West Virginia Governor's Honors Academy (GHA)
Catalog organization: West Virginia Department of Education
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What Is West Virginia Governor's Honors Academy (GHA)?
Started in 1984, the Governor's Honors Academy was West Virginia's first Governor's School. It is a three-week summer residential program, and West Virginia University will host it through 2027. Each year has a theme; in 2026 it was "West Virginia - Wild & Wonderful in a Remote World."
West Virginia residents who are juniors when they apply, will not graduate before January of the program year, have at least a 3.5 GPA or rank in the top 10% of their class, and have no transcribed grades below a C. Students are nominated through their high school and county: the school counselor must be involved, and you need one teacher recommendation.
West Virginia Governor's Honors Academy (GHA) Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | In person |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Grade 11 |
| Listing last updated | October 5, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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