Vision, Mission & Values
A Meticulous Plan for Your Success
Piedmont University is very intentional about what we are and how we treat our students. We understand that we fulfill a special role for students and alumni with a wide range of needs and goals, and we are forever grateful for those who choose to chase their academic and life goals with us. We did not become the unique community and special place that we are by accident. It is all part of a measured and deliberate plan based on three things: Vision, Mission, and Values.
Founded in 1897, we are proud to maintain the goals and mindset that has helped us grow from the “little college that could,” to a regional leader in education and athletics. Our future is bright, and we are thrilled anytime a student chooses to join that path. To ensure that we continue our journey forward, our leadership continuously looks at all three aspects of Vision, Mission, and Values and ensures that we are maintaining the lofty standards that we hold for ourselves – all to better serve you.
Piedmont Puts It All Together
The Piedmont University leadership will continue its goal of being a regional leader in academic advancement, as well as providing a community of support for its diverse and expanding student body. It does so by following these standards:
Our Vision
Piedmont University prepares citizen-leaders who pursue knowledge, innovation, and ethics throughout their lives.
Our Mission
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 Values
Inquiry
Piedmont University fosters an environment for learning by engaging in critical and creative dialogue. All members of the college 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.
Mission and Core Values approved by the Faculty on April 17, 2013, and reaffirmed October 31, 2018.
Mission and Core Values approved by the Board of Trustees on May 3, 2013, and reaffirmed October 19, 2018, reaffirmed October 25, 2024
Vision approved by the Faculty on October 31, 2018.
Vision approved by the Board of Trustees on October 19, 2018.
Recognizable Results
Our students love their time with us, but they aren’t the only ones that notice the Piedmont University difference. In 2024, Niche ranked Piedmont the #3 Best Small College in Georgia and the #3 Safest Campus in Georgia. And U.S. News and World Report recently rated Piedmont as the No. 2 “Best financial value in Georgia.”
Find Your Passion
Piedmont also gives you plenty of options to pursue your passions outside of the classroom. Whether it’s our top-level athletics, our immersive study abroad program, a vibrant theatre and performance scene, or beyond, you will find something to inspire and ignite you at Piedmont.
Division III Intercollegiate Sports Teams with
NCAA Division III Conference Championships
Take part in study away each year
Of students participate in ensembles, productions, and plays
Free community concerts, recitals, plays, and art exhibits each year
Brand Statements
You belong at Piedmont, where your journey matters and ensuring your success guides everything we do.
You’re our priority. From the moment we meet you to the moment you walk across the stage at graduation, we’re here to support your achievements.
You won’t get lost in the crowd. Our small classes mean your professors will know your name and your goals, whether you’re center field or center stage. They’re here to mentor you, not just teach you.
You’ll learn by doing. Whether it’s in a lab, classroom, studio, or internship, we make sure you get hands-on experience that prepares you for the opportunities ahead — career, grad school, or something completely your own.
You’ll find your home here. Our campus is more than just a place to study — it’s a close-knit, safe, welcoming community where you’ll grow academically, personally, and professionally.
At Piedmont, you’re a Lion, not a number. We help you find your ROAR.
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