Student Life
From residence and dining halls to educational and social activities, students are always learning at Brown - whether you choose to study online, commute or live on-campus.
Student Life
From residence and dining halls to educational and social activities, students are always learning at Brown - whether you choose to study online, commute or live on-campus.
Life Outside the Classroom
On the Brown Campus
Attending Pre-College Programs on the Brown University campus will give you a true sense of the American college experience. In addition to your coursework, if you are a student enrolled in an on-campus course you will be responsible for your out-of-class work, as well as getting yourself to and from classes, the Dining Halls and your residence hall while also choosing from a wide variety of out-of-classroom activities. Your day will include a lot of freedom and flexibility with expectations that you will treat yourself and your new community members with respect and inquisitiveness. These activities and events include everything from college success workshops to student organizations and social programs (pick up basketball, anyone?), giving you the opportunity to further explore your interests and also try new things while interacting with peers from around the world.
Educational and Social Activities
Throughout your time on campus, you will have opportunities to attend different educational, social and recreational events. You'll also be able to participate in virtual events (see below). As a student, you will have access to all of these no-cost activities that provide you with great opportunities to learn, build friendships and bond with other Pre-College students.
Educational Activities
As a Pre-College student, you can prepare for the transition to college through a range of talks and engaging workshops. Sharpen your skills for what’s next in your academic journey through workshops on time management, the college application process, selecting a major, personal leadership development, exploring aspects of your identity and more.
Social and Recreational Events
Get to know more of your peers outside of class by taking part in social and recreational events. You could find yourself playing soccer on the green, relaxing at a spa night, attending a campus block party or crafting friendship bracelets to exchange with your new friends. You can also enjoy program-sponsored off-campus excursions to local beaches, the nearby mall, escape rooms and other fun activities in the New England area.
The Residential Experience
Residential students live in Brown residence halls, a short distance from academic buildings and campus resources. Because our programs utilize the entire Brown campus, you should expect to walk up to 15 to 20 minutes in an urban setting to get to classes, dining halls, student activities, and residence halls. This is a normal part of life at Brown and provides you with a chance to explore the campus, develop independence, and enjoy the rhythm of daily college life in the city of Providence. Just like college, carefully selected and trained Student Life staff will live alongside you, working proactively to create a vibrant and safe living-learning environment where everyone can thrive.
You will be housed with peers who are studying on campus for the same length of time, which ensures that your hallmates share similar schedules and routines. This creates a natural sense of community and gives you plenty of opportunities to connect, share experiences, and build friendships with others who are experiencing their time at Brown right alongside you.
Throughout your time on campus, Student Life staff host fun activities in the residence halls that give you the chance to take a break from studying and build community with your fellow residents. You’ll also have opportunities to connect with your hallmates through weekly facilitated conversations about critical elements of a successful college transition.
What’s in a residence hall room?
- Each resident is supplied with a bed frame, mattress (extra-long twin), a desk and desk chair, bookcase, bureau, closet or wardrobe, trash can and recycling bin.
- Brown Wi-Fi is available from all residence hall rooms.
- Residence hall rooms are equipped with a portable air conditioning unit or will have central air conditioning.
- You are encouraged to bring your own linens (pillow, sheets/blanket, towels) with you to campus. A limited quantity of these items are available to purchase on campus through the Brown Bookstore.
The Commuting Experience
Student Life staff will host activities during the afternoon of your check-in designed to introduce you to your peers, orient you to Brown’s campus and resources and enhance your academic and personal development. Commuter students are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the myriad of no-cost extracurricular activities that take place throughout your program - including recreational events, student organizations, workshops and virtual activities. To encourage you as a commuter student to spend more time on campus, you will have access to one meal a day in the dining hall(s).
Your Virtual Community
Whether online or in person, you can take advantage of these virtual Brown Pre-College educational programs.
Experiences outside of the classroom are a vital part of Brown Pre-College Programs. Through these activities, you will have an opportunity to strengthen your connection to a robust community of peers from around the world while developing skills critical to success in the college setting.
With a variety of virtual events offered each week you can select the topics that are of greatest interest to you.
Interactive Webinars
Attend one or more of these weekly webinars that focus on topics essential to college admissions selection, application and preparation. Past webinar topics have included:
- college fit
- writing a college essay
- ACT/SAT prep
- financial aid
You will learn from expert presenters and have the opportunity to engage in live Q&A.
Virtual Writing Support
If you are looking for support in writing a paper for a course or editing your college application essays, no-cost Writing Center consultations are available to all Pre-College students while enrolled in the program. You will be paired with a Writing Associate to work on writing at any stage. Writing Associates are friendly Brown graduate students who are trained to make suggestions that will help you in formulating, clarifying and elaborating on your ideas. Appointments are available virtually. Visit the Writing Center website for more information and to request an appointment.
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Accommodations
Students may request reasonable accommodations based on a learning, psychological, and/or physical disability, including medical conditions, temporary injuries, and significant food allergies. All reasonable accommodation requests will be considered; however, there may be limits to what can be provided without sufficient notice.
To request an accommodation, please complete the Medical Authorization & Health Form, which will be accessible after a student has been accepted and enrolled in a course.
If you have questions about your specific situation and whether it can be accommodated prior to enrollment, please email us. We strongly encourage students to contact us as early as possible, and no later than three weeks before the start of the program.