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Piedmont University

in high school. Incoming freshmen education and business, which Chartered by the state of Georgia in
can begin their college education on are both evening programs. 1785, the University of Georgia is the
the Oconee Campus, completing an Piedmont’s nursing and health birthplace of public higher education in
associate’s degree that will seamlessly sciences graduates are highly sought- America – launching our nation’s great
transition to the Gainesville or after professionals who move quickly tradition of world-class public education.
Dahlonega campus, where they into the workplace. Many programs What began as a commitment to inspire
will complete their bachelor’s the next generation grows stronger
degree program. offer day courses, while business today through global research, hands-
UNG Oconee Campus and education program courses are on learning, and extensive outreach. A
1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy. offered in the evening. This makes it top value in public higher education,
Watkinsville, GA 30677 easy for transfer students or working Georgia’s flagship university thrives
(706) 310-6201 adults to attend and succeed. Thirty in a community that combines a
ung.edu transferable credits are required for culture-rich college town with a
all new students. strong economic center.
Piedmont University in Athens 1282 Prince Ave. 212 Terrell Hall
offers degree-completion programs Athens, GA 30601 Athens, GA 30602
in a variety of career-oriented majors, (706) 548-8505 (706) 542-3000
as well as graduate programs in piedmont.edu/athens uga.edu

University of North Georgia

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