Student Life

Sweet Briar students are a a tight-knit community, living and learning together in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Students in the dining room area

A place for you

Sweet Briar is an intimate community. Our residence halls, dining hall and community spaces are designed to bring people together. From studying to crafting, video games to club meetings, you’ll find your place here.

Living at Sweet Briar college

Be who you are

From special interest groups to multicultural communities, century-old tap clubs and academic organizations, Sweet Briar students build the world they want to see.

We are writers, performers, athletes and activists. We are citizen diplomats and mental health advocates. We celebrate our identities and create connections that stay with us long after we have left this special place.

If there isn’t a club that fits, you can always start a new one! Whether taking on a leadership role, or supporting as a member, there’s a place for you.

 

student organizations
At Quad Rocks, there's great music and food and all the clubs set up tables and... At Quad Rocks, there's great music and food and all the clubs set up tables and recruit new members.

A diverse community

Sweet Briar College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that a community rich in diversity enriches the experiences and perspectives of all its members, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome individuals of all races, ethnicities, nationalities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and socio-economic backgrounds. We work to create an atmosphere in which all members of the community can thrive. We recognize and appreciate the unique contributions that each person brings to our community, and we believe that through our differences, we can come together to create a more vibrant and dynamic community.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sweet Briar

Step Singing on the Senior Steps of the Pannell Center
Student rider

Thrive here

We hike. We explore. We ride. We grow our own food. We take care of ourselves, each other and this special land.

 

 

Student Life Events

Ramadan is the holy lunar month of fasting, love, humility, sharing, caring, and faith. The time has come for SBC’s annual Ramadan heritage series! Ramadan 2024 started on the evening of March 10th and will finish (most likely) on Tuesday April 9th, where we then celebrate Eid for 3 days.


Please join us by fasting from drink and food with us Muslims today and celebrate with an evening iftar. Stop by our table during lunch to learn more about this holiday. Fasting this day will begin at 5:55am and end at 7:29pm.


Please eat and drink before fasting, and if sick, pregnant, or on your menstrual cycle… PLEASE abstain from fasting. People who cannot fast in Islam contribute with something called “Fidya” which is a religious donation to help those in need. For example, one would give a meal to someone in need for each day they do not fast.


We invite all to celebrate with us!

 

Come join Sustainability Club in making matts for the homeless community. We will also be teaching students how to crochet!

Counselor Open House