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You are a first-year applicant if you will complete high school during the 2021-22 academic year or if you have completed less than a full year of college coursework. The fundamental curriculum for a Brown-bound student often includes four years of English; four years of Math; three to four years of science, including two years of lab science; three to four years of history or social studies; and three to four years of foreign language, preferably the same language when possible. Before you apply, be sure to review our first-year application checklist.
Brown admits transfers who will begin their time at the University as first-semester sophomores, second-semester sophomores and first-semester juniors in either the spring or the fall. There is only one transfer admission process per year, with a deadline of March 1. All transfers must successfully complete a minimum of four semesters and 15 courses at the University in order to earn their undergraduate degree. Before you apply, be sure to review our transfer application checklist.
We want to make sure you can afford Brown. The Brown Promise replaces all packaged loans in all financial aid packages for Brown undergraduates. We are committed to ensuring that talented students from around the world at all income levels can join the Brown community. Use our MyinTuition Quick Cost Estimator to view an estimate of an anticipated financial aid package from Brown.
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