Academic Success, Health and Wellness

Piedmont University Library

The mission of the Library of Piedmont University is to support the college's academic programs and research by facilitating the information access and instructional needs of all members of the University community, wherever they are located. http://library.piedmont.edu/

To accomplish our mission, the Library will provide:

• the facilities, tools, and resources needed to support, enhance, and extend the academic work and research of all members of the University community;
• a selection of resources that portrays the intellectual, spiritual, and cultural heritage of humanity, beyond the immediate needs of class work and research;
• a pleasant, welcoming environment that encourages effective and productive use of the Library by all members of the University community and the community at large; assistance and instruction for all members of the University community to develop information-seeking and research skills from which they may benefit throughout their lives.

Locations at both the Demorest (706-776-0111) and Athens Campuses (706-433-0907)

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Piedmont University Barnes and Noble Bookstore

Barnes & Noble College operates the store and has available all required and recommended textbooks and access codes for classes, study guides for core subjects, as well as a wide variety of Piedmont memorabilia including clothing, hats, drinkware, decals, and other gift items. The bookstore also has available school supplies, headphones and audio equipment, laptops and tech accessories, as well as a small selection of general reading fiction and non-fiction titles. Hours are posted on the bookstore website www.piedmont.bncollege.com, where you can shop online for apparel, gifts, textbooks and more. 

Demorest: Student Commons, 706-776-0013

Insurance

All students are covered by a general liability insurance plan, which will cover accidents incurred while on campus or while participating in University-sponsored academic or sports activities at an off-campus location. University liability insurance will not cover any cost incurred as a result of illness or as a result of accidents that do not occur on campus or at college-sponsored events. Insurance may be purchased through a private broker of the student's choosing. 

Residential students are required to maintain current health insurance coverage while living on campus.  Proof of coverage will need to be provided prior to moving into the residence halls.  We are pleased to offer a Piedmont University sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) to full-time students who may need it.  For more information, email ship@piedmont.edu, or go to firststudent.com for an overview of coverage with services provided by UnitedHealthCare. 

Health Services

While Piedmont University does not offer an on-campus facility for health services, Demorest students have access to the following local options:

Virtual Care (Available to Demorest and Athens):

Activate (thevirtualcaregroup.com)

To activate your account, you will need to enter your last name, date of birth, and school zip code 30535.

Quickcure

596 W Louise St. Clarksville, GA

Phone: 706-839-1010

Monday- Friday 9am-5pm. Saturday 9a-12pm

First Care of Habersham Immediate Care Center

865 Austin Drive, Demorest, GA 30535

Phone: 706-949-0174

An office visit will cost $40, so the clinic is ideal for the uninsured. Tests, such as strep throat tests, urine tests and pregnancy tests, begin at an additional $10 each. Appointments at this time are not taken, first come first serve basis only. Insurance will not be filed.

MedLink Habersham

396 Historic Hwy 441N. Demorest, GA 30535

Phone: 706-754-4348 www.medlinkga.org

Health Services include acute health problems, chronic disease management, laboratory tests and EKGs, Immunizations, preventive health screenings, laceration repair, sports physicals, and referrals to specialists when necessary.

Express Care of Habersham

Inside Tim's Pharmacy. 130 B Magnolia Lane, Cornelia, GA 30531

Phone: (706) 776-3070 www.expresscarehabersham.com

Office Visit cost $40 – Insurance is not accepted. Express Care accepts cash, checks, credit/debit cards, and FLEX cards. Tests cost $20 - $30+ and up. Labs cost $15 - $40+

Travel Study

Become a global citizen at Piedmont University! Piedmont University offers its undergraduate students short and long term Travel/Study opportunities to enrich their academic programs, language skills, historical knowledge, cultural awareness, and personal sense of independence.

Maymester Trips

Each May, students travel for 7 – 14 days with two Piedmont University faculty members to a domestic or international location. In recent years, Piedmont students have studied internationally in Peru, Germany, the Czech Republic, Japan, Spain, England, Ireland, and Scotland while domestic trips have taken students to the US southwest, Pacific northwest, the northeast, California, and Alaska. Because trips change annually, some students participate in multiple Maymester experiences over the course of their college career. It's a great way to earn college credit and see the world.

Semester Abroad

Some students want to travel longer than a Maymester; they participate in 1 of Piedmont University's 3 semester abroad opportunities.

• Located in a vibrant urban area in England, The University of Nottingham is a world-class research university housing one of the best business schools in the world. They accept students with all majors, so don't hesitate to apply.
• The University of Paderborn in Germany requires a month long intensive German language course before students begin their studies IN ENGLISH; this is an excellent opportunity to jump-start those transferable language skills for a career in international studies or with a multinational corporation.
• Live and study in a magnificent old castle at Harlaxton University in England. This amazing facility supports students in all majors, but special emphasis is given to British Studies. History, humanities, and fine arts students will find this program particularly attractive.

Make this your goal: experience the advantage of a travel/study opportunity at least once during your college career.

Computer Labs

The University maintains computer labs that are available for use by all students. Please contact the staff on duty for the times when assistance is available. All students are required to maintain their data on personal storage devices and not on computer lab equipment. Computer lab equipment are periodically optimized and/or purged of non-essential files. Security systems are in place to restrict access to software and protect the University's software copyrights from destruction or the introduction of computer viruses.

All persons using the computer resources are required to follow the guidelines set forth for priority of use. Inappropriate use and/or behavior in the lab area, as well as violations of rules and regulations of the University will result in disciplinary action and restriction from computer services use. Check with IT Services for an update list of computer labs.

Student Success Support Services