Preview Day
Preview Days are typically for parents, educators, and students in grades 7–10. Gather details on the curriculum and research opportunities, track selection, meet staff and students, and tour the residence hall and facilities.
COVID-19 Update
This year we are moving to a Preview Day series with digital access and potential plans for smaller sessions on campus. All details have not been solidified at this time, but we would like to notify you once we have something in place. Please click here to sign up for future updates to our scheduling.
Webinars
Meet us online in one of our webinars! Each webinar will contain a general overview of our program, as well as one aspect of TAMS covered in depth. There will also be time allotted for a question and answer session. Upcoming webinars for this summer are:
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TAMS Student Perspectives - What is TAMS? TAMS at UNT serves as an important pipeline for STEM education, nurturing the next generation of innovators. Join a group of current students who will talk about the differences between high school and coming to college early. Learn about the common misconceptions that many students think before coming to TAMS. *Zoom details will be sent out Monday evening before the session and again Tuesday morning to the email provided in Eventbrite. |
June 23, 2020 |
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TAMS Clubhouse - Explore Clubs and Activities Meet with representatives from several of the large TAMS clubs to find out what activities are provided and how students can be involved! *Zoom details will be sent out Monday evening before the session and again Tuesday morning to the email provided in Eventbrite. |
July 7, 2020 |
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TAMS Students - Life in the Dorms Meet with students about living life on campus in the dorms and amongst peers. Hear from students on organized events on campus as well as finding the best places to go! *Zoom details will be sent out Monday evening before the session and again Tuesday morning to the email provided in Eventbrite. |
July 21, 2020 |
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TAMS Research Should you begin doing research while attending TAMS? Hear from Dr. Duban on the details of Research and what it entails to get involved and paired with a Faculty Mentor. Listen to student researchers discuss experiences doing research while attending TAMS. *Zoom details will be sent out Monday evening before the session and again Tuesday morning to the email provided in Eventbrite. |
August 4, 2020 |
Spend-A-Day
Prospective students are encouraged to shadow TAMS students to classes, meals, and recreation. Spend-A-Days are on the day preceding each Preview Day and are limited to 25 student participants.
Register for Spend-A-Day up to a week in advance of Preview Day to allow pairing with TAMS student ambassadors. We will contact you via email regarding the details of our event and to get medical information on file for your participant on that day.
**NOTE: In an effort to keep our community safe and to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Spend-A-Day is suspended for Fall 2020. Please check back for possible resumption in spring 2021.
Interview Day
Select students will be invited to interview with us after completing the TAMS Preliminary Profile. Candidates will also take multiple-choice Algebra I and II tests. Sample questions with answer key will have been provided in advance. Do not bring calculators.
Practice Algebra I and II skills prior to receiving sample tests: Math Practice Exam
Update: Interviews will now be scheduled around the following dates with online interviews taking the place of regular interviews. The interview selection process still remains the same.
Interview Days (Please consult the TAMS calendar)
- Saturday, November 21, 2020
- Friday, December 11, 2020
- Saturday, January 23, 2021
- Saturday, February 6, 2021
- Saturday, March 6, 2021
- Saturday, March 27, 2021
- Saturday, April 3, 2021
- Saturday, April 17, 2021