Governor's School accepting 2010-11 applications

Students may now apply for Summer Programs or the Residential High School

ATTENTION PROSPECTIVE STUDENT: The South Carolina Governor's School for

the Arts and Humanities is accepting applications for its 2010 Summer Programs and the
2010-11 Residential High School.

Applications are available online at www.scgsah.org/section/admissions. To have an

application mailed to you, contact the Office of Enrollment and Outreach at
864.282.3713 or admissions@scgsah.state.sc.us.

All applications must be postmarked by Friday, January 8, 2010. Regional auditions will
be held in February 2010. The locations and dates are as follows:
· Greenville: Saturday, February 6, 2010, Governor's School campus
· Charleston: Saturday, February 13, 2010, College of Charleston
· Columbia: Saturday, February 20, 2010, Columbia College

The South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities is a statewide public
residential high school in Greenville for emerging artists. The nine-month Residential
High School program offers rigorous academics and pre-professional training in one of
five arts areas: Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Music or Visual Arts. Summer Programs
are offered in each of the art areas.

The Residential High School accepts applications in any art area from high school
sophomores. There are some exceptions:
· Music: High school juniors may apply and audition to attend the Music program
during their senior year. Applicants must exhibit an advanced level of training that
would allow them to thrive with only one year of a rigorous two-year program.
· Dance: Students interested in the Dance program may also apply in grades 8, 9 or
11 to attend the Residential High School.

Summer Programs include:

· Discovery - A two-week program in Creative Writing, Drama, Music or Visual
Arts for rising 9th graders. Apply in the 8th grade.
· Academy - A two-week program in Creative Writing, Drama, Music or Visual Arts
for rising 10th grade students. Apply in the 9th grade.
· Summer Dance - A five-week program in ballet and modern dance for rising 7th
through 12th graders. Apply in grades 6-11.

For more information, contact the Office of Enrollment and Outreach at 864.282.3713.

A list of Frequently Asked Questions about the application process below

FAQ's about the Application Process
· When is the application deadline?
Applications should be postmarked by January 8, 2010. Mail applications to SCGSAH,
Office of Enrollment and Outreach, Attn: Admissions Office, 15 University Street,
Greenville, SC 29601.
· When are auditions held?
Auditions are held regionally, on Saturdays in February 2010. The Greenville audition is
February 6, 2010 on the Governor's School campus; the Charleston audition is February
13, 2010 at the College of Charleston; the Columbia audition is February 20, 2010 at
Columbia College.
· What do I need to do to audition?
Detailed information about the audition process is included, by art area, in the beginning
of the application booklet. Applicants may select their audition location on their
application. Detailed information about the time of an applicant's audition is mailed to
them from the Office of Enrollment and Outreach.
· Can I complete my application online?
No. You must print the online application and submit it via mail. You may request to
have an application mailed to you by contacting the Office of Enrollment and Outreach at
864.282.3713 or admissions@scgsah.state.sc.us.
· Who may apply for the Governor's School?
Any student in South Carolina can apply and audition for the Governor's School.
Program eligibility is based on grade level. All applicants must complete an application
and audition to be considered for admission.
· Tell me more about the Governor's School?
The South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities is a public residential
high school for the state's emerging artists. The nine-month school allows students to
finish their high school years living on campus and studying Creative Writing, Dance,
Drama, Music or Visual Arts. In addition to pre-professional arts training, students
receive an intense and innovative academic education that fosters connections to the arts
while meeting all the requirements necessary for a South Carolina high school diploma.
Summer programs are offered in each art area. Students in grades 8 or 9 may apply and
audition for a two week summer program in Creative Writing, Drama, Music or Visual
Arts. Students in grades 6-11 may apply and audition for the five-week Summer Dance
program.
· Can I attend the Governor's School in more than one art area?
No. Based on the pre-professional focus and rigorous nature of our programs, students
may only participate in one art area. Students can apply and audition for more than one
art area and should complete a separate application and audition for each art area or
music program of interest.
· How can I get more information about the Governor's School? Contact the Office
of Enrollment and Outreach at 864.282.3713 or admissions@scgsah.state.sc.us for
additional information or if you have other questions throughout the application process.