Graduate School

Doctoral Preview Day

In the fall, the Graduate School offers prospective students the opportunity to visit Brown’s campus in Providence, Rhode Island, and to learn about Brown’s doctoral programs at Doctoral Preview Day.

Doctoral Preview Day 2025 will take place on October 19-20, 2025. 

Applications are now closed. We look forward to welcoming students at the event! Prospective students should check back in the summer of 2026 to receive updates about the next cycle.

Program

Doctoral Preview Day features sessions on graduate admission, student panels and department-specific meetings with faculty. Departments and programs in STEM (biomedical sciences, engineering, public health and physical sciences) and the humanities and social sciences will be represented.

This is an application-based opportunity intended for aspiring graduate students, but those expected to enroll in graduate studies in the next academic year are especially encouraged to apply. Additionally, limited travel and housing supplements are available for this day-and-a-half experience. Students interested in a Ph.D. who want to hear about what Brown has to offer are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility

This program is intended for prospective students, specifically domestic students, currently residing in the U.S. and U.S. territories with an interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in the upcoming application cycle. Open to all scholars, this program may be of special interest to prospective graduate students of color and/or scholars who display distinguished commitment and promise to enhance Brown's commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of University life — recognizing that these values are essential to carry out Brown’s mission of education and research with excellence.

For more information or any questions, please contact the Graduate School’s Diversity and Inclusion team at graduate_diversity@brown.edu.

Schedule

While content may shift slightly, the times can be used for planning purposes. We expect students to participate in the full program; however, we understand if travel schedules limit your ability to attend every session.

Sunday, Oct 19

3:45 p.m. Shuttles depart from the hotel to Brown
4:00 p.m. Opening Session & Admissions with Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, Alycia Mosley Austin, and Assistant Director of Graduate Academic Diversity, Maija Hallsmith
5:15 p.m. Life at Brown Session with Current Graduate Students
6:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner with Current Graduate Students
8:30 p.m. Shuttles depart for the hotel

Monday, Oct 20

7:20 a.m. Shuttles depart from the hotel to Brown
7:30 a.m. Breakfast Start
8:00 a.m. Welcome Address with Interim Dean Janet Blume
8:50 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Departmental Visits
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch with Campus Center Directors
1:10 – 2:50 p.m. HSS Preview: Research Talks / STEM Preview: Research Talks
3:00 – 3:50 p.m. Campus Tours
Varies Shuttles depart for train station & airport

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