Begin Your Govie Journey
South Carolina's artistically talented students can apply now! Applicants complete a multi-step online application process that varies based on art area and grade level. Browse below for more!
Residential High School
- Creative Writing (10th graders)
Students apply in 10th grade to attend the Residential High School Creative Writing program in 11th & 12th grades.
- Dance (9th & 10th graders)
Students apply in 9th or 10th grade to attend the Residential High School Dance program in 10th/11th - 12th grades.
- Drama (10th graders)
Students apply in 10th grade to attend the Residential High School Drama program in 11th & 12th grades.
- Film (10th graders)
Students apply in 10th grade to attend the Residential High School Film program in 11th & 12th grades.
How to apply for Film (link coming soon!)
- Music (9th - 11th graders)
Students typically apply in 10th grade to attend the Residential High School Music program in 11th & 12th grade.
9th graders can apply for Instrumental Early Admission (IEA). Additionally, 11th grade students can apply to attend for their 12th grade year.
- Visual Arts (10th graders)
Students apply in 10th grade to attend the Residential High School Visual Arts program in 11th & 12th grades.
Summer Programs
- Creative Writing (7th - 9th graders)
- Dance (6th - 11th graders)
- Drama (7th - 9th graders)
- Film (7th - 9th graders)
- Music (7th - 9th graders)
Composition and Songwriting for 7th-9th Graders
Jazz Band and Orchestra for 7th-9th Graders
Band and Orchestra for 7th-9th Graders
Piano Ensemble for 7th-9th Graders
Piano Solo and Chamber Music Intensive for 7th-9th Graders
Strings Solo and Chamber Music Intensive for 7th-9th Graders
- Visual Arts (7th - 9th graders)