Breakfast & Check-in
Make a name tag and pick up your free Brown swag.
Time: 8:00-9:00 am | Tent outside of MacMillan Hall; Storm location: MacMillan 117
Welcome to Graduate School
Opening remarks and official welcome from President Christina H. Paxson and Dean of the Graduate School, David P. Lindstrom.
Time: 9:00-9:15 am | Tent outside of MacMillan Hall or watch online via Zoom; Storm location: MacMillan 117
Thriving at Brown for PhD & MFA Students (mandatory)
Meet the Graduate School leadership team and discover the essentials for a successful academic journey. This session covers critical milestones, navigating departmental advising, an overview of Ph.D. funding and stipends, and the key resources available to support your personal and professional growth at Brown.
Time: 9:15-10:00 am | Tent outside of MacMillan Hall or watch online via Zoom; Storm location: MacMillan 117
Wellness at Brown
This session offers an introduction to the essential health and wellness resources available to graduate students at Brown. Connect with campus representatives from student health services, counseling and mental health support, health promotion and wellness advocacy, campus recreation, accessibility services, and spiritual and community care. Students will also learn about confidential conflict-resolution resources.
Time: 10:05-10:35 am | Tent outside of MacMillan Hall or watch online via Zoom; Storm location: MacMillan 117
Graduate Student Council (GSC) Panel
Join members of the Graduate Student Council (GSC) for an introduction to student advocacy and governance at Brown. This session highlights how the GSC represents your voice on campus and offers practical insights into navigating life as a Brown graduate student.
Time: 10:40-11:10 am | Tent outside of MacMillan Hall or watch online via Zoom; Storm location: MacMillan 117
Policy Overview: Title IX, Sexual Misconduct, and Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment
Learn about the University's Title IX, Sexual Misconduct, and Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policies as they relate to your graduate student experience. Time: 11:15-11:45 am | Tent outside of
MacMillan Hall or watch online via Zoom; Storm location: MacMillan 117
Lunch
Take a break to grab a bagged lunch outside the tent. Use this time to refuel, stretch your legs, and review the afternoon schedule. Dietary restriction options will be available at the designated pickup tables.
Time: 11:45 am - 1:00 pm | Tent outside of MacMillan Hall; Storm location: TBA
Affirming our Values (mandatory)
Learn more about the U.S. learning culture and Brown's specific environments, with a focus on the Academic Code and community expectations.
Time: 1:00-1:30 pm | Tent outside of MacMillan Hall or watch online via Zoom; Storm location: MacMillan 117
Graduate School PhD360
Your time at Brown is an opportunity to develop depth of expertise and a breadth of skills that can expand your professional possibilities. This session will highlight a few of the many opportunities offered by the Graduate School to help doctoral and MFA students thrive. Programs highlighted include Brown Executive Scholar Training (BEST), Open Graduate Education, Research Matters, Doctoral Certificates, and Brown-Wheaton Faculty Fellows.
Time: 1:35-2:05 pm | Tent outside of MacMillan Hall or watch online via Zoom; Storm location: MacMillan 117
Speed Networking for PhD & MFA Students
Connect and mingle through a series of fast-paced, interactive icebreakers! This high-energy session is designed to help you exchange ideas, share stories, and spark new friendships in a fun, relaxed setting. Led by Graduate Assistants.
Time: 2:05-3:00 pm | Tent outside of MacMillan Hall; Storm location: MacMillan 117
The Graduate Labor Organization (GLO) Introduction
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.
Time: 3:00-3:30 pm | Tent outside of MacMillan Hall or watch online via Zoom; Storm location: MacMillan 117
Campus Tours
Discover your new home at Brown with a one-hour campus tour led by fellow graduate students. You’ll get an insider’s look at more than twenty essential spots designed to help you transition smoothly into life at Brown. Registration is highly recommended. (Note: If you can't make this session, tours are also available during International Orientation.)
Time: 3:45 pm | Meet in front of Sayles Hall
(In the event of heavy rain or lightning, the tours would be cancelled.)