What makes Brown University different
Brown University is a private Ivy League research university located in Providence, Rhode Island. It is known for its unique open curriculum, which allows students to design their own academic programs. Brown also has a strong focus on interdisciplinary learning and creative expression.
Here are some of the things that make Brown University different:
- Open Curriculum: Brown is the only Ivy League university with an open curriculum. This means that students are not required to take any specific courses. Instead, they are free to choose the courses that they want to take, as long as they meet the university's general education requirements. This allows students to explore their interests and create a truly individualized academic experience.
- Interdisciplinary Learning: Brown is committed to interdisciplinary learning. This means that students are encouraged to take courses from different departments and disciplines. This helps students to develop a more holistic understanding of the world and to see how different ideas and perspectives can be connected.
- Creative Expression: Brown is also known for its focus on creative expression. The university offers a wide range of courses and programs in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. This allows students to explore their creativity and to develop their talents.
- Diversity: Brown is a diverse university with students from all over the world. This diversity enriches the academic experience and helps students to learn about different cultures and perspectives.
- Location: Brown is located in Providence, Rhode Island, a small city with a big personality. Providence is home to a thriving arts scene, a diverse population, and a variety of cultural attractions. This makes it a great place for students to live, learn, and grow.
Thematic Concentrations
Brown students are required to complete a concentration, which is a group of courses that focus on a particular area of study. There are over 90 concentrations to choose from, so students can find one that matches their interests and goals.
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Brown University Honors Program
The Brown University Honors Program is a selective program that offers students the opportunity to take advanced courses and conduct independent research. Students in the program also have the opportunity to participate in special events and activities.
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Brown Summer Institutes
Brown offers a variety of summer institutes for students interested in exploring different academic disciplines or learning new skills. These institutes are a great way to get ahead in your studies or to try something new.
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Brown Public Humanities Initiative
The Brown Public Humanities Initiative is a university-wide effort to promote public engagement with the humanities. The initiative supports a variety of projects that bring humanities scholarship to the public, such as public lectures, exhibits, and workshops.
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Brown Venture Competition
The Brown Venture Competition is a student-run business plan competition that provides students with the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges. The competition is a great way to learn about entrepreneurship and to get your business idea off the ground.
Learn MorePrograms
Summer@Brown
If you could take a class in any subject, what would it be? No matter your answer to that question, chances are you’ll find it at Summer@Brown. Choose from more than 300 non-credit courses reflecting the wide range of Brown University’s Open Curriculum that challenge you with new perspectives on how you work, learn, and live.
Summer@Brown Online
Enroll in Summer@Brown Online and choose from more than 80 courses that are rigorous, active learning experiences, led by innovative and engaged Brown instructors. Through coursework that inspires curiosity and discovery, you’ll connect with peers from around the world.
Leadership Institute
All over the world, youth are advocating for change both locally and globally. Through the Brown Leadership Institute—no matter your current level of engagement—you’ll increase your ability and effectiveness in advancing social justice.
The Brown Environmental Leadership Lab (BELL): Alaska
The Brown Environmental Leadership Lab (BELL) combines concepts in environmental studies, ecology and leadership, with a mission of developing socially responsible leaders. At BELL, you’ll embark on a journey of learning and reflection while building community with the fellow student environmentalists in your program.
Brown Experiential Education (BEE): Rome
Practice conversational Italian as you delve into Roman history and culture in this two-week program. You’ll participate in two courses: Immersive Italian and Making of an Eternal City, offered in affiliation with the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies (the Centro).
Brown Experiential Education (BEE): Segovia
Segovia’s rich history and dramatic architecture make it an ideal place for you to study and learn about Spain. You won’t be just sitting in a classroom, however: you’ll cook typical Spanish meals, read Antonio Machado’s poetry and visit his home, and learn to write text messages in Spanish.
STEM For Rising 9th and 10th Graders at Brown University
If your idea of summer fun is a deep-dive into the STEM fields, this is the program for you. Join other rising 9th and 10th graders who are as passionate as you are for two weeks of hands-on team research projects, experiments and design-build challenges.
Brown University, Pre-Baccalaureate
The Brown University Pre-Baccalaureate Program is a highly selective program for high school seniors ready to undertake the rigors of credit-bearing, undergraduate study. Pre-Baccalaureate students enroll in classes alongside Brown and visiting undergraduates in the university’s Summer Session.
Campus Life
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Summer@Brown
If you could take a class in any subject, what would it be? No matter your answer to that question, chances are you’ll find it at Summer@Brown. Choose from more than 300 non-credit courses reflecting the wide range of Brown University’s Open Curriculum that challenge you with new perspectives on how you work, learn, and live.
Format
The following formats are available for Summer@Brown programs: On Campus (residential and commuter) and hybrid. For the 5-week hybrid CRE, residential services are provided for only three weeks on campus. If you register for more than one course and courses overlap, you will not be charged double accommodation fees for the overlapping weeks. If you plan to be residential, you should not select the commuter option for either course, as the fees will adjust automatically.
A commuter option is available for Summer@Brown students only. If you select this option you will attend your course in person and have access to on-campus resources and activities, but you will not live on the Brown campus. Commuters will have access to one on-campus meal per day and access to the fitness/athletic/aquatics centers.
Dates & Tuition
Jun 25 - Jun 30
1 week
Residential
Jun 25 - Jun 30
1 week
Commuter
Jun 25 - Jul 07
2 weeks
Residential
Jul 09 - Jul 21
2 weeks
Residential
Jul 16 - Jul 28
2 weeks
Residential
Jun 25 - Jul 07
2 weeks
Commuter
Jul 09 - Apr 21
-11 week
Commuter
Jul 16 - Jul 28
2 weeks
Commuter
Jun 25 - Jul 14
3 weeks
Residential
Jul 09 - Jul 28
3 weeks
Residential
Jun 25 - Jul 14
3 weeks
Commuter
Jul 09 - Jul 28
3 weeks
Commuter
Jun 25 - Jul 21
4 weeks
Residential
Jun 25 - Jul 21
4 weeks
Commuter
Jun 26 - Jul 28
5 weeks
Residential
Jun 26 - Jul 28
5 weeks
Commuter
The posted fee is for one course of the designated length. Each course carries its own course fee. If you register for multiple courses, you will be charged multiple course fees. Please Note: The course fee is calculated by the length of each individual course, not by the total length of time you will be on campus. For example: If you enroll in a 2-week course and a 1-week course, you will be charged the 2-week course fee and the 1-week course fee (not the 3-week course fee).
Residential fees for on-campus programs include meals, housing and access to the fitness/athletic/aquatics centers. For the 5-week hybrid CRE, these services are provided for the three weeks on-campus only. If you enroll in more than one course and the courses overlap, you will not be double-charged for the residential fees for the overlapping weeks.
Commuters will have access to one on-campus meal per day and access to the fitness/athletic/aquatics centers. This fee is not optional for commuter students.
If you are an international student or a U.S. student without health insurance, you will automatically be enrolled in Brown’s limited coverage accident insurance plan for the duration of your program. An additional fee of $80 for this coverage will be added to your account. This plan has limited coverage in the event of an accident or emergency illness while on campus or during program-sponsored activities and is subject to a deductible.
NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM FEES:
Travel to and from Brown’s campus or a BELL or BEE program site.
Pre/post-program accommodations.
Course materials and textbooks (if required).
Additional spending money (for shopping, off-campus snacks, purchases of a personal nature, etc.).
Costs associated with potential public health guidelines, which may include, but are not limited to, travel interruption and quarantine. We recommend families consider purchasing travel/trip insurance.
Financial Aid
You may request an application fee waiver for one of the following reasons:
- You are approved for a free or reduced school lunch program in the U.S. for the current year, including need-based school-wide free lunch programs under the Community Eligibility Provision. (If you attend a private school where meals are included in the tuition fee, you may qualify for a free/reduced lunch waiver if you receive a significant need-based scholarship in order to attend your school.)
You are enrolled in a school in the Providence Public School District (PPSD) in Rhode Island.
- You are associated with an official Brown Pre-College partner organization and have been named a Partner Scholar Nominee by that organization. (You will need to select your partner organization from a drop-down list when requesting a partner fee waiver. Only listed partner organizations are eligible.)
- You are the dependent of a benefits-eligible Brown University employee who has been employed by the University for at least six months.
Brown Pre-College offers a variety of scholarship opportunities. Each scholarship type has eligibility requirements.
Sibley Scholarships are need-based awards limited to students who are U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents, or hold undocumented or DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status and are enrolled in a U.S. high school. Scholarship funds are limited and disbursed on a first-applied-first-awarded basis until the funds are exhausted, which could happen before the scholarship deadline. If eligible, we encourage you to apply as soon as you complete your admission application. We cannot guarantee that all applicants who apply for aid will receive scholarship assistance.
PPSD Scholarships are limited to students attending a school in the Providence Public School District, in Providence, RI.
Partner Scholarships are limited to students who are identified and nominated by partnering organizations.
Brown Employee Dependent Scholarships are limited to dependents of Brown University benefits-eligible staff and faculty who have been employed by the university for at least six months.
We do not have any scholarship opportunities available to international students for summer 2023.
Brown Pre-College does not provide merit scholarships.
Other Courses You Might Be Interested In
Brown Experiential Education (BEE): Segovia
Segovia’s rich history and dramatic architecture make it an ideal place for you to study and learn about Spain. You won’t be just sitting in a classroom, however: you’ll cook typical Spanish meals, read Antonio Machado’s poetry and visit his home, and learn to write text messages in Spanish.;
Leadership Institute
All over the world, youth are advocating for change both locally and globally. Through the Brown Leadership Institute—no matter your current level of engagement—you’ll increase your ability and effectiveness in advancing social justice.;
Brown Experiential Education (BEE): Rome
Practice conversational Italian as you delve into Roman history and culture in this two-week program. You’ll participate in two courses: Immersive Italian and Making of an Eternal City, offered in affiliation with the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies (the Centro).;
Brown University
Summer@Brown Online
Enroll in Summer@Brown Online and choose from more than 80 courses that are rigorous, active learning experiences, led by innovative and engaged Brown instructors. Through coursework that inspires curiosity and discovery, you’ll connect with peers from around the world.
Format
All online courses will include virtual office hours with your instructor and daily asynchronous engagement. Students learn in one of three ways as outlined below:
Asynchronous: The course will be offered entirely asynchronously; giving you the opportunity, to set your own schedule each day, allowing for the most flexibility and self-directed learning.
Blended: The course will include asynchronous content and 1-3 prescheduled, required live sessions each week. These required live sessions are integral to the course experience. The times for these synchronous sessions will be listed in the course meeting time no later than March 24, 2023. NOTE: ‘Mostly asynchronous’ and ‘Blended’ learning options provide additional ways for you to interact with your instructor and classmates.
Dates & Tuition
Jun 26 - Jul 07
2 weeks
Online
Jul 10 - Jul 21
2 weeks
Online
Jul 17 - Jul 28
2 weeks
Online
Jun 26 - Jul 14
3 weeks
Online
Jul 10 - Jul 28
3 weeks
Online
Jul 10 - Aug 04
4 weeks
Online
Jun 26 - Aug 04
6 weeks
Online
The posted fee is for one course of the designated length. Each course carries its own course fee. If you register for multiple courses, you will be charged multiple course fees. Please Note: The course fee is calculated by the length of each individual course, not by the total length of time you will be on campus. For example: If you enroll in a 2-week course and a 1-week course, you will be charged the 2-week course fee and the 1-week course fee (not the 3-week course fee).
Tuition aid
You may request an application fee waiver for one of the following reasons:
- You are approved for a free or reduced school lunch program in the U.S. for the current year, including need-based school-wide free lunch programs under the Community Eligibility Provision. (If you attend a private school where meals are included in the tuition fee, you may qualify for a free/reduced lunch waiver if you receive a significant need-based scholarship in order to attend your school.)
You are enrolled in a school in the Providence Public School District (PPSD) in Rhode Island
. - You are associated with an official Brown Pre-College partner organization and have been named a Partner Scholar Nominee by that organization. (You will need to select your partner organization from a drop-down list when requesting a partner fee waiver. Only listed partner organizations are eligible.)
- You are the dependent of a benefits-eligible Brown University employee who has been employed by the University for at least six months.
Brown Pre-College offers a variety of scholarship opportunities. Each scholarship type has eligibility requirements.
Sibley Scholarships are need-based awards limited to students who are U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents, or hold undocumented or DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status and are enrolled in a U.S. high school. Scholarship funds are limited and disbursed on a first-applied-first-awarded basis until the funds are exhausted, which could happen before the scholarship deadline. If eligible, we encourage you to apply as soon as you complete your admission application. We cannot guarantee that all applicants who apply for aid will receive scholarship assistance.
PPSD Scholarships are limited to students attending a school in the Providence Public School District, in Providence, RI.
Partner Scholarships are limited to students who are identified and nominated by partnering organizations.
Brown Employee Dependent Scholarships are limited to dependents of Brown University benefits-eligible staff and faculty who have been employed by the university for at least six months.
We do not have any scholarship opportunities available to international students for summer 2023.
Brown Pre-College does not provide merit scholarships.
Other Courses You Might Be Interested In
STEM For Rising 9th and 10th Graders at Brown University
If your idea of summer fun is a deep-dive into the STEM fields, this is the program for you. Join other rising 9th and 10th graders who are as passionate as you are for two weeks of hands-on team research projects, experiments and design-build challenges.;
Brown Experiential Education (BEE): Segovia
Segovia’s rich history and dramatic architecture make it an ideal place for you to study and learn about Spain. You won’t be just sitting in a classroom, however: you’ll cook typical Spanish meals, read Antonio Machado’s poetry and visit his home, and learn to write text messages in Spanish.;
Summer@Brown
If you could take a class in any subject, what would it be? No matter your answer to that question, chances are you’ll find it at Summer@Brown. Choose from more than 300 non-credit courses reflecting the wide range of Brown University’s Open Curriculum that challenge you with new perspectives on how you work, learn, and live.;
Brown University
Leadership Institute
All over the world, youth are advocating for change both locally and globally. Through the Brown Leadership Institute—no matter your current level of engagement—you’ll increase your ability and effectiveness in advancing social justice.
Format
- 2-week residential program at the Brown University campus in Providence, Rhode Island
- 4-week online program through Canvas, Brown’s Learning Management System from wherever you are
Dates & Tuition
Jun 25 - Jul 07
2 weeks
Residential
Jul 16 - Jul 28
2 weeks
Residential
Jul 10 - Aug 04
4 weeks
Online
The posted fee is for one course of the designated length. Each course carries its own course fee. If you register for multiple courses, you will be charged multiple course fees.
Residential fees for on-campus programs include meals, housing and access to the fitness/athletic/aquatics centers. If you enroll in more than one course and the courses overlap, you will not be double-charged for the residential fees for the overlapping weeks.
If you are an international student or a U.S. student without health insurance, you will automatically be enrolled in Brown’s limited coverage accident insurance plan for the duration of your program. An additional fee of $80 for this coverage will be added to your account. This plan has limited coverage in the event of an accident or emergency illness while on campus or during program-sponsored activities and is subject to a deductible.
NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM FEES:
Travel to and from Brown’s campus or a BELL or BEE program site.
Pre/post-program accommodations.
Course materials and textbooks (if required).
Additional spending money (for shopping, off-campus snacks, purchases of a personal nature, etc.).
Costs associated with potential public health guidelines, which may include, but are not limited to, travel interruption and quarantine. We recommend families consider purchasing travel/trip insurance.
Financial Aid
You may request an application fee waiver for one of the following reasons:
- You are approved for a free or reduced school lunch program in the U.S. for the current year, including need-based school-wide free lunch programs under the Community Eligibility Provision. (If you attend a private school where meals are included in the tuition fee, you may qualify for a free/reduced lunch waiver if you receive a significant need-based scholarship in order to attend your school.)
You are enrolled in a school in the Providence Public School District (PPSD) in Rhode Island.
- You are associated with an official Brown Pre-College partner organization and have been named a Partner Scholar Nominee by that organization. (You will need to select your partner organization from a drop-down list when requesting a partner fee waiver. Only listed partner organizations are eligible.)
- You are the dependent of a benefits-eligible Brown University employee who has been employed by the University for at least six months.
Brown Pre-College offers a variety of scholarship opportunities. Each scholarship type has eligibility requirements.
Sibley Scholarships are need-based awards limited to students who are U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents, or hold undocumented or DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status and are enrolled in a U.S. high school. Scholarship funds are limited and disbursed on a first-applied-first-awarded basis until the funds are exhausted, which could happen before the scholarship deadline. If eligible, we encourage you to apply as soon as you complete your admission application. We cannot guarantee that all applicants who apply for aid will receive scholarship assistance.
PPSD Scholarships are limited to students attending a school in the Providence Public School District, in Providence, RI.
Partner Scholarships are limited to students who are identified and nominated by partnering organizations.
Brown Employee Dependent Scholarships are limited to dependents of Brown University benefits-eligible staff and faculty who have been employed by the university for at least six months.
We do not have any scholarship opportunities available to international students for summer 2023.
Brown Pre-College does not provide merit scholarships.
Other Courses You Might Be Interested In
The Brown Environmental Leadership Lab (BELL): Alaska
The Brown Environmental Leadership Lab (BELL) combines concepts in environmental studies, ecology and leadership, with a mission of developing socially responsible leaders. At BELL, you’ll embark on a journey of learning and reflection while building community with the fellow student environmentalists in your program.;
Brown Experiential Education (BEE): Rome
Practice conversational Italian as you delve into Roman history and culture in this two-week program. You’ll participate in two courses: Immersive Italian and Making of an Eternal City, offered in affiliation with the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies (the Centro).;
Summer@Brown
If you could take a class in any subject, what would it be? No matter your answer to that question, chances are you’ll find it at Summer@Brown. Choose from more than 300 non-credit courses reflecting the wide range of Brown University’s Open Curriculum that challenge you with new perspectives on how you work, learn, and live.;
Brown University
The Brown Environmental Leadership Lab (BELL): Alaska
The Brown Environmental Leadership Lab (BELL) combines concepts in environmental studies, ecology and leadership, with a mission of developing socially responsible leaders. At BELL, you’ll embark on a journey of learning and reflection while building community with the fellow student environmentalists in your program.
Format
Most nights, you will be sleeping on bunk beds in residence hall rooms separated by gender identity.
For the three evenings at the Peterson Bay Field Station, you will sleep in a yurt without running water or electricity. There is, however, a permanent lodge visible from the yurts with composting toilets, meeting spaces and a fully functioning kitchen. During this portion of the trip, you will not have access to showers.
At the end of the program, you’ll spend one night at a hotel near the Anchorage airport before departing.
Dates & Tuition
Jul 19 - Aug 01
2 weeks
Residential
If you are an international student or a U.S. student without health insurance, you will automatically be enrolled in Brown’s limited coverage accident insurance plan for the duration of your program. An additional fee of $80 for this coverage will be added to your account. This plan has limited coverage in the event of an accident or emergency illness while on campus or during program-sponsored activities and is subject to a deductible.
NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM FEES:
Travel to and from Brown’s campus or a BELL or BEE program site.
Pre/post-program accommodations.
Course materials and textbooks (if required).
Additional spending money (for shopping, off-campus snacks, purchases of a personal nature, etc.).
Costs associated with potential public health guidelines, which may include, but are not limited to, travel interruption and quarantine. We recommend families consider purchasing travel/trip insurance.
Financial Aid
You may request an application fee waiver for one of the following reasons:
- You are approved for a free or reduced school lunch program in the U.S. for the current year, including need-based school-wide free lunch programs under the Community Eligibility Provision. (If you attend a private school where meals are included in the tuition fee, you may qualify for a free/reduced lunch waiver if you receive a significant need-based scholarship in order to attend your school.)
You are enrolled in a school in the Providence Public School District (PPSD) in Rhode Island.
- You are associated with an official Brown Pre-College partner organization and have been named a Partner Scholar Nominee by that organization. (You will need to select your partner organization from a drop-down list when requesting a partner fee waiver. Only listed partner organizations are eligible.)
- You are the dependent of a benefits-eligible Brown University employee who has been employed by the University for at least six months.
Brown Pre-College offers a variety of scholarship opportunities. Each scholarship type has eligibility requirements.
Sibley Scholarships are need-based awards limited to students who are U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents, or hold undocumented or DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status and are enrolled in a U.S. high school. Scholarship funds are limited and disbursed on a first-applied-first-awarded basis until the funds are exhausted, which could happen before the scholarship deadline. If eligible, we encourage you to apply as soon as you complete your admission application. We cannot guarantee that all applicants who apply for aid will receive scholarship assistance.
PPSD Scholarships are limited to students attending a school in the Providence Public School District, in Providence, RI.
Partner Scholarships are limited to students who are identified and nominated by partnering organizations.
Brown Employee Dependent Scholarships are limited to dependents of Brown University benefits-eligible staff and faculty who have been employed by the university for at least six months.
We do not have any scholarship opportunities available to international students for summer 2023.
Brown Pre-College does not provide merit scholarships.
Other Courses You Might Be Interested In
STEM For Rising 9th and 10th Graders at Brown University
If your idea of summer fun is a deep-dive into the STEM fields, this is the program for you. Join other rising 9th and 10th graders who are as passionate as you are for two weeks of hands-on team research projects, experiments and design-build challenges.;
Summer@Brown
If you could take a class in any subject, what would it be? No matter your answer to that question, chances are you’ll find it at Summer@Brown. Choose from more than 300 non-credit courses reflecting the wide range of Brown University’s Open Curriculum that challenge you with new perspectives on how you work, learn, and live.;
Brown Experiential Education (BEE): Rome
Practice conversational Italian as you delve into Roman history and culture in this two-week program. You’ll participate in two courses: Immersive Italian and Making of an Eternal City, offered in affiliation with the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies (the Centro).;
Brown University
Brown Experiential Education (BEE): Rome
Practice conversational Italian as you delve into Roman history and culture in this two-week program. You’ll participate in two courses: Immersive Italian and Making of an Eternal City, offered in affiliation with the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies (the Centro).
Format
Located in the quaint Monteverde Vecchio neighborhood, the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies (the Centro) is the academic and residential center of the program. The Centro includes classrooms, a library, a kitchen, a dining room and residential rooms.
Dates & Tuition
Jun 25 - Jul 08
2 weeks
Residential
The posted fee is for one course of the designated length. Residential fees for on-campus programs include meals, housing and access to the fitness/athletic/aquatics centers.
If you are an international student or a U.S. student without health insurance, you will automatically be enrolled in Brown’s limited coverage accident insurance plan for the duration of your program. An additional fee of $80 for this coverage will be added to your account. This plan has limited coverage in the event of an accident or emergency illness while on campus or during program-sponsored activities and is subject to a deductible.
NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM FEES:
Travel to and from Brown’s campus or a BELL or BEE program site.
Pre/post-program accommodations.
Course materials and textbooks (if required).
Additional spending money (for shopping, off-campus snacks, purchases of a personal nature, etc.).
Costs associated with potential public health guidelines, which may include, but are not limited to, travel interruption and quarantine. We recommend families consider purchasing travel/trip insurance.
Financial Aid
You may request an application fee waiver for one of the following reasons:
- You are approved for a free or reduced school lunch program in the U.S. for the current year, including need-based school-wide free lunch programs under the Community Eligibility Provision. (If you attend a private school where meals are included in the tuition fee, you may qualify for a free/reduced lunch waiver if you receive a significant need-based scholarship in order to attend your school.)
You are enrolled in a school in the Providence Public School District (PPSD) in Rhode Island.
- You are associated with an official Brown Pre-College partner organization and have been named a Partner Scholar Nominee by that organization. (You will need to select your partner organization from a drop-down list when requesting a partner fee waiver. Only listed partner organizations are eligible.)
- You are the dependent of a benefits-eligible Brown University employee who has been employed by the University for at least six months.
Brown Pre-College offers a variety of scholarship opportunities. Each scholarship type has eligibility requirements.
Sibley Scholarships are need-based awards limited to students who are U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents, or hold undocumented or DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status and are enrolled in a U.S. high school. Scholarship funds are limited and disbursed on a first-applied-first-awarded basis until the funds are exhausted, which could happen before the scholarship deadline. If eligible, we encourage you to apply as soon as you complete your admission application. We cannot guarantee that all applicants who apply for aid will receive scholarship assistance.
PPSD Scholarships are limited to students attending a school in the Providence Public School District, in Providence, RI.
Partner Scholarships are limited to students who are identified and nominated by partnering organizations.
Brown Employee Dependent Scholarships are limited to dependents of Brown University benefits-eligible staff and faculty who have been employed by the university for at least six months.
We do not have any scholarship opportunities available to international students for summer 2023.
Brown Pre-College does not provide merit scholarships.
Other Courses You Might Be Interested In
Leadership Institute
All over the world, youth are advocating for change both locally and globally. Through the Brown Leadership Institute—no matter your current level of engagement—you’ll increase your ability and effectiveness in advancing social justice.;
Brown Experiential Education (BEE): Segovia
Segovia’s rich history and dramatic architecture make it an ideal place for you to study and learn about Spain. You won’t be just sitting in a classroom, however: you’ll cook typical Spanish meals, read Antonio Machado’s poetry and visit his home, and learn to write text messages in Spanish.;
Brown University, Pre-Baccalaureate
The Brown University Pre-Baccalaureate Program is a highly selective program for high school seniors ready to undertake the rigors of credit-bearing, undergraduate study. Pre-Baccalaureate students enroll in classes alongside Brown and visiting undergraduates in the university’s Summer Session.;
Brown University
Brown Experiential Education (BEE): Segovia
Segovia’s rich history and dramatic architecture make it an ideal place for you to study and learn about Spain. You won’t be just sitting in a classroom, however: you’ll cook typical Spanish meals, read Antonio Machado’s poetry and visit his home, and learn to write text messages in Spanish.
Format
Home base will be IE University Segovia campus, which houses classrooms, a library, a dining hall and residential rooms. You’ll reside at the Reyes Católicos Hall of Residence, assigned by gender identity to double rooms with bathrooms. Amenities include: linens (sheets, pillow, blanket, towels), a laundry room and Wi-Fi throughout the campus.
Dates & Tuition
Jun 25 - Jul 08
2 weeks
Residential
The posted fee is for one course of the designated length. Residential fees for on-campus programs include meals, housing and access to the fitness/athletic/aquatics centers.
If you are an international student or a U.S. student without health insurance, you will automatically be enrolled in Brown’s limited coverage accident insurance plan for the duration of your program. An additional fee of $80 for this coverage will be added to your account. This plan has limited coverage in the event of an accident or emergency illness while on campus or during program-sponsored activities and is subject to a deductible.
NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM FEES:
Travel to and from Brown’s campus or a BELL or BEE program site.
Pre/post-program accommodations.
Course materials and textbooks (if required).
Additional spending money (for shopping, off-campus snacks, purchases of a personal nature, etc.).
Costs associated with potential public health guidelines, which may include, but are not limited to, travel interruption and quarantine. We recommend families consider purchasing travel/trip insurance.
Financial Aid
You may request an application fee waiver for one of the following reasons:
- You are approved for a free or reduced school lunch program in the U.S. for the current year, including need-based school-wide free lunch programs under the Community Eligibility Provision. (If you attend a private school where meals are included in the tuition fee, you may qualify for a free/reduced lunch waiver if you receive a significant need-based scholarship in order to attend your school.)
You are enrolled in a school in the Providence Public School District (PPSD) in Rhode Island.
- You are associated with an official Brown Pre-College partner organization and have been named a Partner Scholar Nominee by that organization. (You will need to select your partner organization from a drop-down list when requesting a partner fee waiver. Only listed partner organizations are eligible.)
- You are the dependent of a benefits-eligible Brown University employee who has been employed by the University for at least six months.
Brown Pre-College offers a variety of scholarship opportunities. Each scholarship type has eligibility requirements.
Sibley Scholarships are need-based awards limited to students who are U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents, or hold undocumented or DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status and are enrolled in a U.S. high school. Scholarship funds are limited and disbursed on a first-applied-first-awarded basis until the funds are exhausted, which could happen before the scholarship deadline. If eligible, we encourage you to apply as soon as you complete your admission application. We cannot guarantee that all applicants who apply for aid will receive scholarship assistance.
PPSD Scholarships are limited to students attending a school in the Providence Public School District, in Providence, RI.
Partner Scholarships are limited to students who are identified and nominated by partnering organizations.
Brown Employee Dependent Scholarships are limited to dependents of Brown University benefits-eligible staff and faculty who have been employed by the university for at least six months.
We do not have any scholarship opportunities available to international students for summer 2023.
Brown Pre-College does not provide merit scholarships.
Other Courses You Might Be Interested In
Brown Experiential Education (BEE): Rome
Practice conversational Italian as you delve into Roman history and culture in this two-week program. You’ll participate in two courses: Immersive Italian and Making of an Eternal City, offered in affiliation with the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies (the Centro).;
The Brown Environmental Leadership Lab (BELL): Alaska
The Brown Environmental Leadership Lab (BELL) combines concepts in environmental studies, ecology and leadership, with a mission of developing socially responsible leaders. At BELL, you’ll embark on a journey of learning and reflection while building community with the fellow student environmentalists in your program.;
STEM For Rising 9th and 10th Graders at Brown University
If your idea of summer fun is a deep-dive into the STEM fields, this is the program for you. Join other rising 9th and 10th graders who are as passionate as you are for two weeks of hands-on team research projects, experiments and design-build challenges.;
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STEM For Rising 9th and 10th Graders at Brown University
If your idea of summer fun is a deep-dive into the STEM fields, this is the program for you. Join other rising 9th and 10th graders who are as passionate as you are for two weeks of hands-on team research projects, experiments and design-build challenges.
Format
On-campus, residential
Dates & Tuition
Jul 16 - Jul 28
2 weeks
Residential
Residential fees for on-campus programs include meals, housing and access to the fitness/athletic/aquatics centers.
If you are an international student or a U.S. student without health insurance, you will automatically be enrolled in Brown’s limited coverage accident insurance plan for the duration of your program. An additional fee of $80 for this coverage will be added to your account. This plan has limited coverage in the event of an accident or emergency illness while on campus or during program-sponsored activities and is subject to a deductible.
NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM FEES:
Travel to and from Brown’s campus or a BELL or BEE program site.
Pre/post-program accommodations.
Course materials and textbooks (if required).
Additional spending money (for shopping, off-campus snacks, purchases of a personal nature, etc.).
Costs associated with potential public health guidelines, which may include, but are not limited to, travel interruption and quarantine. We recommend families consider purchasing travel/trip insurance.
Financial Aid
You may request an application fee waiver for one of the following reasons:
- You are approved for a free or reduced school lunch program in the U.S. for the current year, including need-based school-wide free lunch programs under the Community Eligibility Provision. (If you attend a private school where meals are included in the tuition fee, you may qualify for a free/reduced lunch waiver if you receive a significant need-based scholarship in order to attend your school.)
You are enrolled in a school in the Providence Public School District (PPSD) in Rhode Island.
- You are associated with an official Brown Pre-College partner organization and have been named a Partner Scholar Nominee by that organization. (You will need to select your partner organization from a drop-down list when requesting a partner fee waiver. Only listed partner organizations are eligible.)
- You are the dependent of a benefits-eligible Brown University employee who has been employed by the University for at least six months.
Brown Pre-College offers a variety of scholarship opportunities. Each scholarship type has eligibility requirements.
Sibley Scholarships are need-based awards limited to students who are U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents, or hold undocumented or DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status and are enrolled in a U.S. high school. Scholarship funds are limited and disbursed on a first-applied-first-awarded basis until the funds are exhausted, which could happen before the scholarship deadline. If eligible, we encourage you to apply as soon as you complete your admission application. We cannot guarantee that all applicants who apply for aid will receive scholarship assistance.
PPSD Scholarships are limited to students attending a school in the Providence Public School District, in Providence, RI.
Partner Scholarships are limited to students who are identified and nominated by partnering organizations.
Brown Employee Dependent Scholarships are limited to dependents of Brown University benefits-eligible staff and faculty who have been employed by the university for at least six months.
We do not have any scholarship opportunities available to international students for summer 2023.
Brown Pre-College does not provide merit scholarships.
Other Courses You Might Be Interested In
Summer@Brown
If you could take a class in any subject, what would it be? No matter your answer to that question, chances are you’ll find it at Summer@Brown. Choose from more than 300 non-credit courses reflecting the wide range of Brown University’s Open Curriculum that challenge you with new perspectives on how you work, learn, and live.;
Leadership Institute
All over the world, youth are advocating for change both locally and globally. Through the Brown Leadership Institute—no matter your current level of engagement—you’ll increase your ability and effectiveness in advancing social justice.;
The Brown Environmental Leadership Lab (BELL): Alaska
The Brown Environmental Leadership Lab (BELL) combines concepts in environmental studies, ecology and leadership, with a mission of developing socially responsible leaders. At BELL, you’ll embark on a journey of learning and reflection while building community with the fellow student environmentalists in your program.;
Brown University
Brown University, Pre-Baccalaureate
The Brown University Pre-Baccalaureate Program is a highly selective program for high school seniors ready to undertake the rigors of credit-bearing, undergraduate study. Pre-Baccalaureate students enroll in classes alongside Brown and visiting undergraduates in the university’s Summer Session.
Format
Online through Canvas, Brown’s Learning Management System
Dates & Tuition
Jun 20 - Aug 04
6 weeks
Online
Jun 20 - Aug 04
6 weeks
Online
The posted fee is for one course of the designated length. Each course carries its own course fee. If you register for multiple courses, you will be charged multiple course fees.
NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM FEES:
Course materials and textbooks (if required).
Financial Aid
You may request an application fee waiver for one of the following reasons:
- You are approved for a free or reduced school lunch program in the U.S. for the current year, including need-based school-wide free lunch programs under the Community Eligibility Provision. (If you attend a private school where meals are included in the tuition fee, you may qualify for a free/reduced lunch waiver if you receive a significant need-based scholarship in order to attend your school.)
You are enrolled in a school in the Providence Public School District (PPSD) in Rhode Island.
- You are associated with an official Brown Pre-College partner organization and have been named a Partner Scholar Nominee by that organization. (You will need to select your partner organization from a drop-down list when requesting a partner fee waiver. Only listed partner organizations are eligible.)
- You are the dependent of a benefits-eligible Brown University employee who has been employed by the University for at least six months.
Brown Pre-College offers a variety of scholarship opportunities. Each scholarship type has eligibility requirements.
Sibley Scholarships are need-based awards limited to students who are U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents, or hold undocumented or DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status and are enrolled in a U.S. high school. Scholarship funds are limited and disbursed on a first-applied-first-awarded basis until the funds are exhausted, which could happen before the scholarship deadline. If eligible, we encourage you to apply as soon as you complete your admission application. We cannot guarantee that all applicants who apply for aid will receive scholarship assistance.
PPSD Scholarships are limited to students attending a school in the Providence Public School District, in Providence, RI.
Partner Scholarships are limited to students who are identified and nominated by partnering organizations.
Brown Employee Dependent Scholarships are limited to dependents of Brown University benefits-eligible staff and faculty who have been employed by the university for at least six months.
We do not have any scholarship opportunities available to international students for summer 2023.
Brown Pre-College does not provide merit scholarships.
Other Courses You Might Be Interested In
Leadership Institute
All over the world, youth are advocating for change both locally and globally. Through the Brown Leadership Institute—no matter your current level of engagement—you’ll increase your ability and effectiveness in advancing social justice.;
Summer@Brown
If you could take a class in any subject, what would it be? No matter your answer to that question, chances are you’ll find it at Summer@Brown. Choose from more than 300 non-credit courses reflecting the wide range of Brown University’s Open Curriculum that challenge you with new perspectives on how you work, learn, and live.;
Brown Experiential Education (BEE): Segovia
Segovia’s rich history and dramatic architecture make it an ideal place for you to study and learn about Spain. You won’t be just sitting in a classroom, however: you’ll cook typical Spanish meals, read Antonio Machado’s poetry and visit his home, and learn to write text messages in Spanish.;