Who: Students currently in grades 7-10

What: A one-week program students will cover the basic material that they need to understand computer science and to build a foundation in coding. It will hit all major topics of computer science and will walk them through the fundamentals of Scratch, Python, and web development.

Program times, dates, and locations are tentative and may change due to MSU COVID-19 restrictions. MSU youth programs, as defined by the MSU Youth Programs policy, are recommended to not occur in-person on the MSU campus, at satellite MSU venues, or off-campus until further notice. MSU youth programs may continue to operate through remote and/or online instruction. Please check back here periodically for the most up-to-date information.

When: Students currently in grades 7-10

Where: Virtual

Cost: There is a $50 non-refundable application fee. Tuition for residential students is $1,500. Tuition for commuter students is $750.

Application Requirements: Students currently in grades 7-10; ACT Math: 19, ACT English: 19, ACT Reading:19 or ACT Composite: 20; OR New SAT Math: 510, Evidence-Based Reading & Writing: 510 or Total: 1000; OR CogAT: 90th Percentile; teacher recommendation; most recent report card

Application Due Date: Monday, May 24, 2021

How to apply: https://gifted.msu.edu/applying/how-to-apply

Program Contact Information: Abriana Cardenas, GATE Program Coordinator. gifted@msu.edu, (517) 432-2129

Website: https://gifted.msu.edu/