GS West Campus Website
Welcome, Governor’s School West Students and Families!
GSW 2026 will be hosted by Greensboro College in Greensboro, NC.
Announcements
Throughout the session, important announcements will be posted here.
Schedules and specific information will be posted under the resources tab.
Opening Day is Sunday, June 21, 2026!
GSW Alumni:
Please visit the NC Governor’s School Foundation website to become a registered alumnus, to donate to the GS Foundation, or to learn more about becoming a GS Ambassador.
The 2025 Session of Governor's School has ended, and the GS West office has closed. Please contact the Governor's School office at NCDPI with any questions by emailing ncgovschool@dpi.nc.gov.
Weekly Calendars
The weekly calendar includes campus-wide events, such as performances, presentations, and speakers. Some events will be required. Optional events will include elective seminars and activities.
Students, if you have requests for recurring events or student interest groups (SIGs) that you would like to meet regularly, please visit the Main Office.
Campus-Wide Events and Performances
2025 GSW Campus-Wide Events CalendarUpdated July 8, 2025
View our photo album!
Weekly Updates
Click to read blurbs about what students are learning in their Area I classes and what has been happening in activities and other aspects of campus life!
Area I Update - Ready for Week 1
Student Publications
The Westward Ink - Literary Magazine
Podcast: Governor's Scoop Episode 1
Interdisciplinary Presentation
Campus Speaker: Sherrill Roland
Continue to check back for more updates and pictures during the session!
Information for Sunday Sign-Outs- Updated July 7. To check who is approved for Sunday sign-outs, please email GSWest@dpi.nc.gov by Fridays at noon. Thank you!