Who can attend TWTP

TWTP is open to all first-year incoming students regardless of race or national or ethnic origin. The issues discussed at TWTP focus on domestic issues faced by Third World communities and communities of color within the United States. These include issues of racism, classism, ableism, religious discrimination, imperialism, cisheterosexism, and environmentalism/imperialism. Therefore, TWTP participants should be prepared to engage in the programming fully. Outside of these topics, there will also be sessions centered around community care and community bonding.

Cost

There is no registration fee to attend TWTP. The program will cover your extended housing and meals.  Your meal plan for the semester begins on the first day of General Orientation.

Housing

If you attend TWTP, you will have early access to your student housing assignment. You will move directly into the dorm you will be staying in all school year.

Timing

TWTP is 4-nights and 5 days. Programming will begin the evening of the first day and last through the evening of the last day.

Accessibility Accommodations

We strive to make TWTP an accessible space for folks with a range of abilities. This includes ASL interpreters, wheelchair accessible spaces, and large print copies of our booklets. Still, students who need accommodations should contact Student and Employee Accessibility Services (SEAS) to ensure that their needs are also identified by the institution. SEAS serves students who require physical, psychological, sensory and learning accommodations. SEAS can be reached at (401) 863-9588 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Additional information can be found on their website.

Excellence at Brown, Bonner Community Fellows, and Other Pre-Orientation Programs

You can register for other pre-orientation programs in addition to TWTP. You will have to choose which program you want to attend if you are extended an invitation to participate in TWTP. Since most pre-orientation programs have overlapping schedules, you would not benefit from attending both.