Freshman Admissions - Brenau University Skip to content 500 Washington St. SE Gainesville, Georgia 30501 770-534-6100 Request Information Schedule a Visit Start your Application Transcript Brenau University is more than just a place of learning. As a Golden Tiger, you will flourish in small classes where we embrace differences and every perspective matters. You will learn new things about yourself and the world around you, explore your passions and grow in an uplifting community. Before you leave Brenau, you will find your voice and let it roar. With dozens of different undergraduate degrees and more than 145 years of inspiring and educating students, Brenau will prepare you to pursue a fulfilling career wherever your interests and talents take you. Talk to your admissions counselor today Our admissions team loves to help, so contact your counselor if you need any assistance with the admissions process. 770-534-6100 or 800-252-5119 ext. 6100 [email protected] Some of our favorite recurring events BrenauBound March 28 You’re rounding the final corner of your high school career, and it’s time to sprint to the finish and start preparing for your future at Brenau University. Whether you know you’re #BrenauBound, or you are just curious what Brenau is all about, we invite you to take a lap around the track and decide if Brenau is the place for you. BrenauBound ROAR – Readiness, Orientation, Advising & Registration June 17-18 & 25-26, 2026 ROAR offers newly enrolled students the full picture of what their life will be like at Brenau, while also preparing them for their first semester. Students will register for their classes, hang out with current students, learn about campus resources, hear about how to get involved and spend the night on campus. Check out ROAR Request Information Loading... In This Section 9:1 Faculty-to-Student Ratio 3.4 Avg. Incoming Freshman GPA 41 Undergraduate Majors Admissions Checklist Submit your online application for admission at brenau.edu/apply or commonapplication.org Brenau uses a rolling application deadline, so you can apply at any time for most programs Request that official transcripts from your high school to be sent directly to the Office of Admissions Mail Documents to: Brenau University Office of Admissions 500 Washington St SE Gainesville, GA 30501 Or Submit documents via encrypted delivery service (Parchment, Escript, etc.) to: [email protected] Come see us! Schedule a campus visit and plan to attend at least one of our admissions events. We offer several events throughout the year. Apply for Financial Aid when you apply for admission. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Brenau’s FAFSA code is 001556 If you’re an eligible Georgia student, apply for the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant and the HOPE Scholarship at gafutures.org Visit our Financial Aid page and Net Price Calculator to see what types of aid may be available to you Admissions Deadlines We have a rolling admissions policy, which means you can apply at any time for most programs. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at 770-534-6100 or [email protected] On this page Admissions Checklist Admissions Deadlines Freshman applicant admission requirements Undergraduate admission on probationary status Brenau Book Bundle Residential Students Commuter Students Admissions Checklist Admissions Deadlines Freshman applicant admission requirements Undergraduate admission on probationary status Brenau Book Bundle Residential Students Commuter Students Freshman applicant admission requirements Successful completion of high school curriculum at a regionally accredited school Minimum 2.5 GPA in core classes (math, science, social studies, foreign language, literature) — not cumulative At Brenau we do not require SAT or ACT scores to make an admissions decision. All home schooled applicants will be asked to complete an interview. Undergraduate admission on probationary status Undergraduate applicants (freshmen or transfers) that have been reviewed, but do not meet minimum admission requirements to the university, may be admitted on a probationary status. Those on probationary status must earn a minimum 2.0 GPA in their first 12 semester hours at Brenau to be removed from probationary status. Brenau Book Bundle If you are an undergraduate student, you’ll receive your books through Brenau Book Bundle — a rental program designed to help save you time and money, and ensure you have your course materials on or before the first day of classes. After you register, the bookstore bundles all the books you need for your classes. Campus Bookstore Brenau offers both an online bookstore and an on ground bookstore on the Gainesville campus. Textbook rentals are also available. To find the books needed for your classes, visit our online bookstore. Make sure to have your course list handy when viewing our selection. Click on the “Textbook” tab on the bookstore page to search for the books you need. Testimonials I’m tremendously grateful for the support I’ve received from my fellow students and from faculty here at Brenau. Katie Watkins Dance & English '23 Brenau was very welcoming. I never had any issues in school, when I needed help. Brenau has a very good reputation in the community. Martis Ferguson Bachelor of Science in Nursing '19 Within the mass communication program, I was learning how to be on the radio in my first year. Not many people can say that. To me, that was amazing. Sydney Hencil Mass Communication '22 I’ve been accepted, what’s next? Follow these next steps Explore Our Colleges College of Business & Communication You will forge your own path Explore Business & Communication Carole Ann Daniel College of Education You will impact the lives of your students Explore Education College of Fine Arts & Humanities You will find fulfillment doing what you love Explore Fine Arts & Humanities Ivester College of Health Sciences You will care for people when they need you the most Explore Health Sciences Learn more about your next steps Contact your admissions counselor for more detailed information on your next steps. State County Kaylee Brown Admissions Counselor Isabella Quatraro Admissions Counselor, Health Sciences Liaison Gabby Hussey Admissions Counselor, Education Liaison Stephanie Contreras Admissions Counselor for Freshmen, Transfers, Dual Enrollment and Performing & Non-Performing Arts Liaison Bethany King Graduate and Transfer Admissions Counselor Brenau Admissions Raina Roberts International & Graduate Admissions Counselor Beth Fleck Senior Graduate Admissions Counselor - Norcross Maria Iniguez Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions & Bilingual Admissions Counselor Nathan Goss Vice President of Marketing and Enrollment Management