Brown University’s Graduate International Student Orientation is designed to welcome and support international students as they begin their academic journey. This program provides essential information on immigration, campus resources, academic expectations, and life in the U.S., while also offering opportunities to connect with fellow graduate students and build community before the semester begins.

Graduate International Student Orientation is mandatory. Students may join virtually or in person. Pre-registration is required. 

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8:30am-5:00pm | Friedman Hall 

This community-building event fosters a sense of belonging through collaboration with campus partners and provides a space to discuss the experiences of graduate students of color at Brown. The orientation highlights the challenges faced by historically underrepresented groups in predominantly white academic environments and offers resources to help navigate those challenges. While open to all graduate students, the programming is primarily designed to support domestic graduate students of color.

Graduate Student of Color Orientation is not mandatory, and space is limited. Pre-registration is required. 

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9:00am-3:00pm | Salomon Hall 

Master’s Student Orientation at Brown University is a welcoming and informative experience designed to help new students transition into graduate life. Through a series of interactive sessions and events, students will learn about campus resources, academic expectations, community values, and opportunities for engagement. The orientation also fosters connections among new master’s students, faculty, and staff, laying the foundation for a successful and enriching journey at Brown.

Master’s Student Orientation is mandatory. Students may join virtually or in person. Pre-registration is required. 

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1:00-4:00pm | Main Green 

Connect with 75+ offices and a host of student services and resources to support your academic and personal success at Brown. 

The event is not mandatory and no registration is required.

• Using your web browser, go to the Vector LMS, Higher Education Edition website for Brown University Students: https://brownstudents-ri.vectorlmsedu.com/ 
• Log in with your Brown credentials.
• There, you will find your complete Vector LMS, Higher Education Edition training plan, along with your coursework status

Visit the Computing and Information Services help desk at https://it.brown.edu/get-help to submit a ticket or call 401-863-4357 if you are experiencing issues with your Brown credentials or log in. 

• Switch browsers - use Chrome, Firefox or Safari when possible.  
• Clear Cache: http://www.wikihow.com/Clear-Your-Browser%27s-Cache
• If you seem stuck, your screen may be zoomed in too much causing you to miss a prompt or navigation button. To zoom out on a PC hit "control 0 (zero)" and on a Mac hit "command 0 (zero)".

If it is difficult for someone to complete the required course for any reason, they are encouraged to reach out to  the offices below for assistance in being excused from this requirement: 

• Master’s Students: masters_studentaffairs@brown.edumastersstudentaffairs@brown.edu 
• PhD & MFA Students: graduate_dean@brown.edu 

Students enrolled in a Brown master's program—whether online or on campus—have access to a variety of resources and services.

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