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IMP Pre-Departure Webinars

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IMP Pre-Departure Webinars

The 2025 IMPortant Pre-departure Series for international students and family is designed to ensure a smooth transition for incoming students joining Brown University.

Pre-departure events: 

Pre-departure Orientation for Parents:

Monday, June 23, 2025 | 8:30 – 9:30am ET | Registration will be posted here in the summer. 

Pre-departure Orientation for Students: 

  • Monday, June 16⋅9:00 – 10:00 am 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.
  • Monday, June 23⋅9:00 – 10:00 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! 

 

Session #1

IMPortant Logistics: Arrival and International Orientation

This session will provide you with key pre-departure information and insights from Brown professional staff and IMP mentors at the Global Brown Center.  The session will build community for our incoming students and a Q&A segment to address any questions you may have for your arrival. 

Date:

Monday, June 16

Time

10:00 – 11:00am ET

Format

Interactive Zoom Meeting (We encourage students to turn on their camera to engage in the fun event!) 

Session #2

IMPortant Cargo: The Power of Peer Networks

In this session, you will meet the IMP coordinators and discover their role in supporting incoming international students. Engage in ice-breakers and activities to connect with your peers, while learning strategies for forming meaningful connections. Explore student support and resources available specifically for international students at Brown University.

Date

Monday, June 23

Time

10:00 – 11:00am ET

Format

Interactive Zoom Meeting (We encourage students to turn on their camera to engage in the fun event!)