Welcome to the Sophomore Spirit Series (S3)! S3 is designed to support students navigating their second year of college, a year full of decision-making and personal growth! Events fall under four categories:
- Social Connections: Build friendships and community.
- Academic Adventures and Career Quest: Attend events that help you prepare to declare and investigate careers.
- Well-being and Relationships: Develop your personal, emotional, and relationship well-being.
- Cultural Experiences: Diversify your learning and enrich your life! ________________________________
This year sophomores can look forward to a number of events crafted just for them! The first event is the annual
Sophomore Welcome Back Dinner!
September 8, 2025
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Sharpe Refectory (Ratty)
Kick off your second year in style at the Sophomore Welcome Back Dinner—the opening event of the Sophomore Spirit Series! Join your classmates at the Ratty for a night of great food, fun giveaways, and class spirit. Enjoy your favorite dishes, a DIY sundae bar, and a reserved seating area just for sophomores. The first 500 students will receive exclusive sophomore edition t-shirts!
We’re also bringing back some first-year memories with a special activity to help you reconnect with your original residence hall community. Come celebrate how far you’ve come—and get excited for what’s ahead!
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The Curricular Resource Center
The Curricular Resource Center (CRC) has many amazing resources for sophomores, like the Matched Advising Program for Sophomores (MAPS) mentoring program, AcCESs (Academic Coaching, Engagement & Support), Independent Study and Independent Concentration support, and so much more!
The CRC is currently accepting applications for rising sophomores who would like to have a mentor, and rising juniors (and seniors) who would like to be mentors! The applications close on September 15th, 2025 at 5:00pm. Read all about it:
Apply to MAPS 2025-2026
The CRC’s Matched Advising Program for Sophomores (MAPS) is a peer mentoring program that pairs sophomores with upperclassmen that share academic and other interests. Mentors offer support, helping sophomores navigate their academic, professional, and social experiences at or beyond Brown. MAPS also works with various university programs to organize info sessions, open hours, and community-building events for sophomores throughout the year.
We welcome applications from sophomores seeking mentors and invite juniors and seniors to apply to become mentors.
Rising Sophomores: Apply to be a mentee!
Rising Juniors/Seniors: Apply to be a mentor!
