Governor's School
Virginia Summer Residential Governor's School
Open to current Sophomores and Juniors, the Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s Schools is a selective four week program held on various college and university campuses throughout Virginia and is a great opportunity to work and study not only with other students with similar talents and interests but also with mentors, professors, scientists, and other professionals in their field of interest.
Programs are offered in Agriculture, Humanities, Math/Science/Technology, Visual and Performing Arts, Marine Science, and Engineering.
Important Dates for 2024 Applicants
Mid October: VDOE website will be updated for 2024. Please wait until the site is updated before starting your application.
October 23: Registration for Auditions Due (Fine Arts Only)
To register for a audition, submit the Preliminary Audition Registration Form online. Requirements for the Fine Arts are listed below:
October 30: Preliminary Auditions
By appointment only at Briar Woods HS
November 8: VPA Participants notified of Audition Results via Email
December 15: APPLICATIONS DUE!
To apply, print the application found under the Applications and Resource Materials header and return completed form to Ms. Fiore in the Counseling Department. Please note that each program has a unique application. Two teacher references and an essay are required by the due date.
Mid December 2023: State Audition notifications sent by VDOE
January 2024: VPA State Auditions
February 9, 2024: Applicants notified of their Nomination Status
Successful applicants are nominated for admission and their applications are forwarded to the VA Department of Education (VDOE)
April 15 2024: VDOE notifies Nominees of their Acceptance Status
Answers to frequently asked questions
Guide on completing the application
More Information
Information and Applications for the Governor's School are found on the VA Department of Education website.
Oct. 6th
3-4:30
Open house designed to answer any questions you may have. Feel free to drop in anytime.
Questions?
Susan Helsley, High School Gifted Resource Teacher,
susan.helsley@lcps.org