Students will be housed in dormitories on the USM campus in Hattiesburg. Instructional activities will be conducted in classrooms and laboratories on the campus. Recreational activities and cultural events will be included based on availability. Tuition includes room, board, recreational and cultural activities, and limited accident insurance. The program is designed to include appropriate academic, cultural, and recreational activities, and limited accident insurance.
Financial aid is available on a limited basis.
Dr. Joyce Van Tassel-Baska initiated and serves as director of The Center for Gifted Education at the College of William and Mary. She is the author of several books and has authored over 200 other publications on gifted education. She is the editor of Gifted and Talented international, a world-wide journal in gifted education. Excellence in Educating the Gifted Comprehensive Curriculum for Gifted Learners Planning Effective Curriculum for the Gifted Time will be provided for teachers to share materials, activities, curriculum, etc. This session is more successful when those participating bring something to share.