Hey there, Class of 2030!
Brown University's Orientation is designed to set up incoming first-year students for success. The New Brunonian Experience is framed by three learning pillars:
- The academic preparedness pillar equips students with the tools, knowledge, and perspectives to embrace Brown's Open Curriculum, and includes sessions exploring open inquiry, academic advising, course registration, and more.
- The community connections pillar focuses on building relationships, fostering dialogue, and introducing involvement opportunities to help students feel at home. From traditions like our Orientation Dance and Move-in Ice Cream Social, to newer signature events like our Class Photo and the Neighborhood Rally, Brown students make new friends, explore Brown and Providence, and find their community of belonging.
- Finally, our campus resources pillar introduces new students to the wide array of support services, wellness offerings, and engagement options available to enrich their Brown experience. We emphasize resource- and help- seeking as success strategies for all students.
As the New Brunonians Team weaves these learning priorities throughout summer onboarding, New Student Orientation, and September Weeks of Welcome programming, our students enjoy a supportive, engaging, and memorable experience that empowers them to thrive as they transition to Brown.
