Brown University Summer Programs

Summer Pre-College Courses

Our most popular offering - Students in grades 9-12 explore subjects in a non-credit environment. Experience college life, and advance your studies without the pressure of grades. Course lengths from one to four weeks.

Summer Session Credit Courses

Rising or graduated high school seniors earn college credit in seven-week courses, studying side-by-side with Brown undergraduates.

Environmental Leadership in Hawaii – April 2010

A week-long science and culture program for high-school students on Hawaii's Big Island

Online Courses in Engineering and Medicine

Beginning in January 2010 Brown offers two new online courses for high school students.

Summer Study Abroad for High School Students

Study abroad with Brown this summer – language, history, culture, arts and humanities in rigorous three week academic programs. Rome, Thessaloniki, Pont-Aven, and Segovia.

Brown Leadership Institute

Leadership Development for High School Students
Learn leadership skills in the context of environmental issues, trade, health, security, human rights, conflict and diversity.

Intensive English Language at Brown

English Language and Academics for University-bound Students
Designed for high-achieving, university-bound students who do not speak English as their native language and are interested in attending a competitive university such as Brown.

TheatreBridge

Immersive Theatre Study for High School Students
A highly selective six-week program provides promising young actors a unique opportunity to stretch their imaginations and skills as they create new work in a company under the mentorship of established theatre professionals.

Scholar-Athlete Program

You’re a Great student, and a Great Athlete
If you are interested in sports and wish to attend a selective and academically challenging college or university, you may be right for the Brown Summer Scholar-Athlete program.

SPARK - Science for Middle School Students

Identifying Talent, Opening Doors
A program for 7th and 8th grade students who show a passion for science. SPARK courses are designed to expose the intellectual concepts of familiar topics that are part of the student’s world. The result is an experience that’s fun, engaging, and interesting.