4MILE Program
Intercultural Center
Bryant University
1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917
Phone
(401) 232-6289
4MILE
4MILE 2026 will run from Sunday, Aug. 23 - Thursday, Aug. 27.
Registration for 4MILE 2026 and the 4MILE Parent/Guardian Program will open on Monday, June 1. Please check back here for registration links.
4MILE (Multicultural and International Leadership Experience) is an immersive, week-long program designed to empower incoming international and domestic students through cultural exploration and leadership development.
Through this dynamic program, you’ll connect with a supportive community, build a strong sense of belonging, and gain new perspectives. You’ll also explore academic and personal support resources to help you confidently transition to campus life.
Along the way, you’ll form meaningful friendships and connections that will shape your Bryant journey from day one.
4MILE Highlights:
- Collaborative team-building activities
- Engaging cultural immersion experiences
- Interactive educational workshops
- Supportive peer mentorship
- Exciting and memorable activities
4MILE is free for all incoming Bryant international and domestic students.
For questions, feel free to contact us at pwccenter@bryant.edu.
Program Structure
Our five-day program aims to familiarize students with campus, with each day featuring new resources that are designed to support them throughout their academic journey. Participants will have peer counselors assigned to them who will serve as their mentors and guides during the program, including activities like Peer Counselors Connection and group dinners. There is also a two-day parent program.
Our five-day program aims to familiarize students with campus, with each day featuring new resources that are designed to support them throughout their academic journey. Participants will have peer counselors assigned to them who will serve as their mentors and guides during the program, including activities like Peer Counselors Connection and group dinners. There is also a two-day parent program.
Program History
The Intercultural Center launched 4MILE in the fall of 2006 with the enduring mission to ensure that new multicultural and international students feel a deep sense of belonging at Bryant. The program aims to cultivate a sense of community among these students and offer the Intercultural Center as a home away from home. Structured around four foundational pillars — Personal, Cultural, Social, and Career Development — each 4MILE event or workshop is designed to focus on one of these crucial areas.
The Intercultural Center launched 4MILE in the fall of 2006 with the enduring mission to ensure that new multicultural and international students feel a deep sense of belonging at Bryant. The program aims to cultivate a sense of community among these students and offer the Intercultural Center as a home away from home. Structured around four foundational pillars — Personal, Cultural, Social, and Career Development — each 4MILE event or workshop is designed to focus on one of these crucial areas.
Steps to 4MILE Program
Once 4MILE ends, participants are automatically enrolled into our mentorship program. Steps to 4MILE Peer Counselors will guide students through the multitude of ways they can get involved on campus, build community, and find their niche throughout the fall and spring semesters.
We understand that this can be a challenging time, and our supportive mentors are here to offer guidance, encouragement, and help so students can adjust smoothly.
Students will explore four pillars to complete the Steps to 4MILE program:
- MILE 1: 4MILE Community
This theme focuses on activities that foster connections and engagement with peers to strengthen community ties. Events may include consistent meetings with your mentor, a celebratory mid-year banquet, and more.
- MILE 2: Jumpstart Success
This theme is about preparing for success in both academic and professional life. Activities may include attending career fairs, participating in resume workshops, engaging in academic development workshops, and more.
- MILE 3: Engage, Empower, Elevate
This theme emphasizes participation in PwC Center-hosted events that promote a deeper understanding of self and others, as well as personal well-being. Events may include community-building activities, wellness workshops, heritage month activities, and more.
- MILE 4: Leadership and Involvement Development
This theme encourages taking an active role in campus life through leadership opportunities and involvement in student organizations. Activities may include attending the student organization fair, joining a student organization, running for an executive board position, applying for a student leadership role, and more.
Activities vary each semester. Students will receive a gift and an electronic certificate with the completion of the program.
Once 4MILE ends, participants are automatically enrolled into our mentorship program. Steps to 4MILE Peer Counselors will guide students through the multitude of ways they can get involved on campus, build community, and find their niche throughout the fall and spring semesters.
We understand that this can be a challenging time, and our supportive mentors are here to offer guidance, encouragement, and help so students can adjust smoothly.
Students will explore four pillars to complete the Steps to 4MILE program:
- MILE 1: 4MILE Community
This theme focuses on activities that foster connections and engagement with peers to strengthen community ties. Events may include consistent meetings with your mentor, a celebratory mid-year banquet, and more.
- MILE 2: Jumpstart Success
This theme is about preparing for success in both academic and professional life. Activities may include attending career fairs, participating in resume workshops, engaging in academic development workshops, and more.
- MILE 3: Engage, Empower, Elevate
This theme emphasizes participation in PwC Center-hosted events that promote a deeper understanding of self and others, as well as personal well-being. Events may include community-building activities, wellness workshops, heritage month activities, and more.
- MILE 4: Leadership and Involvement Development
This theme encourages taking an active role in campus life through leadership opportunities and involvement in student organizations. Activities may include attending the student organization fair, joining a student organization, running for an executive board position, applying for a student leadership role, and more.
Activities vary each semester. Students will receive a gift and an electronic certificate with the completion of the program.