Summer@Brown is a pre-college program offered by Brown University that allows high school students in grades 9 through 12 to experience college-level academics on an Ivy League campus. With over 230 courses available across disciplines ranging from neuroscience and creative writing to business and philosophy, students can explore subjects that reflect Brown's renowned Open Curriculum. Programs run from June 15 to July 25, 2026, in 1-, 2-, and 3-week on-campus sessions as well as 5-week hybrid formats combining online and in-person learning. It is an outstanding opportunity for motivated high schoolers to challenge themselves academically, experience life on a college campus, and discover their intellectual passions.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.
Gathering and evaluating information systematically to answer a question.
Prioritizing tasks and using time effectively to meet deadlines and goals.
Fully focusing on and understanding what someone else is communicating.
Delivering ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience.
Students experience college-level academics and independent research in a student-centered learning environment mirroring undergraduate study.
Exposure to diverse subjects and teaching approaches across 230+ courses develops understanding of how different disciplines engage learners.
Writing and communications courses with emphasis on inquiry-based learning and articulate expression build foundation for journalistic work.
Courses in political science, philosophy, and history develop analytical and critical thinking skills essential for policy work.
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