GUPPY

Gifted University for Precocious and Passionate Youth

The GUPPY program has different curriculum for grades 3-4 and for grades 5-6. You can view the different topic “tracks” for each grade level on the GUPPY Curriculum pages. Apply early, programs fill quickly!

GUPPY Overview Slideshow 2021

Footage of the GUPPY Program

GUPPY 3-4, A week-long or weekend program for grades 3 & 4

Tentative Program dates:​

  • June 17-21, 2024
  • June 21-23, 2024
  • June 24-28, 2024
  • June 28-30, 2024
  • July 8-12, 2024
  • July 15-19, 2024

Application deadline: May 10, 2024
Acceptance decisions will be made on a rolling basis.


GUPPY 5-6, A week-long or weekend program for grades 5 & 6

Tentative Program dates: 

  • June 17-21, 2024
  • June 21-23, 2024
  • June 24-28, 2024
  • June 28-30, 2024
  • July 8-12, 2024
  • July 15-19, 2024

Application deadline: May 10, 2024
Acceptance decisions will be made on a rolling basis.

GUPPY Description

GUPPY is designed for young gifted and talented students to attend classes taught by MSU faculty and staff at Michigan State University for the week or weekend. This GATE program will offer young gifted students a variety of accelerated exploratory educational presentations and hands-on experiences.

GUPPY will have three classes pre track. Each class will be one hour long Monday-Friday or one hour and 40 minutes long Friday-Sunday.