Watson Institute for International StudiesBrown University

Important Dates For Development Studies Concentrators


Declaration of Concentration

December 2008 graduates: November 13, 2007
May 2010 graduates: April 29, 2008

Sophomores must see the DS Program Advisor during the month preceding the final deadline for declaration of concentration.  Students are encouraged to seek academic advice from other faculty associated with the concentration, but completed forms must be signed by Prof. Baiocchi.

Revision of Senior Concentration Forms

December 2007 graduates: October 2, 2007
May 2008 graduates: March 7 , 2008

Seniors wishing to make changes to their original concentration plan must see the DS Program Advisor and obtain a signature on a revised concentration declaration prior to this date.

Senior Thesis Due Date

May and mid-year graduates: April 18, 2008

Seniors should hand in their first completed drafts at least a month before this date (that is, on March 18) to both advisors in order to ensure enough time for final revisions.  April 18, 2008 is a firm deadline for the complete, revised thesis.

Commencement

May 25, 2008

Study Abroad

Students must contact the Office of International Programs (OIP)  at 863-3555 for specific details about application due dates for the programs in which they are interested. For any signatures needed on behalf of the DS concentration, students should see Prof. Baiocchi.