Pre-Orientation Programs
The Brown Summer Transition Engineering Program (STEP) is an empowering, hybrid undergraduate pre-orientation program designed to foster inclusion, community, and inspiration needed to thrive in engineering. STEP students learn more about engineering, with an emphasis on inclusion and community. Students additionally engage with the various support resources available across the University and the School of Engineering. No prior engineering experience is required, and all incoming undergraduate students who are considering pursuing engineering as a concentration are encouraged to apply.
The online portion of the program will take place July 6 - August 21st, followed by the on-campus residency from August 24 - 28, before the semester officially starts. Students admitted to STEP are expected to participate in both the online and in-person programs. During the residency, STEP students will engage in specialized engineering cohort-building activities on campus that build upon aspects of the online program. Students are then required to attend either International Orientation or the Third World Transition Program from August 29 - September 1.
Please note that students without a family contribution in their financial aid package may qualify for support with travel to Brown should you be selected for STEP, depending on how far you might need to travel to get to campus.
The STEP Application opens on May 4th, 2026 and closes on June 1st, 2026. Applicants will receive a decision by mid-June.