Academics
Academic Calendar
Academic departments and programs at Brown
Advising Partnerships at Brown
Community Outreach
Libraries
The University’s calendar of academic schedule and deadlines (e.g., course registration periods, last day to change grade option) may be found on the website of the Registrar.
http://www.brown.edu/registrar
Academic centers, support and skills enhancementhttp://www.brown.edu/registrar
Curricular Resource Center
A satellite office of the Dean of the College, Brown’s Curricular Resource Center (CRC) was instituted in 1976 by a group of undergraduates wanting to encourage a student-initiated, interdisciplinary approach to study at Brown. Staffed by trained peer advisors, the CRC provides advising, facilitation, and reference materials for students wishing to design their own courses, to craft independent concentrations, and to explore options for time away from Brown.
http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Resource_Center/
A satellite office of the Dean of the College, Brown’s Curricular Resource Center (CRC) was instituted in 1976 by a group of undergraduates wanting to encourage a student-initiated, interdisciplinary approach to study at Brown. Staffed by trained peer advisors, the CRC provides advising, facilitation, and reference materials for students wishing to design their own courses, to craft independent concentrations, and to explore options for time away from Brown.
http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Resource_Center/
Disability Support Services
The office of Disability Support Services (DSS) coordinates and facilitates services for Brown students, faculty and staff with physical, psychological, and learning disabilities. Students requesting an accommodation due to a qualifying disability should self-identify by registering with DSS. A Disability Support Services Request for Information form is included in the first summer mailing to students; it will be in the packet of forms that come with the Guide to Brown 2008. The DSS website provides a wealth of information about types of services provided, the registration process, and resources on campus. The website also includes information about assistance with temporary disabilities and injuries. Contact Disability Support Services at (401) 863-9588 Voice and TTY or by email at DSS@brown.edu.
http://www.brown.edu/dss
The office of Disability Support Services (DSS) coordinates and facilitates services for Brown students, faculty and staff with physical, psychological, and learning disabilities. Students requesting an accommodation due to a qualifying disability should self-identify by registering with DSS. A Disability Support Services Request for Information form is included in the first summer mailing to students; it will be in the packet of forms that come with the Guide to Brown 2008. The DSS website provides a wealth of information about types of services provided, the registration process, and resources on campus. The website also includes information about assistance with temporary disabilities and injuries. Contact Disability Support Services at (401) 863-9588 Voice and TTY or by email at DSS@brown.edu.
http://www.brown.edu/dss
Math Resource Center
The Math Resource Center is a walk-in help and study center designed for students taking calculus courses at Brown.
http://brown.edu/college/Science_Center/advising/MRC.shtml
The Math Resource Center is a walk-in help and study center designed for students taking calculus courses at Brown.
http://brown.edu/college/Science_Center/advising/MRC.shtml
The Science Center at Brown
The Science Center at Brown offers academic assistance, mentoring, and science-specific advising to all Brown students. It is also home to academic mentoring and support programs such as the Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) and the New Scientist Program (NSP). Students can meet with a Science Center advisor to discuss a fellowship application, research proposal, or plans for a presentation or poster.
http://www.brown.edu/college/science_center/
The Science Center at Brown offers academic assistance, mentoring, and science-specific advising to all Brown students. It is also home to academic mentoring and support programs such as the Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) and the New Scientist Program (NSP). Students can meet with a Science Center advisor to discuss a fellowship application, research proposal, or plans for a presentation or poster.
http://www.brown.edu/college/science_center/
Writing Center
A satellite office of the Dean of the College, the Writing Center provides individual and group writing support free of charge to any member of the Brown community. Writing Center staff members help students with all stages of the writing process, from finding a topic through drafting, revising, and final editing. The Writing Center also offers writing workshops such as "Time Management for the Academic Essay" and "Writing a Philosophy Paper" that are available through PASS.
http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Writing_Center/
A satellite office of the Dean of the College, the Writing Center provides individual and group writing support free of charge to any member of the Brown community. Writing Center staff members help students with all stages of the writing process, from finding a topic through drafting, revising, and final editing. The Writing Center also offers writing workshops such as "Time Management for the Academic Essay" and "Writing a Philosophy Paper" that are available through PASS.
http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Writing_Center/
Writing Fellows
Writers at all levels benefit from good feedback. One of many student-driven organizations at Brown, the Writing Fellows Program trains undergraduate students to work with their peers to improve their writing in courses across the curriculum. The Writing Fellows Program serves 45 to 50 courses a year, reaching approximately 3,000 undergraduates (60% of the student population in any given year). In a “fellowed” course, students submit the first draft of each paper to their Writing Fellow approximately two weeks before it is due to the professor, and then work with the Writing Fellow to improve specific aspects of the paper before producing a final version.
http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Writing_Fellows/
Academic Code/Principles of the Brown University CommunityWriters at all levels benefit from good feedback. One of many student-driven organizations at Brown, the Writing Fellows Program trains undergraduate students to work with their peers to improve their writing in courses across the curriculum. The Writing Fellows Program serves 45 to 50 courses a year, reaching approximately 3,000 undergraduates (60% of the student population in any given year). In a “fellowed” course, students submit the first draft of each paper to their Writing Fellow approximately two weeks before it is due to the professor, and then work with the Writing Fellow to improve specific aspects of the paper before producing a final version.
http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Writing_Fellows/
Academic departments and programs at Brown
Advising Partnerships at Brown
To ensure that first-year students have the guidance and support they need to make informed choices, the University assigns each incoming student two advising partners: an academic advisor who is a Brown faculty member or administrator, and a student peer advisor. Please refer to the in-depth discussion about advising and the advising partnership at Brown on the website of the Dean of the College.
http://www.brown.edu/college/advising/
http://www.brown.edu/college/advising/
Pre-Law advising
Because the best preparation for law school is a rigorous program of study grounded in the liberal arts, students interested in pursuing a career in law should sample broadly from the Brown curriculum and choose a concentration that truly interests them. Students with questions about their pre-law preparation should consult with the pre-law deans in the office of the Dean of the College.
http://www.brown.edu/college/advising/law_school.php
Because the best preparation for law school is a rigorous program of study grounded in the liberal arts, students interested in pursuing a career in law should sample broadly from the Brown curriculum and choose a concentration that truly interests them. Students with questions about their pre-law preparation should consult with the pre-law deans in the office of the Dean of the College.
http://www.brown.edu/college/advising/law_school.php
Pre-Med advising
Brown’s Dean for Health Careers provides additional advising to students who consider themselves pre-med, pre-vet or pre-dental. Interested students are strongly encouraged to attend an important information session for pre-med first-year students held during Orientation.
http://www.brown.edu/college/hco/
Brown BookstoreBrown’s Dean for Health Careers provides additional advising to students who consider themselves pre-med, pre-vet or pre-dental. Interested students are strongly encouraged to attend an important information session for pre-med first-year students held during Orientation.
http://www.brown.edu/college/hco/
Community Outreach
The Brown curriculum prods students not just to learn what they choose but also to use that learning to make a positive difference in the world. While there are many ways Brown students do this, two places to begin your search for information and opportunities are the websites of the Dean of the College office and the Student Activities office.
Dean of the College officeLibraries
View the holdings and services of the Brown University libraries: print and electronic books and journals, sheet music, DVDs, databases and digital images; computer clusters, multimedia workstations, assistive technology; and, of course, the people who answer questions and can help you learn how to incorporate library resources into your learning and research to your best advantage. One cool feature to check out is the lists of resources related to specific, individual Brown courses (check out Research > Resources by Course) – it’s like having someone start your research for you!
http://dl.lib.brown.edu/libweb/
Math Resource Centerhttp://dl.lib.brown.edu/libweb/
The Math Resource Center is a walk-in help and study center designed for students taking calculus courses at Brown. Read more about specific courses help is available for, the center’s hours of operation, and options for engaging a tutor on the Math Center website.
http://brown.edu/college/Science_Center/advising/MRC.shtml
Professional and Academic Skills for Students (PASS)http://brown.edu/college/Science_Center/advising/MRC.shtml
Free, practical workshops for students on computer software, research skills, and writing techniques that Brown students use every day.
http://www.brown.edu/pass
Undergraduate research and fellowshipshttp://www.brown.edu/pass
The office of the Dean of the College is a great place to start looking for information about undergraduate research, internships and fellowships.
http://www.brown.edu/college/research
You should also search the Directory of Research and Researchers at Brown to identify faculty research interests and current projects. This directory, which may be found on the website of the Vice President for Research, allows you to enter a faculty member’s name or search keywords.
http://research.brown.edu/
Writing Centerhttp://www.brown.edu/college/research
You should also search the Directory of Research and Researchers at Brown to identify faculty research interests and current projects. This directory, which may be found on the website of the Vice President for Research, allows you to enter a faculty member’s name or search keywords.
http://research.brown.edu/
A satellite office of the Dean of the College, the Writing Center provides individual and group writing support free of charge to any member of the Brown community. Writing Center staff members help students with all stages of the writing process, from finding a topic through drafting, revising, and final editing. The Writing Center also offers writing workshops such as “Time Management for the Academic Essay” and “Writing a Philosophy Paper” that are available through PASS.
http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Writing_Center/
http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Writing_Center/