Governor's Scholars Program

Students leave Franklin W. Olin Hall on the first day of class, 2022.

Governor's Scholars Program

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Welcome to the Governor’s Scholars Program at �鶹�� 2025. We are committed to the academic and personal growth of Kentucky’s next generation of civic and economic leaders. GSP at �鶹��provides the ideal balance of a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience.

Closing Day Schedule

The faculty and staff of GSP-�鶹��2025 looks forward to welcoming families back to campus for our Closing Day Ceremony on Saturday, July 19th. We request that all visitors review the following schedule and important reminders carefully prior to Closing Day.

*Cowan dining hall will be open to scholars for breakfast on July 19th. Neither lunch nor dinner will be provided on campus.

*GSP merchandise will be available for purchase at the Norton Center prior to and following the Closing Ceremony.

*Scholars will be able to sign up for a move-out time during their daily hall meeting during the fourth week of the program.

Please note that all times listed below are in Eastern Time:

9:00 a.m.

Closing Ceremony commences in Newlin Hall at the Norton Center for the Arts. All families and visitors should be assembled and seated in the Hall by this time. Scholars will enter the Hall separately.

Families may park in residence hall parking and walk to the Norton Center.

11:00 a.m.

Closing Ceremony should conclude around this time. Scholars will proceed out of Newlin Hall by Focus Area and may reunite with their families in the lobby.

Scholars who signed up for the first move-out time slot can proceed to their residence halls to begin the move-out process. Scholars who signed up for the second move-out time are free to eat lunch or explore Danville with their families. All Scholars must return their room key to their RA prior to their final departure. Any unreturned keys will result in loss of security deposit. Scholars must check-out with their RAs before permanently leaving campus.

12:30 p.m.

Scholars who signed up for the first time slot should be fully moved-out by this time. Scholars who signed up for the second time slot may proceed to their residence hall to begin the move-out process.

2:00 p.m.

All scholars should be fully moved-out and off campus by this time.

Extenuating circumstances which may result in a conflict with move-out times listed above should be communicated with the Campus Director prior to Closing Day so alternate plans can be made.

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The Governor’s Scholars Program began in the summer of 1983 as an academic enrichment program to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s 230 highest-achieving rising seniors. A year after its founding, The New York Times called it “an educational utopia.” Since that time, it has grown in both numbers and prestige. This summer, approximately 1050 scholars will spend five weeks on one of three GSP host campuses: �鶹�� in Danville, Morehead State University in Morehead, and Murray State University in Murray.

The mission of the Governor’s Scholars Program is to enhance Kentucky’s next generation of civic and economic leaders. This is accomplished by providing intellectual and personal growth in a challenging, non-traditional program whose curriculum and philosophy is rooted in the rich tradition of the liberal arts. The Program empowers students to think more creatively than they are able to do in a regular classroom setting, to collaborate with each other and their teachers, and to take an integrative, rather than a narrowly disciplined, approach to problems and issues.

Meal Schedule

Cafeteria Hours – Cowan Dining Commons located in the Roush Campus Center

Day of the week	Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner
Monday – Friday	7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.	11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday	7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.	11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Residential Life

One of the most important aspects of the Program is the opportunity for the student to become an active member in a living/learning environment – an opportunity that offers the freedom to grow and develop as an individual and that will demand the exercise of responsibilities that accompany and ensure that freedom. The student will be expected to contribute to the community and to interact with fellow students, faculty, and staff in building a cooperative, stimulating, and productive “community of scholars.”

The curriculum will be supplemented and enriched by community experiences, residential life programming, and other opportunities to engage with the community outside of the classroom.

Learning Environment Residence Life Danville Community

On Campus Contact Information

Mailing Address:
Governor’s Scholars Program Office
Brockman Commons Lobby
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600 West Walnut Street
Danville, KY 40422

For package drop off at the GSP office, put the following address into GPS: 141 South Beatty Ave

Office & Telephone Numbers:
Telephone: 859.238.5955
Fax: 859.238.5774
Email: gsp@centre.edu
Emergency Telephone: (859) 236-4357 (HELP) on evenings & weekends

Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – Noon
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Eastern Standard Time)

All telephone calls to scholars should go to their personal phones. Cell phones can be used in residence hall dorm rooms. In case of emergency, please contact the Governor’s Scholars Program campus office during daytime hours, Monday through Friday, and the College Department of Public Safety (859) 236-4357 (HELP) after hours and on weekends.

On Campus Curriculum

The curriculum provides opportunities to develop both general and specific intellectual skills and talents through student participation in the following:
Focus Area-Courses that will allow a student to pursue a topic in-depth as a member of a small group stressing the development of ideas in the chosen discipline, with the option of additional independent study. Focus Areas meet daily for one and a half to two hours. For a complete listing of Focus Areas offered, see the GSP website.

General Studies- Classes the emphasize inquiry, service-learning, community leadership, and resolution development.
Leadership Seminar- This leadership seminar, co-led by a Resident Advisor and by a faculty member, meets daily for one and a half to two hours. It stresses issues of personal development faced by scholars, including values, interpersonal relationships, career choices, and maximizing the value of their senior year in high school.

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See what's happening at GSP

GSP-�鶹��photos will be linked in a google drive which all scholars and families will have access to. Photos will be uploaded daily by 5:00 p.m. on Monday-Friday.

Read �鶹�� GSP News

Hayley Hoffman's Journalism & Mass Media focus area publishes a GSP-�鶹��newspaper every Wednesday. Click the link below to learn more about on-campus sports, scholar podcasts, and recent event updates!

GSP Merch

Click the link below to go to the state GSP site where you can order GSP merchandise from our online store!

On Campus Facilities

There will be a blood drive on Tuesday, July 8th from 2:30 - 5:30pm. Any scholars interested in donating can sign up for a time slot using the form in the Brockman Commons Office. Scholars who are 16 must have parent/guardian permission to donate and the permission form will need to be brought with you to your appointment. This form is only required for scholars who are 16.

Scholars must bring their own medications and doctors’ instructions. Scholars may want to bring some basic medicines (e.g., ibuprofen or an antihistamine) with them in order to treat very minor illnesses. Scholars may keep medications in their own rooms.

Routine medical concerns may be treated by nursing services provided by Bluegrass Immediate Care or First Care Clinic (a small fee may be applicable). As appropriate, scholars will be treated for major injuries and illnesses at Ephraim McDowell Hospital, located near the �鶹�� Campus.

Scholars who need allergy shots will inform their Resident Advisor to have arrangements made.

Scholars will be assigned to a double occupancy residence hall room. We are not able to distribute roommate names or information before the Program begins.
Scholars will have shared restrooms on the hall and should bring light cleaning supplies for the bathrooms.
All Residence Halls are air-conditioned.
All beds are twin beds. Scholars will need to bring linens and pillow. Extra-long twin sheets work best.
Not all dorms have automatic Fire Suppression Systems.
Each scholar will have access to a fridge and microwave in their dorm building, but they won’t be available in individual rooms. Scholars may bring their own mini-fridge. Only one mini-fridge will be allowed in each room and no microwaves are permitted.
Laundry is free and will be provided on campus. Scholars will need to provide their own detergent, etc.
Scholars may bring their own cell phones to use in their rooms, but no cell phones will be permitted outside of your room.
TV sets, personal computers, personal DVD players, tablets, and E-readers are NOT allowed.
Courtesy Hours in Residence Halls: Scholars will be required to respect others’ needs for quiet time and rest during the following night time hours:
- Sunday – Thursday after 10:30 pm
- Friday – Saturday after 11:00 pm
Scholars will be able to buy groceries once a week from a local grocery store. Transportation will be provided.

The library will be open for use during the summer.

Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

All meals will be served in Cowan Dining Hall, located in the Campus Center.

Monday – Friday
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Dinner:  5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday – Sunday
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Dinner:  5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

The �鶹��fitness center will be open for the GSP community this summer during the following times:

Monday – Friday
12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The fitness center will not be open for use on Saturday and Sunday.
*the gym will be closed on June 19th, July 3rd, and July 4th*

There will be no visitors on campus unless for Family Day. Sunday, June 29th is the day we set aside for parents and family members to visit the campus, see their children, and take their scholar off campus. Scholars may leave campus with their families from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. that day if they wish. Requests to keep scholars overnight (either Saturday or Sunday evening) will not be honored.

Transportation to the following local religious services in Danville will be provided to scholars:

Southland Christian Church (Non-Denominational)
Our Savior Lutheran Church (Lutheran)
Danville Church of Christ (Church of Christ)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Presbyterian Church of Danville (Presbyterian)
First Baptist Church (Baptist)
Third Street Methodist Church (Methodist)
Danville Church of God (Church of God)
New Life Pentecostal Church of God (Pentecostal)
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church (Roman Catholic)

Other faith opportunities will be available upon scholar request.

Postal services are also available at �鶹��.

The �鶹��Post Office hours:
Monday – Friday
Morning hours: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon hours: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Your campus address is:
Scholar’s Name
c/o Governor’s Scholars Program
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600 West Walnut Street
Danville, KY 40422

*Do not include your mailbox number in your address*

There is banking available on campus. Checks up to $75 may be cashed at the Business Office (Horky House). Your GSP ID card is required. No two-party checks will be cashed. There is also an ATM located in the Campus Center.

Scholars will be charged $50.00 for losing a room key during the program or not returning the room key at the end of the program. For security reasons, each time a key is lost, the key core on the door must be changed. The charge of $50.00 each time a key is lost or not returned helps defray this replacement cost. A lost ID card will be replaced at a $25.00 charge.

Clothes for classes: casual, comfortable summer clothes, such as jeans, shorts, skirts, T-shirts, blouses, sport shirts; a skirt or long pants may be necessary for some field trips. Clothing should be neat, comfortable, and modest. Avoid clothing that reveals midriffs, backs, or undergarments, shorts that are too short, and low-cut tops. Shoes and shirts must be worn at all times.
Raincoat and/or umbrella; hiking clothes and shoes for some field trips (be sure to include a long-sleeved shirt).
Dress clothes for religious services, if planning to attend, and such special events as final banquet (i.e., dress shirts, slacks, skirts, and/or dresses).
Sleepwear/robe/shower shoes: bathrooms will be shared with other scholars.
Athletic equipment and clothes: for example-tennis racket, running shoes, swimsuit, baseball/softball glove.
Reusable water bottle.
Personal toiletries: toothbrush and toothpaste, soap/body wash, toilet paper, shaving equipment, shampoo, deodorant; a minimum of 2 bath towels and a washcloth (four or more would make laundry easier); a bathmat, if desired.
Prescription and/or over the counter medication (i.e., ibuprofen, tums).
Basic cleaning supplies.
Bed linens: 2 twin sheets (extra-long) and 2 pillowcases (doubling would make laundry easier). Each room has extra-long twin size beds. In addition, you will need a pillow, a blanket and, if you want one, a bedspread.
Hangers for your clothes; laundry bag/basket and laundry detergent.
Musical instruments, if you plan to practice or perform. Pianos will be available.
Cell phones and smart watches will be permitted in residence hall rooms only.
Drinks and snacks. (Please note: refrigerator availability varies from campus to campus. Please check your campus director's mailing packet for information specific to your campus).
Spending money: this need not be much; you will need personal funds for such items as snacks and personal items. Scholars' spending varies—you may want to check with several alumni.
Alarm clock and/or simple wristwatch. Students should not plan to use cell phones or smart watches to determine time outside of residence hall rooms.
Camera and things to read during spare time. Students should not plan to use their cell phones as cameras.
Each student will have a private closet in their room. While we don’t anticipate that there will be any real problem with theft, in a large community living situation such as ours, things may disappear. We would discourage students from bringing anything valuable (jewelry, large amounts of cash, expensive stereo equipment, etc.) with them this summer. The Governor's Scholars Program can assume no liability for loss or damage of personal items.
TV SETS, PERSONAL COMPUTERS, TABLETS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC ITEMS ARE NOT ALLOWED. DO NOT BRING THEM! Cell phones will only be permitted in the residence hall rooms.
Possession or use of alcohol, drugs, firearms, or motorized vehicles is prohibited. This prohibition will be strictly enforced. Violators will be dismissed.
Note to Parents and Guardians:
Please keep in mind that there will be a Family Day at the end of your scholar’s second week on campus. This is an excellent time to replenish scholars’ stocks of snack food, spending money, clothing, or any items that may have initially been forgotten. Scholars may also receive items by mail throughout the Program. As a result, it is not necessary to bring supplies for the entire five weeks on Opening Day.

The �鶹�� GSP Scholarship

Students who completed Kentucky’s Governor’s Scholars Program will be recognized with an automatic  GSP Scholarship worth $140,000 ($35,000 annually for each of your four years of study) upon admission to Centre. The GSP Scholarship cannot be stacked on top of other general merit scholarships, but we encourage Scholars to explore our premier and special scholarship options for more specialized offerings. These separate scholarship deadlines range from November 15th to January 15th.

The Governor’s Scholar Program matches Centre’s brand promise: to provide a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career.

Learn more about the GSP Guarantee

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