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15 May 2026
General Brown Pre-College application deadline for the 2026 cycle.
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Climate Change, Migration and Law Course
Brown’s course examines how climate displacement intersects with legal protection, using recent cases to develop arguments for legal reform.
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Climate Change Migration and Law at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Students completing grades 9–12
Age range / Year group
Ages 14-18
Location / Region
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Cost
$8,372; $6,416
Duration
3 weeks
Format
In-person
Environmental ScienceLaw & justiceInternational Relations
Language: English
Accommodation: Single, double or triple rooms
Meals: Residential: three daily; commuter: one daily
Certificate / Outcome: Digital CeCertificate of Completion
Campus experience: Brown University campus
Assessment style: Course Performance Report; no formal grades
Sessions / cadence: 3h weekdays; 2–3h homework daily
Climate Change Migration and Law summary
This Brown University course connects environmental change with migration, law and human rights. Its central question is how legal systems should respond to people displaced by climate change.
Students examine recent cases from legal, policy and advocacy perspectives, then develop arguments for reform. It suits students who want to move from concern about a global issue toward careful analysis of possible responses.
The Summer@Brown experience combines college-level learning with responsibility for managing independent study and campus life. Its value lies in academic exploration and feedback rather than a promised admissions advantage.
What is Climate Change, Migration and Law Course?
The Climate Change, Migration and Law Course is a Summer@Brown course offered by Brown University. It examines climate displacement and gaps in legal protection through recent migration cases. Students compare the perspectives of lawyers, policymakers and human rights advocates.
The academic work centers on developing arguments for reforming or creating laws that support climate migrants. Summer@Brown pairs college-level classes with discussions, group work and independent study. Students also manage their learning alongside campus workshops, activities and social opportunities.
Why Succeed highlights Climate Change Migration and Law
The course connects climate change with concrete questions about migration rights and legal protection.
Comparing lawyers, policymakers and human rights advocates gives students several ways to evaluate the same problem.
Developing arguments for reform turns subject interest into practice in reasoned legal analysis.
A Course Performance Report provides instructor feedback alongside a completion certificate.
Who is Climate Change Migration and Law for?
Best for
Students interested in environmental justice, migration or law who want to analyze cases and develop arguments about legal reform.
Not ideal if
You need college credit, cannot commit to daily classes and homework, or prefer a closely managed daily routine.
Is Climate Change Migration and Law worth it?
The course offers a focused way to test whether legal and policy analysis interests you. Recent climate migration cases provide a clear connection between an environmental problem and the institutions that respond to it. The strongest reason to choose it is wanting to understand and argue through that connection.
Families should weigh that learning value against the program fee and substantial daily workload. Summer@Brown is non-credit, and participation does not create a special route into Brown undergraduate admission. Students who want the topic without residential living can compare the commuter option.
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Cost and what is included
$8,372; $6,416; includes Three-week on-campus course, Residential housing and three meals daily, Commuter option with one meal daily, Fitness, athletic and aquatics facility access, Program activities and excursions, University library access, Writing Center and instructor office hours, Completion certificate and Course Performance Report.
Accommodation
Single, double or triple rooms
Meals
Residential: three daily; commuter: one daily
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
3 weeks; Providence, Rhode Island, United States.
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Effort level
High, with three class hours and at least two to three homework hours daily.
Best started
Allow four to six weeks before applying in the next cycle, plus two weeks before arrival for materials and travel preparation.
Main challenge
Build clear reform arguments while managing your own study time.
Typical preparation
Draft an original application essay and gather current and previous academic-year grades.
Arrange English-test results if required, and request a recommendation early if you choose to include one.
Read an introductory account of climate displacement and note questions you would like to investigate.
Plan travel, study time and family communication before arrival.
Useful if
You want to test your interest in law, migration policy or environmental justice.
What do students do on Climate Change Migration and Law?
You examine recent climate migration cases and consider how legal protection should respond to displacement. The work moves from understanding the problem to developing arguments for changes in law.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Examine how climate change and ecological destruction displace people.
- 2
Analyze recent climate migration cases through legal, policy and human rights perspectives.
- 3
Consider gaps in rights and protections for climate migrants.
- 4
Develop arguments for reforming existing laws or creating new protections.
Climate Change Migration and Law dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Programme dates
22 June-10 July 2026
Final admission decisions
22 May 2026
Final decisions for the 2026 cycle.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application deadline | 15 May 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Programme dates | 22 June-10 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Final admission decisions | 22 May 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Completing grades 9–12 in the verified 2026 cycle.
Ages 14–18 by June 14, 2026.
Brown Pre-College admission is required before course enrollment.
Strong English proficiency is required.
English-test results are required for specified international applicants.
Attendance at every class is required.
How much does Climate Change Migration and Law cost?
Residential program fee
$8,372 — Includes housing, meals and facility access.
Funding or discounts
- Commuter program fee: $6,416 — Includes one meal daily and campus access.
- Application fee: $80 — Fee waivers are available to qualifying applicants.
- Enrollment deposit: $500 — Required after admission; generally non-refundable.
- Scholarship routes: Sibley; PPSD — Separate applications and eligibility requirements apply.
What's included
Three-week on-campus course, Residential housing and three meals daily, Commuter option with one meal daily, Fitness, athletic and aquatics facility access, Program activities and excursions, University library access, Writing Center and instructor office hours, Completion certificate and Course Performance Report
How to apply to Climate Change Migration and Law
- 1
Create one applicant account in Brown's Student Portal.
- 2
Complete the application form and write an original 250–500-word essay.
- 3
Submit current and previous academic-year grades, plus any required English-test results.
- 4
Pay the application fee or request an eligible waiver, and submit a recommendation if you choose to include one.
- 5
Monitor your email and portal for requests and the admission decision.
- 6
After admission, confirm your course choice before paying the deposit, then enroll separately in the course.
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What does Climate Change Migration and Law cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Climate displacement
Examine how climate change and ecological destruction force people to leave their homes.
Rights and legal protection
Consider the rights and protection gaps faced by people described as climate refugees.
Climate migration cases
Analyze recent cases through the perspectives of lawyers, policymakers and human rights advocates.
Arguments for legal reform
Develop arguments for reforming or creating laws that better support climate migrants.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Climate Change Migration and Law?
A typical day during the program.
Academic classes
Three hours daily; classes may meet in the morning or afternoon.
Independent study
At least two to three hours of homework, with timing managed by the student.
Campus activities
Optional workshops, activities and events fit around academic work.
Residential check in
Face-to-face check-in at 10 p.m. ET, followed by remaining on the floor until 6 a.m.
Who teaches on Climate Change Migration and Law?
Summer@Brown instructors lead college-level learning through discussion, group work and individual study. Instructor office hours provide opportunities to discuss course content, assignments and questions.
Where do students stay on Climate Change Migration and Law?
Residential plan
- Residence hall rooms: Single, double or triple rooms include furniture, wireless internet and summer air conditioning.
- Three meals daily: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in Brown's all-you-care-to-eat dining halls.
- Residential support: Resident Assistants, nightly check-ins and staff on call 24/7 support students.
- Facilities and activities: Students can use fitness and aquatics facilities and join program activities and excursions.
Non-residential plan
- Commuter study spaces: Commuters can use libraries, academic buildings and the campus center for study and collaboration.
- One meal daily: The commuter fee includes one dining-hall meal each day and fitness facility access.
- Local transportation: Commuters receive RIPTA access with their Brown ID during the course and arrange their own overnight accommodation.
Roommate requests are not honored; residential students should bring their own linens.
What happens after Climate Change Migration and Law?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Develop arguments about legal protection for climate migrants.
Build experience with college-level discussion and independent study.
Receive a digital completion certificate after successful completion.
Receive an instructor Course Performance Report.
The course is non-credit and does not produce a university transcript.
Where does Climate Change Migration and Law take place?
The course takes place on Brown University's campus in Providence, Rhode Island. Families arrange transportation to and from campus, while commuters can use RIPTA transportation with their Brown ID during the course.
Sunday check-in takes place at Sayles Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET before the course begins.
Climate Change Migration and Law FAQs
You examine recent climate migration cases through the perspectives of lawyers, policymakers and human rights advocates. You also develop arguments for reforming or creating laws that better support climate migrants.
Summer@Brown on-campus courses involve three hours of class each weekday and at least two to three hours of homework daily. Students manage their study time around campus activities.
Summer@Brown courses are non-credit and do not produce a university transcript. Successful completion earns a digital certificate, and this three-week course qualifies for a Course Performance Report.
The residential fee includes housing, breakfast, lunch and dinner, and access to fitness, athletic and aquatics facilities. Program activities and excursions are also included.
Summer@Brown offers a commuter option with one dining-hall meal each day and access to campus resources and activities. Commuters do not receive overnight housing and can use RIPTA transportation with their Brown ID during the course.
Trained student life staff and Resident Assistants support students, with staff on call around the clock. Residential students check in face to face at 10 p.m. and remain on their floor until 6 a.m.
Brown states that Pre-College is not a prospecting program for undergraduate admission. Completing the course can demonstrate subject interest, but participation should be judged on its learning value.
Brown expects students to complete the application largely independently. Parents can help with planning, discuss course choices and complete their own sections of required enrollment forms.
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- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | Pre-College Program | Brown University
- Financial Policies and Payment Information | Pre-College Program | Brown University
- Application Fee Waivers | Pre-College Program | Brown University
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