It is up to you to take the first step and reach out to these resources. The resources on this site are dedicated to supporting your academic success and enhancing all dimensions of your college experience.
Global Brown Center
Support Across Brown
Graduate Students
Brown’s Graduate School attracts students from all over the world, providing rich opportunities to learn and collaborate in our increasingly global community.
Academic Advising
Located in University Hall, the Office of the Dean of the College oversees all aspects of the undergraduate academic experience at Brown, including International Certification Policies and Procedures. Deans hold open office hours every day.
The Graduate School deans and staff are available to assist graduate students and postdoctoral appointees. The associate dean for academic affairs is the primary contact for academic matters. Master's students should feel free to call on the associate dean for master's education. Associate deans for professional and student development are available to meet with students, as well.
Language Resources
The English Language Learning team offers workshops and individual appointments for students whose first language is not English. One-on-one writing appointments are also offered by graduate student writing associates who have special training in working with English language learners. For more information about ELL services, contact ELLWriting@Brown.edu.
Health Care and Insurance
The internet has a variety of helpful introductions to the role of insurance in health care in the United States.
Please note that these links are provided only for your convenience. Brown does not endorse these sites or their services.
List of hospitals and medical care centers
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services maintains an up to date list of hospitals and medical care centers in the Providence area.
Additional Resources
Including emergency contacts, help for students in distress, information for students with exam conflicts due to religious observance and legal services.
Understand visa types, fees, immigration vocabulary and how you will apply for a student visa.
Since lawful F-1 visa status carries the automatic benefit of on-campus work privilege, working on campus may be the easiest place for international students to find employment.
Go Beyond College Hill. Providence was one of the first cities in the United States to become industrialized, resulting in a sizeable immigrant community. This means that Providence is home to food markets, restaurants, and other vendors that feature international products.
Brown’s open curriculum teaches you to navigate a diverse collection of disciplines, perspectives, and people. This diversity will not only open your mind but also expand your future horizons, preparing you for the range of careers that you will have in your lifetime.