Application and Selection Process
Application Process
Students go through a local and state nomination process. Students are selected locally at the district-level or at the school level, if at a charter or non-public school. Each district/school has its own process to determine nominees for NCDPI at the state level.
If a student is interested in applying to attend the NC Governor's Schools, contact a local school official (e.g. Local Coordinator, school counselor, AIG specialist, etc.) to inquire about local processes. Applications do not come directly to the state office.
Local deadlines vary.
Resource for Students:
Click the button below to access the GS application review guide and checklist for students. This document will provide tips and suggestions for each step of the application process, including suggestions for reviewing your writing. When your application is complete, submit it to your local Governor's School contact.
Timeline Overview
- September 2024: Application and Recommendation form for 2024 session released.
- November﹣December 2024: Local deadlines for local selection process. Check with your school counselor later in the Fall for the dates of this deadline.
- December 13, 2024: Deadline for state-level nominations from all districts, charters, and non-public schools.
- Early March: Selection notifications are sent to Governor’s School Coordinators to distribute.
- April 2025: Selected students will notify the NC Department of Public Instruction of their decision to accept or decline the invitation to attend the NC Governor’s School.
- mid-June, 2025 - mid-July, 2025: NC Governor’s School Session.
Do you work for a charter, private, or home school?
Sign up to receive communication and and nomination information from NC Governor's School and to be added to our email list for the 2024-2025 school year. Your school must be on our contact list to be able to nominate students!