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See who can apply, what the application asks for, the test score rules and every posted date for students entering in fall 2027, all sourced from scgssm.org.

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Timeline

Key dates for this admissions cycle.

These are the school's posted dates for students entering in fall 2027. Check them again on the school's admissions site.

February 15, 2027

Priority application deadline

  1. September 15, 2026

    Application opens

    The application opens September 15, 2026.

  2. February 15, 2027

    Priority application deadline

    The priority application deadline is February 15, 2027.

  3. March 5, 2027

    Interview invitations

    Finalists are notified of interviews on Friday, March 5, 2027.

  4. March 13, 2027

    Interview Day

    Interview Day is Saturday, March 13, 2027, on the GSSM campus, by invitation only. It is not a guarantee of admission.

  5. April 9, 2027

    Decision Day

    Decision Day is Friday, April 9, 2027.

  6. April 16, 2027

    Reply to your decision

    Families must respond to a decision by Friday, April 16, 2027.

  7. May 15, 2027

    New Student Orientation

    New Student Orientation for enrolling students is Saturday, May 15, 2027.

Priority deadline
The school says spaces in the entering class were filled by students who applied by the priority deadline.
Applying after the deadline
Applications after the priority deadline are considered only if space is available, and decisions come in mid-May or late June.
Date changes
The school posted these dates in July 2026 and says they are subject to change.
Preview Days
Preview Days are Saturday, November 14, 2026 and Saturday, February 6, 2027 (10th graders only). They are recommended for 10th and 9th graders.
Shadow Days
Shadow Days are for current 10th graders who have started an application. Students attend real classes, tour the residence halls and have lunch in the dining hall.
Shadow Day schedule
Arrive between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m. Families rejoin for a 1 p.m. campus tour, and the day wraps up at 1:30 p.m.
Virtual sessions
Virtual sessions include Govie to Govie, Parent to Parent, GSSM Overview and Application Overview. Registration opens in September.

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Before you enroll

Questions from parents.

Who can apply to SCGSSM?

Only current 10th graders can apply. Ninth graders cannot, and the school does not admit students for senior year only. At least one parent or legal guardian must be a South Carolina resident. Military families with orders to move to South Carolina are also eligible. By the end of spring of 10th grade, students need 10.5 high school credits, including Geometry, Algebra 1 and Algebra 2, English 1 and 2, and a lab science.

Is there a minimum test score?

One score report is required: PSAT, Pre-ACT, SAT or ACT, taken since January 2026. Scores are one factor among several. Scores from before January 2026, such as 8th grade scores, are not considered.

What GPA does my student need?

The school says unweighted GPAs of 3.3 or higher are most competitive, with no set minimum. The enrolling Class of 2027 averaged 3.93 unweighted.

Can we apply from outside South Carolina?

At least one parent or legal guardian must be a South Carolina resident. Military families with orders to move to South Carolina are also eligible.

Can a homeschooled student apply?

Homeschooled students may apply and must meet the same requirements.

What does it cost?

There is no application fee and no tuition. The student meal fee is $3,528 per student per year for 2026-2027. It can change each year. There is a one-time, non-refundable security deposit of $100.

What if we cannot pay the meal fee?

Admissions are need-blind, and no admitted student is denied entry because they cannot pay the meal fee. Aid uses National School Lunch Program guidelines. Families get financial aid information and fee payment instructions at New Student Orientation in May.

Does my student live on campus?

Students live in two residence halls: Denny W. Neilson and James D. Daniels. Each floor is a House. Two students share a room, and four students share a suite with a joint bathroom.

When do families hear back?

Finalists are notified of interviews on Friday, March 5, 2027. Decision Day is Friday, April 9, 2027. Families must respond to a decision by Friday, April 16, 2027.

Can we visit before applying?

Preview Days are Saturday, November 14, 2026 and Saturday, February 6, 2027 (10th graders only). They are recommended for 10th and 9th graders. Shadow Days are for current 10th graders who have started an application. Students attend real classes, tour the residence halls and have lunch in the dining hall. Virtual sessions include Govie to Govie, Parent to Parent, GSSM Overview and Application Overview. Registration opens in September.

Who do I contact with a question?

Admissions: 843-383-3901 or admissions@governors.school.

Is SCGSSMPrep affiliated with SCGSSM?

No. SCGSSMPrep by EduAvenues is an independent service, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics. Check every requirement and date on the school's own website before you apply.

How current is the admissions information on this site?

The admissions facts on this site were last checked against the school's published pages on November 5, 2026. Schools can change requirements and dates at any time.

Free guides

Start with the guides parents ask for most.

SCGSSM Admissions Overview

Who can apply, the course requirements, and what the application includes.

Read the guide

Key Dates

The priority deadline, Interview Day and decision dates, with a live countdown.

See the dates

Application Preparation

The test score rules, the essays and the recommendations.

Plan preparation

School Fit

What to weigh beyond selectivity before your student applies.

Think it through

Parent FAQ

Short answers to the questions families ask most.

Read the FAQ

SCGSSM test score rules for the 2026-27 application

SCGSSM requires one PSAT, Pre-ACT, SAT or ACT score taken since January 2026. See the dates, the score benchmarks and how to send it.

Read the guide

SCGSSM admissions timeline for fall 2027 entry

Every posted date for the SCGSSM application: priority deadline February 15, 2027, Interview Day March 13 and Decision Day April 9.

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