Multi-subject pre-college
Summer@Brown
Summer@Brown is a 1 to 3 weeks on campus (5-week hybrid option) residential or commuter program run by Brown University Pre-College Programs. Open to: students completing grades 9 to 12, ages 14 to 18.
- Last cycle's deadline
- May 15, 2026
- 2027 date not posted yet
- Cost
- Paid, aid available
- Who can apply
- Grades 9 to 12
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 1 to 3 weeks on campus (5-week hybrid option)
- Residential or commuter
What students do
Students pick a non-credit course from more than 230 options and attend class about three hours a day, with two to three hours of work outside class. They live on Brown's campus or commute and join workshops and activities.
- Over 230 non-credit courses
- Humanities
- Social sciences
- STEM
- Writing
Key facts
- Run by
- Brown University Pre-College Programs
- Where
- Providence, RI (residential or commuter)
- Who can apply
- Students completing grades 9 to 12, ages 14 to 18Must be 14 to 18 by June 14, 2026.
- Dates
- June 15 to July 25, 2026, with multiple 1-, 2- and 3-week sessionsThese are the 2026 dates. 2027 dates are not posted yet.
- Cost
- 2026: 1 week $3,748 residential or $3,096 commuter; 2 weeks $5,786 or $4,482; 3 weeks $8,372 or $6,416; residential fee covers meals, housing and fitness center access
- Deadline
- May 15, 2026This was last cycle’s deadline. The 2027 date is not posted yet.Application opens January 14, 2026.
Official program siteOfficial application pageBrown University admissions profile
What the application asks for
- Transcript
Application form and transcripts, with a recommendation letter only if the student chooses or admissions requests one; decisions are rolling.
How a mentor helps with your Summer@Brown application
- Decide whether Summer@Brown fits, and which similar programs to apply to alongside it.
- Work backward from the deadline so essays, recommendations, and forms are not left to the last week.
- Draft and revise the essays or short answers with one-on-one feedback.
Email me the Summer@Brown deadlines and requirements
A link to this page, plus our list of similar programs.
Similar programs
| Program | Where | Who can apply | Cost | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATDPUC Berkeley School of Education | Berkeley, CAHybrid | Currently in grades 7 to 11 | Paid, aid available | Early February 25, 2026; standard March 23, 2026; extended May 29, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| Columbia Summer ImmersionColumbia University School of Professional Studies | New York, NYResidential or commuter | Rising 9th through current 12th graders; residential students must be 15 or older | Paid | Early registration February 1, 2027; general deadline March 1, 2027 (residential) or April 1, 2027 (commuter) |
| Cornell PrecollegeCornell University School of Continuing Education | Ithaca, NYResidential | Students who have completed 10th grade, ages 16 to 18 | Paid | May 14, 2026 (rolling admission)Last cycle’s date |
| CTDNorthwestern University Center for Talent Development | Evanston, ILResidential or commuter | Students entering grades 6 to 12 in the fall | Paid, aid available | One week before each session starts; tuition rises $100 after May 31, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| CTYJohns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth | Multiple locationsResidential or commuter | Grades 2 to 12 | Paid, aid available | Registration deadline May 10, 2027 (Summer A) and June 7, 2027 (Summer B) |
| Duke Pre-CollegeDuke University | Durham, NCResidential | Current 9th to 12th graders | Paid | Not posted |
Frequently asked questions
When is the Summer@Brown application deadline?
The 2027 deadline has not been posted. Last cycle's deadline was May 15, 2026, and most programs keep a similar date from year to year.
How much does Summer@Brown cost?
2026: 1 week $3,748 residential or $3,096 commuter; 2 weeks $5,786 or $4,482; 3 weeks $8,372 or $6,416; residential fee covers meals, housing and fitness center access. Financial aid is available.
Who can apply to Summer@Brown?
Students completing grades 9 to 12, ages 14 to 18. Must be 14 to 18 by June 14, 2026.
What does the Summer@Brown application require?
Transcript. Application form and transcripts, with a recommendation letter only if the student chooses or admissions requests one; decisions are rolling.
Read from the program’s own site and last checked 2026-10-09. Programs change dates, fees, and requirements each year, so confirm on the official site before you apply. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with this program.
