Frequently Asked Questions

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STUDENT LIFE AT TGS

Where will students stay?
The students will stay at Bruce Hall a dormitory at the University of North Texas (UNT).  All meals will be provided through the governor's school.  Most classes and extracurricular activities will be held nearby.   Male and female participants will be assigned to separate floors and will share a room with another participant.  Student Life Staff will make room assignments, and Resident Assistants will reside on each floor. 

What will the ratio of students to adults at TGS?
There will be approximately 16 resident assistants (RA's) who will live in the dorm with the students.  They will assist students getting to class, moving around campus, and provide guidance.  Many of our RA's have previous experience in similar positions at the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS)-- an early college entry program at UNT.  All RA's and instructors will have up-to-date criminal background checks.

Will my son or daughter be separated from University of North Texas students?
Bruce Hall will only house TGS students and RA's.  UNT will be in summer session during TGS, but governor's school participants will have activities separate from summer school students.

Will there be a curfew?
Yes, students will be required to be in their rooms at 11:30pm each night.  RA's will conduct bed checks.

How will students move around Denton?
Transportation on field trips or other excursions will be provided.

Are there laundry facilities available?
There are coin operated laundry facilities in the dormitory for you to use.

What items are not permitted at the Governor's School?
Computers, video games, televisions, refrigerators, electric fans, electric heaters, hot plates or other food-warming appliances, fireworks, explosives, cigarettes or smoking materials, tobacco products, butane lighters, halogen lamps, quartz light bulbs/lamps, candles, incense, fluid lamps/lanterns, skates (of any kind), skateboards, scooters (of any kind), bicycles, weapons (of any kind), toys that look like weapons, walkie-talkies, video cameras, and handcuffs (or anything like that!). Anything illegal to you as a minor or otherwise is strictly forbidden including alcohol and illegal drugs.

May I bring my car to TGS?
No.  Student participants of TGS are not allowed personal vehicles on the UNT campus for the 3-week session.

Can I attend religious services during the Governor's School?
Staff members will arrange transportation to local churches on Sunday mornings. 

Where do I go to fill out the TGS Sharepoint Site form?
By clicking here!

What time is check out on Saturday, June 27th?
Students may begin checking out at 9:00 a.m. and must be out of Bruce Hall no later than 12 noon on June 27th.

How do I check out of the Texas Governor's School?
By clicking here!

Can I download the TGS 2008 slideshow?
Yes you can! Go to the Activities page to download and view the slideshow.

ACADEMICS AT TGS

What courses are offered at the TGS?
Students will take courses focused on science and technology such as biological, medical, chemical and physical sciences; technological and engineering sciences as well as ethics, arts, and history as related to science and technology. Courses on Preparing for College and Developing Writing Skills will also be required.

Are the courses for high school or college credit?
No, courses will not have grades and will not be for credit.  Only TGS students will attend these classes.

Who will teach the courses?
A two person team of a university faculty and a secondary school teacher will teach each class.

Will there be extracurricular activities?
Yes, there will be many nonacademic activities, including musical performances and group competitions.

In addition, there will be informal social gatherings (milk and cookies) each evening and three more organized social functions.

What are the key dates?
The application due date is now May 15th.  Acceptances will be mailed shortly after.

Where can I find out more about the Texas Governor's School?
This website will be updated continuously to answer questions.  If you need additional information, please write to us at txgovschool@unt.edu.  Your questions and our answers will be quickly added to the website.

OTHER QUESTIONS

What other summer programs are available?
Texas Governor's School at Lamar University, Beaumont
Texas Governor's School at Texas A&M University, College Station
GATE (Governor's Academy for Teaching Excellence) at Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi
IDEAL (Institute for the Development and Enrichment of Advanced Learners) at Texas Tech University