The Brotherhood

The Brotherhood is a living and learning community created to foster an intentional environment centered around supporting Black male scholars on GSW's campus beginning in their first year. The Brotherhood’s main mission is the cultivation of productive academic mindsets supported by programmatic efforts to enhance the Black male bonding experience. This fusion of community and education is part of GSW’s pursuit in increasing the graduation rate of Black men.

Brotherhood members are given a physical community space in Oaks 1 with a hall that is dedicated solely to these students. This space is not only designed to foster brotherhood and community for incoming students, but is also intended to engage Black males in The Brotherhood’s three main principles: scholarship, engagement and excellence.

Mandated residential hall study hours and research of influential Black male figures are part of the program’s curriculum, as are various activities, such as mandatory student organization fair attendance, service and networking opportunities, and group retreats. Guest speakers and local GSW Black male alumni are also part of the encouraging community built for the students.