The President

Welcome to Sweet Briar and to sbc.edu. Sweet Briar is a remarkable learning environment where great things begin for our students — perhaps your visit to this Web site will be the beginning of great things for you too!

Check us out. On this site you can discover lots of information about our spectacular 3,250-acre campus, our rigorous and inspiring academic and leadership programs, and much more — including athletics, competitive riding, performing and creative arts, campus activities, community service, facilities, and even our traditions.

Everything we do here at Sweet Briar is focused on one goal: to prepare students for lives of achievement and success. Our small size allows students to interact regularly with their professors as well as with administrators, staff and alumnae, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration, communication, personal attention, and celebration. Learning at Sweet Briar occurs at all hours, in and out of the classroom, on campus and off. At Sweet Briar we set very high standards for our students and provide the support and encouragement that helps students meet them.

As much as you can learn from this site, nothing can substitute for a personal visit. Come see for yourself! We'll be happy to introduce to you to current students, set up meetings or classroom visits so you can get to know our professors, and show you around one of America's most beautiful college campuses.

Cheers!

Jo Ellen Parker