Student Life - Brenau University
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Student Life - Brenau University
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500 Washington St. SE
Gainesville, Georgia 30501
770-534-6100
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Join a community of students finding their paths and chasing their dreams together. At Brenau, you’ll have so many opportunities to find your closest friends and stay engaged on campus with our clubs, organizations, performances and events. While you’re here, we encourage you to get involved and fully explore your interests, so when you graduate, you’ll feel confident that you seized every moment.
We invite you to come see for yourself the energy and vibrancy of our student life.
Schedule your
Brenau visit today
.
Student events on campus
During your time at Brenau, you’ll have many opportunities to add some entertainment to your schedule and meet other students through on-campus activities. There’s always some sort of event happening at Brenau, including theatre and dance performances, cultural festivals, organization fairs and more.
In this Section
Residence Life
While living on campus, Brenau will become your home away from home. Whether you live in a residence hall or university apartment, your space will be more than a place to sleep, it’ll be where you study, hang out, make friends and relax.
View our
Residence Life
page for more information about living on campus.
Brenau Dining Services
You don’t have to travel off campus to grab a quick bite or meal between classes. Brenau’s historic Gainesville campus houses both the Hopkins Dining Hall and Tea Room, which provide large selections of food sure to cater to any palate.
The Hopkins Dining Hall
features meals plans for purchase, or you may pay at each visit. The dining hall provides seven stations, which include Italian cuisine, comfort food, international dishes, dessert and salad.
The Tea Room
, located in Sorority Circle, contains Brewed Awakenings, a coffee shop with Starbucks options; P.O.D. Market, a general store with food and school supplies; and Burgers + Fries, which serves burgers, fries, chicken sandwiches, vegetarian options and other hot items.
Visit
brenau.campusdish.com
to learn more about Brenau’s dining services.
Testimonials
Embrace everything Brenau has to offer. It was genuinely the best four years of my life, and I’m so glad that I took every opportunity. I said yes to every door that opened and learned to grow from every experience. It has played such a big role in who I am today.
Kendy Manzano
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design '20
I say do everything the campus offers. Join clubs, student services — do everything. If you don’t, you’ll look back and wish you did. You only have four years here, so make them beautiful.
Jayda Burkett
Nursing '23
Campus Safety & Security
While you’re busy with classes and activities on campus, Brenau’s Campus Security team works around the clock to keep you safe. You and your parents can also sign up to receive updated safety and weather alerts via text or email through e2campus.
Learn more about Campus Safety & Security
Student Government Association
The Brenau Student Government Association, one of the oldest organizations on campus, serves as the voice of all undergraduate students. As a student, you can share any concerns you have with the university with this group, and SGA officers and senators will work with Brenau administrators and faculty to address those issues and improve campus life. If you are interested in joining SGA, email
[email protected]
.
Clubs and organizations
Pursuing your curiosities and hobbies shouldn’t stop in college. If you’re a fan of gardening, fashion, art and design, journalism, politics, community service or anime, we have a club for you. And if we don’t already, we will work with you to create one!
Career Development
Owens Student Center first floor, 102 Prior St.
Whether you’re unsure of which career path to take or need professional insight into a field, Brenau’s Office of Career Development can help you every step of the way. These services are available to both students and alumni.
Career assessments
Resume and portfolio building
Interview preparation
Cover letter assistance
Preparation for graduate school
Job searching
For more information, contact the Career Center at
[email protected]
.
Career Development Resources
Office of the Chaplain
The Office of the Chaplain, as a part of Brenau Student Development and Engagement, exists to be a resource for all Brenau Students, faculty, staff and university constituents to nurture individual and shared spiritual awareness and growth, build community relations on and beyond the campus, and encourage service to others.
Learn more about the Office of the Chaplain
Top 10 things to do in your first year:
Give our mascot, HJ, a high five
Check out a performance in Pearce Auditorium
Find serenity in the bamboo forest
Join a club or sorority
Experience Fried Chicken Wednesday in the Dining Hall
Attend an art opening in the Sellers Gallery
Scream your heart out cheering on the Golden Tigers
Discover your favorite restaurant on the Gainesville square
Take a Haunted Tour and learn about Agnes, our very own ghost
Hang out in The Tiger’s Den
Meet the Student Development & Engagement Team
Whitney McDowell-Robinson, Ph.D., NCC
Vice President for Student Development & Engagement
Learn more
Holly Taylor M.Ed.
Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students
Learn more
Sloane Day, MA
Director of Residence Life
Learn more
Ashley Blair
Director of Undergraduate Engagement
Learn more
Ralph Simpson, MBA
Director of Career Development
Learn more
Andrea Corso Johnson, M.Div.
University Chaplain
Learn more
Emma Maffett
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Engagement
Learn more
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With students at the heart of everything we do, we work to create positive relationships and opportunities and provide services to help ALL students.
Goin campus security and fuel for Finals next Tuesday, April 21st from 8 to 11 am!
#brenau #brenauuniversity #brenausafety
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🌷Class Day and May Day 2026🌸
Class Day will be held in Pearce Auditorium at 9 AM on Saturday, April 18th. This sentimental tradition includes honoring the senior class with a multimedia presentation documenting their four years at Brenau, (seniors donned in black graduation robes and ivy crowns, while undergraduates wear all white), celebrating our student leader groups, and the procession of the Crow`s Nest.
We ask that all seniors arrive no later than 8:30 am to Pearce Auditorium to find their seats on stage. All underclassmen will need to arrive by 8:45 am and wait in the lobby for the processional to begin. After the senior presentation concludes, each class, starting with the seniors, will recess out of Pearce to begin the procession of the Crow`s Nest.
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May Day will be held on the Front Lawn at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 18th. The May Court presentation consists of the May Queen, Princess, Prince, and 4-5 representatives from each class, which are all elected by the student body. After the crowning of the Queen, Princess, and Prince, the May Court will wrap the May Pole with ribbons representing each of the class colors. This is a timeless tradition that many alumni come back to Brenau to witness during Alumni Reunion Weekend.
#brenau #brenauuniversity #brenaufamily #brenaualumnireunionweekend
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Undergraduate students with birthdays in April, May, and June can stop by Yonah Lobby, April 8th from 11 AM to 2 PM to grab a birthday treat! #brenau #brenaubirthdaybash
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It’s about that time ‼️ Housing Selections for the 2026-27 school year will be LIVE next week - make sure to secure your space! 🏡
#brenauuniversity #housing #reslife
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Join us in a week for Late Night Breakfast! We will be giving away some BIG prizes so make sure to join us and come have some fun!
#brenau #brenaufamily #brenauuniversity
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Join us next week for Student Appreciation Days! Check out which day we are coming to your area of campus! #brenau #brenauuniversity #studentappreciation
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Come have some springtime fun with us on the Brenau Front Lawn next week on March 24th! Lunch will be served outside between 11 AM and 2 PM and activities will take place from 11:30 to 1:30 PM!#brenau #brenautreatyourself
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IMPORTANT UPDATE! Limo Pick-up and drop off on the historic campus will take place outside the Daniel Pavilion on the Brenau Front Lawn tonight from 6:30 to 10:30 PM!
#brenau #brenaucotillion
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Skip to content
500 Washington St. SE
Gainesville, Georgia 30501
770-534-6100
Request Information
Schedule a Visit
Start your Application
Student Handbook (PDF)
Join a community of students finding their paths and chasing their dreams together. At Brenau, you’ll have so many opportunities to find your closest friends and stay engaged on campus with our clubs, organizations, performances and events. While you’re here, we encourage you to get involved and fully explore your interests, so when you graduate, you’ll feel confident that you seized every moment.
We invite you to come see for yourself the energy and vibrancy of our student life.
Schedule your
Brenau visit today
.
Student events on campus
During your time at Brenau, you’ll have many opportunities to add some entertainment to your schedule and meet other students through on-campus activities. There’s always some sort of event happening at Brenau, including theatre and dance performances, cultural festivals, organization fairs and more.
In this Section
Residence Life
While living on campus, Brenau will become your home away from home. Whether you live in a residence hall or university apartment, your space will be more than a place to sleep, it’ll be where you study, hang out, make friends and relax.
View our
Residence Life
page for more information about living on campus.
Brenau Dining Services
You don’t have to travel off campus to grab a quick bite or meal between classes. Brenau’s historic Gainesville campus houses both the Hopkins Dining Hall and Tea Room, which provide large selections of food sure to cater to any palate.
The Hopkins Dining Hall
features meals plans for purchase, or you may pay at each visit. The dining hall provides seven stations, which include Italian cuisine, comfort food, international dishes, dessert and salad.
The Tea Room
, located in Sorority Circle, contains Brewed Awakenings, a coffee shop with Starbucks options; P.O.D. Market, a general store with food and school supplies; and Burgers + Fries, which serves burgers, fries, chicken sandwiches, vegetarian options and other hot items.
Visit
brenau.campusdish.com
to learn more about Brenau’s dining services.
Testimonials
Embrace everything Brenau has to offer. It was genuinely the best four years of my life, and I’m so glad that I took every opportunity. I said yes to every door that opened and learned to grow from every experience. It has played such a big role in who I am today.
Kendy Manzano
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design '20
I say do everything the campus offers. Join clubs, student services — do everything. If you don’t, you’ll look back and wish you did. You only have four years here, so make them beautiful.
Jayda Burkett
Nursing '23
Campus Safety & Security
While you’re busy with classes and activities on campus, Brenau’s Campus Security team works around the clock to keep you safe. You and your parents can also sign up to receive updated safety and weather alerts via text or email through e2campus.
Learn more about Campus Safety & Security
Student Government Association
The Brenau Student Government Association, one of the oldest organizations on campus, serves as the voice of all undergraduate students. As a student, you can share any concerns you have with the university with this group, and SGA officers and senators will work with Brenau administrators and faculty to address those issues and improve campus life. If you are interested in joining SGA, email
[email protected]
.
Clubs and organizations
Pursuing your curiosities and hobbies shouldn’t stop in college. If you’re a fan of gardening, fashion, art and design, journalism, politics, community service or anime, we have a club for you. And if we don’t already, we will work with you to create one!
Career Development
Owens Student Center first floor, 102 Prior St.
Whether you’re unsure of which career path to take or need professional insight into a field, Brenau’s Office of Career Development can help you every step of the way. These services are available to both students and alumni.
Career assessments
Resume and portfolio building
Interview preparation
Cover letter assistance
Preparation for graduate school
Job searching
For more information, contact the Career Center at
[email protected]
.
Career Development Resources
Office of the Chaplain
The Office of the Chaplain, as a part of Brenau Student Development and Engagement, exists to be a resource for all Brenau Students, faculty, staff and university constituents to nurture individual and shared spiritual awareness and growth, build community relations on and beyond the campus, and encourage service to others.
Learn more about the Office of the Chaplain
Top 10 things to do in your first year:
Give our mascot, HJ, a high five
Check out a performance in Pearce Auditorium
Find serenity in the bamboo forest
Join a club or sorority
Experience Fried Chicken Wednesday in the Dining Hall
Attend an art opening in the Sellers Gallery
Scream your heart out cheering on the Golden Tigers
Discover your favorite restaurant on the Gainesville square
Take a Haunted Tour and learn about Agnes, our very own ghost
Hang out in The Tiger’s Den
Meet the Student Development & Engagement Team
Whitney McDowell-Robinson, Ph.D., NCC
Vice President for Student Development & Engagement
Learn more
Holly Taylor M.Ed.
Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students
Learn more
Sloane Day, MA
Director of Residence Life
Learn more
Ashley Blair
Director of Undergraduate Engagement
Learn more
Ralph Simpson, MBA
Director of Career Development
Learn more
Andrea Corso Johnson, M.Div.
University Chaplain
Learn more
Emma Maffett
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Engagement
Learn more
brenaustudentlife
822
1,244
With students at the heart of everything we do, we work to create positive relationships and opportunities and provide services to help ALL students.
Goin campus security and fuel for Finals next Tuesday, April 21st from 8 to 11 am!
#brenau #brenauuniversity #brenausafety
77
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🌷Class Day and May Day 2026🌸
Class Day will be held in Pearce Auditorium at 9 AM on Saturday, April 18th. This sentimental tradition includes honoring the senior class with a multimedia presentation documenting their four years at Brenau, (seniors donned in black graduation robes and ivy crowns, while undergraduates wear all white), celebrating our student leader groups, and the procession of the Crow`s Nest.
We ask that all seniors arrive no later than 8:30 am to Pearce Auditorium to find their seats on stage. All underclassmen will need to arrive by 8:45 am and wait in the lobby for the processional to begin. After the senior presentation concludes, each class, starting with the seniors, will recess out of Pearce to begin the procession of the Crow`s Nest.
-----------------
May Day will be held on the Front Lawn at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 18th. The May Court presentation consists of the May Queen, Princess, Prince, and 4-5 representatives from each class, which are all elected by the student body. After the crowning of the Queen, Princess, and Prince, the May Court will wrap the May Pole with ribbons representing each of the class colors. This is a timeless tradition that many alumni come back to Brenau to witness during Alumni Reunion Weekend.
#brenau #brenauuniversity #brenaufamily #brenaualumnireunionweekend
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Undergraduate students with birthdays in April, May, and June can stop by Yonah Lobby, April 8th from 11 AM to 2 PM to grab a birthday treat! #brenau #brenaubirthdaybash
15
0
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It’s about that time ‼️ Housing Selections for the 2026-27 school year will be LIVE next week - make sure to secure your space! 🏡
#brenauuniversity #housing #reslife
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Join us in a week for Late Night Breakfast! We will be giving away some BIG prizes so make sure to join us and come have some fun!
#brenau #brenaufamily #brenauuniversity
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Join us next week for Student Appreciation Days! Check out which day we are coming to your area of campus! #brenau #brenauuniversity #studentappreciation
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Come have some springtime fun with us on the Brenau Front Lawn next week on March 24th! Lunch will be served outside between 11 AM and 2 PM and activities will take place from 11:30 to 1:30 PM!#brenau #brenautreatyourself
29
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IMPORTANT UPDATE! Limo Pick-up and drop off on the historic campus will take place outside the Daniel Pavilion on the Brenau Front Lawn tonight from 6:30 to 10:30 PM!
#brenau #brenaucotillion
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