Check-in & Breakfast
Drop in anytime between 9 and 10 am to pick up Brown swag, make a name tag, and enjoy a light breakfast.
Time: 9:00-10:00 am | Pembroke Green (tent next to Alumnae Hall); Rain location: Alumnae Hall Auditorium
Welcome to Brown
Welcoming words from the Graduate School and the School of Professional Studies, Global Brown, the Graduate Student Council, and graduate Orientation assistants.
Time: 10:00-10:30 am | Pembroke Green (tent next to Alumnae Hall); Storm location: Alumnae Hall Auditorium
Peer Panel: Navigating Graduate Student Life at Brown and in the U.S.
Hear from fellow graduate students about their experiences at Brown and in Rhode Island.
Time: 10:35-11:15 am | Pembroke Green (tent next to Alumnae Hall); Storm location: Alumnae Hall Auditorium
Introduction to the International House of Rhode Island
As an international graduate student at Brown, you and your partner/spouse are entitled to a free membership at IHRI, a Providence non-profit organization located close to campus, where you can take language classes, attend special musical, theatrical, and other cultural events, and join us for regularly-scheduled potluck lunches and internationally-themed dinners.
Time: 11:20-11:30 am | Pembroke Green (tent next to Alumnae Hall); Storm location: Alumnae Hall Auditorium
Mental Wellness and Resilience during Your Time at Brown
Presented by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), this session introduces common concepts and terms for wellness, self-care, and counseling. Learn what resources are available to you at Brown (for example, CAPS offers services in multiple languages besides English) and how to manage stress and maximize self-care during graduate school.
Time: 11:35 am - 12:05 pm | Pembroke Green (tent next to Alumnae Hall); Storm location: Alumnae Hall Auditorium
Grab & Go Lunch with peer mentor groups
Meet with your graduate student peer mentors (including some Graduate School staff) and fellow graduate students in small groups to discuss academic and community life at Brown.
Time: 12:05-1:25 pm | Assigned tables around Pembroke Green (next to Alumnae Hall); Rain locations: various rooms in Alumnae Hall
Introduction to the English for International Teaching Assistants Program
Learn about the English for International Teaching Assistants Program, which evaluates the spoken English proficiency of international teaching assistants before they assuming teaching duties at Brown. For doctoral and MFA students only.
Time: 1:30-1:40 pm | Alumnae Hall Auditorium; Storm location: Alumnae Hall Crystal Room
Mandatory Session: Immigration Essentials
Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS) team members provide an overview of immigration information pertaining to the maintenance of F-1 and J-1 student status.
Time: 1:40-2:55 pm | Alumnae Hall Auditorium; Storm location: Alumnae Hall Crystal Room
Tours of the Globe
Visit the Global Brown Center, meet professional staff, learn about our programs and resources, and check out international students’ very own home away from home at Brown.
Time: 3:00-3:30 pm | Page-Robinson Hall, Room 312 | Registration required.
International Student Reception
Enjoy hearty appetizers and conversation with Graduate School and School of Professional Studies deans, leadership and Center directors from across the University. ID (passport or license) required.
Time: 4:00-5:30 pm | Main Green (end closest to George Street); Rain location: Alumnae Hall Auditorium