Student Life

Sweet Briar students are a a tight-knit community, living and learning together in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Find your community on our beautiful, historic campus. 

From traditional residence halls to homes to a modern apartment complex, you’ll find your home away from home.

Student Life

Sweet Briar students are a a tight-knit community, living and learning together in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Students gathering on campus

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Students in the dining room area

A place for you

Sweet Briar is an intimate community. Our residence halls, dining hall and community spaces are designed to bring people together. From studying to crafting, video games to club meetings, you’ll find your place here.

Living at Sweet Briar college

Be who you are

From special interest groups to multicultural communities, century-old tap clubs and academic organizations, Sweet Briar students build the world they want to see.

We are writers, performers, athletes and activists. We are citizen diplomats and mental health advocates. We celebrate our identities and create connections that stay with us long after we have left this special place.

If there isn’t a club that fits, you can always start a new one! Whether taking on a leadership role, or supporting as a member, there’s a place for you.

 

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At Quad Rocks, there's great music and food and all the clubs set up tables and... At Quad Rocks, there's great music and food and all the clubs set up tables and recruit new members.

A diverse community

Sweet Briar College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that a community rich in diversity enriches the experiences and perspectives of all its members, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome individuals of all races, ethnicities, nationalities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and socio-economic backgrounds. We work to create an atmosphere in which all members of the community can thrive. We recognize and appreciate the unique contributions that each person brings to our community, and we believe that through our differences, we can come together to create a more vibrant and dynamic community.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sweet Briar

Step Singing on the Senior Steps of the Pannell Center
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Thrive here

We hike. We explore. We ride. We grow our own food. We take care of ourselves, each other and this special land.

 

 

Student Life Events

Sweet Briar: After Dark, or SBAD, is our Friday night social programming that is fun, free, and open to all students!  Every Friday night, you can expect an exciting social event offered by CEO, Student Life, or a club on campus.  Locations may change, so keep an eye on LibCal to find out what the next SBAD activity and location is!

EVENT SPECIFICS

Join us outside to tie-dye your own towel! There will be a variety of colors available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Due to limited supplies, please register in advance!

Put on your dancing shoes and join Sweet Dancers and LatinX for a night of Cha Cha. We will be teaching the basic steps and a beginner routine. Snacks will be provided. There is no previous experience necessary.
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In the streets of Cuba, where the rhythm of life pulses with passion and flair, the Cha Cha dance was born. Emerging in the 1950s, this vibrant dance style is a fusion of mambo and danzon, along with rumba; it combines the syncopated steps of the mambo with the playful syncopation of the danzon. In 1951, Enrique Jorrín (a violinist and composer) composed the first music while playing with Orquesta América, thus creating this dance. The dance was first introduced to the US in 1954, then referred to as the “cha cha cha”. The dance’s name itself echoes its rhythm; “cha cha cha”. It was in the clubs of Havana where the Cha Cha first became popular, captivating dancers with its infectious energy and syncopated footwork. Today, its legacy lives on, a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of Cuba and the enduring allure of its music and dance.

Calling all current and incoming SGA members! Whether you are on the Executive Board, a Senator, a Justice, or a Class Representative, join us to make SGA door tags! Crafting materials and snacks will be provided.