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Get to know ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ with these fast facts about our history, campus amenities, students, accreditation and accolades.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is a 2025-2026 and a 2025-2026 Georgia College of Distinction, recognized for success in career development and education.
Founded by Methodist minister Artemas Lester
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College amenities
- State-of-the-art LEED gold-certified Rollins Campus Center with a 40,000 square foot library, modern dining hall with indoor and outdoor seating, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, success and tutoring center, student organization loft, study spaces, common spaces, large and small banquet rooms
- Recreation & Fitness Center with indoor track, climbing wall, exercise and weight facilities, yoga/dance studio, and 1,100-seat arena for NCAA Division II athletics events
- Rollins Planetarium featuring the world’s first GOTO Chronos projector and a Sky-Skan
- 12 tennis courts, 18-hole disc golf course and recreational hiking trails
Accreditation
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is endorsed by the University Senate of  as an affiliated United Methodist institution.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website ().
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is an accredited institutional member of the , 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, Virginia 20190; (703) 437-0700.
The Teacher Preparation Program at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is approved by the , 2 Peachtree Street, Suite 6000, Atlanta, Georgia 30303; (404) 232-2500.
Safety and security
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Mission and goals
The College adheres to the Wesleyan tradition that seeks to develop both a trained mind and a warm heart.
Our history
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ has a vibrant backstory that spans nearly 140 years.
