AICU Language Consortium Program
The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Rhode Island (AICU Rhode Island) offers this pilot program to students currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at one of Rhode Island’s private institutions of higher education (Bryant University, Johnson and Wales University, Providence College, Roger Williams University, and Salve Regina University) the opportunity to enroll in language courses (space permitting) at any of the consortium schools in those courses which are not offered at the home institution.
At Brown University, first priority for enrollment must be given to Brown degree candidates – and thus AICU Rhode Island Language Consortium program students may not be able to enroll in "limited enrollment" courses or in most "special permission required" courses.
Each Brown course carries 4 semester credit hours. Fall and Spring semesters are each 12-13 week terms with an additional period of approximately 2 weeks for reading period and final examinations. The Summer term is not part of the pilot consortium agreement.
In the Fall and Spring semesters, Language Consortium students may enroll in courses either for grade or Satisfactory/No Credit. AICU Rhode Island Language Consortium students should be aware of the grading policy of their instructor and at Brown. Courses selected for grade option offer only A/B/C and no-credit. What other universities commonly call Pass/Fail is the S/NC option at Brown. Auditing a course is not an option within the Language Consortium. Upon completion of each course, students may request their Brown transcript from the Registrar’s Office and submit it to their home institution for grade and credit transfer. Brown University is not responsible for the student’s home institution’s policies on transfer credit or for providing specific course information to the home university.
Which Courses are available to AICU Rhode Island Language Consortium students?
This pilot program is intended to enable students at AUCI Rhode Island institutions to advance their knowledge in foreign languages and to extend their participation in courses focused on second language acquisition. Only in instances when a course is not offered at a student’s home institution, he or she may seek enrollment in one of the following courses.
Enrollment is limited to the courses listed below.
**The exact courses available each semester are subject to change. Students should be aware that in courses identified as "year-long" courses, enrollment for two semesters is required and grades and credit are awarded at the completion of the second semester. For students who do not complete the second semester of the "year-long" course, credit and grades for the first semester are forfeited. In exceptional circumstances, a student may be admitted to the second semester of a "year-long" course and will earn credit for the one semester.
Enrollment in courses beyond the 0100 level will be determined by completion of the language placement procedure. All courses require approval and signature of the instructor in order for students to register. (See below for course placement information in How to Apply)
Language Consortium eligible courses typically offered each semester
"Year-long" courses are marked with (*).
FALLArabic Catalan Chinese Haitian Creole Czech Egyptian French Greek (Ancient) German Spanish Akkadian Hindi/Urdu Italian Japanese Hebrew Korean Latin Modern Greek Persian Portuguese Russian Sanskrit American Sign Language Swedish |
SPRINGArabic Catalan Chinese Haitian Creole Czech Egyptian French Greek (Ancient) German Spanish Akkadian Hindi/Urdu Italian Japanese Hebrew Korean Latin Modern Greek Portuguese Russian Sanskrit American Sign Language Swedish |
Taking a course for credit means that the student must meet all the course requirements as specified by the instructor. Students are also subject to the same academic policies regarding course prerequisites, grading options, extension of work, etc. as any other Brown student. These policies are outlined on the University Registrar’s web site.
Students can link to the Banner Schedule to see up-to-date enrollments, limits, instructors, and meeting times in any of the language courses. (choose Class Schedule)
Enrollment in a course assumes that the student will attend the class and the scheduled exams, including any final exams. Students should be aware of the course and exam schedule and should make arrangements to meet the expectations of the course.
Students requesting additional time to complete a final paper or assignment must obtain a form of incomplete. This form is available in the Registrar's Office. It must be submitted to the Registrar by the faculty member. All incomplete course work must be finished within one year for Fall or Spring semester courses. Excuses from final examinations require the permission of a Brown University academic dean. (See the Dean of the College website)
How to Apply
Enrollment as an AICU Rhode Island Language Consortium student must be approved on a semester-by-semester basis. Enrollment does not imply admission to candidacy for a Brown University degree.
Applications for enrollment as an AICU Rhode Island Language Consortium student are typically due at least one month prior to the start of the term.
Application Process
- Complete the Special Student application form (with specific course # and title indicated)
- Fax a current transcript(s) from the college/university which you are attending to Office of Continuing Education/Brown attn: RI Language Consortium. Fax #: 401-863- 3916.
- Submit a letter on your university’s letterhead from your Dean indicating that the course you are requesting is not available at your home institution and that you are approved to enroll in this course and to transfer the credit
- Schedule a registration advising appointment with a Brown Continuing Education Advisor by emailing Lianne_Mendonca@Brown.edu and indicating that you are a Language Consortium student.
- If you are seeking enrollment in a course beyond the 0100 level, you must schedule and complete the language placement procedure. You should coordinate this assessment with the Language Resource Center at Brown.
- Complete the Registration Card you receive at your advising session, obtain the required signatures and submit the form to the Registrar (J. Walter Wilson Hall, 3rd Floor, room 318. The building is located at the corner of Brown and Waterman Streets.)
** For International Students enrolled in a degree program on an F-1/J-1, you must be mindful of your lawful nonimmigrant status. You must, therefore, in advance obtain a letter of concurrent enrollment authorization from your International Student Advisor at your U.S. home institution (who issued your I-20/DS 2019). Submit a copy of that letter to Brown’s Office of Continuing Education with your enrollment materials.
Application materials should be sent to:
Office of Continuing Education
Brown University
42 Charlesfield Street
Box T
Providence, RI 02912
For Admitted Students
of the AICU Rhode Island Language Consortium Program
For students seeking enrollment in a course beyond the 0100 level, you will need to have your current level of language proficiency evaluated. You do this by taking the language placement test in the Language Resource Center or by meeting with the designated faculty member in the language department for an assessment interview. Once you have selected the course in which you wish to enroll, you must obtain the signature of the instructor on the form we give you. All classes require signed permission from the instructor. Please keep in mind that registration in some courses is limited because of space. AICU Rhode Island Language Consortium students register after matriculating students and all AICU Rhode Island Language Consortium students must obtain the instructor’s permission no later than the third class meeting in order to finalize their registration. The Brown University BANNER Course Schedule will indicate which courses have limited enrollment and what the enrollment to date is.
Once you have the signature of the instructor, please go to the Registrar’s Office to submit your course choice(s). The Registrar's Office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Registrar’s Office is located in Room 318 of the J. Walter Wilson Student Services building, 69 Brown Street (on the corner of Brown and Waterman Streets).
Student enrollment will be confirmed with the Dean of your home institution. Although the enrollment deadline for Brown courses is the end of the 4th week of classes, most language instructors will not allow students to add the course after the first three class meetings.
Study at the University is governed by the academic and social policies stipulated in the Brown University Academic Code and Non-Academic Conduct policy. AICU Rhode Island Language Consortium students enrolled through the RI Language Consortium agreement will have a Brown ID, email and will be able to access libraries and on-line course materials. AICU Rhode Island Language Consortium students do not have access to meal contracts, Health Services, or other services provided specifically for undergraduate students (tutoring, academic resource office, Writing Center, etc…).