Sweet Briar is part of a consortium with University of Lynchburg and Randolph College that broadens the educational opportunities for SBC students.
With prior approval from the Sweet Briar’s registrar, students are permitted to take courses at University of Lynchburg College and Randolph College, provided the course is not currently available at Sweet Briar. Registration forms are available in the Office of the Registrar and on mySBC. To take advantage of this course exchange, you must be enrolled full-time at Sweet Briar.
Note: the exchange is only available in the fall and spring semesters. Students will be responsible for all tuition and course fees for Tri-College courses taken during the summer. Applications for courses during summer term must be made directly to University of Lynchburg or Randolph College.
Next steps and what to expect
- Students should then confer with their advisor and obtain his or her signature on the Tri-College Registration Form.
- Sweet Briar’s registrar will submit the completed form and establish a placeholder course on the student’s Sweet Briar schedule.
- Students will receive an email with instructions on setting up their account at the other institution, including parking information.
Information of note
- Grades earned through the Tri-College Consortium will transfer to Sweet Briar and will count in a student’s GPA.
- You must notify Sweet Briar’s registrar if you need to drop or withdraw from the tri-college course.
- Students will be held to the academic calendar and academic regulations of the college offering the course.
- Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation.
- Additional fees outside of tuition are the responsibility of the student.
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