North Carolina Governor's School

The North Carolina Governor's School is a four-week summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students, integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses on each of two campuses. Learning focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and it does not involve credit, tests, or grades. Students are selected to attend through a competitive process after being nominated by their public school unit or non-public school.

Applications are now closed. Please review the information below for future interest.

2025 Family Overview

Application Timeline

Cost of NC GS

GS Eligibility & Academic requirements

GC Family Overview 24-25 (Spanish)