2016
August
1 Mon
Term I Tuition due
September
3 Sat
7 Wed
20 Tue
28 Wed
Orientation begins
Classes of the first semester begin
Last day to add a course without a fee
Last day to change meal plan for fall 2016
Octob er
4 Tue
10 Mon
14 Fri
21-23
Fri-Sun
17-28
Mon-Fr
Last day to add a course (with a fee),
change from audit to credit, or change a
grade option declaration (5PM deadline)
Long weekend–no classes; administrative
offices closed. Residence halls, dining
open
Last day to change from credit to audit in
a course (5PM deadline)
Family Weekend
brown.edu/familyweekend
Advising period for spring pre-registration.
Students meet with their Academic Advisor
November
1-8
Tu-Tu
23-27
Wed-Sun
Registration period for spring 2017
courses
Thanksgiving recess begins Wed at
NOON Residence halls open; Sharpe
Refectory open for students on meal plan
December
8-12
ThuMon
12 Mon
13-21
TueWed
22 Thu
Reading Period (optional and at the
discretion of the instructor)
Classes end. Last day to drop a course
(5PM deadline) or request an incomplete
Final Examination Period – last Exam
ends at 5PM on December 21, 2016. Each
course has an assigned exam date & time;
students must consult Banner for coursespecific information before planning travel
9AM Residence halls close and lock for
winter break. Students for whom
international residence or circumstance
prohibits leaving campus during Winter
Break should talk with Residential Life
2017
January
1 Sun
21 Sat
25 Wed
Spring semester payment due
Residence halls open
Classes of the second semester begin
February
7 Tue
15 Wed
18-21
Sat-Tue
22 Wed
Last day to add a course without a fee
Last day to change meal plan for spring
2017
Long weekend–no classes
Administrative offices, residence halls
and dining open
Last day to add a course (with a fee),
change from audit to credit, or change a
grade option (5PM deadline)
March
10 Fri
Last day to change from credit to audit
25-MarApr 2
Sat-Sun
Spring Recess–residence halls open;
dining closed until Sunday dinner (Spring
Break meal plan available)
April
1 Sat
3-14
Mon-Fri
18-25
Tue-Tue
28-May 9
Fri-Tue
Sophomores entering 5 th semester must
have Concentration forms filed by 5PM
Advising period for fall pre-registration.
Students meet with their Academic Advisor
Registration period for fall 2017 courses
Reading Period (optional and at the
discretion of the instructor)
May
9 Tue
10-19
Wed-Fri
20 Sat
28 Sun
Classes end. Last day to drop a course
(5PM deadline) or request an incomplete
Final Examination Period – last Exam
ends at 5PM on May 19, 2017. Each course
has an assigned exam date & time;
students must consult Banner for coursespecific info before planning travel
NOON Residence halls close for nongraduating students
Commencement
Full academic calendars for current and future years are on the
University Registrar’s website at http://brown.edu/registrar
DEANS AND ADMINISTRATORS
BROWN UNIVERSITY PUBLIC SAFETY
During business hours:
Academic issues - Office of the Dean of the College 401-863-9800
Other than academic issues – Office of Student Life 401-863-3145
Non-emergency number
Emergencies – Police/fire/medical dispatch
24 hours/day for students and others on campus
401-863-3322
401-863-4111
For emergencies after business hours, seven days a week:
Administrator on Call through Brown Public Safety 401-863-3322
BROWN HOME
BROWN PARENTS
DEAN OF THE COLLEGE
CAMPUS LIFE & STUDENT SERVICES
http://brown.edu
brown.edu/parents
brown.edu/college
brown.edu/campuslife
(JUNE 2016) VICE PRESIDENT FOR CAMPUS LIFE & STUDENT SERVICES; DEAN OF THE COLLEGE
AN OF THE COLLEGE