Virginia Summer Residential Governor's School

The Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s Schools are open to current sophomores and juniors. The Governor's Schools are held each summer on various college and university campuses throughout Virginia and are approximately four weeks long. The Governor’s Schools offer students a unique 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. 

The following Summer Residential Governor’s Schools were offered in summer 2024.  Information about the summer 2025 Governor's School programs will be available in early Fall.

  • Agriculture

  • Humanities

  • Math, Science, and Technology

  • Visual and Performing Arts (must audition in LCPS first)

    • Dance

    • Instrumental Music

    • Theater

    • Visual Art

    • Vocal Music

  • Marine Sciences

  • Engineering

Students may only apply to one Governor's School program. Please note that applications for the 2024 Summer Residential Governor's School will not be available until early October. We will notify students once information is available.