Commuter Students

Commuters are invited to participate in activities and events that take place in the evening and on the weekend and are encouraged to attend all orientation events.

Bringing a Car to Campus

Commuter students may only use motor vehicles for transportation to and from Brown. Students who must drive to commute to campus are required to apply for a parking permit in the Parking Office during business hours (8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Mon. – Fri.). Students are not permitted to transport other students in their motor vehicles. If you have any other questions or concerns regarding the use of automobiles, please call us at 401 863-7900.

Meeting Places Around Campus

The John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library (10 Prospect Street), otherwise known as "the Rock", serves as the primary teaching and research library for the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts. With some exceptions, the Rock is usually the most appropriate library at Brown in which to begin research on a topic. For a quiet and comfortable place to study, "check-out" the newly renovated Reading Room at the Rock!

The Friedman Study Center (201 Thayer Street - corner of Waterman and Thayer Streets) at the Science Library is a central gathering place for students with more than 27,000 square feet of study and social space. The entire area has wireless internet access and comfortable furniture. There is a café in the lobby The Friedman Study Center is open 24/5 and closes only on Saturday and Sunday morning from 2 AM to 10 AM. The library stacks and services close at 2 AM Sun-Thu and 10 PM Fri/Sat. The library stacks and services open at 8:30 AM weekdays and 10 AM weekends.

The Bear’s Lair (Grad Center E – corner of Thayer and Charlesfield Streets) is a recreational facility with athletic equipment, a large screen T.V., video games, pool tables and ping-pong tables. Summer hours of operation are 4 p.m. – 12midnight.

Brown University/Office of Summer & Continuing Studies 42 Charlesfield St., Providence, RI Summer@Brown.edu