Program in Engineering & Technology

The Governor’s School of New Jersey

The Governor's School of New Jersey was established in 1983. It is a tuition-free, summer, residential program for high-achieving high school juniors who have an interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects. Currently, there are two programs: the Governor's School in the Sciences at Drew University and the Governor's School of Engineering & Technology at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

The student must be a New Jersey resident and be a high school junior. The student must have a very strong interest in engineering and technology and be committed to the acquisition of knowledge and the pursuit of opportunities in that field. The student must be willing to live on campus for the duration of the program. Saturdays and Sundays make up part of the program; there will be no weekend leaves of absence. The applicant must be one of the top students in his or her school. The student should have primarily “A” grades in honors math and science classes and outstanding scores on standardized achievement tests. Students who have demonstrated very strong abilities in engineering outside the classroom can also be strong candidates for the Governor’s School in spite of weaker standardized test scores. Competitive candidates often rank in the top 5% of their class and score above the 90th percentile on standardized tests. A student whose standardized test scores are below the 90th percentile but rank among the best in this/her school may still apply if he or she is otherwise qualified.

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