MSU Gifted & Talented Education

🚀 Girls in STEM belong here.

MSU GATE’s MSTL is a one-week summer commuter or residential program for academically talented students in grades 9–10, running June 22–26, 2026. Students take two STEM-based classes plus an enrichment class, with a focus on new developments in math, science, and technology and how those subjects connect to real career paths.

For girls who are curious, capable, and ready for more challenge, MSTL is a chance to build confidence, explore STEM in a deeper way, and learn in a setting designed for ambitious students. The program also emphasizes active learning, interdisciplinary problem-solving, and real-world applications.

📅 Application deadline: May 8, 2026
🔗 Learn more and apply through MSU GATE.

☀️ Make the most of your child’s summer with MSU GATE.

GATE gives gifted students the chance to spend their summer in a place built for curiosity, challenge, and growth. From hands-on advanced learning to unique experiences on Michigan State University’s campus, these programs are designed to help students explore their interests and thrive alongside other motivated learners. GATE’s summer programs begin as early as 4th grade, and official MSU pages note that experts provide advanced opportunities in facilities not available to the general public.

⏳ Applications close May 8, 2026, so now is the time to apply for summer programs. Families can find the application through the GATE online system.

📚 MSU GATE Academic Year programs give gifted students the chance to go deeper and move faster.

In CHAMP, students accelerate through Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus in just two years. In ASCEND, students work through advanced high school English, literature, writing, and humanities, studying novels, poetry, plays, biography, film, and major literary movements. In MANGA, students build their skills in Japanese language and culture at an accelerated pace, with the program leading into AP Japanese coursework.

Whether your student loves math, writing, or language learning, GATE Academic Year programs are designed to keep them challenged, engaged, and growing.

📚 Learning doesn’t have to stay at a desk.

At MSU GATE, students go beyond traditional classrooms with programs designed to keep them actively engaged and challenged.

🌞 Summer Programs offer hands-on, immersive experiences on MSU’s campus where students explore STEM, leadership, and creative subjects in exciting, real-world ways.

📚 Academic Year Programs allow students to dive deeper and move ahead—completing advanced coursework in math, English, and world languages at an accelerated pace.

Whether it’s through interactive summer learning or rigorous academic year study, GATE gives gifted students the opportunity to grow in ways a typical classroom can’t.

🔗 Learn more and apply at gifted.msu.edu

🧪📚 Learning should be more than just sitting in a classroom.

At MSU GATE, students don’t just learn—they experience it. From hands-on STEM activities to immersive discussions and real-world problem solving, every program is designed to keep gifted students engaged, challenged, and excited to learn.

⏳ With less than a month left to apply, now is the time to secure your child’s spot in our summer and academic year programs.

Give them an environment where curiosity is encouraged and potential is pushed further.

🔗 Learn more and apply at gifted.msu.edu