Advising
Advising
IAPA uses a multi-dimensional structure for academic advising. The structure provides students with comprehensive advising and mentoring.
For general inquiries about International and Public Affairs please send an email to iapaprogram@brown.edu.
General Concentration Advising from the Faculty Committee
Members of the IAPA faculty committee are available to meet with students during designated IAPA office hours to provide information on:
- General concentration issues, including selecting specializations, opportunities for experiential learning, pursuing an honors thesis, and more;
- Which courses count for or meet concentration requirements;
- Credit applications (for study abroad credits, transfer credits).
Individual Faculty Advising
Each IAPA student is assigned to a Watson faculty advisor. Advising assignments appear on ASK. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisors during office hours to discuss:
- General concentration issues, including selecting specializations, opportunities for experiential learning, pursuing an honors thesis, and more;
- Course selection.
Administrative Advising
IAPA staff members are available to meet with IAPA concentrators to help students with issues including:
- Updating information on ASK;
- Concentration deadlines and procedures.
Peer Advising
IAPA peer advisors provide valuable insight to IAPA concentrators on curricular and extra-curricular opportunities to engage with international and public affairs.