement |
706-776-0104
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| Athens Campus |
706-548-8505
800-277-7020
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| Admissions, Undergraduate |
706-548-8102 |
| Admissions, Graduate |
706-548-8505 ext. 8813 |
Mailing address:
Demorest Campus
Piedmont University • P.O. Box 10 • 1021 Central Avenue • Demorest GA 30535
Athens Campus
Piedmont University Athens Center • 1282 Prince Ave. • Athens GA 30606