Welcome
Thank you for your interest in visiting the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics. GSSM draws a robust and diverse group of college and university visitors each year. During 2024-2025, we are offering both in-person and virtual visits for college representatives.
Scheduling
Use SCOIR to expedite your scheduling process with us. College information sessions can be scheduled Monday through Friday at 12:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. while school is in session. Visits typically last 40-60 minutes. Schedule with SCOIR here. Since GSSM's class schedule is similar to a college schedule, there may be alternate appointment times—please contact us for availability.
GSSM College Fair: We have scheduled our annual college fair on Sunday, September 22, 2024, in the afternoon. A limited number of spaces are available for colleges to attend. If you have not already received an invitation and would like to attend, please contact Ms. Shakarean Hutchinson to get details. We are also utilizing Strive Scan as our primary method for students to share their information. You will be able to search for our fair in your Strive Scan options.
For questions or special arrangements, please contact Ms. Shakarean Hutchinson, Assistant Director of College Counseling and Advising, at 843.383.3901, x3981.
Location
SC Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics
401 Railroad Avenue, Hartsville, SC
[Google Map]
Driving time to Hartsville:
- Florence, SC - 30 minutes
- Columbia, SC - 1 hour
- Charlotte, NC - 1.75 hours
- Charleston, SC - 2 hours
- Greenville, SC - 2.5 hours
- Raleigh, NC - 2.5 hours
Parking
Reserved parking for college representatives is available at the front of the school. Please check in at the Center Lobby with a photo ID.
Places to Stay
In Hartsville:
Hampton Inn and Suites
Mantissa Hotel
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
The Oak Manor Inn Bed & Breakfast
In Florence:
Courtyard by Marriott
Hampton Inn and Suites
Home2 Suites by Hilton
Springhill Suites
The Florence hotels are conveniently located by I-95 and I-20, a 30-minute drive to Hartsville.
Hartsville Coffee and Eateries
Crema Coffee Bar, 136 W. Carolina Avenue
The Blind Pig, 137 E. Carolina Avenue
Bow Thai Cuisine, 150 E. Carolina Avenue
Griggs Circle Bakery, 116 N. Fifth Street
The Rooster 136, 136 E. Carolina Avenue
Nueva Villa (Mexican), 403 S. Fifth Street
Sam Kendall's, 134 E. Carolina Avenue
The Sweet Shoppe, 108 E. College Avenue
Wild Heart Brewery Company, 317 Railroad Avenue
Yogi Bear Fried Chicken, 514 S. Fifth Street
Updated 8.2024