Application Forms

Students can obtain the official online application and recommendation forms from the middle school counselors of the public school systems participating in Maggie Walker Governor’s School.

Students not currently enrolled in public schools can receive official applications and admissions information through the participating public school division of their residence. Proof of residency must be provided to receive applications. (“Home public middle school” is the school a student would attend if the student were enrolled in public schools.)

  • Charles City – Office of the Director of Special Programs at (804) 652-4617.
  • Chesterfield – First contact your public middle school counseling department.
  • Colonial Heights – First contact your public middle school counseling department.
  • Dinwiddie – First contact your public middle school counseling department. 
  • The City of Hopewell – Office of Gifted Programs, (804) 541-6400.
  • Hanover – First contact your public middle school counseling department.
  • Henrico – Office of Gifted Programs at (804) 652-3765.
  • Goochland – Office of Gifted Programs at (804) 556-5610. Private or home school students should first contact Goochland Middle School.
  • King and Queen – Office of the gifted program administrator at (804) 785-5981.
  • New Kent – Office of Instruction at (804) 966-9697.
  • Petersburg – Home public middle school counseling department.
  • Powhatan – Gifted Coordinator at (804) 362-2500 x 1010.
  • Prince George – Clements Junior High School counseling office at (804) 733-2700.
  • Richmond City – First contact your public middle school counseling department.

Application Schedule

*Dates and deadlines may vary depending on the division, be sure to cross-check your division website.

Admissions Handbook

This process applies to students who will be freshmen during the 2025-2026 school year.