Schedule of Events
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
5 to 7 p.m. The Parent and Family Welcome Reception, Ruth J. Simmons Quadrangle, tent
Join other new parents, family members and Brown administrative staff for a moment to relax and enjoy light refreshments as senior administrators welcome you to campus.
- 5 p.m. Remarks from senior leaders
- 5:30 p.m. Reception with light refreshments
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Get ready for a full day of activities designed to help you feel connected to Brown and provide you with the information you need to stay connected to your student while giving them the space to grow during their time on campus.
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Parent and Family Welcome, Ruth J. Simmons Quadrangle, tent
- 9 a.m. Information tables open
- 9:30 a.m. Panel session 1: Promoting Your Student’s Well-Being at Brown
- 10:30 a.m. Coffee break
- 11 a.m. Panel session 2: Navigating the Transition to College Life
- Noon Lunch on your own, information tables close
- 1 p.m. Tours, open houses, and information sessions — Part 1
- 2:30 p.m. Tours, open houses and information Sessions — Part 2
- 3:30 p.m. Family Farewell, the Rockefeller Library Patio, the Quiet Green
