These resources are shared on behalf of Global Brown
Brown University’s academic and administrative offices will be closed for Winter Break beginning on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 5:00pm EST. Normal operations will resume on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 8:30am EST. During this time, resources and support are available for students, staff and faculty.
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Emergency / After Hours Contacts
Department of Public Safety (DPS)
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Brown Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Visit the DPS website
- Accessibility options
- Text (401) 863-4111
- Non-emergency Department of Public Safety (DPS) response
- Email campus_safety@brown.edu
- Call (401) 863-3322
- For 24-hour on-campus emergency police, fire, and medical response, call (401) 863-4111
24/7 Student Support
Currently enrolled students who are on or away from campus during the Winter Break can reach the Administrator on Call (AOC) anytime.
- Visit the AOC website
- 401-863-3322, ask for the Administrator on Call
On-Campus Resources
For information about resources available on campus during the Winter Break, including student support, healthcare, housing, dining, recreation, shuttle, and library resources, visit Campus Life’s Winter Break Resources webpage.
Traveling to / Outside the U.S.
Winter Break 2024
For detailed guidance for Brown community members traveling internationally, including returning to the U.S.: Winter Break Travel Guidance (December 3, 2024).
General Guidance
The University requires all Brown community members traveling internationally on university-related activities to register their travel in TravelSafe.
Refer here (for international students, scholars and faculty) and Brown Travel office (available to all Brown community members) for additional guidance and resources.
Winter Break Community Events
Global Holiday Table Program, Lunches and Tea Times
Staying in Providence over the University’s winter break? Sign up to host or attend a holiday meal and cultural exchange! Check out the Global Brown Center’s Winter Break Resources for ways to connect with other Brown international students, faculty, and staff.
Other Ways to Get Involved
Other offices will also provide programming and events to support students who remain on campus during Winter Break and Winter Session. Find events on Today@Brown, Events@Brown, the Campus Life Events webpage, or check your email for more information.
Connect with Us after the Break
Brown’s administrative offices will reopen on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 8:30am EST. Contact us or schedule an appointment:
Undergraduate Students
Master’s Students
- Email Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Janaé Victoria, janae_victoria@brown.edu
- Schedule an appointment
MFA and PhD Students
- Contact Associate Dean of Student Support, Maria Suarez, Maria_Suarez@brown.edu
- Schedule an appointment
Medical Students
- Contact Roxanne Vrees, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, roxanne_vrees@brown.edu
General Support
Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS)
- General information is available for international scholars and students (undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD) on the OISSS website
- Email oisss@brown.edu
- Schedule an appointment
Brown Travel
- Contact Senior Director Christine Sprovieri, Christine_Sprovieri@brown.edu
Global Brown Center
- To learn about break programs and other opportunities for international students, visit the GBC website.
- Email gbc@brown.edu
Not sure whom to contact?
- Email globalbrown@brown.edu