The Tennessee Governor's Schools provide eleven different challenging and high-intensity programs in the summer for academically talented rising 11th and 12th grade students (current sophomores and juniors). Each school offers a unique learning environment for students interested in the arts, humanities, agriculture science, STEM programs, advanced mathematics, physics, leadership, international studies, Tennessee history, or potential teaching careers. All programs are approximately four weeks in duration, during the early part of summer, on various post secondary campuses in Tennessee.
STUDENTS MUST TURN IN THEIR COMPLETED GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL APPLICATIONS TO MRS. WISEMAN IN GUIDANCE BY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23TH FOR THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH FOR INTEGRATION OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE/SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION OF TENNESSEE HERITAGE, AND WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15TH FOR ALL OTHER SCHOOLS.
THESE DEADLINES ARE DIFFERENT THAN WHAT IS LISTED ON THE GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL APPLICATIONS AS WE HAVE TO ALLOW TIME TO PROCESS THE APPLICATIONS AND PREPARE THEM FOR MAILING TO THE SCHOOLS. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
It is up to the student to make sure his/her application is completed on time and has the appropriate signatures. We are not able to interrupt classes in order to remind students of requirements or deadlines.
Do not fill out the application in pencil or colored pens. Use Blue or Black ink only.
It is up to the student to obtain the required letters of recommendation and to ensure that they are submitted to Mrs. Wiseman in Guidance. Students are not to obtain the letters of recommendation UNLESS IT IS IN A SEALED ENVELOPE. It is the student’s responsibility to follow up with Mrs. Wiseman to ensure that the letters of recommendation have been received by the due date.
STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS ON THEIR OWN BEHALF. IT WILL BE DENIED. IT MUST BE TURNED IN TO GUIDANCE AND SENT FROM THE SCHOOL WITH ALL SUPPORTING MATERIALS.
Governor's Schools with Locations and Dates of Programs
Due to KHS Guidance by 2:30 pm on Tuesday, November 23rd, 2022 (ARTS ONLY)
Arts - application online or mail - Middle Tennessee State University, June 3 - June 25, 2023
Due to KHS Guidance by 2:30 pm on Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 ( Integration of Biological & Statistical Sciences & Scientific Exploration of Tennessee Heritage ONLY)
Integration of Biological & Statistical Sciences - application online only - East Tennessee State University, May 28, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Scientific Exploration of Tennessee Heritage - application online only - East Tennessee State University, May 28 - June 23, 2023
Due to KHS Guidance by 2:30 pm on Wednesday, December 15th, 2022 (All other schools)
Agricultural Sciences - application online or mail - University of Tennessee Martin, May 27 - June 23, 2023
Technological Innovation/Business Leadership Tech - application online/mail - Tennessee Technical University, June 4 - July 1, 2023
Computational Physics - application online or mail - Austin Peay State University, June 4 – June 23, 2023
Emerging Technologies - application email only - Tennessee Technological University, June 4 – June 24, 2023
Humanities - application email only - University of Tennessee Martin, June 4 - June 30, 2023
International Studies - application online only - University of Memphis from June 4 - July 2, 2022
Prospective Teachers - application online, email, or mail - University of Tennessee Chattanooga, May 30 - June 23, 2023
The Sciences & Engineering - application online only - University of Tennessee Knoxville, June 4 - July 1, 2023
For applications, more information and answers to frequently asked questions, visit:
Tennessee Governor's Schools Info