Summer@Brown: Information for Commuter Students

Pre-College Programs at Brown University – Summer 2009

Orientation for Commuter Students

Commuter students are strongly encouraged to attend orientation when they check-in on Sunday.

Daytime, Evening and Weekend Activities

Commuters are invited to participate in activities and events that take place during the day, in the evening and on the weekend. Download the 2009 Activities and Events Calendar.

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.

Bringing a Car to Campus

Residential students are not allowed to bring motor vehicles to campus. Commuter students may only use motor vehicles for transportation to and from Brown. Commuters prohibited from transporting other students in their motor vehicles.

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.). If you have any other questions or concerns regarding the use of automobiles, please call us at 401 863-7900.