Undergraduate Orientation

Transfer & RUE Advising Programs

The College's Transfer and Resumed Undergraduate Education (TRUE) Advising Programs provide specialized guidance, support, and programming for Transfer students, RUE students, Veterans, and Visiting students as they navigate the numerous resources available at Brown.

Congratulations on your admission to Brown University!

We are thrilled to welcome you to our campus for the TRUE Mid-Year Orientation from January 15 to 20, 2026. 

We invite you to start exploring the “Resources for Incoming Students” section below. Since some students are accepted on a rolling basis, this page is here to support you right after your acceptance. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at TRUE@brown.edu. We’re here to help and look forward to assisting you!   

Dates to Save: 

  • Tuesday, December 2nd: Welcome to Brown Presentation/Q&A
  • Thursday, January 1st: First Payment Due
  • Tuesday, January 6th: Final Transcript/AP Scores Due
  • Wednesday, January 14th: Move-In & Start of Orientation
  • Friday, January 16th: Advising Day & Course Registration 

Resources for Incoming Students

The Transfer and Resumed Undergraduate Education (RUE) Advising Programs in the College provide personalized guidance, support, and programming for Transfer, RUE, Veterans, and Visiting students as you navigate Brown’s many resources.
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The TRUE Leadership Team plans and organizes orientation, peer advising, and programming throughout the academic year
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