Undergraduate Admission

A Brown education will prepare you to flourish as an independent thinker, innovative collaborator and an active global citizen.

Undergraduate Admission

A Brown education will prepare you to flourish as an independent thinker, innovative collaborator and an active global citizen.

Applicants to Brown

Given the worldwide impact of novel coronavirus, we want to address some questions prospective Brown students and their families may have as they begin thinking about applying to college. We know this period has been one of great disruption and difficulty for communities around the world. Our goal is to support prospective Brown students and their families as they begin the application process while simultaneously navigating the challenges of a global health crisis.

Information for Applicants

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of our staff are working remotely. With a limited number of staff working from our offices on campus, we ask that you avoid submitting materials via paper mail if at all possible. Instead, please email materials or have them sent electronically through the Common Application or other online vendors to allow for timely processing. Our main phone line (401) 863-2378 and email are operative during normal business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Brown Because...

Ask students here what sets Brown apart, and you're bound to get 7,043 different answers. That's because no single experience defines a Brown education. Brown students want to create and navigate their own intellectual journeys. They possess an intense curiosity and aspire to make an impact. Does this sound like you?