Students learn experimental design, laboratory skills, instrumentation, mathematical modeling, strategies in mathematical problem solving and exploratory data analysis. Moreover, students learn while they are engaged in specific scientific and mathematical activities of interest to them. Course Listing The following is a listing of possible SVSM course work. Each year the courses will vary. The Human Body Admissions Admission to SVSM is limited to rising high school juniors and seniors whose custodial parents or guardians established legal residence in North Carolina no later than December 1, 1995.
Selection is based on academic ability, science and mathematics motivation, and emotional maturity.
Consideration is given to students whose abilities are not accurately reflected in grades and standardized test scores, such as those for whom English is a second language and those who are hearing impaired or have cerebral palsy. Each finalist is assigned to a specific campus based upon the availability of the student's preferred academic program. Application forms are sent to high school mathematics and science department heads and counseling offices in mid-October and application deadline is the end of January. Residential Life Students live in dormitories under the supervision of qualified residential advisors who provide guidance and plan social, athletic, cultural and co-curricular activities. All of the institutes operate under statewide guidelines regarding curfews, dating, sign-outs, and visitors.