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Schedule

Bookstore Open Saturday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

510 Washington St. SE

Friday

*Note: Some Locations have Changed

1pm – 2pm
Check In – Brenau Trustee Library (625 Academy St NE)
Drop off Belongings at Assigned Housing

2pm – 2:30pm
Welcome – Pearce Auditorium
2:30pm – 3:15pm
Workshop – Pearce Auditorium
3:15pm – 3:30pm
Break
3:30pm – 4:30pm
  • Student Life 101 – Pearce Auditorium
  • Parent Session – Brenau Trustee Library – TMAC
  • **Parents may leave at this time: All further events are for students only**

5pm – 6:30pm
Dinner – Hopkins Dining Hall
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Camp Brenau – Amphitheater (Rain plan – Gym)
9:30pm
Return to Housing

Saturday

9am – 10am
Donuts & Coffee – Library
625 Academy St. NE
10am – 12pm
  • GROUP 1
    • Registration & Activity
    • Accounting & Financial Aid – Available
    • Library

  • GROUP 2
    • Marshmallow Towers – Jacobs
12pm – 1pm
Brunch – Hopkins Dining Hall
1pm – 3pm
  • GROUP 2
    • Registration & Activity
    • Accounting & Financial Aid – Available
    • Library

  • GROUP 1
    • Marshmallow Towers – Jacobs
1pm – 4pm
Bookstore Open
3pm – 4pm
Check Out – Library Lobby

FAQs

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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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Sleeping bag and pillow, towel, pj’s or other comfy clothes for sleeping, toiletries, a change of clothes for Saturday morning. 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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Bring comfortable, cool clothing for the daytime activities. For dinner, it’s OK to wear what you had on during the day, but it’s also fine to dress up a little — it’s your choice.

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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!

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If you have any dietary restrictions, please let your admissions counselor know as soon as possible, so our dining hall can be prepared.

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If you need special accommodations/assistance, please contact your admissions counselor as soon as possible, so that we can make appropriate arrangements for you.

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You’ll stay in a residence hall on campus and get a feel for what life will be like when you move on campus.

Parent Resources

Things to do around the Gainesville area on Saturday

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
Atlanta Botanical Gardens Gainesville
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
Frances Meadows Aquatic Center

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
**July 16 3:00 PM Behind the Scenes Tour $99 includes admission
History Center

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
Yonah Mountain Winery