Brown Pre-College Programs

Step off the summer-as-usual path and set a course for adventure at Brown University

Brown Pre-College Programs are designed for high school students to explore the challenges and opportunities of the college experience. You’ll enjoy the excitement and responsibility that comes from balancing rigorous academics and enriching social activities—without the pressure of formal grades.

What is Brown Pre-College?

Since launching in 1982 with a cohort of 99 students, Brown Pre-College has been re-imagining and redefining what’s possible for high school students. Today, Brown Pre-College enrolls over 6,000 students each year, representing all 50 states and territories and over 75 other countries. Adrienne Marcus, Dean of the Division of Pre-College and Undergraduate Studies, invites you to learn more about what makes Brown Pre-College so special.

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On Campus

Study and live on the beautiful Brown University campus in Providence, Rhode Island.

Online

Study from wherever you are with over 40 courses available at Brown Pre-College Online.

On Location

Study from wherever you are with over 40 courses available at Brown Pre-College Online.

Get to Know Us

Enroll in one of our 1- to 6-week courses, and you’ll get to know the best of Brown: We’re an Ivy known for embracing independent thinkers — one that values and respects student voices.

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Life at Brown Pre-College

Experience the rigors of college-level classes as you study alongside peers from around the world who are as motivated and curious as you are. With abundant educational and social activities, you are always learning at Brown — online, at locations across the globe or on campus.

LIFE AT BROWN

Course Offerings

Brown Pre-College provides a large and varied selection of courses! With over 300 course offerings from environmental studies, medicine, visual art, leadership and law, to psychology, mathematics, creative writing and history, Brown Pre-College has the course you are looking for!

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Contact us

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Have general questions? Or, not sure which program is right for you? We’re happy to help. Email us or call us at (401) 863-7900 during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET).