College of Education: Belin-Blank Center
Early entrance to the University of Iowa

Founded in 1999, the National Academy of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering (NAASE) is an opportunity for high achieving students to enroll at The University of Iowa after their junior year in high school. Through the NAASE program, The University of Iowa and the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education strive to provide:

  • Opportunity for students who are academically ready to begin their college studies
  • Community for bright and motivated young scholars
  • Support and guidance from the professional staff of the Belin-Blank Center

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Testimonial

The program works! She has adapted to the different teaching styles of her teachers and the different learning that goes on compared to high school. She is very happy. ~Parent