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    Summer@Brown
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    Summer@Brown

    by Brown Pre-College Programs

    Summer@Brown offers college-level academic exploration through more than 230 non-credit courses, combining student-centered learning with practice managing college-style responsibilities.

    Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Summer@Brown at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Completing grades 9-12

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 14-18

    Location / Region

    Providence, Rhode Island, United States; online

    Cost

    From $3,096

    Duration

    3 weeks

    Format

    Hybrid

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    BiologyEngineeringLiteratureMedicineMathematicsPsychology
    Language: English
    Accommodation: Single, double or triple residence-hall rooms
    Meals: Residential: three daily; commuter: one daily
    Certificate / Outcome: Digital certificate; performance report for eligible courses
    Course choice: More than 230 non-credit courses
    Campus resources: Libraries; writing support; fitness and aquatics centers
    Sessions / cadence: Weekdays: 3-hour class + 2-3-hour daily homework

    Summer@Brown summary

    Summer@Brown combines broad academic choice with college-level learning inspired by Brown's Open Curriculum. Students explore a subject through discussion, collaboration and independent study without formal grades.

    The campus experience adds workshops, activities and practice managing academic and social responsibilities. The Hybrid CRE option develops a research project and culminates in a poster symposium.

    It suits students who want to test a subject and practice greater independence. Its value comes from the learning experience rather than an undergraduate admissions advantage.

    What is Summer@Brown?

    Summer@Brown is Brown University's academic exploration program built around more than 230 non-credit courses. Its subject choices span sciences, engineering, business, legal studies, literature, health, humanities, social sciences and the arts. Classes reflect Brown's student-centered approach and encourage inquiry without formal grades.

    Students choose campus, hybrid or online study, with the campus experience combining classes and independent work with workshops and activities. Residential students also practice managing daily life away from home. The Hybrid Course-Based Research Experience adds project development with instructors and a research poster symposium.

    Why Succeed highlights Summer@Brown

    • More than 230 courses give students room to explore a specific interest within a broad academic offering.

    • College-level coursework without formal grades encourages students to concentrate on understanding and participation.

    • The daily combination of classes and independent work makes time management a practical part of the experience.

    • Writing support, libraries and instructor office hours introduce students to university learning resources.

    • The Hybrid CRE provides a concrete research pathway ending in a poster symposium.

    Who is Summer@Brown for?

    Best for

    Curious students who want to explore college-level academics and are ready to manage independent work alongside a busy social environment.

    Not ideal if

    You need college credit, expect an undergraduate admissions advantage, or want continuous adult supervision throughout the campus day.

    Is Summer@Brown worth it?

    Summer@Brown can be worthwhile when a student has a clear subject interest and wants to test the demands of college-style learning. Its combination of inquiry, independent work and campus resources offers useful practice in taking responsibility for learning.

    The financial commitment deserves careful comparison with the exact course and format a family wants. Courses are non-credit, admission does not guarantee a preferred course, and Brown does not describe Pre-College as an undergraduate recruitment pathway. Choose it for the academic experience and personal readiness it can develop.

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    Cost and what is included

    From $3,096; includes One course of the booked length., Residential campus stays: housing and three dining-hall meals daily., Commuter campus attendance: one dining-hall meal daily., Campus options: fitness, athletic and aquatics center access., Campus program activities and excursions., Digital completion certificate after successful completion..

    Accommodation

    Single, double or triple residence-hall rooms

    Meals

    Residential: three daily; commuter: one daily

    Supervision or safety information

    Trained residential staff support students, with staff on call 24/7 and nightly face-to-face check-ins. Students also have substantial independence, including permission to explore Rhode Island without staff supervision subject to program rules.

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    3 weeks; Providence, Rhode Island, United States; online.

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    How much preparation does Summer@Brown need?

    Effort level

    High for campus study, with three class hours and two to three homework hours daily.

    Best started

    Begin six to eight weeks before the next published application deadline, with extra time for English testing and international travel planning.

    Main challenge

    Balancing coursework, activities and independent living without a fully prescribed daily schedule.

    Typical preparation

    • Compare course descriptions, prerequisites and formats before choosing your shortlist.

    • Gather two academic years of grades and draft your own 250-500-word application essay.

    • Arrange any English proficiency test or optional recommendation early.

    • Plan travel, accessibility requests and a family communication routine before the course begins.

    Useful if

    You want to test a subject interest and practice managing university-style responsibilities.

    What do students do on Summer@Brown?

    You study a chosen subject through college-level classes, discussion, group work and independent assignments. Campus students balance this work with optional activities, while Hybrid CRE students develop research that they share in a poster symposium.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Complete the orientation and review your course's expectations.

    2. 2

      Attend classes and participate in discussion and collaborative work.

    3. 3

      Complete assigned readings, research, writing, projects or presentations.

    4. 4

      Use instructor office hours, libraries and writing support when helpful.

    5. 5

      Choose activities and workshops around your academic responsibilities.

    6. 6

      Complete the course requirements and reflect on what you learned.

    Summer@Brown dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Application deadline

    15 May 2026

    2026 general deadline on Brown's dedicated admissions timetable.

    Reference date

    Summer@Brown Online — 6 weeks

    15 June-24 July 2026

    Exclusively online.

    Reference date

    Summer@Brown On Campus — 1 week, June session

    21-26 June 2026

    Includes Sunday check-in before weekday classes.

    Reference date

    Summer@Brown On Campus — 2 weeks, first June session

    21 June-2 July 2026

    Ends Thursday for the university holiday observance.

    Reference date

    Summer@Brown On Campus — 3 weeks, June session

    21 June-10 July 2026

    Residential or commuter.

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    Summer@Brown Hybrid Course-Based Research Experience (CRE) — 5 weeks

    22 June-24 July 2026

    Online: 22 June-2 July; campus: 6-24 July; campus check-in: 5 July.

    Reference date

    Summer@Brown Online — 3 weeks, June session

    22 June-10 July 2026

    Exclusively online.

    Reference date

    Summer@Brown Online — 4 weeks

    22 June-17 July 2026

    Exclusively online.

    Reference date

    Summer@Brown Online — 2 weeks, first June session

    22 June-2 July 2026

    Ends Thursday for the university holiday observance.

    Reference date

    Summer@Brown On Campus — 2 weeks, second June session

    28 June-10 July 2026

    Residential or commuter.

    Reference date

    Summer@Brown Online — 2 weeks, second June session

    29 June-10 July 2026

    Exclusively online.

    Reference date

    Summer@Brown On Campus — 3 weeks, July session

    5-24 July 2026

    Residential or commuter.

    Reference date

    Summer@Brown On Campus — 1 week, first July session

    5-10 July 2026

    Residential or commuter.

    Reference date

    Summer@Brown Online — 3 weeks, July session

    6-24 July 2026

    Exclusively online.

    Reference date

    Summer@Brown On Campus — 2 weeks, July session

    12-24 July 2026

    Residential or commuter.

    Reference date

    Summer@Brown On Campus — 1 week, second July session

    12-17 July 2026

    Residential or commuter.

    Reference date

    Summer@Brown Online — 2 weeks, July session

    13-24 July 2026

    Exclusively online.

    Reference date

    Applications open

    14 January 2026

    2026 application cycle.

    Reference date

    Course enrollment begins

    20 January 2026

    Separate from admission.

    Reference date

    Final admission decisions

    22 May 2026

    2026 decision milestone.

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Completing grades 9-12.

    • Ages 14-18 by June 14, 2026 for the 2026 cycle.

    • Strong academic English proficiency.

    • Meet the chosen course's age, grade and prerequisite requirements.

    • Applicable international applicants submit TOEFL iBT or Duolingo English Test results.

    How much does Summer@Brown cost?

    Program fee

    From $3,096 — 2026 one-week commuter option.

    Funding or discounts

    • 1-week campus: $3,748; $3,096 — Residential; commuter.
    • 2-week campus: $5,786; $4,482 — Residential; commuter.
    • 3-week campus: $8,372; $6,416 — Residential; commuter.
    • 5-week hybrid: $10,858; $8,902 — Residential; commuter, with three campus weeks.
    • 2-week online: $3,364
    • 3-week online: $4,656
    • 4-week online: $5,554
    • 6-week online: $6,520
    • Application fee: $80 — Qualifying applicants can request a waiver.
    • Enrollment deposit: $500 — Required before course enrollment; generally non-refundable.
    • Scholarships: Sibley; PPSD — Separate application and eligibility requirements apply.
    • Applicable campus insurance: $80 — For international students and U.S. students without adequate coverage.

    What's included

    One course of the booked length., Residential campus stays: housing and three dining-hall meals daily., Commuter campus attendance: one dining-hall meal daily., Campus options: fitness, athletic and aquatics center access., Campus program activities and excursions., Digital completion certificate after successful completion.

    How to apply to Summer@Brown

    1. 1

      Review Summer@Brown courses, age requirements and prerequisites in Brown's course catalog.

    2. 2

      Create one applicant account through Brown's official application page and Student Portal.

    3. 3

      Complete the application form and write an original 250-500-word essay.

    4. 4

      Upload current and previous academic-year grades, plus required English proficiency results.

    5. 5

      Pay the $80 application fee or request an eligible waiver, and complete any elected recommendation.

    6. 6

      Monitor the portal for additional requests and the admissions decision.

    7. 7

      After admission, review course choices, submit the $500 deposit and enroll separately in your chosen course.

    8. 8

      Complete the enrollment, health and parent/guardian forms before attending.

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    What does Summer@Brown cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Biological, natural and health sciences

    Course areas include biology, environmental studies, medicine, neuroscience and public health.

    Engineering, technology and mathematics

    Students can choose courses in computer science, engineering, physical sciences and mathematics.

    Business, economics and legal studies

    Course choices cover economics, entrepreneurship, business and legal studies.

    Humanities, social sciences and arts

    Study choices include literature, writing, philosophy, history, politics, psychology and visual or performing arts.

    Hybrid Course-Based Research Experience

    Students develop a research project with instructors and share their work at a campus poster symposium.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Summer@Brown?

    A typical day during the program.

    Campus classes

    Three hours daily, with morning or afternoon class times.

    Independent coursework

    Two to three additional hours of readings, projects, research, writing or presentations.

    Campus activities

    Optional workshops, social activities and events fit around academic work.

    Residential check in

    Face-to-face check-in at 10 p.m. Eastern Time; remain on the floor until 6 a.m.

    Who teaches on Summer@Brown?

    Course instructors lead college-level learning and offer office hours for questions about content and assignments. Brown's Pre-College Student Life team, including trained staff and Resident Assistants, supports the campus experience.

    Where do students stay on Summer@Brown?

    Residential plan

    • Residence hall rooms: Single, double or triple rooms include furniture, wireless internet and cooling.
    • Three daily meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in all-you-care-to-eat dining halls.
    • Residential support: Trained staff provide support, with nightly check-ins and staff on call 24/7.
    • Campus recreation: Students can access fitness and aquatics facilities, activities and excursions.

    Non-residential plan

    • Commuter option: Attend campus classes and activities while arranging your own overnight accommodation.
    • Commuter meal and facilities: One daily meal, campus study spaces and fitness-center access are included.
    • Commuter transportation: A Brown ID provides free RIPTA transit access during the course.

    Roommate requests are not honored; residential students bring bedding and towels.

    What happens after Summer@Brown?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Digital CeCertificate of Completion after successful course completion.

    Instructor Course Performance Report for qualifying courses.

    A clearer understanding of a chosen academic subject.

    Practice managing independent study and college-style responsibilities.

    Research project and poster symposium experience through Hybrid CRE.

    Summer@Brown is non-credit and does not confer an undergraduate admissions advantage at Brown.

    Where does Summer@Brown take place?

    Campus study takes place at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, with check-in at Sayles Hall on the Main Green. Families coordinate travel themselves, and commuters can use RIPTA transportation with their Brown ID during the course.

    Residential check-in is Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Eastern Time, before the campus course begins.

    Learning format

    Exclusively online courses keep instruction and activities online, with no campus component. The Hybrid CRE instead starts with two online weeks in Canvas: daily logins, asynchronous work and one to three scheduled live sessions each week require 15-20 hours weekly before three campus weeks.

    The Hybrid CRE online phase requires participation in both asynchronous content and scheduled live sessions.

    Mentorship and feedback

    • Hybrid CRE instructors help develop a novel research project.

    • Instructor office hours support questions about content and assignments.

    • Writing Center appointments support writing assignments.

    • Language support is available for students whose primary language is not English.

    • Qualifying courses provide an instructor Course Performance Report.

    Time-zone considerations

    • Hybrid CRE online study includes one to three scheduled live sessions weekly.
    • Hybrid CRE students should plan 15-20 hours of online work weekly.
    • Campus classes run each weekday, with course-specific morning or afternoon times.
    • Campus check-in and residential curfew use Eastern Time.

    Tech requirements

    • Hybrid CRE online phase: computer with reliable internet.

    • Hybrid CRE online phase: webcam and microphone.

    • Hybrid CRE online phase: word processing software and PDF reader.

    • Hybrid CRE online phase: Zoom for blended live sessions.

    • Use Canvas and check Brown email for course communications.

    Assessment style

    Assessment centers on coursework and engagement without formal grades, with instructor narrative reports for qualifying courses.

    • Complete course assignments and participate actively.
    • Attend required classes and hybrid live sessions.
    • Qualifying courses receive an instructor Course Performance Report.
    • Successful completion is required for the digital certificate.
    • Hybrid CRE students share research through a poster symposium.

    Portfolio / outputs

    Main deliverable / output

    Hybrid CRE students develop a research project and present a poster at the campus symposium.

    • Course-specific research, writing, projects or presentations.

    • Digital CeCertificate of Completion after successful completion.

    • Course Performance Report for qualifying courses.

    • Some Hybrid CRE courses also include a final in-class presentation.

    Summer@Brown FAQs

    No. Summer@Brown courses are non-credit and do not award formal grades or a university transcript.

    Students attend three hours of class each weekday and complete another two to three hours of homework daily. Work can include readings, research, group projects, writing and presentations.

    Successful students receive a digital CeCertificate of Completion. On-campus courses lasting two weeks or longer receive a Course Performance Report; online courses qualify for that report at three weeks or longer.

    Yes. Commuters attend classes and use campus resources and activities, with one dining-hall meal each day and fitness-center access. Their option does not include campus housing.

    No. Admission is to Brown Pre-College, and course enrollment is a separate step. Students should review their course choices before paying the non-refundable deposit.

    Trained residential staff support students, with staff on call 24/7 and nightly face-to-face check-ins. Students also have substantial independence, including permission to explore Rhode Island without staff supervision subject to program rules.

    The Hybrid CRE combines two online weeks with three campus weeks. Students develop a research project with instructors, then conduct research on campus and participate in a research poster symposium.

    Brown states that Pre-College is not a prospecting program for undergraduate admissions. The experience can help students explore a subject and demonstrate interest, but it should be evaluated for its learning value.

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    • CeCertificate Access | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Handbook of Pre-College Policies | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Summer@Brown Hybrid Course-Based Research Experience (CRE) | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Commuter - Summer@Brown On Campus | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Summer@Brown On Campus | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Program Dates and Costs | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Connect With Us | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • 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
    • Admissions Decisions | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Application Checklist | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Apply | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Pre-College International Student and Travel FAQs
    • 2026 Program Costs — Breakdown of Fees
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