The Chesapeake Public Schools interest forms and application for the 2027 Summer Residential Governor's School (SRGS) are now available! This exceptional opportunity provides current high school sophomores and juniors with an intensive, four-week educational experience in specialized areas of study, hosted on college campuses across Virginia.
What is the Summer Residential Governor's School?
The SRGS programs are sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and are designed to provide highly motivated students with in-depth, focused study in a field of interest. Students live on a college or university campus for up to four weeks, engaging in a variety of rigorous activities, including:
Classroom and laboratory work
Field studies and research
Individual and group projects and performances
Seminars with noted scholars and professionals
The experience is fully supervised by a director and student-life staff, ensuring a safe and enriching environment.
Who is Eligible?
The SRGS programs are open to current 10th and 11th grade students who demonstrate a strong interest and intensive educational background in one of the following areas:
Visual and Performing Arts
Humanities
Medicine and Health Sciences
Mathematics, Science, and Technology
Mentorships in Marine Science or Engineering
Agriculture
Take Action Now! Interest Form is Due Nov. 13, 2026!
The Summer Residential Governor’s School is sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). Because program spots are highly sought after across the state, Chesapeake Public Schools conducts an internal, pre-selection review to identify and endorse our official district nominees to the state. While the application process spans several phases over the coming months, our initial interest form only takes a few minutes! For complete program descriptions, counselor directories, application links, and timeline details, visit our new Summer Residential Governor's School Program Page.