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Important Dates 

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Oct 1, 2026
Application Release Date (Applications can be found at https://www.tn.gov/education/districts/instruction/tdoe-governors-schools.html)
Nov 20, 2026
Student Portion of the Application Due 
Dec 11, 2026
Teacher/Counselor/Recommender Portion of Application Due
Mar 5, 2027
Acceptance Notifications Sent out via email
Apr 16, 2027
Acceptance Packets Due (Tentative Date)
June 6, 2027 
Opening Remarks, Program Check-in and picnic for students, parents, mentors and faculty. Followed by a student meeting and Dinner. (Times to be announced)
June 7, 2027
Governor's School Classes Begin
June 12, 2027
June ACT Date (The ACT is typically offered at APSU in June. If you are interested in taking the ACT at APSU, please consider registering early as this location and time typically fills quickly)
July 2, 2027
Closing Ceremony, Luncheon, and Check out of residence hall. (Times to be announced)