The Community
Brown University is located on College Hill in a historic district of restored colonial buildings overlooking the city of Providence. Founded in 1764, the student body is currently composed of about 5400 undergraduates and 1300 graduate students drawn from all regions of the United States and many foreign countries. Providence is a city of many cultural and recreational opportunities. Excellent restaurants, a nationally renowned repertory theater, an art museum and galleries are all within a short walk of campus. Music to satisfy nearly every taste is available in regular concert series at the University and elsewhere in Providence.

The University has extensive varsity and intramural athletic programs and excellent facilities are available to all students including an indoor track; tennis, squash, and racquetball courts; an Olympic-sized pool; and an indoor ice rink. Outdoor recreational opportunities are also abundant in southern New England. Cape Cod is only an hour from campus, and good beaches and boating are minutes from campus. Good hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing can also be found near Providence.

Providence also has convenient bus and train service to Boston (1 hr) and New York (3 hr).

Housing
University housing is available for single students in the Graduate Student Center, which is within easy walking distance of our buildings. Other housing is available near the University. The University offices for on-campus and off-campus housing will assist incoming students in finding suitable housing.

Graduate Student Support
All students in our graduate program are supported by University Fellowships, National Science Foundation Fellowships, or Graduate Teaching Assistantships. These awards carry a stipend and a waiver of tuition and fees. Summer support is provided by the graduate program and/or faculty research support. Prospective graduate students who are U. S. citizens are encouraged to apply for national fellowships that provide additional support. National Science Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship applications may be obtained from the National Science Foundation, Forms and Publications Unit, 4201 Wilson Boulvard - Room P15, Arlington, VA 22230; Ph.: (703) 306-1130. (Application deadline is usually Dec. 1). Foreign students are encouraged to apply for support from their native countries.

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