Guide for Admitted Students (2024)

What to do Now

Deadlines

As soon as you receive instructions to activate, or:

By June 1 for degree programs that start in September
By May 1 for degree programs that start in June and July
By January 1 for degree programs that start in January

Check your personal email for instructions to activate your Brown account and email with your Brown ID number. For issues, see the IT Knowledgebase or contact the Office of Information Technology Service Center.

After Activation we Recommend

Add a mobile number to Banner. This allows you to reset your Brown password should you forget it, and also ensures you are notified should an emergency occur at Brown. To do this, log in to selfservice.brown.edu and click Personal Information.
Log in to your email. You can simply visit gmail.com and enter your Brown email address; you’ll be prompted to log in with Brown single sign on.
Setup Two-Step Verification. The first time you log in to a Brown service like Banner, you will be prompted to set up a means of verification, such as a phone number. You can log into MyAccount after setup to add additional devices or phone numbers. Read more about two-step verification at brown.edu/go/twostep

International Students
International numbers are acceptable and they should be entered with a + in front of the country code. If you don't plan to get a US cell phone once in the country, you can use the smartphone app (Duo Mobile) over wifi or without a connection.

ReadFinancing Graduate Schooland check out other resources at theOffice of Financial Aid.

Housing Webinar

Watch a recording of the2024 Incoming Student Housing Webinarhosted by the Graduate Student Council on Friday, May 3, 2024.

Read more aboutBrown University Graduate School: Deans and staff, governance, where we are on social media, and theGraduate Student Council.

What to do Before you Arrive on Campus

By July 1 for programs that start in the summer or fall.
By January 2 for programs that start in the spring.

Read abouthealth requirements for new graduate studentsand learn more about yourhealth and wellness resourceswhile at Brown.

Visit Student Health Insurance Website for up to date deadlines.

Learn about yourgraduate student insurancecoverage while at Brown. Waive coverage if youare currently enrolled in a comparable plan.

Deadline

By August 1 (earlier if possible) for programs that start in the summer and fall
By December 4 for programs that start in the spring

Visit theApplicant and Student section onBannerto submit a photo for yourBrown Identification Card.

Deadline

By July 1 for Master's program (see exclusions below) that start in the summer and fall
By August 1 for programs for PhD, MFA & BioMedical Master's programs that start in the summer and fall
By December 15 forPhD, MFA & BioMedical Master'sprograms that start in the spring

PhD, MFA & BioMedical Master's Programs

Official transcripts for your undergraduate degree, including degree conferral, must be submitted to the Graduate School:

Via mail to:
Graduate School Admissions
Brown University
Box 1867
Providence, RI 02912
Via email from your school's Registrar's Office through an electronic service tograduate_admissions@brown.edu

All Other Master's Programs

Please refer to the email you received from theMaster's Study Enrollment Team directly for detailed instructions.

Deadlines

By August 1 for the fall semester
By January 1 for the spring semester

University Bursar

The University Bursar is responsible for handling all billing questions. For information, deadlines, or forms related to tuition, billing, payment plans and refund policies, please visit theBursar’s website. See especially thestudent account and billing informationandE-Bill and Payment Guide.

Deadlines

By September 6for programs that start in the summer and fall
By January 24for programs that start in the spring

Online Course

Complete the online course onAcademic Code&Code of Student Conductas soon as you receive the links in your Brown email.

Start theI-9 Formprocess (if you will be receiving a stipend), which can be initiated inWorkday. If needed, seeinstructions for completing the I-9.

Checkout the pages onAccommodations,Parking,Maps&Directionsbefore you arrive.

What to do After you Arrive on Campus

Complete F-1/J-1 New Student Registration online

Newly arrived students in Initial F-1 or J-1 status will need to complete and submit the “New Student Registration” request on the Requests and Documents Tab within theirOISSS Gateway accountto activate their F-1 or J-1 SEVIS record to maintain valid F/J Immigration status. See theStudent Arrival Checklistfor further steps upon arrival to campus.

Deadline: Upon arrival to the U.S. | Location:Online

Social Security

If you are receiving funding from Brown, apply for aSocial Security card; provide your Social Security number to thePayroll office.

Deadline: approximately 10 days - two weeks after arrival.

Additional informationfor international students

Brown Card Office

Visit theBrown Card Office(check website for hours before going), Page-Robinson Hall, room 511. Learn about Brown ID Cardservices.

Deadline

By September 1

Complete Form

Complete the forms online through theWorkday.

Tips

On the right hand side of the page, select "Workday Access". Once logged in, check your Workday inbox for required tasks to complete.
Staff at the Brown Business Center can also help students review their records and assist with the completion of these forms.

Meet the program leadership, administrators, and your advisor. Consult with your advisor prior to registering for courses.

Deadline

Fall 2023: September 1at 4 pm- September 4at 11:59 pm(except online MPH)
Spring 2024for continuing students: November 7 at 12 pm - November 14 at 5 pm(except online MPH)

Register online for courses throughCAB(Courses@Brown).
Check out the Registrar's website for acalendarwith important dates and deadlines andregistration information.

Deadline

By September 8 for fall starts
By January 19for spring starts

I-9

Complete theI-9 Formprocess (if you will be receiving a stipend), which can be initiated in Workday before arriving on campus and completed at theHR Service Center, Page-Robinson Hall, room 213.If needed, seeinstructions for completing the I-9. Also, see a list ofacceptable documents.

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