In 2002 Brown launched a comprehensive Plan for Academic
Enrichment, the University’s largest investment in teaching
and scholarship in its 240-year history. Under the plan,
Brown is increasing the size of its faculty, adding more un-
dergraduate classes and research opportunities, improving
support for grad uate and medical education, and investing
in information tech nology and new academic space. The
University also instituted a need-blind undergraduate ad-
mission policy to ensure that all worthy applicants can en-
roll, regardless of ability to pay.
Brown’s main campus covers 146 acres, all of it within a
10-minute walk of its hub, the College Green. The Univer-
sity is situated on a historic residential hill overlooking
VISITING BROWN
Directions
Construction projects in the city may require adjustments to
the routes below.
From the north, south, or west:
From either I-95 South or
I-95 North, take Exit 22A, Downtown, Memorial Boulevard.
At the fifth traffic light, turn left onto College Street. Cross
the bridge and proceed up the hill following College Street
to the end. At the top of the hill, where College Street in-
tersects with Prospect Street, you will see Brown’s Van
Wickle Gates. Turn left onto Prospect Street. At the next
light, turn right onto Waterman Street. At the second light,
turn right onto Brook Street. The visitor parking lot will be
on your left immediately after turning onto Brook Street.
From the east:
Follow I-195 West until exit 2, South Main
Street. Travel down South Main Street to the first light.
Turn right onto College Street. At the next stop sign, go
straight up the hill. At the top of the hill, you will see
Brown’s Van Wickle Gates. Turn left onto Prospect Street.
At the next light, turn right onto Waterman Street. At the
second light, turn right onto Brook Street. The visitor park-
ing lot will be on your left immediately after turning onto
Brook Street.
Campus tours
Led by undergraduate students, campus tours are popular
introductions to Brown’s campus. Tours begin at the Stephen
about an hour. During most of the year, tours depart Mon-
day through Friday at 9, 11, 1, and 3 o’clock. Note that tours
may not be available on holidays and when classes are not
in session.
brown.edu/go/campustours