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.
  
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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.
  
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- Welcome Nominators
  
  Nominations for eligible students begin December 1 each year and are due by the second Friday of January.
  
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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
  
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COMMUNITYNEW
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- Keep DECATS Going
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- 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.
  
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January 2026
January 17, 2026

Returning Scholar Sign-up Opens
January 17, 2026

Graduate Assistant Application Opens
January 30, 2026

Nomination Priority Deadline
January 31, 2026

Legacy Scholar Early Access Sign-up Opens
January 31, 2026 @ 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

New Faculty & Staff Orientation

Strake Jesuit College Preparatory 8900 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX, United States
February 2026
February 6, 2026

Returning Scholar Sign-up Priority Deadline
February 6, 2026

Legacy Scholar Sign-up Priority Deadline
February 7, 2026

New Scholar Sign-up Opens
February 21, 2026 @ 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

All Faculty & Staff Training

Strake Jesuit College Preparatory 8900 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX, United States
March 2026
March 1, 2026

Graduate Assistant Application Deadline