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Christian college in West Point, Georgia, US

Not to be confused with [High Point University](/source/High_Point_University) in North Carolina, or [Point Park University](/source/Point_Park_University) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Point University Former name Atlanta Christian College (1937–2011)[1] Motto Κήρυξον τὸν λόγον Type Private university Established 1937; 89 years ago (1937) Religious affiliation Christian churches and churches of Christ[2] President Stacy A. Bartlett[3] Faculty 414[2] Students 2,900[4] Location West Point , Georgia , United States Campus Suburban 54 acres (0.22 km2) Colors Navy Blue & Gold[5] Sporting affiliations NAIA – SSAC Website point.edu

**Point University** is a [private](/source/Private_college) [evangelical](/source/Evangelicalism) [Christian](/source/Christianity) college in [West Point, Georgia](/source/West_Point%2C_Georgia) and was founded in 1937 as **Atlanta Christian College** in [East Point](/source/East_Point%2C_Georgia).[2] The college announced its name change to Point University in 2011 and relocated its main campus to West Point in June 2012.[1] As of 2025, over 2,900 students are enrolled both onsite and online.

## History

### Atlanta Christian College

Atlanta Christian College was founded in 1937 by Thomas Olin Hathcock (1879–1966), a prominent [Fulton County, Georgia](/source/Fulton_County%2C_Georgia) judge from 1914 until 1942.[1] He and his wife, Nora Head Hathcock, were members of the [Christian churches and churches of Christ](/source/Christian_churches_and_churches_of_Christ), the denomination that the institution has always been affiliated with. The property for the campus was from a 300-acre farm Nora Hathcock had inherited.[1]

Following its 1937 founding, Atlanta Christian College devoted itself mainly to the education of [ministers](/source/Minister_(Christianity)), [missionaries](/source/Missionaries), and other church-related workers.[7] In 1965, the college became an accredited member of the [American Association of Bible Colleges](/source/American_Association_of_Bible_Colleges) (AABC).[7] In 1990, in conjunction with a broadening of its curriculum, the college was accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the [Southern Association of Colleges and Schools](/source/Southern_Association_of_Colleges_and_Schools) (SACS) to award [associate](/source/Associate_degree) and [baccalaureate degrees](/source/Bachelor's_degree).[7]

### Point University

In 2011, the institution's name was changed to Point University.[1] The following year, the college relocated its main campus to West Point, Georgia, an hour southwest of the previous main campus near Atlanta.[8] Adult learning classes were continued to be held at the East Point location, as well as an adult learning program and dual-credit enrollment program for high school students at the off-site locations in Peachtree City with an eventual location also in Savannah.[9]

In addition to moving its main campus in 2012, the institution was also accepted into the [National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics](/source/National_Association_of_Intercollegiate_Athletics) (NAIA).[10] The institution's athletics program expanded as part of the transition from the [National Christian College Athletic Association](/source/National_Christian_College_Athletic_Association) (NCCAA) to the NAIA, including the addition of intercollegiate [football](/source/College_football), [softball](/source/Softball) and [cross country](/source/Cross_country_running) beginning in fall 2011.[11] The athletics nickname was also changed from the Chargers to the Skyhawks. In Spring 2014, the Point University Skyhawks were admitted to the recently started Sun conference as a charter member.[12]

### Presidents

- [George W. BonDurant](/source/George_W._BonDurant) (1937–1947)

- Orvel C. Crowder (1947–1955)

- James C. Redmon (1955–1978)

- Paul K. Carrier (1978–1984)

- James C. Donovan (1984–1993)

- R. Edwin Groover (1993–2006)

- Dean C. Collins (2006–2025)

- Stacy A. Bartlett (2025–present)

## Academics

Lanier Academic Center

Point University is [accredited](/source/Higher_education_accreditation_in_the_United_States) by the [Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools](/source/Commission_on_Colleges_of_the_Southern_Association_of_Colleges_and_Schools) (SACS) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master degrees.[13] The teacher education programs are approved by the Professional Standards Commission (PSC) of the State of Georgia.[14]

## Athletics

Main article: [Point Skyhawks](/source/Point_Skyhawks)

The Point athletic teams are called the Skyhawks and were previously known as the Atlanta Christian Chargers. In 2022, the Skyhawks mascot did not have an official name and through a voting process, students and alumni voted on Charger for the name of the Skyhawks mascot.[15] The institution is a member of the [National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics](/source/National_Association_of_Intercollegiate_Athletics) (NAIA), primarily competing in the [Appalachian Athletic Conference](/source/Appalachian_Athletic_Conference) (AAC) for most of its sports since the 2011–12 academic year.[16][17] Its football team was a member of [The Sun Conference](/source/Sun_Conference) for the 2014 and 2015 fall seasons, before moving to the Appalachian Division of the [Mid-South Conference](/source/Mid-South_Conference) (MSC) where they competed from the 2017 to 2021 fall seasons (2017–18 to 2021–22 school years).[18][19] They were also a member of the [National Christian College Athletic Association](/source/National_Christian_College_Athletic_Association) (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the South Region of the Division II level.[20]

Point competes in 13 intercollegiate varsity sports.[21] Men's sports include baseball, basketball, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer; while women's sports include flag football, basketball, golf, soccer, softball and volleyball; and co-ed sports include cheerleading.[10] The sports are supported by 75 coaches and support staff.[22]

On August 9, 2022, Point was invited and unanimously approved to join the [Southern States Athletic Conference](/source/Southern_States_Athletic_Conference) (SSAC), effective July 1, 2023.[23][24]

### Accomplishments

The Skyhawks have won a number of regional and national championships, most recently the 2022–23 AAC Tournament Champions in women's basketball and the 2010 NCCAA Division II national championship in baseball.[25]

## Notable alumni

- [Jamie Grace](/source/Jamie_Grace) (Class of 2012) – Christian singer-songwriter signed to [TobyMac](/source/TobyMac)-founded label, [Gotee Records](/source/Gotee_Records) and was later nominated for a [Grammy Award](/source/54th_Annual_Grammy_Awards).[26][27]

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1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-history_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-history_7-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-history_7-2) ["History of the University"](http://www.acc.edu/s/310/index.aspx?sid=310&gid=1&pgid=935). Point University. Retrieved July 3, 2011.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service))

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1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-naia_10-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-naia_10-1) ["The NAIA Announces New Members at 70th Annual Convention"](http://naia.cstv.com/genrel/041911aaa.html). [NAIA](/source/National_Association_of_Intercollegiate_Athletics). April 19, 2011. Retrieved July 3, 2011.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Point University Athletics - Point football joins The Sun Conference"](http://www.pointskyhawks.com/article/845.php). Pointskyhawks.com. March 13, 2014. Retrieved July 27, 2015.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Institutional Accreditation"](https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=Atlanta+Christian&s=all&id=138868#accred). [U.S. Department of Education Institute of Education Sciences](/source/U.S._Department_of_Education). Retrieved July 3, 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Meet our new Mascot, Charger!"](https://point.edu/mascot/). Point University.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Atlanta Christian/Point University Joins AAC"](http://www.aacsports.com/article/1367.php). [Appalachian Athletic Conference](/source/Appalachian_Athletic_Conference). May 9, 2011. Retrieved July 3, 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Schools"](http://www.naia.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27900&ATCLID=205322922). *NAIA.ORG*. NAIA. Retrieved November 11, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** Wilson, Michael (February 25, 2016). ["Local teams officially join Mid-South football conference"](http://www.theledger.com/article/20160225/SPORTS19/160229601). The Lakeland Ledger. Retrieved February 27, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["Members"](http://thesunconference.com/sports/2012/7/2/members.aspx). *Thesunconference.com*. Retrieved November 11, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-NCCAA_Membership_20-0)** ["Membership"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140625222001/http://www.thenccaa.org/sports/2012/6/21/GEN_0621122257.aspx). Archived from [the original](http://www.thenccaa.org/sports/2012/6/21/GEN_0621122257.aspx) on June 25, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Clark_21-0)** Clark, Wayne. ["Point University president speaks on college's plans, future outlook"](https://www.valleytimes-news.com/2023/11/point-university-president-speaks-on-colleges-plans-future-outlook/). Valley Times-News.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** Jean-Marie, Bryna. ["Rooted in Faith and Sports, Jaunelle White Has Found Her Perfect Home at Point University"](https://www.si.com/college/2022/02/10/jaunelle-white-point-university-athletic-director-100-influential-black-women). Sports Illustrated.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** ["Point University Approved For SSAC Membership In 2023-24"](https://ssacsports.com/news/2022/8/9/point-university-approved-for-ssac-membership-in-2023-24.aspx). SSAC. August 9, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** ["Point to join Southern States Athletic Conference in 2023-24"](https://pointskyhawks.com/general/2022-23/releases/20220809luci38). Point University. August 9, 2022.

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## External links

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