Advance Program

Advance Program Students complete one course and make fabulous friends! Students enroll in one course for three weeks of intense and demanding study.

NSU's ADVANCE Program for Young Scholars (ADVANCE) is a three-week summer residential program program that offers challenging classes for gifted students currently in grades 7 through 11. This is the official page for ADVANCE, at Northwestern State University (NSU) in Natchitoches, Louisiana. ADVANCE offers residential program for gifted youth in the state of Louisiana that is affiliated

with Duke University’s Talent Identification Program (TIP). ADVANCE is a three-week residential program that offers a challenging and rewarding curriculum for gifted students entering grades 8 through 12 next fall. By bringing together academically talented students, ADVANCE is able to offer a unique educational experience, one geared both to the students’ high abilities and to their need for peers who share their academic abilities and their love of learning. Courses have approximately 15 students and are taught by a diverse and talented group of highly qualified Instructor-Teaching Assistant (TA) teams. These teaching teams are committed to inspiring and challenging their students and to providing an exceptional educational experience. The residential life portion of ADVANCE is vital to the program, offering balanced recreational and social activities to complement the intensive academic curriculum. ADVANCE has built up a host of traditions and a strong community of staff and students that keep ADVANCErs returning year after year. In short, the ADVANCE Program provides everything gifted students could want in a summer experience: an intellectually challenging curriculum that stretches their academic capabilities; the chance to live and interact with peers of similar abilities and interests; and the opportunity to just have fun with other kids during summer break.

I had a spectacularly wonderful surprise visit from TREY ROSS! Trey is a former ADVANCE student and fabulous staff membe...
03/01/2024

I had a spectacularly wonderful surprise visit from TREY ROSS! Trey is a former ADVANCE student and fabulous staff member. He was visiting NSU for his job and took the time for a quick coffee...my cup runneth over!

Do you know academically motivated students who are curious and love to learn? ADVANCE accepts students who are currentl...
02/26/2024

Do you know academically motivated students who are curious and love to learn? ADVANCE accepts students who are currently in 7th - 11th grades and they enroll in and complete one class during the three-week residential program. The website provides course descriptions and makes it easy to apply!

Please share the post and website address with others. ADVANCE students say that it is the best three weeks of the year!

The Chamber Choir at Northwestern State University is outstanding! The concert will be held in a glorious Basilica in hi...
02/16/2024

The Chamber Choir at Northwestern State University is outstanding! The concert will be held in a glorious Basilica in historic Natchitoches, and will be absolutely breathtaking.

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Chamber Choir will present a concert on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. at The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception at 145 Church St. In Natchitoches. Admission is free and open to the public. The Chamber Choir is conducted by Director of Choral Ac...

NSU's ADVANCE Program is accepting applications for July 7 - 27, 2024! Visit the website, nsula.edu/advance/, to learn m...
02/13/2024

NSU's ADVANCE Program is accepting applications for July 7 - 27, 2024! Visit the website, nsula.edu/advance/, to learn more about the program, what classses will be offered, and how and to apply. Please share the post!

The last few days have been filled with coffee house, getting ready for finals, and more fun!
07/22/2023

The last few days have been filled with coffee house, getting ready for finals, and more fun!

Several items arrived without gift tags! If you sent one of these items please send us a message so we can properly than...
07/20/2023

Several items arrived without gift tags! If you sent one of these items please send us a message so we can properly thank you!

Former student and staff member Stefanie Flood sent a new Co****le set, that will replace the one that got ruined in the...
07/20/2023

Former student and staff member Stefanie Flood sent a new Co****le set, that will replace the one that got ruined in the rain this year.

Another former student and staff member sent some awesome craft materials! We go through paint and friendship bracelet t...
07/19/2023

Another former student and staff member sent some awesome craft materials! We go through paint and friendship bracelet thread so quickly here!

Week 3 Festivities has begun! Students are getting ready for finals and enjoying their time at the last few activities!
07/19/2023

Week 3 Festivities has begun! Students are getting ready for finals and enjoying their time at the last few activities!

These tote bags and paint palettes were sent courtesy of Alana Mangham. Make sure to check the pictures from this past w...
07/19/2023

These tote bags and paint palettes were sent courtesy of Alana Mangham. Make sure to check the pictures from this past weekend to see how our students decorated their tote bags!

Brian Miller sent these super fun games that, as you can see, we have already gotten into to use!
07/19/2023

Brian Miller sent these super fun games that, as you can see, we have already gotten into to use!

Katie "Tater" May sent a box of goodies! Thanks for the gifts, and know that we still use your system to clean and sign ...
07/18/2023

Katie "Tater" May sent a box of goodies! Thanks for the gifts, and know that we still use your system to clean and sign up for activities on Saturdays!

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326 Caspari Street, 206 Morrison Hall
Natchitoches, LA
71457

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Monday 7am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7am - 4:30pm
Friday 7am - 4:30pm

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