Master's Programs
Master's Orientation
Participation in orientation is mandatory for all master's students studying on campus in Providence, Rhode Island this fall.
Master's Orientation
Participation in orientation is mandatory for all master's students studying on campus in Providence, Rhode Island this fall.
Fall 2025 Orientation
Graduate International Student Orientation
August 20-21
Graduate Student of Color Orientation
Monday, August 25
Master's Student Orientation
Tuesday, August 26
Campus Resource Fair
Thursday, August 28
Social and Community Building Events
Students can search and register for graduate social activities here. Events will be posted in August.
More Information
Residential master's students who are unable to attend welcome activities in-person for any reason are encouraged to join us virtually. Please indicate your preference for attending in person or virtually on your registration.
In addition to spring welcome activities, students should plan to attend departmental orientation activities to receive academic advising, meet their cohort and learn important information about program requirements for the spring semester.
Online master’s students are not required to attend in-person orientation, however will be invited to participate in a programmatic orientation hosted by their department.
If you have questions about orientation, please contact masters_studentaffairs@brown.edu.
Pre-Arrival Checklist
All incoming master’s students are required to provide the necessary information and complete the tasks below as they prepare to begin their graduate studies at Brown. International graduate students should refer to the International Pre-Arrival page for more information.
Required Trainings for Incoming Students
Students must complete both the Graduate Academic & Student Code of Conduct and the Title IX training in Vector within 90 days of receiving their training assignment.
In an effort to provide diverse resources and comprehensive opportunities for health and wellness empowerment to graduate students beyond the classroom, Brown University has partnered with Vector to offer graduate student courses on the prevention of sexual assault and a new course on the Graduate Academic and Student Codes of Conduct.
Orientation Recordings
Spring admit master’s students can watch a recording of the Fall 2024 Graduate Student Orientation session to learn about resources, support, and community at Brown.
Students must login with their Brown account to view sessions.
FAQs
- 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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