• A list of resources available to you as a student
• Where do I start?
• Deans and Administrators who can help
• Emergency assistance nights, weekends, and Breaks

While Brown often points to the independence of students as a hallmark of the University's educational philosophy, that does not mean we expect you to go it alone!  Whether you need information, guidance, or support, remember that asking for help is a sign of strength and maturity.

Where do I Start?

There are many people and offices at Brown to advise and support you as an undergraduate, graduate or medical student. The hardest part may be knowing which of those many resources best matches your need. If you start in one place and it turns out that your best support will come from a different office, we will be happy to direct you and connect you to someone else. Use the Quick Reference listing below as a guide to available resources.

Deans & Administrators

Deans are available to help you with issues and decisions related to your academics and your personal and community life at Brown. 

Non-academic issues      
Student Support Deans   (401) 863-3145
Support for undergraduate, graduate and medical students.

For assistance with emergencies and crises at night, on weekends, or during University Breaks, see Emergency Contacts.

Academic issues 
Undergraduates          Dean of the College   (401) 863-9800
Graduate students      Dean of the Graduate School   (401) 863-2600  
Medical students        Dean of Medicine    (401) 863-3330

Use your resources!

Topic links, in the left column, will show you more information. Resource links, on the right, will take you to the website of the office or program listed.  For undergraduates in the residence halls, residential peer leaders (RPLs) are a great first resource: RPLs are trained to listen and refer to campus resources. 

Topic	Resources
Academic Advising	Dean of the College Office Dean of the Graduate School; Academic Departments Medical School Student Affairs Academic Support Program Medical School Advising & Mentoring
Academic Code and Discipline	Undergraduate: Dean of the College Graduate: Dean of the Graduate School Medical: Dean of the Medical School
Academic Standing	Undergraduate Academic Standing Graduate School Rules & Regulations Medical School Policies
Accessibility (Disability) Services	Student and Employee Accessibility Services (SEAS)
Alcohol and Other Drugs	BWell Health Promotion Health Services Dean for Issues of Chemical Dependency, Dean of the College Office
Arts and Entertainment	Student groups, academic departments, galleries
Athletics and Recreation	Fitness and recreation Intramural and Club Sports Varsity Athletics - brownbears.com
Careers and Internships	Center for Careers and Life after Brown (CareerLAB)
Code of Student Conduct	Code of Student Conduct (non-academic) File a complaint Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards
Crises and Emergencies	Emergency contact numbers for crisis assistance Financial emergencies
Dating, Relationship, and Intimate Partner Violence	BWell Health Promotion Public Safety Student Support Services deans Title IX and Gender Equity Office
Dining	Dining Services - brown.edu/food
Directory Information (and Suppression)	Registrar's Office
Emergency Communication	BrownAlert Personal Emergency Contact Information
Finances	The bill - Bursar's Office Financial Aid Office Student Loan Office Financial Adivsing  Talk to a Financial Aid Officer Asst Dean of College for Financial Advising Emergency Funding
First Generation Students	First-Generation College and Low-Income Student Center (FLi Center)
Gender and Sexuality	LGBTQ Center BWell: Health Promotion Office of the Chaplains & Religious Life Sarah Doyle Women's Center
Grief Support	Office of the Chaplains & Religious Life Student Support Deans Counseling & Psychological Services
Health and Wellness	BWell Health Promotion Counseling and Psychological Services - including 24/7 phone consult for students Health Services - including 24/7 Nurse Advice Recreation and Fitness
Help a friend	How to Help a Student in Distress
Housing	Residential Life - undergraduate housing Auxiliary housing - first-year graduate student housing, off campus housing
International Student Resources	Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS) International Student Resources website
Leave Taking	Dean of the College Office Graduate School Deans Student Support Services Deans  Medical leave information
Legal Consultation	Office hours held at Sarah Doyle Women's Center
LGBTQ Support	LGBTQ Center BWell: Health Promotion
Mental Health, Counseling, Stress Management	Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Student Support Services deans/crisis support BWell: Health Promotion
Notary Public	Notary services for Brown students
Public Service and Service Learning	Swearer Center for Public Service Student Activities Office
Religious Life & Spirituality	Office of the Chaplains & Religious Life
Roommate concerns or issues, undergraduates in residence halls	The RPL in your residence hall The Community Director for your area of campus (call ResLife if you don't know who it is) Residential Life
ROTC, Commissioning Programs	Office of Student Veterans and Commissioning Programs
Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence	Brown resources Title IX Office (private, not confidential) Sexual Harassment and Assault Resources & Education Advocates (confidential resource) Counseling and Psychological Services (confidential resource) Sexual Assault Response Line 24/7 (confidential) Brown Public Safety Brown Health Services Community resources Providence Police Day One
Sexual Harassment	Title IX Office (private, not confidential) Deputy Title IX coordinators -- individuals specific to undergraduate students, graduate students, medical students, faculty, staff Sexual Harassment and Assault Resources & Education Advocates (confidential) Counseling and Psychological Services (confidential)
Sexuality	BWell: Health Promotion LGBTQ Center
Student Activities and Groups	Student Activities Office Brown.edu/bearsync for list of groups - undergraduate, graduate, medical
Student Conduct Code and Non-Academic Discipline	Student Conduct and Community Standards
Study Abroad or Away in the U.S.	Dean of the College Office Office of International Programs Pre-travel immunizations/health information
Transportation, Shuttle, Parking	Transportation Office
Tutoring and other academic success support	Dean of the College Office  programs include Math Center, Science Center, Academic Tutoring, Writing Center & Writing Fellows Academic Support Services - study strategies, coaching, workshops Student and Employee Accessibility Services
Veterans Support	Office of Student Veterans and Commissioning Programs
Writing Support	Writing Center Writing Fellows Writing Requirement for Undergraduate Students