Schedule of Events
*denotes events that will be live-streamed, watch by clicking the links on this page.
Wednesday, August 30
5:00 pm Parent & Family Welcome Reception *
Relax after move-in with other new parents and family members under the tent located on the Ruth J. Simmons Quadrangle. The event will begin with a brief speaking program featuring senior administrators.
Thursday, August 31
9:00 am Breakfast on the Quad
Start your day with a continental breakfast. Registration check-in and information tables will be open to assist you and provide additional information. Representatives from the Brown Bookstore, the Faculty Club, the Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Library, and Student Accessibility Services will be on hand to answer questions.
10:00 am Morning Panel: "Promoting Your Student's Well-Being at Brown" + Opening Remarks*
Senior administrators representing Student Support Services, Residential Life, Health Services, and other Campus Life departments will participate in a panel discussion designed to provide you with information about resources for new students.
11:00 am Tours, Open Houses and Information Sessions
| Gardens & Greens Walking Tour |
| Career Exploration |
| Libraries & Legends Walking Tour |
| Sternlicht Commons/Wellness Center Tour |
| Ufli Center Open House |
| Varsity Athletics Session |
| Welcome to the Lindemann |
| Sarah Doyle Center Open House |
| LGBTQ Center Open House |
| RISD/Brown Dual Degree Round Table |
| Office of the Chaplain and Religious Life (OCRL) Open House |
Noon Lunch on your own
2:00 pm Tours, Open Houses, and Information Sessions
| Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) Family Welcome |
| Climate Solutions@Brown |
| Career Exploration |
| Libraries & Legends Walking Tour |
| Sonic tour of the Sayles Hall 1903 Hutchings-Votey pipe organ |
3:00 pm Afternoon Panel: "Navigating the Transition to College Life" + Closing Remarks*
Join staff from a variety of Campus Life offices to discuss strategies to help your student successfully adjust to campus during their first few months.
4:00 pm Family Farewell at the Rockefeller Library
Join us for a sweet treat as we say farewell to families at "the Rock". Rockefeller Library staff will be on hand to help guide you through the stacks and answer questions about Library resources, collections, and facilities.