Brenau University

Brenau University Academics

Brenau University requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Brenau University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Brenau University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

Brenau University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Brenau University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Will I Take At Brenau University?

Brenau University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Brenau University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Brenau University

When choosing a major, Brenau University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Brenau University.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Brenau University does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Brenau University

Brenau University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

Frequently Asked Questions About Brenau University

Does Brenau University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Brenau University does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Brenau University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Brenau University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Brenau University Offer AP Credit?

✅ Brenau University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Brenau University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Brenau University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Brenau University.

Does Brenau University Require Internships?

❌ Brenau University does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

Additional Information About Brenau University