Dear Graduate Student,

Brown University Graduate School looks forward to welcoming you to campus.

We ask that you take the following steps:

1. Set up your Brown Account - please wait 2 days after accepting your offer of admission before activating your account. The account gives you access to electronic services, including a Brown email address. Beginning in early June (for fall starts) or early January (for spring starts) the Graduate School will send email exclusively to your Brown email address. For issues, see the IT Knowledgebases or contact the Office of Information Technology Service Center.

2. To activate, you will need your Brown ID number: 140782477

1. Enter your last name, date of birth, and the ID number.
2. Read and agree to the terms of use for your Brown account, and choose a password.
3. Read and agree to the terms of use for your Google account, and choose a password.
4. Your Brown username and email address will be listed on the last page - print this page or make a note of them.

After activation, we recommend you:

1. Add a mobile number to Banner. This allows you to reset your Brown password should you forget it, and also ensures you are notified should an emergency occur at Brown. To do this, log in to selfservice.brown.edu and click Personal Information.
2. Log in to your email. You can simply visit gmail.com and log in with your Brown email address; and you'll be prompted to log in with Brown single sign on.
3. Set up Two-Step Verification. The first time you log into a Brown service like Banner, you will be prompted to set up a means of verification, such as a phone number. You can log into MyAccount after setup to add additional devices or phone numbers. Read more about two-step verification at brown.edu/go/twostep
4. Note for international students: International numbers are acceptable and they should be entered with a + in front of the country code. If you don't plan to get a US cell phone once in the country, you can use the smartphone app (Duo Mobile) over wifi or without a connection.

Please provide a photo for your Brown Identification Card. The Brown Card is the official University identification card. The image should be a passport-style “head and shoulders” image. To submit your photo, log into the secure area of Banner, Applicant and Student section, and use the link for Brown ID Online Photo Submission. Upon arrival on campus, you can pick up your card during business hours at the Brown Card Office.

3. Read our online guide for admitted students. Find important dates and contacts and learn information about governance, campus resources and services, life at Brown, and living in the Providence area.

Sincerely,
The Deans and Staff of the Graduate School

​Dear Graduate Student,

I am pleased that you have accepted our offer of admission to the Brown University Graduate School. Congratulations on taking this step, and thank you for choosing Brown for your graduate studies.

At Brown, you will have access to leading scholars, teachers and researchers, as well as the Graduate School deans and staff. One of my top priorities as dean is finding regular opportunities to connect with students from across our many graduate programs. During the academic year, I hold weekly open hours for drop-in conversations about your ideas and interests, and you are always welcome to schedule an appointment with  me or another dean.

As you prepare for beginning graduate studies at Brown, below are a few initial resources to familiarize yourself with and notes about steps to take in the weeks and months ahead.

Preparing for Your Arrival

• Brown University Academic Code and Student Conduct Codes: Respectively, these documents outline Brown’s expectations for scholarly integrity and for the many interactions you’ll have as part of our academic community. You will receive instructions this summer to complete a mandatory online course regarding these codes.
• Health and well-being: Brown has a wide range of resources and standards in place to protect health and safety and ensure a positive experience for all students. All new students are required to complete the Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students course. Look for an email in July with instructions on how to complete this training before classes begin.
• Handbooks: In addition to your specific program’s handbook (which can be found on your program's website), please review the Graduate Studies Handbook to familiarize yourself with degree requirements and university policies.
• Brown Ever True: As you prepare for your studies, we encourage you to become familiar with the many resources of our vibrant University community. As this continues to be a period of healing for many in our community following the tragic events of Dec. 13, 2025, we are dedicated to Brown Ever True, a campus-wide recovery effort launched. Brown Ever True is a testament to our collective strength and commitment to one another.

Next Steps
Please retain your offer of admission. The offer represents the University's commitment to you. In the future, you may want to refer to it and this communication.

Again, congratulations on joining the Brown community. The Graduate School will be in touch with you several times before Orientation, and I look forward to welcoming you to campus.

Sincerely,

David P. Lindstrom
Dean of the Graduate School
Brown University

Dear Graduate Student,

Congratulations on your acceptance to Brown! The Graduate Student Council is thoroughly excited to meet you and welcome you to your new home in Providence. We hope that you will find everything you need here, and if not, don't hesitate to reach out as it is our official role as graduate student representatives to connect you with the appropriate resources.

To hopefully smooth the transition to Brown's community and Providence as much as possible, we are hosting a Housing Webinar on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 10-11:30 am EST.

As graduate students ourselves who went through the process of moving to Providence recently, both from out-of-state and out-of-the-country, we hope to be able to answer your questions and give you helpful tips about the housing market here. We will be answering frequently asked questions as well as fielding live questions from anyone tuning into the webinar.

Please sign up to attend the webinar. We will send instructions on joining the webinar to those who register. The webinar will be recorded and posted on the Graduate School website (should you not be able to attend). You may also submit questions in advance.

Additionally, we encourage you to get connected to the graduate community through our social media (Facebook | Instagram), website and our mailing lists.

Sincerely,

2026 Executive Board of the Graduate Student Council

Kevin LoGiudice, President
Nikita Redkar, Vice President of Advocacy
Aysun Akhundlu, Chair of Nominations
George Tollefson and Laurel Thorne, Co-chairs of Social Events
Sofia Verba, Chair of Student Life
Nazanin Ahmadi, Treasurer
Ambree Robinson, Chair of Communications
Jasmine Warren, Chair of Master's Advocacy
Kruti Savani, Chair of International Advocacy
Dominique Walker, Chair of Technology
Jean J. Jerome, Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
MJ Ahmadi, Chair of Education