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
Welcoming words from Graduate School and University Leadership.
Time: 9:00-9:15 am | Tent outside of MacMillan Hall; Storm location: MacMillan 117
Thriving at Brown for PhD & MFA Students (mandatory)
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.
Time: 9:15-10:00 am | Tent outside of MacMillan Hall; Storm location: MacMillan 117
Wellness at Brown
This session provides an introduction and overview of wellness resources for graduate students. Meet representatives from Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, BWell Health Promotion, Recreation, Student Accessibility Services, and the Donovan Program for Recovery and Substance-Free Student Initiatives. Moderated by Maria E. Suarez, Associate Dean of Student Support Services for the Graduate School.
Time: 10:05-10:35 am | Tent outside of MacMillan Hall; Storm location: MacMillan 117
Graduate Student Council (GSC) Panel
Representatives from the Graduate Student Council (GSC) will share information about representation and advocacy around campus and will speak about life as a graduate student at Brown.
Time: 10:40-11:10 am | Tent outside of MacMillan Hall; Storm location: MacMillan 117
Overview of Title IX & Title VI
Learn about Title IX and Title VI as it relates to your graduate student experience and Brown's culture of respect and inclusion.
Time: 11:15-11:45 am | Tent outside of MacMillan Hall; Storm location: MacMillan 117
Lunch
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; 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; Storm location: MacMillan 117
Speed Networking for PhD & MFA Students
Participants will have the opportunity to gather together and exchange information through a series of brief, fun and interactive questions.
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; Storm location: MacMillan 117
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.
Time: 3:45 pm | Meet in front of Sayles Hall
(In the event of heavy rain or lightning, the tours would be cancelled.)