FAQ

Q. May I come to GSE for part of the time and then leave a few days early to be in another program? What if there’s a family wedding?

The commitment to GSE is for the full 21 days; therefore, you may not be excused for such activities.

Q. Will there be time to check email?

There are times during the day when students may use the college computers to check email or to do computer research. Of course, you may also use your cell phones to do so.

Q. Can my parents visit during GSE?

No. GSE is designed so that you can be totally focused on the activities planned for you. Parents and other family members are not permitted to visit. Families in close proximity to the host institution need to pay special heed to this. It is easy to drop by to deliver cookies or laundry, but do not do so. Parents are invited to two activities: the Opening Ceremony and the final Sharing of the Arts.

Q. Will attending GSE enhance my scholarship opportunities?

Some colleges and universities within the state as well as some out-of-state art schools award financial aid over and above other scholarships for students who attended GSE for the full time. You will need to check with the financial aid officer at the institution where you wish to study to see if such a scholarship is offered. There is not a GSE Scholarship connected with the Governor’s Schools program itself.

Q. Will I have to stay in chaperoned groups when we leave campus for field trips?

Yes. When you are off campus, the rules are tighter, simply because outside environment is no longer simple.

Q. Will I really enjoy living with all these rules?

Students who attend the Governor’s Schools say that they are the best experiences of their high school career. You will not be “giving up” your summer; instead, you will be incubating brand new business for West Virginia, working on your own dreams, and making memories for a lifetime.