Pre-departure events: 

Pre-departure Orientation with GBC Staff (for students and parents) 

Monday, June 22, 2026 | 8:30 – 9:30am ET | Registration 

• Get to know the Global Brown Center (GBC) and the dedicated professional staff who support international students at Brown. In this webinar, you'll learn what to expect at International Orientation, discover the resources available to help you thrive at your new home, and hear how we help build a welcoming, supportive home away from home for international students on campus.

Pre-departure Orientation for Parents:

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 8:30 – 9:30am ET | Registration will be posted here in the summer. 

Pre-departure Orientation IMP Social and Networking (for Students): 

• Saturday, June 27⋅8:00 – 9:00 am ET | Registration
  • Join us for a warm virtual welcome to Brown! This webinar is your chance to meet fellow incoming international students and connect with experienced International Mentoring Program (IMP) student leaders. Get insider tips, build friendships, and start feeling at home—before you even arrive on campus.

More information to prepare for your arrival will be shared with you via your brown email from IMP summer contacts!