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Choosing Courses

Each year, Brown offers nearly 2000 courses in forty-five different departments. Students are free to build their own general programs of study and to focus in one or more of Brown’s 75 concentration programs.

A strong network of advisors assists students with their course selection. First-year and sophomore students are required to meet with advisors to discuss their academic plans and to learn about the full range of course options at Brown. Students declare their concentration in their fourth term of study.

The University also has two online tools that help students navigate Brown's extensive course offerings. The Class Schedule lists all courses offered by term and allows for advanced searching by topic or instructor. Use this tool to browse course offerings by department, to experiment with various class schedules, and to register for classes during your assigned registration time.

To explore Brown's many concentration programs, use Focal Point, our concentration portal. The site provides information about concentration requirements and advisors, student initiatives in the concentrations, and alumni pathways after Brown.