You are required to take the Math Placement Exam if you are majoring in Biology, Health Science, Pre-Nursing, and Exercise Science. All other students can take MS 100 Quantitative Literacy. If you have questions or want set up an appointment directly with the Math & Science Department contact: dsheffield1@brenau.edu or 770-534-6280
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Friday
*Note: Schedule and locations are subject to change
- 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
- Check In – Brenau Trustee Library (625 Academy St NE)
Drop off Belongings at Assigned Housing - 2 p.m. – 2:30pm
- Welcome – Pearce Auditorium
- 2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
- Getting Ahead of the Learning Curve
- 3:45 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- Student Breakout Groups
- 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- Parent Reception – Yonah Upper Dining Hall (206 Boulevard)
**Parents and Guests may leave at this time: All further events are for students only**
- 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Dinner – Hopkins Dining Hall
- 6:15 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Main Activity – SDE – Main Campus
- 9:30 p.m.
- Return to Housing
Saturday
*Note: Schedule and locations are subject to change
- 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
- Donuts & Coffee – Library 625 Academy St. NE
- 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Registration & Orientation
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(Financial Aid Office & Accounting will be Available)
- GROUP 1
- GROUP 2
- 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
- Brunch – Hopkins Dining Hall
(Meet back in the Library at 1:00 p.m.) - 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Registration & Orientation
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(Financial Aid Office & Accounting will be Available)
- GROUP 2
- GROUP 1
- 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Check Out – Library Lobby
- Drop off Belongings at your car or Library room 116
- Room Check out & Key turn in, ($100 for lost room key)
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Winter Weekend
Most of our attendees will stay in a sorority house or a residence hall. Don’t forget that this is a sleepover. So, if you’re wanting to be extra comfortable when you sleep, we recommend bringing padding for the floor to go under your sleeping bag!
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Sleeping bag and pillow, towel, pj’s or other comfy clothes for sleeping, toiletries, a change of clothes for Saturday morning, some clothes that can get wet (Main activity may include water). Please limit your belongings to one overnight bag, plus sleeping bag and pillow. Rain is always a possibility, so please be prepared with an umbrella, rain jacket, etc. SHOWER FACILITIES MAY BE LIMITED.
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NOTHING! The event is totally free. You may want to bring some extra spending money if you wish to purchase anything from the Campus Bookstore or the vending machines around campus, but there is no cost to attend!
Winter Weekend
This is up to you! Please check the weather and dress accordingly. We recommend wearing comfortable and warm clothing. Attendees also usually bring a change of clothes for the party, but doing so is totally your call!
Winter Weekend
If you have any dietary restrictions, please let your admissions counselor know as soon as possible so our dining hall can be prepared.
Winter Weekend
If you need special accommodations/assistance, please contact your admissions counselor as soon as possible so that we can make appropriate arrangements for you.
Parent & Guest Resources
Local Hotel Info
Things to do around the Gainesville area
For Adults and Children
- NE Georgia History Center
- 10 AM-5 PM
Exhibits and historic structures, kid-friendly interactive exhibits
On campus (322 Academy Street)
Cost: $6 adults; $4 students - Atlanta Botanical Gardens Gainesville
- Saturday 9:00 am-6:00 pm
1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville, GA ~7 min drive from campus
Cost: $14/adult, 3-12 years $12 - Station 300 Gainesville Bowling Center
- 12 PM-12 AM
Bowling and arcade
2317 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA; ~7 min drive from campus - Chicopee Woods Golf Course
- 2515 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville, GA 30504; ~12 min drive from campus
- Elachee Nature Center
- hiking trails, live animal room, outdoor aviary
2125 Elachee Drive Gainesville, GA 30504 ~ 14 min drive from campus
Cost: $5/vehicle
- Oaks Miniature Golf
- 11AM-6:30 PM
Mini-golf, snack bar, ice cream
3709 Whiting Road, Gainesville, GA 30504; ~14 min drive from campus
Cost: 2-4 years free, 5-13 years $5, 14 years and up $6 - Don Carter State Park
- daily 7:00 am- 10:00 pm
Walking and bike trials, boat ramps, swimming at lake beach
5000 N Browning Bridge Road, Gainesville 30506; ~20 min drive from campus
Cost: $5 entrance fee - Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center
- trails open sunrise-sunset; exhibits Monday-Saturday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Walking trails, interactive exhibits, Treetop Quest
2020 Clean Water Drive Buford, GA 30519 ~25 min drive from campus
Cost: trails and exhibits free, Treetop Quest price by age; up to $57 - North Georgia Premium Outlets
- Friday and Saturday 10 AM-9 PM
(candy store and playground)
800 Highway 400 S Dawsonville, GA 30534; ~25 min drive from campus - Lanier Islands
- waterpark Friday 11:00 am- 7:00 pm; Saturday 11:00 AM-9:00 pm
golf, ziplines, waterpark, hiking and walking trails, spa
7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA 30518; ~30 min drive from campus
Cost: $20/car entrance; waterpark and other activities additional cost - Amicalola Falls Lodge and State Park
- 8:30 am-5:00 pm daily
hiking trails, guided hikes, zip lines, 3-D archery, GPS scavenger hunt
418 AMicalola Falls Road, Dawsonville, GA ~45 min drive from campus
Cost: $5 entrance fee, trails are free, costs for different activities
Geared to Children (but adults can have fun too!)
- I.N.K. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids
- Monday through Saturday with 2-hour play time blocks: 10am-12pm, 12:30pm-2:30pm, and 3pm-5pm
hands on museum/play center for kids
Adjacent to Brenau East Campus (nursing, OT, dance)
Cost: $9/person - Frances Meadows Aquatic Center
- 10 AM-6 PM
indoor pool, water slides, kids spray area etc.
1545 Community Way Gainesville, GA 30501 ~2 min drive from campus
Cost: $7 in county ages 3-59; $9 out of county - Get Air Trampoline Park
- 10AM-7 PM
Trampolines, dodgeball, ninja activities,slackline, slamball, foam pit
2283 Browns Bridge Rd Gainesville, GA ~7 min drive from campus
Cost: $14.99 for 1 hour, $22.00 for 2 hours, $25.99 for 3 hours - Babyland General Hospital
- (birthplace of Cabbage Patch dolls) 9AM-6PM
300 N.O.K. Drive Cleveland, GA 30528; ~35 min drive from campus
Cost: Admission is free, but there are “adoption fees” if you chose to take a baby home with you - North Georgia Wildlife and Safari Park
- 10 AM-5 PM
Petting farm, Guided wildlife walk (~1 hour), several different add on activities
2912 Paradise Valley Rd Cleveland, GA 30528; ~40 min drive from campus
Cost: park admission $24.99 adult; $22.99 ages 2-11; Safari tickets vary
Geared to Adults
- The Spa on Green Street
- 9AM-6PM
Massage, facials, body treatments
635 Green Street NW, Gainesville, GA 30501 ~4 min drive from campus - Sweet Acre Farms Winery
- Wine tasting
7584 Bill Wilson Rd. Alto, GA 30510; ~20 min drive from campus - Chateau Elan Winery & Resort
- wine tasting 11AM-8PM; spa 8:30 AM-7:00 PM
Wine tasting, spa, golf
100 Rue Charlemagne Drive Braselton, GA 30517 ~25 min drive from campus
Cost: golf $120 for 18 holes 2-4 golfers - Yonah Mountain Vineyards
- tasting room Friday 12-6 PM; Saturday 11 AM-7:30 PM
Wine tasting, cave tours
1717 Highway 255 South Cleveland, GA 30528; ~40 min drive from campus
