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We exist for the glory of God, recognize the preeminence of Jesus Christ, operate under biblical authority, adhere to our statement of faith, acknowledge the authority of the local church, and practice Christian virtues.

Piedmont International University is an established provider of quality, Bible-centered higher education for effective lifetime ministry. We are driven by our love for students and alumni and are committed to their success. We serve churches by equipping leaders to obey the Great Commandment and fulfill the Great Commission.

We will grow in influence to become an internationally recognized leader in innovative, Bible-centered higher education for effective ministry in a constantly changing world.

Piedmont International University is an urban University with a suburban feel. Located in the collegiate district of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the campus is just blocks from town and about one hour from the mountains and a few hours from the coast. For over 70 years PIU has been educating students with conservative theology with a relevant approach. Piedmont offers flexibility with course options on campus, online and in your church and degrees from high school dual enrollment to Ph.D. Our residential classes operate on a four day schedule offering flexibility with work and ministry opportunities. Housing is available on campus in our spacious residence halls. We offer apartment style housing for our married students.

Piedmont's award winning online program through the Spurgeon School of Online Education allows flexibility and mobility of the educational experience for our students. The online option allows students to explore ministry opportunities, internships and flexible schedules beyond traditional options. Classes are offered three semesters per year with two sessions offered per semester.

Piedmont International University celebrates diversity and welcomes international students. Throughout our history, students representing 83 countries have studied on our campus and online. An international student is defined as a student who holds citizenship exclusively outside of the United States.

Piedmont International University is an established provider of quality, Bible-centered higher education. Love for God and students drives our passion to graduate men and women who are thoroughly equipped to be successful leaders who obey the Great Commandment, fulfill the Great Commission, and live abundant lives for the glory of God.

For more than 70 years Piedmont International University has educated students with the purpose of creating significance and using their lives to make a difference worldwide for Jesus Christ. With curriculumrooted in biblical foundations, Piedmont has become known for graduating well rounded students. Our graduates are grounded in their biblical knowledge and fundamental Christian beliefs, educated in practical applications and are ministry focused and driven.

The Academic Assistance Program is designed to meet the needs of first-year, degree-seeking students whose ACT scores and/or high school grades do not meet the criteria for general admission. This program consists of a prescribed set of courses selected to develop the skills needed to succeed in university. The hours are limited, and the student’s progress will be monitored. For more information contact Ms. Kyndra Archenbronn.

The Student Success Services provides students with assistance in many areas. Those students with documented disabilities can be given accommodations based on their disability, for example, extra time on tests for students with learning disabilities, closed caption videos for deaf students, large print texts for visually impaired students, etc. Other students who just need help with basic study skills, organizational strategies, reading, writing, and/or mathematics can meet one-on-one with tutors throughout the semester. All PIU students can participate in the tutor-led study sessions for quizzes and exams. Our tutors are also qualified to teach research skills and give guidance with the writing of academic essays and research papers.

Piedmont is a testimony to the vision and great leadership of Dr. Charles H. Stevens, pastor of Salem Baptist Church in Winston-Salem (1925-28; 1933-72). Dr. Stevens, a man of fervent love for the Bible, was long noted as a “walking Bible” and a pastor with a passion “to teach the Scriptures as they are, to men as they are.” It was this intense desire to share the Word of God that led him to lay the foundations of what was to become Piedmont International University.

In 1945, Dr. Stevens established the Piedmont Bible Institute to accommodate returning war veterans eager to begin long-delayed Bible studies. Classes were held in the educational facilities of his church for a number of years. In response to the recommendation of mission boards and leaders in the field of Christian Education, the Bible Institute enlarged its faculty and expanded its curriculum to include a Bible College in the spring of 1948. The first college students were enrolled in the fall semester of that year.

In 1956, Piedmont Baptist College became an accredited member of the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges. In the late 1950s and 1960s, the college continued to grow and new facilities were constructed. Griffith Hall, a residence hall for single men located south of Deeds Hall was built as well as classroom space which was added to Deeds Hall.