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Brown/RISD Dual Degree Program Handbook

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I. Purpose of the Program

The Brown/RISD Dual Degree Program is a five-year program of interdisciplinary education, utilizing both institutions as its campus.  The Program confers upon the successful graduate a Bachelor of Arts degree (or, more exceptionally, a Bachelor of Science degree) from Brown and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from RISD.  It is offered to a select number of students who apply to and are accepted by both institutions, and who are additionally approved by the Brown/RISD Admission Committee.

RISD and Brown offer different but complementary strengths. RISD provides specialized education in extensive categories of fine arts, visual media, architecture, design and the liberal arts.  Brown offers comprehensive concentrations in the physical and biological sciences, social sciences, mathematics, and the humanities.  The purpose of this very rigorous Program is to bring together these strengths and make them available to highly capable, talented and self-motivated students who wish to integrate diverse spheres of academic work.  In the process they will have access to a broader range of faculty and resources than would be available if pursuing an individual degree at an individual institution.