As you prepare over the summer for your first year at Brown, please pay careful attention to important forms, registration deadlines and other milestones outlined in email communications and listed in the Pre-Arrival Checklists below. Many of these action steps are mandatory and must be completed in a timely manner in order to make a seamless transition to college.
Undergraduate Orientation
Before You Arrive
A successful introduction to Brown requires careful planning.
Before You Arrive
A successful introduction to Brown requires careful planning.
Your Pre-Arrival Checklists
Required for All Students
Prior to starting at Brown, all incoming students are required to provide necessary information and complete some tutorials and assignments.
| Task | Location | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Activate your Brown email. | My Account | ASAP |
| Update or verify your personal information. | Banner Self-Service | ASAP |
| Submit your health forms. | Electronic Health Record and Patient Portal | August 1 |
| Submit your housing questionnaire. | Check your Brown email. | June 24 |
| Submit a photograph for your Brown ID Card. | Banner Self-Service | ASAP |
| Submit your first semester payment. | Student Account Payment System | August 1 |
| Complete the Vector online education modules: | Check your Brown email on July 16. | August 6 |
Strongly Encouraged
Completing these tasks ensures you have the best onboarding experience.
| Task | Location | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the 1stYear@Brown online course. | TBA | August 28 |
| Add fall courses to your primary cart. | Courses at Brown | August 28 |
If Applicable
These tasks and deadlines are important for international students, those needing accommodations and others.
| Task | Location | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Submit your AP scores. | List Brown (code 3094) as the score recipient or contact the College Board to send all scores to Brown. | ASAP |
| Submit the I-20 Form. (Required for international students.) | OISSS Gateway Portal | ASAP |
| Register for International Orientation (required for F-1 visa holders). | International Orientation (IO) | July 25 |
| Apply for Pre-Orientation Programs. | Pre-Orientation | Varies |
| Submit forms to register requests with Student Accessibility Services. | Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Registration | Accommodations can be requested at any time. Housing accommodation deadline is July 1 |
| Submit your Health Insurance Waiver. | Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) | August 28 |
| Submit your Bear Bucks deposit. | mycard Portal | N/A |
Financial Aid and Billing
Student Financial Services answers questions about billing and the collection of tuition, fees and other charges, while the Office of Financial Aid provides information about scholarships, grants and other forms of aid.