Community
Find Your Place with Us
What makes a college campus special? Certainly, the buildings, the scenery, and the geography all play a role – but it’s the people that give a campus its real personality and atmosphere. At Piedmont University, our people make up a real community that feels like home. A home that supports you and transforms you, both in the classroom and as a person. Our community is one that you will never forget, and one that you will be forever linked to.
Our campuses in Demorest and Athens both offer a unique sense of place, and each cater to a wide range of needs. Depending on what you need and want out of your college experience, you can choose the community that serves you best. Regardless, you will know that, when you leave us, you will be ready for the challenges ahead – and know you have a every Lion ready to support you.
Demorest Campus
Our main campus is nestled on 390-acres in the foothills of Georgia’s Blue Ridge mountains—and all the outdoor recreation advantages that has to offer. Here, students can work toward 80+ different degree choices while enjoying a campus community that becomes a second family with endless ways to connect and get involved. Beyond recreation and the classroom, there are countless adventures and experiences available to our students, including 22 competitive sports teams, Greek life, numerous social and academic clubs, spiritual organizations, and a thriving fine arts community that encourages participation in visual and performing arts by and for our student body.
From traditional liberal arts degrees, such as English and History, to cutting-edge pursuits, such as film production and forensics—as well as education, business, and nursing—students on our Demorest campus can pursue just about everything Piedmont University has to offer, both on an undergraduate and graduate level.
While Demorest offers commuter and evening class options, Demorest is where our on-campus students live – and they do so in comfort. All Piedmont University residence hall rooms are furnished with Wi-Fi, a twin bed, blinds, AC/heat, Internet connection, large refrigerators, and microwaves. Additionally, residence halls include free laundry facilities in every building and many buildings include common areas (lobbies, game rooms, and/or community kitchens) for socializing, studying, and activities organized by Res Life staff.
All Demorest students have access to our top-level dining hall and its local and international cuisine. Meanwhile, the campus Market offers healthy and quick food and beverage options. Our expansive fitness center is also available to students and features exercise equipment to satisfy any regimen.
Lions sports prides itself on gunning for the Commissioner’s Cup – given annually to the top athletic program in Collegiate Conference of the South. In fact, we’ve won 3 consecutive Commisioner’s Cups. Starting in 2003-04, our teams have made 33 NCAA Division III postseason appearances. And, since 2000, our Lions sports teams have claimed a combined 134 regular or postseason crowns. And even those Lions who don’t play love to come out and support their school teams and classmates.
Our Demorest students can enjoy hiking and camping in several nearby state and federal parks, or really get away from it all on the nearby Appalachian Trail and in the woods of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The world-renowned Chattooga River is also nearby (one of the top three whitewater rivers east of the Mississippi River), and so is the Chattahoochee River. Nearby outdoor recreation options include:
Have questions about our Demorest experience? Want to schedule a visit? Our Preview Piedmont gives prospective students and their families an opportunity to explore Piedmont University. The day offers information sessions about Admissions, Financial Aid, Study Abroad, Athletics and Academics, as well as tours of campus and a complimentary lunch. Upcoming dates will be listed here when they are available. For more information, please contact cwilkes@piedmont.edu
Piedmont Nurtures the Arts
Piedmont University is a center for the arts in northeast Georgia. Arts have always been a passion for Piedmont, and we pursue that passion today through incredible visual and performance endeavors. That commitment to the arts is evident all over campus, including at our state-of-the-art museums and performance venues.
Piedmont University is a center for the arts in northeast Georgia. Arts have always been a passion for Piedmont, and we pursue that passion today through incredible visual and performance endeavors. That commitment to the arts is evident all over campus, including at our state-of-the-art museums and performance venues.
Athens
If you’re looking for the experience of a big college town setting, combined with the advantages of a small college focus, then maybe Piedmont’s Athens campus is the perfect balance for you. Athens is nationally recognized as a stellar college town, featuring a wide variety of restaurants, entertainment, and student activities. And you too can enjoy the Athens lifestyle – while also attending small classes that cater to the individual and see to your personal needs. More than 6,000 students have earned a degree from Piedmont’s Athens campus, in programs that combine flexible daytime, evening and online classes.
At Piedmont’s Athens campus, we offer degree-completion programs in a variety of career-oriented majors, including education (bachelor’s and certificate programs) and nursing. Piedmont’s Athens campus also offers graduate programs in education and business, which are both evening programs – part of our flexible approach to making degrees attainable and rewarding. New students are required to have 30 transferable credits.
All Piedmont students attending our Athens campus have access to the same comprehensive, personalized services that are offered on our Demorest campus. Whether you need to speak with a tutor, student success advisor, mental health counselor, or career advisor, Piedmont is here to help you succeed. Here are a few resources:
Athens holds an appeal for students across the state and beyond for a reason. And Piedmont offers you the chance to enjoy all this legendary town has to offer while providing our uniquely individualized approach to education. Our Athens campus is conveniently located just northwest of downtown Athens in a new, four-story brick building at the intersection of Prince Avenue and Oglethorpe. This 32,700-square-foot building is within walking distance of Athens’ vibrant and historic downtown district. Piedmont first opened an Athens campus 25 years ago. And this relocation illustrates the institution’s enduring commitment to the Athens-Clarke County community.
The Athens campus is a branch campus of Piedmont University. Piedmont University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctorate degrees. The accreditation of the branch campus is dependent on the accreditation of the parent campus. 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).
If you would like to talk with an admissions counselor, or schedule a visit to our Athens campus and take the next step towards earning your degree, please contact us at (706) 548-8505 or via email at athens@piedmont.edu.
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