Are you a first-generation college student now obtaining a master’s degree? First-generation graduate students are invited to participate in monthly First Gen Meet-ups at the School of Professional Studies. Meet other first-gen students, build community, and get to know the staff and resources available to help you thrive. 

• How do I know if I am First-Gen? 
  • While the term "first-generation college student" is defined as a student whose parents did not complete a four-year college education, at Brown we encourage students to think of the term more broadly. We welcome any student who self-identifies as having minimal prior exposure to or knowledge of experiences like those at Brown. This may mean that you are the first to receive an undergraduate or graduate degree in your family, the first to receive a degree from an institution in the United States, the first in many generations to complete a degree program
  • We include anyone who identifies as first-generation based either on their family’s level of educational attainment or any student with limited exposure to or knowledge about attending college at the graduate level

The Division of Campus Life supports all students (undergraduate, graduate, and medical school) and in some cases faculty and staff. We focus on the following strategic priorities: building inclusive community, health and wellbeing, and operational excellence. Staff provide developmental advising and mentoring helping students identify and understand their resources and options, empowering them to make more informed choices, facilitating opportunities to find a sense of belonging and to build relationships across differences, and in the process fostering leadership and life skills so that they can thrive intellectually and personally at Brown and beyond. A strong commitment to equity and inclusion is embedded in all our efforts.

Students can connect with our identity centers here.

Discover the inclusive community of Graduate Student Council (GSC) recognized organizations at Brown, all encompassing a broad range of diverse interests and activities, graduate students can expand their participation in life at Brown. Looking to learn more about planning or registering a student event? Check out the Student Activities Office’s Intro to Grad Activities & Event Planning 101 Guide.

Balancing your life as a scholar and as a parent in graduate school may get challenging. Brown University is committed to supporting master's students with children and strives to provide resources and support necessary to help parents thrive in their time at Brown.

Advocating for the collective liberation of people who identify as disabled at Brown University and beyond. Learn more.

Supporting student groups and programs, the Student Activities Office offers individualized advising, leadership development and community building to create an inclusive campus environment.