Undergraduate Orientation

Parent and Family Welcome

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Thursday, August 28 - Visit the Brown Faculty Club

11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Community Lunch Buffet
Featuring a “Taste of Rhode Island” menu. The cost is $24.00 per person. Reservations required due to limited seating. Call 401-863-3023 to reserve your spot.

2 - 3 p.m. - Open House
Tour the facility while meeting staff and enjoying a complimentary local wine and beer tasting.

Thursday, August 28 - Complimentary Art Museum Tours

New parents and families are invited to register for a free tour of the RISD Museum and its' rich collection of fine art, design and decorative arts from around the world.

The Brown Bookstore

Visit during the Parent & Family Welcome for a special offer!

Parent and Family Welcome

The Parent and Family Welcome is an opportunity for parents and family members of newly admitted students to engage with faculty and senior administrators, experience the excitement of the start of the academic year, and meet each other while their students begin Orientation.

Schedule of Events 

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.   The Parent & family Welcome reception, The College Green

Join other new parents, family members and Brown administrative staff for a moment to relax and enjoy light refreshments.  President Christina H. Paxson and senior leaders will welcome parents, family members and guests of our new students. 

  • 5:00 P.M. Remarks from Senior leaders
  • 5:30 P.M. Reception with Light Refreshments 

Thursday, August 28, 2025

A full day of activities designed to help you feel connected to Brown and provide you with the information you need to help you stay connected to your student while providing them the space to grow during their time on campus. 

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Parent & Family Welcome, Alumnae Hall, The Pembroke Green 
  • 9:30 a.m. Information Tables Open 
  • 10:00 a.m. Panel Session 1: Promoting Your Student’S Well-Being at Brown
  • 11:00 a.m. Coffee Break
  • 11:30 a.m. Panel Session 2: Navigating the Transition to College Life
  • 12:30 p.m. Lunch on your Own. Explore THe Following Options. (See SIDEBAR FOR DETAILS)
  • 1:30 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
     

Parent and Family Gateway

Parents and families are an important part of the Brown community. Learn more about how to get involved and find important resources.

Family Resources

If circumstances or distance make it impossible for you to accompany your student to Brown, please don’t worry: our faculty, administrators, and students are here to help them acclimate to Brown. Likewise, if you will be bringing your student to campus for a Pre-Orientation program earlier in the week and are unable to stay until Orientation begins, the staff of the various programs will work closely with your student to ensure a successful transition.

Questions?  Email family@brown.edu 

Thursday, August 28 - Visit the Brown Faculty Club

11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Community Lunch Buffet
Featuring a “Taste of Rhode Island” menu. The cost is $24.00 per person. Reservations required due to limited seating. Call 401-863-3023 to reserve your spot.

2 - 3 p.m. - Open House
Tour the facility while meeting staff and enjoying a complimentary local wine and beer tasting.

Thursday, August 28 - Complimentary Art Museum Tours

New parents and families are invited to register for a free tour of the RISD Museum and its' rich collection of fine art, design and decorative arts from around the world.

The Brown Bookstore

Visit during the Parent & Family Welcome for a special offer!