We are delighted to welcome you to the Brown University community. The Global Brown Center has planned a series of events designed to support and celebrate your family’s journey as your student begins their time at Brown. These gatherings offer opportunities to connect with other families from around the world, meet university staff, and learn more about the resources available to your student.
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
- Arrival Family Dinner (5:00PM - 7:00PM)
- Location will be shared with students directly
- Join the Global Brown Center at the informal dinner after your long day of travel. Connect and share experiences with families from around the world and meet the GBC staff! .
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
- International Parents and Families Meet and Greet (6:00PM - 7:00PM)
- Location will be shared with students directly
- Join the Global Brown Center at the informal International Parents and Families Meet and Greet. Connect and share experiences with families from around the world, while students meet their mentors during International Orientation.
Monday, August 25th, 2025
- Welcome Breakfast (9:00AM - 10:30AM)
- Location will be shared with students directly
- You'll be welcomed to campus by President Christina Paxson and Brown admissions and student support professional staff.
- Optional Library Tour for Parents (10:45AM - 11:45AM)
- Parents are welcome to join an optional 30-minute tour of the Brown University Library to explore the spaces and resources that support students' academic success. Students are also welcome to attend. Space is limited—please sign up at the welcome table on August 22, 2025.
- Tour start times are 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM. Tours will begin in the Rockefeller Library lobby.
- Getting Started At Brown: Informational Panel for Students and Parents (1:30PM - 2:30PM)
- This session will explore the academic culture at Brown and will conclude with a Q&A session with students in a diverse range of academic disciplines. Parents and families are welcome and encouraged to join this event.
- Parent and Family Panel (2:45PM - 3: 45PM)
- This panel is specifically for parents and families of our new international students. Staff from various departments will address concerns on support services, academic resources, campus life, and the transition process. It's an interactive session for parents to ask questions and learn how to best support their students during their time at our university.
- International Parent and Family Reception (4:00PM - 5:30PM)
- Our closing event for parents and families will be the Global Brown Center’s International Parent and Family Reception. Parents and families will have the opportunity to meet each other and staff members that will support their students, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate the next stage of their students’ journey at Brown University!
The Brown general orientation will also have optional events for parents and family. Please check out more information here!