The Office of Residential Life creates a meaningful, holistic residential experience where students can share a sense of belonging to the Brown community, practice and expand what they are learning in their course of study, be supported in the development of healthy practices, and cultivate connections with their fellow students. The Office of Residential Life advances inclusive communities that promote student growth, wellness, and development to support a holistic residential student experience.

Residency Requirement

In order to benefit fully from Brown's exceptional learning environment, undergraduates are required to live in on-campus housing through semester 6. Exceptions to Brown’s residential policy are granted in 12-month increments to Resumed Undergraduate Education (RUE) students, married students living locally with their spouse, child(ren) or other dependent(s), student over the age of 23, students who apply through the Veteran’s Application, and students living with their parent(s) locally. Undergraduate students who fall into these categories and intend to live off-campus must complete an off-campus and commuter form and may be asked to submit supporting documentation.

Staff members in the Office of Residential Life...

• Provide educational programs and support to promote student learning and holistic development -- from to residence hall councils and programming, to the BLOC good neighbor program for students who choose to move off campus toward the end of their Brown journey;
• Select, train, and supervise more than 160 paraprofessional student staff members who create engaging and respectful campus environments that enhance the student experience;
• Facilitate the daily operations and renewal/renovations of 50 residence halls housing students throughout the academic year, Summer Session and Wintersession;  
• Manage all aspects of housing assignments, early-arrivals, break housing, extended housing, and off-campus permissions;
• Facilitate housing accommodations in collaboration with with Student Accessibility Services (SAS); and
• Participate in a year-round 24-7 on-call emergency-response rotation to provide crisis and after hours support to all Brown students.