The setting, while minutes away from the town and major thoroughfares, projects a picturesque and spacious quality. Briarwood College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Connecticut State Board for Higher Education. Individual programs are also accredited by organizations within their specific professions.
Students come collectively from Connecticut, nationwide, Europe and Asia.
At Briarwood, all the members of the faculty teach and counsel students. Many of our teachers are active in their professions, and our advisory committees continually monitor and update our curriculum. We offer associate degrees in 26 programs. Briarwood encourages a balance between academics, recreational and leisuretime pursuits to give students a well-rounded college experience . Among the many activities in which you can be involved are student government, the America Reads Challenge, intramural sports, and the Yearbook.