Academics
All students are required to participate in leadership core during each semester at Briar. How many total classes and credits are included in the leadership core?
**what is the exception for transfer students?
10 classes and 30 credits
**Transfer students my use credits towards a leadership core class until fully matriculated into Sweet Briar and then must complete Leadership Core classes.
What is the mascot for Sweet Briar?
The Vixens!
For Transfer students, how many credits will be counted towards the degree of study?
60
In what year did Sweet Briar open and how many students were attending?
1906
51 students
What is the annual tuition at Sweet Briar?
$22,620
What are the three Pre-Professional programs offered at Sweet Briar?
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Veterinary
Pre-Law
What division does Sweet Briar Athletics participate in?
Division III
What is the grade level transfer students need to have at the end of their first year to redeem transfer credits at Sweet Briar?
2.000
Who was the founder of the college and in whose memory was it founded?
Indiana Fletcher Williams
Daisy
What is provided to students as a needs based financial assistant upon acceptance to sweet briar?
Sweet Briar College and State Grants
What are the three certificate programs offered by Sweet Brair?
Arts Management Certificate
Equine Studies Certificate
Leadership in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
What authorization does students, faculty, and community members use to access fitness and athletic centers?
Rhinofit
What is required for every first year student to submit to apply for SBC?
1. Application: common or online
2. High School transcripts (GED also accepted)
3. List of current senior grades
4. College credits taken as high school dual enrolment
Optional: Test with GPA 3.0 and higher, SAT/ACT, Essay (written or video)
What is the name of the department in charge of alumnae relations?
Office of Alumnae Relations & Development
What does FAFSA stand for and what is the code for Sweet Briar?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
003742
How many courses of study provide a BA? 10 points added for each you can name!
13
Who is allowed to use Sweet Briars Athletics and Fitness Facilities?
Students, guests, past/present staff and faculty, family members of staff/faculty after completing application.
Day passes can be purchased for $5
When do students begin applying using the SBC application vs, the common application?
SBC: July 1
Common: August 1
What is the name of the alumnae service week at the end of the summer?
Sweet Work weeks - led by alumnae
When can you start applying for FAFSA?
October 1st
How many courses of study provide a BS? Earn 10 points for each you can name.
4
What are the nine recruitment based athletics sports at Sweet Briar?
Lacrosse, soccer, equine, tennis, swimming, softball, field hockey, golf, cross country
True or false: to be accepted at SBC, international students need to show verified scores from a test of English as a Foreign language?
True, students pick from one of three verified tests. International students must also complete a live interview via zoom, skype, or another platform.
What is the name of the volunteer arm of Sweet Briar’s alumnae network?
Alumnae Alliance Council
True or False: Sweet Briar offers scholarships, loans, and grants as a means to provide students with financial aid during the school year.
True