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 2025-2026, 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 21, 2025, 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. Tori Lawhon 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. Tori Lawhon, College Counselor at 843.383.3901, x3962.
Location
SC Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics
401 Railroad Avenue, Hartsville, SC
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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.
Lodging and Food
Visit Hartsville
Updated 8.2025