Brenau is not designed to serve students who have major disciplinary problems, severe learning handicaps, or substance dependencies. Students enter Brenau recognizing rules and regulations as necessary factors in cooperative living and welcoming opportunities for mature, independent growth. The three student dormitories are connected to classrooms, recreation rooms, and administrative offices. The dining hall, Victorian performing arts theater, auditorium, gymnasium, bookstore, fitness center, pool, post office, and tennis complex are separate facilities shared with the University. The Academy has three major dormitories.
Girls room with other students of a similar grade level.
Students are assigned to rooms by the Dean, but requests for specific rooms and roommates may be submitted for consideration. Both intramural and interscholastic programs are provided. The Academy fields varsity teams in volleyball and tennis. Activities vary and may include softball, basketball, bowling, flag football, gymnastics, hiking, tennis, billiards, soccer, and volleyball. In an effort to achieve its goal of providing leadership experiences and an enriching social environment, the Academy makes many extracurricular opportunities available, especially in the fine arts.