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.