Guide for Admitted Students (2024)

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What to do Now Deadlines After Activation we Recommend Housing Webinar What to do Before you Arrive on Campus Visit Student Health Insurance Website for up to date deadlines. Deadline Deadline PhD, MFA & BioMedical Master's Programs All Other Master's Programs Deadlines University Bursar Deadlines Online Course What to do After you Arrive on Campus Brown Card Office Social Security Deadline Tips Deadline Deadline I-9 Campus Resources Campus Events Calendar FAQs

What to do Now

Deadlines

As soon as you receive instructions to activate, or:

By June 1 for degree programs that start in September
By May 1 for degree programs that start in June and July
By January 1 for degree programs that start in January

Check your personal email for instructions to activate your Brown account and email with your Brown ID number. For issues, see the IT Knowledgebase or contact the Office of Information Technology Service Center.

After Activation we Recommend

Add a mobile number to Banner. This allows you to reset your Brown password should you forget it, and also ensures you are notified should an emergency occur at Brown. To do this, log in to selfservice.brown.edu and click Personal Information.
Log in to your email. You can simply visit gmail.com and enter your Brown email address; you’ll be prompted to log in with Brown single sign on.
Setup Two-Step Verification. The first time you log in to a Brown service like Banner, you will be prompted to set up a means of verification, such as a phone number. You can log into MyAccount after setup to add additional devices or phone numbers. Read more about two-step verification at brown.edu/go/twostep

International Students
International numbers are acceptable and they should be entered with a + in front of the country code. If you don't plan to get a US cell phone once in the country, you can use the smartphone app (Duo Mobile) over wifi or without a connection.

ReadFinancing Graduate Schooland check out other resources at theOffice of Financial Aid.

Housing Webinar

Watch a recording of the2024 Incoming Student Housing Webinarhosted by the Graduate Student Council on Friday, May 3, 2024.

Read more aboutBrown University Graduate School: Deans and staff, governance, where we are on social media, and theGraduate Student Council.

What to do Before you Arrive on Campus

By July 1 for programs that start in the summer or fall.
By January 2 for programs that start in the spring.

Read abouthealth requirements for new graduate studentsand learn more about yourhealth and wellness resourceswhile at Brown.

Visit Student Health Insurance Website for up to date deadlines.

Learn about yourgraduate student insurancecoverage while at Brown. Waive coverage if youare currently enrolled in a comparable plan.

Deadline

By August 1 (earlier if possible) for programs that start in the summer and fall
By December 4 for programs that start in the spring

Visit theApplicant and Student section onBannerto submit a photo for yourBrown Identification Card.

Deadline

By July 1 for Master's program (see exclusions below) that start in the summer and fall
By August 1 for programs for PhD, MFA & BioMedical Master's programs that start in the summer and fall
By December 15 forPhD, MFA & BioMedical Master'sprograms that start in the spring

PhD, MFA & BioMedical Master's Programs

Official transcripts for your undergraduate degree, including degree conferral, must be submitted to the Graduate School:

Via mail to:
Graduate School Admissions
Brown University
Box 1867
Providence, RI 02912
Via email from your school's Registrar's Office through an electronic service tograduate_admissions@brown.edu

All Other Master's Programs

Please refer to the email you received from theMaster's Study Enrollment Team directly for detailed instructions.

Deadlines

By August 1 for the fall semester
By January 1 for the spring semester

University Bursar

The University Bursar is responsible for handling all billing questions. For information, deadlines, or forms related to tuition, billing, payment plans and refund policies, please visit theBursar’s website. See especially thestudent account and billing informationandE-Bill and Payment Guide.

Deadlines

By September 6for programs that start in the summer and fall
By January 24for programs that start in the spring

Online Course

Complete the online course onAcademic Code&Code of Student Conductas soon as you receive the links in your Brown email.

Start theI-9 Formprocess (if you will be receiving a stipend), which can be initiated inWorkday. If needed, seeinstructions for completing the I-9.

Checkout the pages onAccommodations,Parking,Maps&Directionsbefore you arrive.

What to do After you Arrive on Campus

Brown Card Office

Visit theBrown Card Office(check website for hours before going), Page-Robinson Hall, room 511. Learn about Brown ID Cardservices.

Registration form

Complete theOISSS New Student Registration Formonline with a scan of yourpassport, immigration documents, andI-94record.

Deadline: within 3 days of arriving in Providence

Social Security

If you are receiving funding from Brown, apply for aSocial Security card; provide your Social Security number to thePayroll office.

Deadline: approximately 10 days - two weeks after arrival.

Additional informationfor international students

Deadline

By September 1

Complete Form

Complete the forms online through theWorkday.

Tips

On the right hand side of the page, select "Workday Access". Once logged in, check your Workday inbox for required tasks to complete.
Staff at the Brown Business Center can also help students review their records and assist with the completion of these forms.

Meet the program leadership, administrators, and your advisor. Consult with your advisor prior to registering for courses.

Deadline

Fall 2023: September 1at 4 pm- September 4at 11:59 pm(except online MPH)
Spring 2024for continuing students: November 7 at 12 pm - November 14 at 5 pm(except online MPH)

Register online for courses throughCAB(Courses@Brown).
Check out the Registrar's website for acalendarwith important dates and deadlines andregistration information.

Deadline

By September 8 for fall starts
By January 19for spring starts

I-9

Complete theI-9 Formprocess (if you will be receiving a stipend), which can be initiated in Workday before arriving on campus and completed at theHR Service Center, Page-Robinson Hall, room 213.If needed, seeinstructions for completing the I-9. Also, see a list ofacceptable documents.

Review the.

Campus Resources

Academic

Campus Events Calendar

Events@Brown

FAQs

What is the yield of admitted students? ›

An institution's yield rate is defined as the percentage of admitted students who ultimately enroll at the institution, after considering other admission offers.

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What happens when you accept an offer of admission? ›

Once you've been accepted, you'll have many new obligations and deadlines—deadlines to accept enrollment, apply for housing, submit final high school transcripts, take placement tests and file financial aid forms, to name a few tasks. Remember that many schools require an enrollment deposit or acceptance fee.

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Is accepting admission to a college binding? ›

For the most part, accepting an offer of admission is not binding.

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How do you commit to a college after being accepted? ›

Respond to the college you've decided to attend

Make sure to send in the following items, via the online student portal or through email, by the deadline: Your acceptance letter. A deposit. A separate acceptance letter for financial aid if required.

What is a 5% acceptance rate? ›

For example, if an elite university admits 5% of applicants, but the school receives 50,000 applications, that still means that 2,500 students have been accepted. In contrast, if you apply to a school with a 50% acceptance rate, but that school only receives 5,000 applicants, the school admits 2,500.

What percentages of students who apply are admitted? ›

For applications submitted in the fall of 2022, the average acceptance rate for four-year colleges (in the United States) was around 73%. Public colleges tended to have a slightly higher acceptance rate (around 78%) than private colleges (around 70%).

Can a university reject you after acceptance? ›

Colleges do have the right to revoke an admission offer. This contingency is often written into the acceptance letter. Colleges take their admissions decisions seriously, though, and they try to avoid revoking acceptances at all costs.

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What happens if you don't respond to an offer of admission? ›

If you ignore a college acceptance letter, admissions will consider that the same as a rejection.

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Does admitted mean accepted? ›

Admitted and accepted are often used interchangeably in the college admissions context. Both terms essentially mean the same thing: a college has reviewed your application and decided to offer you a spot in their incoming class.

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Can a college drop you after acceptance? ›

Yes, colleges have the right to revoke student admission even after learners pay their deposits. Colleges only withdraw admission offers in serious circumstances. In many cases, schools give students a warning so they can correct the problem.

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Can I accept two college offers? ›

Double depositing means putting down a deposit, and thus accepting admission, at more than one college. Since a student can't attend multiple colleges, it is considered unethical.

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How do colleges decide who to accept and who to reject? ›

Factors That Most Affect Admission Decision. Many small, selective colleges pay greater attention to personal statements and essays, teacher and counselor recommendations, leadership experiences, and the individual talents of applicants. They typically offer the chance for a face-to-face interview.

What happens if I commit to a college and don't go? ›

Unless your financial or personal situation warrants a change in your plans, you may face some consequences. These could include corroded relationships between your high school and college. They might also bar you from admission to other schools, at least for the year.

What are the early signs that you have been accepted into a university? ›

Unless the university sends you a letter or email where they say you are accepted, there are no other things. Universities can send such a letter before the official day when they announce the decisions on their admissions portal. Especially when the student is selected for honors program or some scholarship.

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What happens if I commit to two colleges? ›

1. You Would Be Breaking a Contract with the Colleges. The first and foremost reason is that when you submit your application to any college or university, you electronically sign something that says you will only accept an offer from one school. So, theoretically, this should be the end of discussion.

What does yield mean in admission? ›

A yield is the percent of admitted students who will actually enroll in a college. Let's say, for example, Pomona College admitted 1,000 students for the Class of 2013. If 500 students accepted the college's offer, then Pomona's admissions yield is 50%.

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What is the average admissions yield? ›

According to the NACAC's State of College Admission, the national average yield rate for first-time freshmen in the US is around 33.6%. However, this can vary widely depending on the school's selectivity, prestige, and other factors.

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What is student yield? ›

Yield in college admissions is the percent of students who enroll in a particular college or university after having been offered admission. It is calculated by dividing the number of students who enroll at a school in a given year by the total number of offers of acceptance sent.

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How do you calculate yield admissions? ›

Enrolled Students / Admitted Students = Yield

For example, if a college admitted 1,000 students and 500 enrolled, the enrollment yield would be 50% (500 enrolled / 1,000 admitted x 100). This measurement helps institutions assess the effectiveness of their recruitment efforts and identify areas for improvement.

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