Breakfast & Check-in

Make a name tag and pick up your free Brown swag.
Tuesday, August 29 | Simmons Quad | 8:00 - 9:00 am

Welcome to Graduate School

Welcoming words from Brown leadership.
Watch a recording of the session (look for the table of contents on the left side); must login with your Brown account.

Graduate Student Council (GSC) Panel

Organized by the Graduate Student Council (GSC), graduate students will talk about representation and advocacy around campus, and will speak about life as a graduate student at Brown.
Watch a recording of the session (look for the table of contents on the left side); must login with your Brown account.

Belonging at Brown

Learn more about the programs and resources offered by Brown's campus centers. Build community, find support, and get involved.
Watch a recording of the session (look for the table of contents on the left side); must login with your Brown account.

Wellness at Brown

This session provides an introduction and overview of offices across campus that provide wellness support to graduate students. A panel made up of representatives from University Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Accessibility Services, the Ombuds Office, Brown Recreation, the Title IX Office and the Chaplains Office will provide information on their services and answer your questions.
Watch a recording of the session (look for the table of contents on the left side); must login with your Brown account.

Bar-b-que Lunch

Tuesday, August 29 | Simmons Quad | 12:00 - 1:15 pm

Mandatory Session: Thriving at Brown for PhD & MFA Students

Meet members of the Graduate School leadership team who will share essential information for your academic journey at Brown. Topics include academic milestones, advising and key people to know in your department, the funding structure and stipend overview, resources and support.
Watch a recording of the session (look for the table of contents on the left side); must login with your Brown account.

Mandatory Session: Introduction to the School of Professional Studies for Master's Students

Meet key staff from the School of Professional Studies who will share essential information for your academic journey as well as resources to support the personal development and wellbeing of students outside of their academic programs.
Watch a recording of the session (look for the table of contents on the left side); must login with your Brown account.

Mandatory Session: Affirming our Values for PhD & MFA Students

Learn more about the U.S. learning culture and Brown's specific environments, with a focus on the Academic Code and community expectations.
Watch a recording of the session (look for the table of contents on the left side); must login with your Brown account.

Professional and Career Development for Master's Students

Professional development is an integral part of your graduate school experience. Learn about key staff, organizations, and offices at Brown that offer professionalized services and resources to support your professional growth.
Watch a recording of the session (look for the table of contents on the left side); must login with your Brown account.

Professional Development & Career Planning for PhD & MFA Students

Professional development is an integral part of your graduate school experience. Hear from several offices at Brown that offer professionalization services and resources, including CareerLAB, the Writing Center and Sheridan Center.
Watch a recording of the session (look for the table of contents on the left side); must login with your Brown account.

Affirming our Values for Master's Students

Learn about Academic Code and community expectations, resources for citations and process for review, resources.
Watch a recording of the session (look for the table of contents on the left side); must login with your Brown account.

Break & Speed Networking for PhD & MFA Students

Tuesday, August 29 | Courtyard by MacMillan Hall | 3:00-3:30 pm

Speed Friending for Master's Students

Tuesday, August 29 | Simmons Quad | 3:00-3:30 pm

Getting to Know Rhode Island and Brown

Although it's the smallest state, Rhode Island has a lot to offer. Learn the basics about living in the Ocean State from current grad students, from finding necessities and getting around, to grabbing a bite and planning weekend outings.
Watch a recording of the session (look for the table of contents on the left side); must login with your Brown account.

Financing Your Master's Education

Hear from the Office of Financial Aid and the School of Professional Studies about strategies for financing your master’s education, practical tips on how to budget as a graduate student, and to learn about financial resources available to master’s students and how to access them.
Tuesday, August 29 | Simmons Quad | 3:35-4:15 pm | Simulcast to Salomon 001 | Watch via Zoom

The Graduate Labor Organization (GLO): Brown Works Because We Do!

The Graduate Labor Organization (GLO) is the union of graduate student employees at Brown University. As researchers, teachers, and mentors at Brown, graduate workers are vital to the everyday working of the university. Through collective bargaining and collective action, we advocate for the needs of a diverse student body, organize for improved working conditions, fight against discrimination in all its forms, and nurture a caring community that supports the personal and professional lives of all student workers.
Watch a recording of the session (look for the table of contents on the left side); must login with your Brown account.

Campus Tours

A one-hour tour of main campus led by graduate student peers. This tour will highlight the College Hill campus and visit more than twenty places crucial to your smooth transition to Brown life. You will gain knowledge of the locations, services, and firsthand users' experiences about those places from your peers.
Tuesday, August 30 | Meet in front of Sayles Hall | 4:30, 4:45 or 5 pm

Trivia Night

Join us Tuesday night for an evening of team trivia on Simmons Quad! Please feel free to come with a team of your own or sit down at a random table and meet a new team of fellow trivia lovers! Topics will range from pop culture and music to history and geography, to science and the natural world. Meet your fellow incoming students, showcase your knowledge, and enjoy some friendly competition. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
Tuesday, August 29 |  Simmons Quad | 8:00 pm

Breakfast

Wednesday, August 30 | Courtyard by MacMillan Hall | 8:30 - 9:30 am

Getting the Most Out of Advisors and Mentors for PhD & MFA Students

Hear about strategies for finding and talking with potential faculty mentors, getting useful feedback, and building a strong advising team.
Watch a recording of the session (look for the table of contents on the left side); must login with your Brown account.

Graduate School Distinctive Opportunities for PhD & MFA Students

Finding resources that will improve your academic and professional development can be difficult when entering a new space—this session will highlight a few of the many opportunities offered by the Graduate School and partners to help students thrive. Programs highlighted include Graduate Community Fellows, Brown Executive Scholar Training (BEST), Open Graduate Education, Research Matters, Effective Performance, Doctoral Certificates, teaching related opportunities such as Deans’ Faculty Fellows and Brown/Wheaton Faculty Fellows, and information about research and travel funding.
Watch a recording of the session (look for the table of contents on the left side); must login with your Brown account.

Tips for Grad School

In this Q&A session, a panel of fellow graduate students will answer all of your burning questions about how to succeed as a graduate student at Brown. They’ll also reveal tips and tricks they’ve learned along the way and cover things that they wish they had known sooner in their grad career. Bring your questions!
Watch a recording of the session (look for the table of contents on the left side); must login with your Brown account.

Grab & Go Lunch

Wednesday, August 30 | Simmons Quad | 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Open Hours: Complete your I-9 Form

Stipended students: Bring your required documents to complete your I-9 form in order to receive your first-year supplemental fellowship payment (if you have not already received it) and first stipend payment.
Wednesday, August 30 | Page-Robinson Hall, Room 213 | 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Social: Happy Hour Reception

The School of Professional Studies and the Graduate School would like to invite our new graduate students to celebrate orientation week and connect with their peers across programs over local, New England style food and drinks at Narragansett Brewery. The first 100 graduate students will receive two free drink tickets, redeemable for non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverages. Food will be served, with vegetarian, gluten free, vegan, and nut-free options. All graduate students are welcome! Please email Morgan Orlandi, Student Engagement Specialist, if you would like to request accommodations for this event. Let’s toast to an unforgettable year ahead! You must be 21 years+ and bring a physical copy of your legal ID if you wish to consume alcohol at this event.
Wednesday, August 30 | Narragansett Brewery, 271 Tockwotton St, Providence | 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Social Event: Paint and Sip

Painters of all skill levels are invited to join us for an evening of sipping and painting! This will be a great opportunity to create beautiful artwork and mingle! Space is limited; register for this event through the social and community building events form. 
Wednesday, August 30 | Friedman Hall | 7:00 pm

Slavery & Legacy Walking Tours

This tour examines the history behind Brown University, the State of Rhode Island and their roles in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. The tours help students (K-12 +college) as well as adult groups think critically about the University and state histories. Tour is 60-90 minutes. Space is limited; register for this event through the social and community building events form. 
Thursday, August 31 | Meet on the green near the Lyman Hall | 10 am and 1 pm tours

Resource Fair

Learn about resources and opportunities from representatives of offices and groups working with or serving graduate students. A list of participating offices, departments and student organizations will be available mid-August.
Thursday, August 31 | College Green (Rain location: OMAC) | 1:00 - 4:00 pm; 3:00-4:00 pm graduate student only hour

Duckpin Bowling, Snacks & Drinks

Enjoy a New England tradition with candlepin bowling, drinks and snacks. Accessible from campus on the RIPTA R line (free to ride with your Brown ID). Space is limited; register for this event through the social and community building events form. 
Thursday, August 31 | Breaktime Bowl and Bar, 999 Main St #1330, Pawtucket | 7:30 pm 

Movie Night: Top Gun

Join us for the showing of Top Gun Maverick! Come enjoy the movie and light refreshments with fellow incoming students.
Thursday, August 31 | Simmons Quad | 7:30 pm 

Pizza & New Friends

Socialize and enjoy wood fired pizza and drinks at Flatbread Company (just off Thayer Street). Space is limited; register for this event through the social and community building events form. 
Friday, September 1 | Flatbread Company, 161 Cushing St, Providence | 2:00 pm

Navigating Brown University Library Support for your Research and Teaching in the Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Subject librarians provide an overview of the Brown University Library and describe discipline-specific collections, special collections, and resources in this one-hour workshop with sessions for the Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Registration is required for this session.