Brown University Admission

Applying to Brown
Everything you’ll need to submit your Brown application: forms, deadlines, and special instructions.
Introduction by:
Steve Jordan
Engineer, Football Star
Class of 1982
The Brown Education
It’s an experience unlike any other. Learn what sets the Brown curriculum apart.
Introduction by:
Jan Tullis
Professor of Geological Sciences
Get to Know Us
Meet the idealists and entrepreneurs of the Brown community, and learn some facts about Brown.
Introduction by:
Julen Harris
Bruin Club President
Class of 2008
Student Life
There’s more to Brown than academics. Here’s how we stay connected outside the classroom.
Introduction by:
Chris Berman
Sportscaster
Class of 1977
Visit Brown
There’s only so much you can learn about Brown from a Web site. Come and see for yourself.
Introduction by:
Ben Mishkin
Tour Coordinator
Class of 2008

Brown’s legendary Van Wickle Gates at sunset.

Welcome to Brown!

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Latest News

The Department of Computer Science and Division of Engineering are hosting several information sessions during August. Click here for more information.
Ongoing construction will make visiting campus this summer a true adventure. Be prepared to navigate around the construction projects currently underway to enhance and expand our facilities. Click here for more information about best routes into town or here for specifics about the projects.
Brown Announces New Expanded Financial Aid Policy. Visit our Financial Aid site for more details.
Brown and the Rhode Island School of Design are proud to announce the creation of a Brown-RISD dual-degree program.

Applicants

Brown now exclusively uses the Common Application. Applicants to Brown should visit the Common Application's web site to begin the process of applying. The Admission Office requires that all applicants complete a Brown-specific supplement before they submit the Common Application itself online. Before beginning your application, be sure to review important information about applying to Brown.

Click here for a Guide to Applying to Brown.

Prospective Students

Information, please. Place your name on the mailing list to receive the college's 2008-09 viewbook when it becomes available later this summer.

Admission Officers are traveling the globe — see when they will be near you!

Application Calendar

The deadline for Early Decision applications is November 1, 2008.
The deadline for Regular Decision applications is January 1st, 2009.

Questions?

Go ahead and ask!

Research at Brown

Brown undergraduates have entensive research opportunities. Search the Brown research database for information about current research at Brown, or learn how undergraduates are involved .

Meet Brown Students and Faculty

Visit The Bruin Club to connect with students
Contact Brown faculty in your areas of interest
Take the Bruin Club's Virtual Tour