Summer@Brown
Summer@Brown Pre-College program is a 1- or 2-week academic experience where students will take rigorous college level courses and get a taste for undergraduate life at Brown University in Providence, RI. Students will live in dorm rooms, have roommates, choose academic and extracurricular classes, and participate in various social activities without the formal pressure of credits or grades. This program prepares students for their next steps both in and out of the classroom! Please note: spots are limited for this program.
Location
Brown University (Providence, RI)
Length
1 or 2 weeks
Dates
June 21-26, 2026 (1 week)
June 21-July 2. 2026 (2 weeks)
June 28-July 10. 2026 (2 weeks)
July 5-10, 2026 (1 week)
July 12-17, 2026 (1 week)
July 12-24, 2026 (2 weeks)
Participants
Mix of students from all over the world. You may not have another Summer Searcher at your session.
Travel
Summer Search will coordinate travel, including a flight and shuttle to and from campus. REAL ID or passport is required!
Housing
Dorms, sharing a room with another participant
Bathrooms
Shared dorm bathrooms
Phone Access
You'll have your phone during the program
Be in class for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week and make time for 2-3 additional hours of studying
Learn about a specific interest or area of study
Develop time management and personal accountability skills by keeping track of your own schedule
Participate in college prep workshops, activities, and events put on by the program
The chance to choose an area of study among hundreds of options, just like you would in college
A glimpse into what college could be like!
Independence to structure your own time, take courses you're interested in, participate in social activities and explore a new community
A larger network of peers and friends from all other the world
Am interested in living on a college campus
Am comfortable navigating new systems and spaces on your own
Have a high follow-through, meaning I can:
Own the responsibility of completing the application
Register for the course that I want
Manage time between class and social activities
Am a high-achieving student with mostly A's and some B's on transcript (or I'm able to get a teacher recommendation)
Am currently on track to graduate high school and in good academic standing
Have a strong grasp of English
Have or am able to get a government-issued ID for travel
