Gifted University for Precocious and Passionate Youth
The GUPPY program has different curriculum for students currently in grades 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 4
A week-long or weekend program for grades 4
Tentative 2025 Program dates: June 16-20, June 20-22, June 23-27, July 7-11, July 14-18
Application deadline: May 9, 2025
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 16-20, June 20-22, June 23-27, July 7-11, July 14-18
Application deadline: May 9, 2025
Acceptance decisions will be made on a rolling basis.
GUPPY Overview Slideshow 2021
Footage of the GUPPY Program
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 or four classes per track. Each class will be one hour and 30 minutes long Monday-Friday or one hour and 40 minutes long Friday-Sunday.