Student Application
Application
Applications open on October 1, 2026
The deadline to submit student applications is November 20, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET.
The deadline to submit counselor and teacher (one math, one science) recommendations is December 11, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET.
Please Click to Apply for the 2027 Governor's School in IBSS
Application or link issues? Please email Lee Sallah,Assistant Director of the IB&SS GS program
Application Process
- Students self-nominate using the Unified Application
- Once completed, links will automatically be sent for next steps to the student
An application is complete once the following are complete and submitted by the deadline:
1) TN Governor's Schools 2027 Unified Application (Student Info, Selected GS Programs, Parent/Guardian Assurances)
2) TN Governor's School Counselor and Recommender Information (Student Achievement Form)
3) 2027 Governor's Schools of Tennessee Confidential Teacher Recommendation - Science Teacher
4) 2027 Governor's Schools of Tennessee Confidential Teacher Recommendation - Math Teacher
5) Governor's School for the Integration of Biological and Statistical Sciences (IB&SS) - Specific Application (Student Info, Resume, & Essay)
More Information about the TN Governor's School Programs
Tennessee Department of Education website for 2027 Governor's Schools