Summer@Brown: Pre-College Courses

Pre-College Programs at Brown University – Summer 2009

Various Programs

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Pre-College courses are our most popular offerings - Students in grades 9-12 explore subjects, experience college life, and advance their studies without the pressure of grades.

Pre-College courses show you what it means to be completely absorbed in the learning process at an Ivy League University. As part of your learning, you will do things you may only have dreamed of - shadow a physician, hone your writing skills, map the stars, seek answers to human behavior, examine international affairs, or analyze your own DNA.

Students take one or two Pre-College courses per session, and may attend multiple sessions. All courses meet Monday through Friday in the morning or afternoon for a minimum of 3 hours per day. You will have daily assignments, group work, and opportunities to meet with your instructor. Many courses feature site visits, labs, and hands-on projects, all of which broaden Summer@Brown learning experiences.

A Summer@Brown experience goes far beyond the classroom.

Outside of class, you will make friends, attend events and social activities on campus, and have time for summer fun. Preparing for college continues with Summer@Brown’s extensive Co-Curricular activity calendar – Workshops and presentations designed specifically to help you succeed with your college applications, and better prepare you for the transition to college-level academics.

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Life on Campus

What's life really like in the Ivy League? As a pre-college student, you'll find out. Summer@Brown is a true residential college experience - you'll live and study like a college student, and learn to balance an active campus life, full of academic, social, and co-curricular activities.

Meals

Meals are served in one of Brown's dining halls.

Monday – Friday

  • Breakfast: 7:30 - 9:30am
  • Lunch: 11:30am - 2:00pm
  • Dinner: 4:30 - 7:30pm

Saturday, Sunday and Holidays

  • Brunch: 11:30 - 2:00pm
  • Dinner: 4:30 - 7:30pm

Where you will live

Students live in residence halls within walking distance of academic buildings and campus resources. Although the residence halls are coeducational, students will live in a same-sex floor unit with shared same-sex bathrooms.

Supervision

A team of carefully selected and trained Residence Directors (RDs) and Residential Advisors (RAs) live in the residence halls. These skilled and caring live-in professionals and Brown undergraduates help students create a balanced academic and social life.

A Typical Day

7:30 – 9:30am
Breakfast is served
9:00 – 11:50am
Pre-College Courses in session
Summer Session Credit Courses in session
11:30am - 1:30pm
Lunch is served in
12:45 – 3:35pm
Pre-College Courses in session
Summer Session Credit Courses in session
3:50 – 6:40pm
Pre-College Courses in session
There are no classes on July 5th – Independence Day Holiday.