There’s no substitute for a visit to Sweet Briar College. In fact, we’re so convinced you’ll love Sweet Briar as much as we do that we will cover the cost for you and one guest for your first visit — whether you fly, drive or take a train!
Schedule your visitIn 2018, Sweet Briar embarked on an ambitious plan to make agriculture and sustainability a cornerstone of the campus and student experience. By leveraging the unique resources of the College’s expansive campus, we have brought our agricultural lands back to life. These operations include a 20-hive apiary, two vineyards, a wildflower pollinator meadow and a […]
Read More >Dean Teresa Garrett shares her perspective on the benefit of a liberal arts education and taking ownership of your academic career and future in this Q&A. Do students often have a clear purpose or outcome in mind for their education, or do they discover it as they go? It’s both. As responsible educators, we serve […]
Read More >Some students come to Sweet Briar knowing exactly what they want out of college. Some discover it once they arrive and some find it long after graduation. Five alumnae—Fleming Rutledge ’59, Makanah Morriss ’66, Keenan Kelsey ’66, Beth Preston ’78 and Laura Glover ’86—fall into the latter category. All five are now working as religious […]
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Sweet Briar has one of only two ABET-accredited engineering programs at women’s colleges in the United States.
WOMEN IN ENGINEERING >Here Are The Five Things You Need to Know About Sweet Briar
5 Things To Know About Sweet Briar >Sweet Briar College’s 2,840-acre campus is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
SWEET BRIAR, VA >Sweet Briar students hold leadership roles in student organizations at twice the rate of other colleges.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS >Sweet Briar students have at least one internship, compared to five out of 10 students at other colleges.
INTERNSHIPS >Take a quick virtual tour of the Sweet Briar Campus, with our YouVisit tour! You’ll be taken on an immersive walking tour of campus featuring our beautiful, pastoral grounds, our historic campus architecture, and our inviting, enriching academic and residential buildings.
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