The Brainiacs is a Foxbury Institute Organization in The Sims 4 Discover University Expansion Pack. This complete guide explains how to join The Brainiacs, rank up quickly, complete all Brainiac tasks, and unlock every reward. If your Sim wants top grades and the best perks for their future career, The Brainiacs is the organization to join.
1. Benefits of Joining The Brainiacs in The Sims 4
Joining The Brainiacs provides several benefits for Foxbury Institute students. These perks help with coursework, studying, and skill progression during and after university:
- Complete homework and study with other students for extra motivation.
- Seasoned Members earn extra credit in all classes when attending Brainiacs events.
- Senior Members gain mental skills faster, boosting careers like Programming and Logic-heavy jobs.
Sims who reach the top of The Brainiacs gain mental skills faster than normal.
2. Requirements to Join The Brainiacs
Before trying to join, make sure your Sim meets the requirements for The Brainiacs Organization:
- Membership is exclusive to Foxbury Institute students. University of Britechester students cannot join.
- You must be at least a Young Adult. Teen students at Foxbury cannot participate.
- After graduation, you can no longer attend events or earn experience points with The Brainiacs.
You have until your Sim graduates to get to the top of The Brainiacs.
3. How to Join The Brainiacs in The Sims 4 Discover University
To join The Brainiacs, attend one of their events and ask a member directly. Follow these steps:
- Open the Social Groups panel.
- Select Organizations > Organization Events.
- Look under Foxbury Institute for the next Brainiacs event and select Go to Event.
- At the event, find a Sim labeled as “The Brainiacs Member” (wearing a red t-shirt).
- Choose Ask to Join The Brainiacs. Acceptance is instant with no relationship required.
- Your Sim is now officially a New Member.
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- Go to the Organizations tab to see what events are taking place.
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- To join, simply ask a member.
4. How to Rank Up Fast in The Brainiacs
The Brainiacs has three ranks: New Member, Seasoned Member, and Senior Member. Ranking up requires completing assigned tasks and attending events to earn experience points.
Brainiac Task Refresh Times
Tasks refresh every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday at 9am. Three random tasks are assigned, which must be completed before the next refresh. Once complete, the task stays until reset, so you must wait for the next refresh for new ones.
Completed tasks are marked in gold and with a checkmark.
How to Complete Brainiacs Tasks
Here are all the confirmed Brainiac tasks:
- Complete Homework – Select the homework book and choose Do Homework. You only need to finish one class assignment. Completed homework appears greyed out in the book.
- Study for 2 Hours – Use a computer, research archive machine, or textbook. Only the computer reliably registers. Study continuously for two hours for it to count.
- Attend Class While Focused – Enter a Focused mood by playing chess, drinking a Focused Potion, or browsing Simpedia. Stay Focused for the entire 2-hour class. Make sure needs are filled so the mood doesn’t break.
- Go to Office Hours – Available between 11am and 3pm on weekdays. Choose Go to Office Hours to check your progress in class. A quick action that completes the task instantly.
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- Office hours are limited, so grab a free moment when you can.
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- The computer is the best option for studying.
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- Get your Sim Focused just before class so the Moodlet lasts the whole period.
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- You might be asked to do homework as a task.
How to Attend The Brainiacs Events
Events are the best way to gain experience points quickly while socializing with other students. The Brainiacs host two regular events each week:
Study Sessions
- Days: Monday – Thursday
- Time: 3pm – 7pm
- Location: Britechester Library
At Study Sessions, members do homework, Discuss Upcoming Tests, and Share Project Ideas for experience. Once the event ends at 7pm, you can stay to continue university work.
Study Sessions are a good opportunity for doing homework and socializing at the same time.
Bar Nights
- Day: Friday
- Time: 8pm – 12am
- Location: Britechester Bar
Bar Nights are a social event where members meet at the bar to enjoy drinks, music, and casual conversation. This is a great opportunity to make new friends in the Organization.
The Brainiacs’ Bar Night takes place every Friday.
All The Brainiacs Rewards and Perks
Each rank unlocks special rewards and perks:
- New Member – Free Brainiacs t-shirt and poster
- Seasoned Member – Extra credit in all classes when attending events
- Senior Member – Brainiacs plaque and faster progression of all mental skills
Attending events for The Brainiacs as a Seasoned Member boosts class credit.
5. Tips to Maximize Brainiacs Rewards
To get the most out of The Brainiacs Organization, keep these tips in mind:
- Use Study Sessions to build skills, complete homework, and satisfy Social Need at the same time.
- Aim for Senior Member if you want to pursue Logic or Programming-heavy careers where mental skill boosts pay off.
- Take advantage of weekly events to expand your social circle and build friendships with other members.
- If you enroll in four classes per semester, you can still reach Senior Member by consistently completing tasks.
