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.

Spring 2025 Orientation

January 21, 2025

Spring admit master’s students are warmly welcomed to join the Division of Master’s & Professional Programs for a Master’s Spring Admit Welcome Luncheon to kick off the beginning of their journey at Brown. There, students will meet key student affairs staff, learn about master’s-centered resources, pick up their Brown swag bag, and connect with their peers. Lunch will conclude with an optional Campus Tour for students, weather permitting. 

Please register for the Master’s Spring Admit Welcome Luncheon by January 6, 2025.

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January 30, 2025

Please join us for the Spring Welcome Back Social at Brown’s Grad Center Bar on Thursday, January 30 from 5-7pm. At this event, our new students will have the opportunity to connect with continuing graduate students across disciplines and learn more about the graduate student community.

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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.

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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_admissions@brown.edu.

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Required Trainings for Incoming Students

Students should review the Academic Code of Conduct and the Student Code of Conduct prior to their program start date and complete Title IX training by their assigned deadline.

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