Sweet Briar College
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Sweet Briar College

Sweet Briar College is an independent women's college in Sweet Briar, Virginia. It was founded in 1901 by Indiana Fletcher Williams in memory of her deceased daughter, Daisy.

Sweet Briar College History

Indiana Fletcher Williams founded Sweet Briar College in 1901 in memory of her deceased daughter, Daisy. The college formally opened its doors in 1906 and awarded the first B.A. degree in 1910.

Sweet Briar College Programs, Courses, and Schools

Sweet Briar College has 17 majors, 21 minors, three pre-professional programs (pre-law, pre-medicine, and pre-veterinary), two certificate programs (arts management and equine studies), ten areas of teacher licensure, and one graduate degree. Undergraduate students at Sweet Briar College can earn a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Fine Arts, or a Bachelor of Science degree. It is the second women's college in the country to provide an ABET-accredited engineering degree. Sweet Briar College has a number of study abroad programs, the majority of which focus on foreign language, such as the Junior Year in France (JYF) program. Sweet Briar also provides academic fellowships and grants to current students.

Sweet Briar College Achievements/USP

Sweet Briar College's USP/Achievements include the establishment of its engineering program in 2005, one of only two ABET-accredited engineering programs at a women's college. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges has accredited the college to award Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Arts in teaching degrees.

Sweet Briar College Notable Alumni

Irene Beasley
Colleen Bell
Leah Busque
Verda Clovin
Katherine Emery
Sally Miller Gearhart
Lendon Gray
Anna Chao Pal
Diana Muldaur
Anne Poult
Ann Taylor

Sweet Briar College Infrastructure & Services

Campus

Sweet Briar is known for its historic Georgian Revival architecture by Ralph Adams Cram, as well as its 3,250 acres (13.2 km2) of hills, forests, and fields.

Library

The Sweet Briar College library is known as the Mary Helen Cochran Library. Mary Helen Cochran Library encourages the pursuit of knowledge and academic excellence by providing collections that support information needs and scholarly pursuits; spaces conducive to inquiry and learning; and services that enhance the Sweet Briar College learning and campus life experience. The Sweet Briar College library's mission is to provide collections, spaces (both digital and physical), and services that meet the changing information needs of the Sweet Briar community.

For more information you can visit here: https://library.sbc.edu/home

Housing services

Sweet Briar College housing services is provided by a variety of residences. Sweet Briar is a residential college, and almost all students live on campus. In the Green Village and Patterson House, upperclasswomen have access to seven standard dormitories as well as additional independent living options.

For more information, you can visit here: https://sbc.edu/residence-life/

Medical services

Sweet Briar College's medical services are provided by the medical center on campus. Five days a week, Sweet Briar provides on-site medical care. The clinic provides a number of services, including:

Strep, flu, pregnancy, and COVID testing
High blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes screenings
Minor burns, cuts, and sprains, as well as skin conditions such as eczema, athlete’s foot, acne, and other skin-related rashes.
The on-site clinic is located on Memorial Chapel's lower level. They can be reached at 434-381-6103 or [email protected].

For more information, you can visit here: https://sbc.edu/health-and-wellness/services/

Students clubs

There are over 50 student clubs and organisations at Sweet Briar College. Participation in Special Interest Clubs or media organisations is open to all students on campus, regardless of major or skill set. The Inter-club Council (ICC) governs special interest clubs and media organisations, which are funded by the Student Government Association.

BSA
Club Indoor Field Hockey
Culture Club
Fan Club
Chemistry Club
Living History Club
Sustainability Club

For more information you can visit here: https://sbc.edu/student-engagement/clubs-and-media-organizations/

College Location

134 Chapel Rd, Sweet Briar, VA 24595, USA

Different campuses locations

Sweet Briar College campus is located in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, about 10 miles from the Appalachian Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The campus is 12 miles north of Lynchburg and 54 miles south of Charlottesville on US Route 29.

Top landmarks nearby, top companies, and airports nearby

Sweet Briar College's nearest airport is Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH), also known as Preston Glenn Field. The airport is a city-owned, public-use airport in Campbell County, 5 nautical miles southwest of Lynchburg's central business district. Campus is only a 20-minute drive away.

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Courses Offered

Anesthesiology
Ancient Studies
Archeology
Cardiology
Emergency Medicine
Family Medicine
Geriatrics
Internal Medicine
Neurology
Gastroenterology
Ophthalmology
Otolaryngology
Pathology
Pediatrics
Engineering and Technology
Mathematics
Medicine
History
Asian Studies
Art and Art History
Anthropology
Biomedical Science
Biology
Biochemistry
Business in the Liberal Arts
Data Science
Conservation Biology
Computer Science
Political Science
Physiology
Philosophy
English

For more information you can visit here: https://sbc.edu/academics/programs-of-study/

Student Support

Sweet Briar College's Office of Student Life is dedicated to empowering women to grow as leaders and individuals. Students and the larger community benefit from on- and off-campus programs, resources, and services that foster intellectual, ethical, and personal growth. In addition, the office is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion for all students. Students are involved in over 35 clubs and organisations that support the co-curricular mission and liberal arts education. The office organizes campus entertainment and social events and assists student organisations in all aspects.

For more information, you can visit here: https://sbc.edu/student-engagement/

Visas & immigration support

The Office of International Students and Scholars at Sweet Briar College assists international students and scholars with visa and immigration issues (ISS). ISS provides an environment and opportunities for cross-cultural dialogue and engagement as part of its College's commitment to inclusion and diversity. The Office of International Students and Scholars (ISS) provides assistance to international students and scholars throughout their time at SBC, from obtaining a visa prior to arrival to maintaining legal status while studying to assisting them in applying for work permission after graduation.

For more information you can visit here: https://sbc.edu/admissions/information-for-international-students/

International Student Contact

International students can contact here:

International Student Support Team

SWEET BRIAR, VA 24595

[email protected],

434-381-6100

[email protected],

434-381-6142

Student Life

Student Society

Alpha Tau Omega
Beta Theta Pi
Phi Kappa Sigma
Phi Sigma Kappa
Sigma Pi
Chi Omega
Pi Beta Phi
Alpha Delta Pi
Kappa Delta

Sports and Fitness

Fitness and Athletics Center at Sweet Briar College provides fitness and sports facilities. In the Upchurch Field House, the 53,000-square-foot FAC has racquetball and squash courts, a spinning room, and a multi-purpose event space. The Williams Gymnasium and the Prothro Natatorium, as well as locker rooms, aerobics, free-weight, and fencing rooms, are located in the FAC. In addition to providing for the requirements of the athletics department and offering as a wellness center for the entire Sweet Briar community, the FAC provides students with a place to study or watch TV in the Robertson Recreation Lounge, see a movie or lecture in the 1948 Theater, take a class in the Wood Multi-Purpose Room, or dine in the Houston Bistro. Potts's Lobby houses the Athletics Hall of Fame.

For more information, you can visit here: https://vixenathletics.com/facilities/fitness-and-athletics-center/9

Health and Well-being

The wellness center at Sweet Briar College provides health and well-being services. Sweet Briar College's new health clinic, located on the lower level of Memorial Chapel across from Grammer, is now open to students. You will be able to access all of the wonderful services that were previously available at the temporary health clinic location. Additionally, the centre has added a 24/7/365 general, non-emergency health care telehealth app that you can use in the new facility.

For more information you can visit here: https://sbc.edu/health-and-wellness/

Residential Life

Sweet Briar's residential life creates and nurtures residential communities. Meaningful programs, workshops, and activities in the residence halls strengthen campus connections. Resident's advisors and resident coordinators are available in the residence halls to provide academic and emotional support, as well as to simply talk. Seven traditional residence halls and a modern apartment complex house students. Students from different classes are housed together in order to foster community and class bonding. Sweet Briar values the enhanced educational experience provided by living on campus for students to live and learn together.

For more information you can visit here: https://sbc.edu/residence-life/

Food & Drink

Starbucks
Daisy’s Café
Dining at Prothro
The Briar Patch
The Filling Station
Vito’s Pizza, Bar & Grill
Andy Chang China Grill
Bootleggers
Gray’s
The White Hart Café
Dish

Short term getaways

Shenandoah National Park
George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center
Luray Caverns
Arlington National Cemetery
Maymont
Monticello
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

Part time jobs

Sweet Briar College allows students to work part-time while studying. Students are permitted to work no more than 20 hours per week. All students are eligible to work on campus, but students who qualify for need-based assistance are given first priority. These students are given a campus student employment form, which they must fill out and return to the Financial Aid Office.

For more information you can visit here: https://sbc.edu/financial-aid/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/CSE_1st-time-workstudy_2020.pdf

Student Safety

Sweet Briar College's Department of Campus Safety is housed in The Florence Elston Inn & Conference Center. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Campus Safety Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All security concerns, criminal offenses, accidents, and requests for assistance should be reported to Campus Safety as soon as possible. Officers are in charge of a variety of tasks, such as developing crime prevention programs, taking crime and accident reports, initiating investigations, responding to medical and fire emergencies, controlling parking and traffic, and enforcing certain local and state laws, as well as rules developed by the College to address campus-related concerns.

For more information, you can visit here: https://sbc.edu/campus-safety/

Crime Around the area

The area around Sweet Briar College is safe and less a crime rate.

Famous courses

Anatomy
History
Ancient Studies
Liberal Arts
English
Biochemistry
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anatomy & Cell Biology
Neuroscience
Pharmacology
Physiology
Physical Therapy
Medical Technology

Campus Recruitment Process

Employers are welcome to visit the Sweet Briar College Career Services Center to participate in a variety of programs and activities, including on-campus recruitment. Strong partnerships with employers from a variety of industries enable our students and faculty to stay current on corporate activities and trends. Sweet Briar College's Career Services Center provides onsite interview rooms and invites employers to host informational tables for students in our dining hall's atrium.

For more information, you can visit here: https://sbc.edu/career-services/on-campus-recruitment/

College Brochures & Applications

Sweet Briar College has rolling admission, which means that they will be able to make an admission decision as soon as your application is complete. Because obtaining the necessary visas for international students to study in the United States can take time, we encourage all international applicants to submit their application materials by April 1.

For more information regarding the application and brochures you can visit here: https://sbc.edu/admissions/apply-now/