Strong Start. Strong Finish.
ATHENS DEGREE COMPLETION
Congratulations! You’re on your way!
You have at least 30 hours of transferable college credits.
Next?
A step up the ladder: Completing a career-defining Bachelor’s Degree.
Where?
A place that brings it all together: Piedmont College in Athens.
A Piedmont College degree is an extra-strength career builder.
How? It’s all about respect. The kind of deep respect that is earned over a history that spans all the way back to 1897. That is built on keeping programs up-to-the-minute with today’s—and tomorrow’s—demands and expectations. That is underpinned by our teaching-loving, mentor-serving faculty. That is enforced by the view that work strengths and liberal arts knowledge are valuable partners.
Finally, it is an elevated level of respect—in both the educational and professional worlds —that comes when learning outside the classroom is seamlessly and directly linked to learning inside the classroom. In other words, Piedmont College is the definition of respect that translates into success. Your success.
Going to college in Athens is a ‘having-it-all’ decision.
In some cases, “the best of both worlds” comes across as a cliché. In our case, it comes across as a dose of reality. The Athens campus of Piedmont College, opened in 1996, gives you the chance to attend a small college (with all the individual attention and academic focus that implies) in a big-college town (with all the fun and activities that implies).
Think about it this way. You can receive a classic Piedmont College education in the Classic City of Athens. On one hand that means hallmarks like personal-size classes, reality-based majors, and a diploma that gets attention. On the other, it means a lively social scene (Anybody want to go for a pizza?), and a wealth of music, theatre, art, and athletic events (See you at the concert!).
EYE-TO-EYE ATTENTION
The right fit? That’s easy to fact check.
As with any life-changing choice, if you’re thinking about completing your bachelor’s degree at Piedmont College in Athens, it’s key to weigh the details. From big picture concerns such as location (close to home, close to work) and faculty quality (unmatched) to small make-life-easier perks like parking (ample and free) and access to coffee spots (including a great one right here on campus), see if the realities match your expectations.
Here are a few good starting points.
12:1 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE STUDENT/ TEACHER RATIO
WALLET RELIEF
More than 98.73% of Piedmont students receive financial aid.
You have access to the Athens Transit System (so getting around town is easy). 10
EASY GOING
WORLD VIEW
Like all Piedmont College students, you have the opportunity to participate in outstanding programs like Travel Study and Maymester.
KEEPING THINGS FLEXIBLE
You will find a convenient mix of day and evening classes—depending primarily on the major.
HANDY RESEARCH
Centrally located to classes and activities, the new Athens Campus Library offers the space, resources and support needed for academic success. Plus, you are free to use the library at the University of Georgia.
ACTIVE BUNCH
Things are always happening around here. Everything from honor societies, the Urban Garden Club, to charity walks downtown.
ON-SITE WORK
Many students have campus jobs— earning money and building resumes on the spot.
Listen up. You can trust the voices of experience.
PC IS NOT YOUR NORM
“ Our professors make themselves available. They lend a helping hand and actually look forward to student inquiries. That assures I will have the skills and knowledge I need to succeed. “ Malcom Faust ’20, Education
BOTH SIDES OF THE COIN
What can I say? I wanted to become a nurse, and I wanted to stay in Athens. Piedmont was the clear choice. I’m totally confident in my education. And totally loving all that my hometown has to offer.
Adam Arlt ’17, Nursing
EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED
After my Associates Degree, I carefully considered where to finish my bachelor’s. I looked for a school where I would be seen and heard—where I would get smart advice. Piedmont Athens was the answer.
Jenny
Vargas ’14, Criminal Justice
What you can study.
Business Administration—
Concentrations in:
Accounting
Finance
General
Business
Management
Marketing
Criminal Justice
Education
Early Childhood Education
Middle Grades Education
Educational Studies
Leadership Studies (online-hybrid)
Nursing (BSN)
Psychology
Experimental
Developmental
Counseling
General Psychology
Sociology and Anthropology
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Master of Business (MBA)
1 Visit piedmont.edu/ apply and complete our FREE online application.
2 Request transcripts from each college you have attended. Send to: Piedmont College Undergraduate Admissions PO Box 10 Demorest GA 30535
3 Complete your FAFSA and/or add Piedmont School code: 001588 to your current FAFSA. When you're ready for your next big step, Piedmont offers some outstanding graduate programs.
Certification Only Programs