Welcome to SIG at the University of Texas at Austin
Academic Residential and Commuter Summer Camp for Grades 4 through 11
Dates: July 11 - July 31, 2009
About the Summer Institute for the Gifted
For 25 years, the Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG) has provided exceptional three-week experiences by creating a community of student learners who share common interests, abilities and goals while studying on inspiring campuses.
We provide your gifted child with challenging and interesting courses, a safe environment and opportunities to grow intellectually, socially and emotionally. It's also the most fun you child will have ever had!
The University of Texas at Austin Campus
University of Texas at Austin is one of the world’s great research universities. With a large, diverse student body and a beautiful campus, UT-Austin is located in a city recognized as a center for culture, politics, the arts, technology and music.
Student Life at SIG
Meals are served buffet-style in the college dining halls on campus.
Residential students live in dormitory groups of approximately 10-14 same age and gender students under the direct supervision of a Counselor. Students spend most of their free and recreational time with their Counselor Group. Details.
Academics and Courses
Instructional courses cover humanities,
sciences and mathematics, visual and
performing arts, and fitness and recreation.
Some courses are multi-disciplinary
and involve students in learning experiences
that cross traditional boundaries of
study. Courses are taught at levels appropriately
challenging for academically gifted
students who have completed grades
4 through 11.
View all the available courses and descriptions.
A Typical SIG Week...
Monday through Friday
Students attend class Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. until 4:35 p.m. with a break for lunch at 1:00 p.m. Students have a break from 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. for the Recreational Hour. Afterwards, residential students have dinner, go to evening tutorial, attend the scheduled evening program, enjoy a social hour at the snack bar, and return to their dormitory for Residential Time, at which point they get ready for bed.
Weekends at SIG
Saturdays are Get-Away Days!
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Six Flags, California Science Aquarium, professional baseball games, and other great trips!
Sundays include Activity Day and Parent Visitation Day.
Program Eligibility
All Summer Institute for the Gifted programs require evidence of high academic ability and/or achievement. Documentation must be submitted at the time of application. Details.
Program Fees
The 2010 SIG Residential UT-Austin Program fee is $4,225. A commuter program is available for $2,195.
These amounts includes the academic program, laboratory fees and all course material fees. The residential program fees additionally includes all room and board charges, the World Class Coverage Insurance Protection Plan, recreational program costs, evening entertainment, Saturday Get-Away trips and other student activities. A $150 non-refundable application fee is due with the application. View fee payment details and new peace-of-mind insurance plan.
How to Apply
Applying to SIG is easy! Start your application online now! Apply early to avoid dissapointment.