As soon as you receive instructions to activate, or:
Check your personal email for instructions to activate your Brown account with your Brown ID. For issues, see the IT Knowledgebase or contact the Office of Information Technology Technology Service Center.
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, or print a sheet of bypass codes from MyAccount.
Read Financing Graduate School and check out other resources at the Office of Financial Aid.
Graduate student housing applications through Auxiliary Housing open in Spring (generally March or April) for the following fall.
Watch a recording of the Incoming Student Housing Webinar hosted by the Graduate Student Council on Monday, May 1, 2023.
Read more about Brown University Graduate School: Deans and staff, governance, where we are on social media, and the Graduate Student Council.
Read about health requirements for new graduate students and learn more about your health and wellness resources while at Brown.
Learn about your graduate student insurance coverage while at Brown. Waive coverage if you are currently enrolled in a comparable plan.
Visit the Applicant and Student section on Banner to submit a photo for your Brown Identification Card.
Official transcripts for your undergraduate degree, including degree conferral, must be submitted to the Graduate School:
Please refer to the email you received from the Master's Study Enrollment Team directly for detailed instructions.
The University Bursar is responsible for handling all billing questions. For information, deadlines, or forms related to tuition, billing, payment plans and refund policies, please visit the Bursar’s website. See especially the student account and billing information and E-Bill and Payment Guide.
Complete the online course on Academic Code & Code of Student Conduct as soon as you receive the links in your Brown email.
Start the I-9 Form process (if you will be receiving a stipend), which can be initiated in Workday. If needed, see instructions for completing the I-9.
Checkout the pages on Accommodations, Parking, Maps & Directions before you arrive.
Visit the Brown Card Office (check website for hours before going), Page-Robinson Hall, room 511. Learn about Brown ID Card services.
Registration form
Complete the OISSS New Student Registration Form online with a scan of your passport, immigration documents, and I-94 record.
If you are receiving funding from Brown, apply for a Social Security card; provide your Social Security number to the Payroll office.
Complete the forms online through the Workday.
Meet the program leadership, administrators, and your advisor. Consult with your advisor prior to registering for courses.
Register online for courses through CAB (Courses@Brown).
Check out the Registrar's website for a calendar with important dates and deadlines and registration information.
Complete the I-9 Form process (if you will be receiving a stipend), which can be initiated in Workday before arriving on campus and completed at the HR Service Center, Page-Robinson Hall, room 213. If needed, see instructions for completing the I-9. Also, see a list of acceptable documents.