If you are a rising 12th grader, you must have a 2.7 GPA on the weighted scale and at least 18 credits to include at least 3 English and 3 Mathematics credits:

• English 1, 2, & 3 (or higher)

• Geometry, Algebra I, & Algebra 2 with Statistics (or higher)

• Biology 1 & 1 other Lab Science (Chemistry, Biology 2, etc.)

• U.S. History & one other Social Studies

• Computer Science

• Physical Education

• Agriculture (2)

• Electives (3) - If planning to attend a four-year college, there should be two Foreign Language credits and one Fine Arts credit.

If you are a rising 11th grader, you must have a 2.7 GPA on the weighted scale and 12 credits to include at least 2 English and 2 Mathematics credits:

• Geometry and Algebra 1

• English 1 & 2

• Social Studies

• Lab Science

  Not required, but encouraged, are:

• Government/Economics

• US History

• Physical Education & Health

• Computer Science

• Agriculture 1

If you are a rising 10th grader, you must have a 2.7 GPA on the weighted scale and six credits to include 1 English and 1 Mathematics credit:

• Geometry

• English 1

• Social Studies

• Science

  Not required, but encouraged, are:

• Physical Education & Health

• Computer Science

Priority Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are open until December 31, 2025.  If you are interested in applying for admissions for the 2026-2027 school year, you must create an application account and begin the admissions process here. 

Questions about the JDLH Admissions process should be directed to Admissions.

Please Note: All accepted, enrolled, and wait-listed applicants must send their final transcript to the S.C. Governor's School for Agriculture as soon as possible.