Sweet Briar College Transfer Guide
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About <strong>Sweet</strong> <strong>Briar</strong><br />
More than a century after Indiana Fletcher Williams’<br />
estate established <strong>Sweet</strong> <strong>Briar</strong> <strong>College</strong> in 1901,<br />
we continue to focus on personal and professional<br />
achievement through a customized educational<br />
program that combines the liberal arts, preparation<br />
for careers and individual development.<br />
Our faculty and staff guide students to become<br />
active learners, to reason clearly, to speak and write<br />
persuasively, and to lead with integrity. They do so<br />
by creating an educational environment that is both<br />
intense and supportive, and where learning occurs in<br />
many different venues, including the classroom, the<br />
community and the world.<br />
Why <strong>Sweet</strong> <strong>Briar</strong>?<br />
Since its founding, <strong>Sweet</strong> <strong>Briar</strong> has been a place for<br />
women of consequence. Here, amazing things will be<br />
expected of you – and you’ll deliver.<br />
Outstanding — and Afordable —<br />
Academics<br />
• A 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Our small classes give<br />
you the opportunity to work closely with faculty and<br />
peers – inside and outside the classroom.<br />
• One of only two ABET-accredited engineering<br />
programs at a women’s college in the United States,<br />
our strong, individualized STEM programs (including<br />
pre-med and pre-vet) prepare you to lead in those<br />
fields.<br />
• A team of faculty, staff and alumnae mentors to help<br />
you get the most our of your <strong>College</strong> experience.<br />
• As a transfer student, you can choose your major<br />
before enrolling at <strong>Sweet</strong> <strong>Briar</strong>. You can also design<br />
your own major, combining several academic<br />
interests. This is not available at all colleges!<br />
• <strong>Sweet</strong> <strong>Briar</strong>’s new tuition model makes us<br />
competitive with Virginia’s flagship public<br />
universities, while providing the many advantages of<br />
a small liberal-arts college.<br />
Robust Student Life<br />
• A renowned equestrian program featuring the finest<br />
indoor and outdoor riding facilities, plus a wellschooled<br />
string of horses with wins and placings in<br />
USEF-rated competitions.<br />
• Varsity teams in cross-country, field hockey, golf,<br />
lacrosse, soccer, swimming and tennis, provide a<br />
well-rounded collegiate experience that balances<br />
rigorous academics and competitive athletics.<br />
• More than 20 student-run clubs add variety to your<br />
life at <strong>Sweet</strong> <strong>Briar</strong> and help you build relationships<br />
that will last a lifetime.<br />
• Traditional residence halls, apartment-style housing<br />
and shared houses for Turning Point Students (age<br />
24 and older) to live together.<br />
• <strong>Transfer</strong> students are included in all orientation and<br />
student life activities for new students.<br />
Excellent Post-Graduation Outcomes<br />
• 90% of our students have jobs or are pursuing<br />
professional degrees within six months of graduation.