Experience Life in the Ivy League

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Brown University has a two hundred and fifty-year history of challenging students to think critically, expand their horizons, and find the academic path that leads people to become leaders, scholars, and explorers. Brown's Pre-College summer programs expand that tradition to exceptional students from around the world who desire to challenge themselves both intellectually and emotionally.

Summer@Brown

Pre-College Summer@Brown allows exceptional high-school students to experience what life is like on an Ivy League campus. We offer a number of different Pre-college programs from late June through early August each year. Click on the program title for complete course descriptions, dates, fees and information.

Seven-Week Credit Courses are for rising seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence. Students in the Seven Week program take credit-bearing classes with Brown undergraduate students. Request Brochure

Mini Courses range from 1 to 6 weeks in length and allow students to delve deeper into subjects they enjoy or explore new topics that they may not have experienced in high school. All high school students may apply. Request a Brochure

Intensive English Language Courses offer all the benefits of the Pre-College Summer for students who do not speak English as their native language. Request a Brochure

The Leadership Institute teaches leadership skills in the context of environmental issues, trade, health, security, human rights, conflict and diversity. The Leadership Institute also runs the BELL program for environmental leadership.
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TheatreBridge is a unique hands-on professional theatre program. Request a Brochure

Language & Culture courses are intensive courses combining the study of language with the study of culture. Request a Brochure

SPARK - Science for Middle-School is a one-week summer residential program for rising 7th and 8th grade students who show a passion for science. Request a Brochure

Study in Hawaii

Application deadline: February 15, 2008

Brown has partnered with the Kohala Center and research institutions based in Hawaii to offer Pre-College students the opportunity to study environmental science, geology and volcanology on the Big Island. The Big Island of Hawaii is one of the most unique ecosystems in the world, with 11 of the earth's 13 climate zones accessible from one spot.