Undergraduate Orientation

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 28, 2024

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.   The President's Welcome featuring Dean of The College, Rashid Zia

Join other new parents, family members, and Brown administrative staff for a moment to relax and enjoy light refreshments. Senior administrators will welcome parents, family members, and guests of our new students. 

Thursday, August 29, 2024

8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Continental Breakfast

A light breakfast will be provided. University departments will staff information tables and answer questions.

9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Panel Discussion: "Promoting Your Student's Well-Being at Brown" WATCH THE RECORDING

How does Brown keep students healthy, happy, and safe? Administrators representing Student Support Services, Residential Life, Health Services, and other Campus Life departments will participate in a discussion that will provide you with information about Brown’s approach to campus wellness and well-being.

10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Panel Discussion: "Career Exploration" WATCH THE RECORDING

Reflect, Connect, Explore: This is our mantra at Brown's Center for Career Exploration - where we work with your students to become authors of their career narratives. We believe that career exploration is an integral part of their educational experience. Join us to learn about the many resources available to your students on their professional journey.

11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Coffee Break
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Panel Discussion: "Navigating the Transition to College Life" WATCH THE RECORDING

How does Brown help students make the transition to college life? Join this session for parents and family members of new Brown students (first-year, transfer, and RUE) to learn about available resources. Campus Life administrators will share information and strategies to help you help your student begin their successful campus journey.

12: 30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. "To Brown with Love"  winners will be announced.

We will announce the three lucky winners (chosen at random) of the "To Brown with Love" campaign. 

12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch Break (on own)

Check out Thayer Street for delicious options for a quick lunch!

1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tours, Open Houses and Information Sessions
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Family Farewell

End your day on campus with a farewell reception at the Rockefeller Library. Library staff will be on hand to answer questions about Library resources, collections, and facilities, including the option to view several spaces at "the Rock" — the library visited most by Brown students. Refreshments will be provided.

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