ABOUT
- A Tradition of Excellence
  
  Since 1994, DECATS has been a special place for academically talented students to discover their potential, to make new friends and to be themselves.
  
  Our History
- Meet Our Team
  
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  What Others Say
ADMISSION
- New Here? Start Here.
  
  Welcome to DECATS! We’re glad you came. Take a quick tour of the program, our eligibility requirements, cost of attendance and the sign-up process.
  
  Enrollment Info
- Welcome Nominators
  
  Nominations for eligible students begin December 1 each year and are due by the second Friday of January.
  
  Nominator’s Portal
  
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COURSES
- Your Summer, Reimagined
  
  In three short weeks, go on an adventure with challenging and enriching coursework designed to meet the needs of gifted young persons.
  
  Daily Schedule
- Manners to Morals
  
  Perspectives
  
  Electives
  
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COMMUNITYNEW
- Schools
  Nominator’s Portal
  Request Access
- Alumni
  Alumni Home
  Alumni News
  Become a Grad Assistant
- Keep DECATS Going
  Make a Gift
  Ways to Give
- Beyond DECATS
CONTACT
- Three Houston Locations
  
  Our program takes place in June each summer at three school locations in north, west and south Houston. Find the campus closest to you.
  
  Our Locations
- Contact DECATS
  
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Upcoming Events

February 2023

February 15

Graduate Assistant Application Due

February 25 @ 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

New Faculty & Staff Orientation

Strake Jesuit College Preparatory 8900 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX

March 2023

March 25 @ 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

All Faculty & Staff In-service

Strake Jesuit College Preparatory 8900 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX

March 31

Registration & Health Forms Due

April 2023

April 15 @ 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

All Faculty & Staff In-service

Strake Jesuit College Preparatory 8900 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX

April 30

Tuition & Fees Due

June 2023

June 7 - June 9

Pre-Program In-service

June 12 - June 29

DECATS 2023

June 13

DECATS T-shirt Day

June 15

DECATS T-shirt Day