Governor's Schools of Excellence

To obtain more information about:

• The Governor's School for the Arts, Mercyhurst College
• The Governor's School for Agricultural Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University
• The Governor's School for Global Entrepreneurship, Lehigh University
• The Governor's School for Health Care, University of Pittsburgh 
• The Governor's School for Information, Society and Technology, Drexel University 
• The Governor's School for International Studies, University of Pittsburgh 
• The Governor's School for the Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University

• or The Governor's School for Teaching, Millersville University

Information about the Pennsylvania Governor's Schools of Excellence programs is available by calling (570) 524-5244 weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except holidays. Applications and brochures are distributed to contacts in over 900 public and non-public secondary schools in Pennsylvania via the state's intermediate units. The Pennsylvania Governor's Schools of Excellence applications can be viewed and printed from this site. Acrobat Reader (use site tools) is required to view and print the applications.

The PGSE Information Line is available to advise applicants, their parents and schools about who has the materials locally, how to make application, eligibility, selection processes, and program operations. The PGSE Information Line also maintains information about other programs and services for gifted and talented youth offered by colleges and universities in Pennsylvania. PGSE administrative personnel are available to give presentations in local communities and at professional conferences regarding successful teaching strategies in use by Governor's Schools and opportunities for students.

If you need assistance for the Governor's Schools of Excellence, please contact the Bureau of Teaching and Learning Support, Division of Professional Development at (717) 783-5670 or the PGSE Information Line at (570) 524-5244.