Commencement

Plan Your Visit

Arrive on College Hill to celebrate your graduate on time and in high spirits with information on directions, transportation options, and nearby hotels.

Accommodations

Hotels Near Campus

There are many hotels in Providence and nearby Warwick that are convenient to the University. Please remember to book a room early, as they sell out fast for Commencement weekend.

Getting Here

Coming by Car

Due to road closures for Commencement activities in downtown Providence the directions below are being provided to guide you to the University during our Commencement Weekend.

Traveling by Air

Rhode Island's T.F. Green International Airport is 10 miles south of Brown, and Boston Logan International Airport is about an hour's drive from campus.

Arriving by Train

The Providence train station is served by Amtrak and the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA), which provides service between Boston and Providence. The station is a short walk or taxi ride to campus.