Dear Families of the Brown Class of 2024,

We hope you are well. Earlier today, President Paxson, Provost Locke and Executive Vice President Chernow informed the Brown community that we will move ahead with the next phase of inviting sophomores, juniors and seniors to campus and returning to in-person instruction. 

Similar to the update we provided in August, these changes do not impact the plans for your incoming first-year student to begin their full-time studies during the spring semester. However, we wanted to keep you informed of the latest developments on campus.  

The public health situation has improved in Rhode Island over the past several weeks, and the conditions the University and the state are experiencing may be among the most conducive for bringing more students back to campus. Sophomores, juniors and seniors, who wish to return to Providence, will be allowed to do so beginning September 18, at which time they will be subject to a mandatory 14-day Quiet Period. In-person instruction of small classes will begin the week of October 5. We invite you to read additional details about this decision in the letter sent today to Brown students.

We continue to strive to provide you and your student with comprehensive information about the University’s plans so that you are able to make the best decisions for your circumstances. Please continue to reference the Healthy Brown website for the most up to date information about the fall semester.

We look forward to the upcoming semester and to seeing many of your students on campus next year.

Sincerely, 

Eric Estes, Vice President for Campus Life

and

Rashid Zia, Dean of the College