Sweet Briar College Transfer Guide

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About Sweet Briar More than a century after Indiana Fletcher Williams’ estate established Sweet Briar College in 1901, we continue to focus on personal and professional achievement through a customized educational program that combines the liberal arts, preparation for careers and individual development. Our faculty and staff guide students to become active learners, to reason clearly, to speak and write persuasively, and to lead with integrity. They do so by creating an educational environment that is both intense and supportive, and where learning occurs in many different venues, including the classroom, the community and the world. Why Sweet Briar? Since its founding, Sweet Briar has been a place for women of consequence. Here, amazing things will be expected of you – and you’ll deliver. Outstanding — and Afordable — Academics • A 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Our small classes give you the opportunity to work closely with faculty and peers – inside and outside the classroom. • One of only two ABET-accredited engineering programs at a women’s college in the United States, our strong, individualized STEM programs (including pre-med and pre-vet) prepare you to lead in those fields. • A team of faculty, staff and alumnae mentors to help you get the most our of your College experience. • As a transfer student, you can choose your major before enrolling at Sweet Briar. You can also design your own major, combining several academic interests. This is not available at all colleges! • Sweet Briar’s new tuition model makes us competitive with Virginia’s flagship public universities, while providing the many advantages of a small liberal-arts college. Robust Student Life • A renowned equestrian program featuring the finest indoor and outdoor riding facilities, plus a wellschooled string of horses with wins and placings in USEF-rated competitions. • Varsity teams in cross-country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and tennis, provide a well-rounded collegiate experience that balances rigorous academics and competitive athletics. • More than 20 student-run clubs add variety to your life at Sweet Briar and help you build relationships that will last a lifetime. • Traditional residence halls, apartment-style housing and shared houses for Turning Point Students (age 24 and older) to live together. • Transfer students are included in all orientation and student life activities for new students. Excellent Post-Graduation Outcomes • 90% of our students have jobs or are pursuing professional degrees within six months of graduation.
Transfer Application Information Students are considered transfers if they have earned 24 credits or more from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning. These credits must have been earned after the completion of high school or its equivalency. To transfer to Sweet Briar, you must be in good academic and social standing and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for all college courses. We encourage you to contact us early to ensure that all of your credits transfer. Students with fewer than 24 accredited hours must meet the first-year applicant requirements. In addition, Sweet Briar has a dual-enrollment agreement with Central Virginia Community College (CVCC), so you can have the best of both worlds. Take classes at Sweet Briar at the CVCC rate while earning your associate degree and get a head start on your transfer to Sweet Briar. Contact us if you have questions about our dual-enrollment program! To transfer with 24 college credits or more, please submit the following documents: • Completed application — Sweet Briar will accept either the Common Application or online application. • An official transcript from each college attended. • Proof of good standing at each of the previous institutions attended. • Documentation of high school completion or its equivalency. To transfer with fewer than 24 college credits, all firstyear requirements must be met: • Completed application — Sweet Briar will accept either the Common Application or online application. • Official transcripts of all academic work completed to date. Sweet Briar accepts the General Education Diploma (GED) in lieu of a high school diploma. Depending on your circumstances, you will need to provide a final transcript with proof of high school graduation prior to the start of your first academic year at Sweet Briar. • If applicable, a list of current (senior-year) grades. • A general recommendation from a high school guidance counselor or high school teacher that addresses your interests, attitudes and academic abilities. • Standardized test scores. Sweet Briar accepts the SAT or ACT. Official scores must be submitted directly to the College. Sweet Briar’s SAT code is 5634 and the ACT code is 4406. For more information about transferring to Sweet Briar, please contact Gloria Simon at gsimon@sbc.edu or 434-381-6142.
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