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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.
Non-credit
Residential
Commuter
Hybrid
Accepts International Students
Financial Aid
Application fee waiver
Program Overview: Taking part in Summer@Brown on the Brown University campus will give you a real taste of what college life and learning is like on an Ivy League campus. You have the opportunity to experience first-year undergraduate study at Brown, through which you also get to experience Brown’s student-centered learning.
Typical Day:
You will be in class for three hours daily, five days a week – along with about three additional hours of outside study time each day, too. Expect to be challenged and to engage with your instructor and fellow students by asking questions and being asked questions, actively joining class discussions and group work as well as individual study. When and where you study is up to you, and you’ll need to figure out how you will complete your out-of-class work while still engaging in all the Student Life activities, workshops and events taking place throughout each day. No matter when your class meets – morning, early or late afternoon
– you’ll have the opportunity to engage with students taking other courses too, through a variety of activities that help you grow as a student and as a person. See Life on the Brown Campus for more information. Students may participate in up to two simultaneous Summer@Brown courses.
Popular Programs include but are limited to:
- Biological and the Natural Sciences
- Business, Economics and Legal Studies
- Engineering and Technology
- Literature, Writing and Communications
- Physical Sciences and Math
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.
Attending Pre-College Programs on the Brown University campus will give you a true sense of the American college experience. You’ll be responsible for getting yourself to and from classes while also choosing from a wide variety of out-of-classroom activities. These activities and events include everything from college success workshops to student organizations (pick up basketball, anyone?) and social programs, giving you the opportunity to further explore your interests and also try new things while interacting with peers from around the world.
Educational and Social Activities
Throughout your time on campus, you will have opportunities to attend different educational, social and recreational events. You'll also be able to participate in virtual events including interactive webinars, online trivia nights and more. As a student, you will have access to free activities that provide you with great opportunities to build bonds with other Pre-College students.
Educational Activities
As a Pre-College student, you can prepare for the transition to college through a range of talks and engaging workshops. Sharpen your skills for what’s next in your academic career through workshops on time management, selecting a major, the college application process, personal leadership development, identity development, and more.
Social and Recreational Events
Get to know more of your peers outside of class by taking part in social and recreational events. You could find yourself playing soccer on the green, relaxing at a spa night, attending a campus dance or getting your hands dirty while planting succulents. You can also enjoy program-sponsored off-campus excursions to local beaches, the nearby mall, rock-climbing spots and other fun activities in the New England area.
I am a rising senior at a high school in Washington, D.C. I decided to take Summer@Brown because I wanted to learn more about history. I took a course called "Introduction to American History" and I really enjoyed it.
The course was taught by a professor who was very knowledgeable about American history and he showed us a lot of great historical documents. I also learned a lot about different aspects of American history, such as the Civil War, the Great Depression, and the Civil Rights Movement.
Overall, I had a great experience taking Summer@Brown. I would definitely recommend it to other high school students who are interested in learning more about history or any other subject.
I am a rising sophomore at a high school in Portland. I decided to take Summer@Brown because I wanted to improve my writing skills. I took a course called "Advanced English Composition" and I really enjoyed it.
The course was taught by a professor who was very knowledgeable about writing and she gave us a lot of helpful feedback on our essays. I also learned a lot about different writing styles and techniques.
Overall, I had a great experience taking Summer@Brown. I would definitely recommend it to other high school students who are interested in improving their writing skills
I am a rising junior at a high school in Denver. I decided to take Summer@Brown because I was interested in learning more about science. I took a course called "Introduction to Biology" and I really enjoyed it.
The course was taught by a professor who was very knowledgeable about biology and she showed us a lot of great experiments that we could do. I also learned a lot about different aspects of biology, such as cells, DNA, and evolution.
Overall, I had a great experience taking Summer@Brown. I would definitely recommend it to other high school students who are interested in learning more about science or any other subject.
I am a rising senior at a high school in Seattle. I decided to take Summer@Brown because I wanted to get a head start on my college classes and also because I wanted to experience what it was like to be a college student.
The program was great! I took two courses, Introduction to English Literature and Introduction to Philosophy. Both courses were very interesting and I learned a lot. The professors were both very knowledgeable and engaging. I also enjoyed meeting other students from all over the world.
Overall, I had a great experience taking Summer@Brown. I would definitely recommend it to other high school students who are looking to get a head start on their college education or who want to experience what it is like to be a college student.
Students completing grades 9 to 12, ages 14 to 18 by June 18, 2023
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1. Writing requirement
You will be required to submit a 250–500 word essay responding to one of the following prompts:
Describe an experience, accomplishment or challenge that made you grow as a student. In what ways do you hope to continue your educational and personal growth at Brown Pre-College?
Our students come from a number of unique backgrounds and communities. Tell us something about your identity or background that has motivated or shaped your educational journey. In what ways do you hope to continue that journey at Brown Pre-College?
2. Supplementary essay (optional)
You may choose to submit a supplementary essay to address something not covered in other parts of the application. (For example, to provide information about your extracurricular activities, an explanation for inconsistent grades or other circumstances you’d like the Admissions Team to consider.)
3. Application fee
This nonrefundable fee must be paid by credit card within the secure application form:
Application fee when submitted by April 9, 2023: $65
Application fee when submitted on or after April 10, 2023: $100
4. Transcript and most recent grade report
Your academic records must be submitted with your application.
Please note: Official transcripts are not required, and academic records do not need to be submitted by a school guidance counselor. You must submit your complete grades from the current academic year in addition to grades from the previous academic year. Grade submissions must be in English and contain your full name as well as the academic term represented.
Use this handy checklist to make sure you’ve fulfilled all requirements necessary for the Admissions Team to review your file. Applications will not be reviewed until all requirements are fulfilled.
5. Recommendation (optional)
Within the application, you may provide the name and email address of a teacher, counselor, community leader or employer who can attest to your social maturity and academic performance. We strongly suggest you submit a recommendation if any of the criteria below pertain to you (If none of the criteria pertain to you, you do not need to submit a recommendation.):
Summer@Brown program and will be under the age of 15 as of June 18, 2023
STEM for Rising 9th and 10th Graders program and will be under the age of 14 as of June 18, 2023
Any of the Brown Environmental Leadership Lab (BELL) programs
Any of the Brown Experiential Education (BEE)
Have inconsistent grades — any grades of C or below
Please note that a recommendation is required to accompany all Pre-Baccalaureate Program applications.
Upon entering this information, an email containing a recommendation form will be sent to the recommender.
Please note: If you indicate you will be submitting a recommendation, we will only accept our recommendation form and your application will not be considered complete until we receive the recommendation.
6. English language proficiency
International students who do not speak English as their primary language will be asked to submit one of the following: Duolingo Test: Duolingo is an English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour using a computer with a front-facing camera. The test includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample, which can be shared with the Division of Pre-College and Undergraduate Programs at Brown University. Certified results are available within 48 hours. InitialView: InitialView is an unscripted live interview and open-ended writing sample that gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your interests and communication skills. InitialView records the conversation and shares the entire video and writing sample with the Division of Pre-College and Undergraduate Programs. InitialView does not score or rate applicants. Applicants complete the interview/writing sample using either a smartphone or a computer with a front-facing camera. InitialView materials are available in as little as 48 hours. Important: Be sure to share your results with Brown University’s Division of Pre-College and Undergraduate Programs, not Brown University Undergraduate Admission. It may take up to three business days after you have shared your results with us for it to be reflected on your application checklist in your portal. Students may take the Duolingo Test or participate in an InitialView Interview prior to beginning an application or after submitting an application.
TOEFL and IELTS scores will not satisfy the evidence of language proficiency requirement. Upon review of your application, you may be invited to join a smaller subset of courses aimed at strengthening your ability to thrive in an academic setting in which English is the primary language.
Deadline
Application Opens - Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Rolling admission decisions will be sent to students as they become available beginning on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
Course Enrollment Opens - Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Application Deadline - Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EST
Final Admission Decisions Sent - Friday, May 24, 2024
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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.
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