Transfer Admissions - Brenau University
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Transfer Admissions - Brenau University
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500 Washington St. SE
Gainesville, Georgia 30501
770-534-6100
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At Brenau, we are dedicated to making the transfer process as seamless as possible. Transferring to Brenau allows you to immerse yourself in an environment with open-minded individuals who are all striving to achieve their career dreams. You’ll learn in small classes and receive individualized attention from experienced professors who care about your success. A Brenau education will equip you with the connections, knowledge and skills to succeed wherever life takes you.
Transfer admissions requirements
Be in good standing with your current or former institutions
Have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
Some programs have higher cumulative GPA requirements. Please visit the individual program pages for more information.
Admissions deadlines
We have a rolling admissions policy, which means you can apply at any time for most programs. Please note that some undergraduate programs have strict application deadlines. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at
+1-770-534-6100
or
[email protected]
.
How to apply
Complete the online application at
brenau.edu/apply
Request that transcripts from all institutions you have attended be sent to Brenau
Academic partners & articulation agreements
What is an articulation agreement? Articulation agreements are a type of educational partnership where a university agrees to accept certain credits that were earned at a different educational institution. Brenau has a variety of agreements with community and technical colleges to make transferring to Brenau seamless and help you complete your degree faster.
Lanier Tech Articulation Agreement
BBA Business Administration (PDF)
BFA Interior Design (PDF)
BBA Accounting (PDF)
BS Healthcare Administration (PDF)
Athens Tech Articulation Agreement
BFA Interior Design (PDF)
ASN-BSN (PDF)
BBA Healthcare Management (PDF)
Gwinnett Tech Articulation Agreement
BFA Interior Design (PDF)
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
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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]
Stephanie Contreras
Admissions Counselor for Freshmen, Transfers, Dual Enrollment and Performing & Non-Performing Arts Liaison
Learn more
Bethany King
Graduate and Transfer Admissions Counselor
Learn more
I’ve been accepted, what’s next?
Follow these next steps
Purchasing textbooks
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.
Academic support and tutoring
Center for Academic Success
The Writing Center
Brenau Trustee Library
Office of Accessibility Services
Transfer Student FAQs
Transfer
The university will accept ALL liberal education courses regardless of the date of satisfactory completion unless the liberal education course is also a major course.
The university will accept major courses taken within 15 years, except for specific courses that must have been completed within 5 years of application. See the
undergraduate transfer section on our catalog
to learn more.
Transfer
For many students, financial aid is one of the most important aspects of going to college. Our Financial Aid office has dedicated transfer counselors to assist you through the process. They can be reached by email at
[email protected]
or by phone at
770-534-6152
.
We recommend that you begin the financial aid process as soon as you apply for admission.
Visit
fafsa.gov
and complete the free application for Federal Student aid. This can be done as early as Oct. 1. Brenau’s FAFSA code is 001556.
Create a unique login (FSA ID) – if you don’t already have one.
Eligible Georgia residents should apply for the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant and HOPE Scholarship at
gafutures.org
.
Visit the
Financial Aid Office webpage
and Brenau’s
Net Price Calculator
to see what types of aid may be available.
Transfer
Take a look at our
Transfer Equivalency System
to see which of the courses you’ve already taken will transfer to Brenau. This list isn’t all-inclusive, and is updated frequently.
View All FAQs
Skip to content
500 Washington St. SE
Gainesville, Georgia 30501
770-534-6100
Request Information
Schedule a Visit
Start your Application
At Brenau, we are dedicated to making the transfer process as seamless as possible. Transferring to Brenau allows you to immerse yourself in an environment with open-minded individuals who are all striving to achieve their career dreams. You’ll learn in small classes and receive individualized attention from experienced professors who care about your success. A Brenau education will equip you with the connections, knowledge and skills to succeed wherever life takes you.
Transfer admissions requirements
Be in good standing with your current or former institutions
Have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
Some programs have higher cumulative GPA requirements. Please visit the individual program pages for more information.
Admissions deadlines
We have a rolling admissions policy, which means you can apply at any time for most programs. Please note that some undergraduate programs have strict application deadlines. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at
+1-770-534-6100
or
[email protected]
.
How to apply
Complete the online application at
brenau.edu/apply
Request that transcripts from all institutions you have attended be sent to Brenau
Academic partners & articulation agreements
What is an articulation agreement? Articulation agreements are a type of educational partnership where a university agrees to accept certain credits that were earned at a different educational institution. Brenau has a variety of agreements with community and technical colleges to make transferring to Brenau seamless and help you complete your degree faster.
Lanier Tech Articulation Agreement
BBA Business Administration (PDF)
BFA Interior Design (PDF)
BBA Accounting (PDF)
BS Healthcare Administration (PDF)
Athens Tech Articulation Agreement
BFA Interior Design (PDF)
ASN-BSN (PDF)
BBA Healthcare Management (PDF)
Gwinnett Tech Articulation Agreement
BFA Interior Design (PDF)
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
Explore Our Colleges
Jacobs College of
Business and Media
You will forge your own path
Explore Business and Media
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
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]
Stephanie Contreras
Admissions Counselor for Freshmen, Transfers, Dual Enrollment and Performing & Non-Performing Arts Liaison
Learn more
Bethany King
Graduate and Transfer Admissions Counselor
Learn more
I’ve been accepted, what’s next?
Follow these next steps
Purchasing textbooks
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.
Academic support and tutoring
Center for Academic Success
The Writing Center
Brenau Trustee Library
Office of Accessibility Services
Transfer Student FAQs
Transfer
The university will accept ALL liberal education courses regardless of the date of satisfactory completion unless the liberal education course is also a major course.
The university will accept major courses taken within 15 years, except for specific courses that must have been completed within 5 years of application. See the
undergraduate transfer section on our catalog
to learn more.
Transfer
For many students, financial aid is one of the most important aspects of going to college. Our Financial Aid office has dedicated transfer counselors to assist you through the process. They can be reached by email at
[email protected]
or by phone at
770-534-6152
.
We recommend that you begin the financial aid process as soon as you apply for admission.
Visit
fafsa.gov
and complete the free application for Federal Student aid. This can be done as early as Oct. 1. Brenau’s FAFSA code is 001556.
Create a unique login (FSA ID) – if you don’t already have one.
Eligible Georgia residents should apply for the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant and HOPE Scholarship at
gafutures.org
.
Visit the
Financial Aid Office webpage
and Brenau’s
Net Price Calculator
to see what types of aid may be available.
Transfer
Take a look at our
Transfer Equivalency System
to see which of the courses you’ve already taken will transfer to Brenau. This list isn’t all-inclusive, and is updated frequently.
View All FAQs