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Where Dreaming Becomes Doing

At Brenau, your future takes shape, one bold step at a time.

Every class, every connection, every challenge moves you closer to your purpose. Whether you’re aiming to start your career, or move to the next level, opportunities are at your fingertips, all you have to do is reach.

With our small classes, dedicated professors and career-focused coursework you are more than just a number. You’re a part of a community that sees you, hears you and believes in your potential. Here, we’ll equip you with the tools and confidence to turn your passions into achievements.

Brenau University, where dreaming becomes doing.

Testimonials
Dinesh Lamba
I love my professors and the faculty at Brenau. Everybody has an open door policy. It’s not just me, it’s the entire class. We feel like our professors are invested in our success.
Amelia Latham
Brenau has given me a more personal experience than if I decided to go to a bigger college. I know it’s cliche and is used a lot, but I feel like I wouldn’t be seen as much if I went somewhere else. I have a bigger chance of getting that experience.
Check out Amelia's story
Payton Hicks
Brenau has given me my closest friends and allowed me to reassure myself that I lived every moment in college, and I’m not even done yet. I feel like I have such a fulfilling purpose to serve me and to serve others.
See Payton's story

Explore Our Colleges

College of Business
& Communication

You will forge your own path

Carole Ann Daniel
College of Education

You will impact the lives of your students

College of
Fine Arts & Humanities

You will find fulfillment doing what you love

Ivester College
of Health Sciences

You will care for people when they need you the most

Financial Aid

The financial aid process can seem daunting, but we’re here to help you every step of the way. With the support and guidance of our financial aid counselors, you’ll learn what financial assistance you may receive, so you and your family can make reasonable financial decisions and build the future you’ve always wanted.

Find out more about Financial Aid

Campuses

Our flexible, multi-campus and online approach helps your learning fit your life and your goals.

Don't forget- Brenau Bound is just around the corner! If you’ve already been admitted to Brenau, we invite you to visit our campus and decide if we’re the right fit for you! Brenau Bound 2026 will be Saturday, March 28, on our historic Gainesville campus. You’ll have the opportunity to meet current students and professors, learn about our clubs and organizations, and catch a glimpse at what a class is like at Brenau!

To register, visit the #linkinbio

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Congratulations to @bu_swim Head Coach Mandi Bell for being named Appalachian Athletic Conference Coach of the Year!🎉💛 She received this recognition after the Golden Tigers claimed second place at the conference championship. We are so proud of her and everything our swim team has accomplished!

“This recognition means a lot, but it’s really a reflection of the people around me,” Bell said. “I’m proud of the team we’ve built at Brenau, with athletes who push each other to be better in the pool, take their academics seriously and support one another every day.”

To read more about the recent accomplishments of our Golden Tigers, visit brenau.edu/news

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Brenau Bound is just around the corner!🏎💨💨 If you’ve already been admitted to Brenau, we invite you to visit our campus and decide if we’re the right fit for you! Brenau Bound 2026 takes place on Saturday, March 28, on our historic Gainesville campus. You’ll have the opportunity to meet current students and professors, learn about our clubs and organizations, and catch a glimpse at what a class is like at Brenau!

🐯Brenau Bound Itinerary🐯
8:30 a.m. - Early bird campus tour (optional)
9 a.m. - Check-in
9:30 a.m. - Welcome
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Student session ✨speed friending✨
12:30-1:30 p.m. - Info session & lawn games
1:30 p.m. - Free lunch with your pit crew (aka admissions counselors)

To register, visit brenau.edu/brenaubound

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Media Day BTS with @brenau_softball🐯🥎🖤

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