Rules and Regulations

The Graduate School's policies, practices, rules, and regulations should be as transparent as possible to current and prospective students. If you have questions or concerns on matters addressed in these pages, please inform us.

Consult the following areas for information and descriptions of the following:

The Academic Code
Principles of the Brown University Community

Graduate School Forms

Master's Thesis Guidelines
Detailed guidelines for the proper submission of Master's theses.

Dissertation Guidelines
Detailed information on the proper submission of the doctoral dissertation.

Student Status Issues
Guidelines and regulations for Traveling Scholar or Part-Time status and Leaves of Absence.

Grievance Procedures
Guidelines for the airing of grievances by graduate students and faculty.

Personal Property
University policies regarding students' use of personal property on campus.