Summer Residential Governor's Schools

Are you currently a high school sophomore or junior?

If so, you should consider applying to the 2025 Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s Schools.

The Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s Schools are approximately four weeks long and are held each summer on various college and university campuses throughout Virginia. 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.

All Applicants: Summer 2025 information is available.

VDOE Summer Residential Governor's School Information

How to Apply to Summer Residential Governor's School

An information session will occur at each high school. See your Gifted Liaison for more information.

All applications will need to be uploaded to the Summer Residential Governor's School Canvas Course by December 13.

Gifted Liaisons

Culpeper High School- Cheri Mills

Eastern View High School- Heather Glick

CCPS Instrumental Audition Information: See your Music or Theater teacher to audition.

CCPS Summer Residential Governor’s School Adjudication Information  Music (Instrumental)

Instrumental Auditions TBA

CCPS Vocal Audition Information:

Audition Date: Wednesday, November 6th, 2024

Auditions will start at 3:00 PM at Culpeper Middle School. Each participant will be assigned an audition time.

CCPS Summer Residential Governor's School Adjudication Information Music (Vocal)

CCPS Theatre Auditions

Audition Date: Monday November 4th, 2024

Location: Culpeper Middle School

Time: Auditions start at 3:00 PM

Link to CCPS Theater Audition Requirements

State Adjudication Information