Division of Campus Life
Brown Center for Students of Color

Graduate Student Engagement

Opportunities for graduate students of color to gather, network, mentor, and build support networks throughout the graduate experience.

From dedicated spaces to tailored programming, the BCSC provides graduate students of color with opportunities to gather, network, mentor, and build meaningful support throughout their time at Brown. Whether you’re connecting for the first time or deepening relationships in an established community, this is your place to learn, share, and grow together.

Explore the resources below and discover ways to stay connected and supported throughout your graduate journey.

Stay Connected

The Graduate Students of Color (GSOC) E-Bulletin is a weekly newsletter that keeps you informed about events, opportunities, and resources tailored to the graduate student of color community at Brown.
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Gather & Build Community

Graduate students of color are invited to utilize our dedicated graduate student space at Partridge Hall – a comfortable and inclusive environment for studying, connecting, and collaborating. All Brown graduate students are welcome. 

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Graduate Student of Color Orientation (GSOC)

Graduate students of color seated in an auditorium at Brown University, listening and engaging during an orientation or community event.Each year, the BCSC partners with the Graduate School to host the Graduate Student of Color Orientation. This program welcomes new graduate and professional students to Brown and introduces them to campus support structures and resources.

This community-building event fosters a sense of belonging through collaboration with campus partners and provides space to discuss the unique experiences of graduate students of color. Programming highlights challenges faced by historically underrepresented groups in predominantly white academic environments and offers tools to navigate them.

Graduate Student of Color Orientation is not mandatory, and space is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Learn more about GSOC Orientation

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