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First Residence Hall Meeting – Required for all new residential students
Pearce Auditorium 202 Boulevard NE, Gainesville
Week of Events
Sunday, August 9, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, August 10, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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August 11, 2026 -Brenau Prayer Collective
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August 11, 2026 -Roman and Greek Olympics: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Atlanta Olympics
Brenau Prayer Collective
The Prayer Collective is a non-denominational prayer group led by University Chaplain, Rev. Andrea Corso Johnson, M.Div. The Prayer Collective provides an opportunity at Brenau University for people of all faiths and spiritualities to participate in group prayers as a spiritual practice. We welcome all Brenau University Students, Faculty, Staff and local constituents who desire […]
Roman and Greek Olympics: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Atlanta Olympics
This event is a part of the History Center Fall Lecture Series. This presentation will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Atlanta Olympics, with historian Glen Kyle serving as the event's […]
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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August 13, 2026 -New Student Check-In
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August 13, 2026 -Campus Resources and Last Minute Questions!
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August 13, 2026 -Dining Hall Open for Brunch
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August 13, 2026 -Transfer Student Tour
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August 13, 2026 -Welcome to Brenau! – Required for all new students
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August 13, 2026 -Class Photo
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August 13, 2026 -First Residence Hall Meeting – Required for all new residential students
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August 13, 2026 -Dining Hall open for Dinner
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August 13, 2026 -Movie Night
Campus Resources and Last Minute Questions!
Students, families, and supporters can speak with representatives from financial aid, accounting, academic support, laundry services, career development and several other campus resource offices to ask any last minute questions […]
Welcome to Brenau! – Required for all new students
The welcome session includes messages from President Barnett, Academic Affairs, and the Student Development team, along with brief presentations from Student Engagement and Campus Safety & Security. Then, most importantly, […]
First Residence Hall Meeting – Required for all new residential students
Led by the Residence Life team, this required meeting for all new students living on campus will discuss general expectations and considerations for residing in the residence halls. Topics include […]
Movie Night
All students on campus are invited to join university staff and student leaders to watch Night at the Museum in TMAC. Snacks and swag provided while supplies last.Â
Friday, August 14, 2026
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August 14, 2026 -Dining Hall open for Breakfast
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August 14, 2026 -Commuter Student Breakfast Meeting
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August 14, 2026 -Mental and Spiritual Health – Required for all new students
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August 14, 2026 -Learning at Brenau – Required for all new students
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August 14, 2026 -Learning at Brenau – Required for all new students
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August 14, 2026 -Dining Hall Open for Lunch
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August 14, 2026 -Transfer Student Lunch
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August 14, 2026 -First Year Experience – What to Know on the First Day (Required for all new students)
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August 14, 2026 -International Student Meeting – Required for all new students with F-1 or J-1 Visas
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August 14, 2026 -Dining Hall open for Dinner
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August 14, 2026 -Party with the Library Staff
Commuter Student Breakfast Meeting
All new commuter students are invited to join university staff and commuter student leaders for breakfast in Wilkes Board Room. Meal tickets will be provided for any students who do […]
Mental and Spiritual Health – Required for all new students
Dr. Marshall Bruner, Dr. Whitney McDowell-Robinson, and Chaplain Andrea Corso Johnson will provide new students with information about our online and in person counseling services and spiritual care at Brenau. […]
Learning at Brenau – Required for all new students
Prof. Didi Cassell, Dr. Candis Harris, and Ms. Lisa Christopher will go over all of the academic support and accessibility services available at the university. All new students are required to attend.Â
Transfer Student Lunch
All new transfer students are invited to join university staff and transfer student leaders for breakfast in Wilkes Board Room. Meal tickets will be provided for any students who do not already have a meal plan.
First Year Experience – What to Know on the First Day (Required for all new students)
Led by the FYE faculty and undergraduate Peer Mentors, this session focuses on what students will find helpful to know on their first day of classes and the beginning part of their academic journey. All new students are required to attend.Â
International Student Meeting – Required for all new students with F-1 or J-1 Visas
All new international students with an F-1 or J-1 visa are required to meet with Mrs. Rachel Lane and students in the Miller Institute for Global Education to discuss compliance.
Party with the Library Staff
The Trustee Library is hosting #booktok inspired party at the Trustee Library. All students are welcome to attend.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
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August 15, 2026 -Returning Residential Student Check In
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August 15, 2026 -Dining Hall open for Brunch
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August 15, 2026 -Meet the Greeks
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August 15, 2026 -Dining Hall open for Dinner
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August 15, 2026 -Back to School Bash!
Meet the Greeks
Any Women's College student who is interested in pursuing membership into any of our 8 sororities is invited to join us in Pearce Auditorium to hear from members from our NPC and NPHC sororities and learn more about the recruitment and membership processes.
Back to School Bash!
This party on the Front Lawn is open to any students on campus and will feature a DJ, lots of food, lawn games, contests (like limbo and hula hooping), and several inflatables, including a water slide.