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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tours of the Globe (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.