orientation
Welcome, Class of 2027 to the Texas Academy of Mathematics & Science Summer Orientation! Keep your eye on this site for all the latest information from now until the time you move-in during the month of August.

Summer Orientation Basics

TAMS Summer Orientation is for students and parents. If you have been selected for TAMS, as a student you are required to attend. Summer Orientation takes place on June 13 and 14 on the University of North Texas campus. Check in begins at 5:30 pm in McConnell Hall on Friday, June 13 and we'll keep you busy until about 5:30 p.m. on June 14.

  • Registration — review your Summer Orientation registration here.
  • Changes — If you need to alter your registration, please contact us to unlock your account at 940-565-3603. Please keep in mind that NO REFUNDS will be given after 5pm on May 30. A late registration fee of $10 will be applied to each change after this time.
  • Meals — there will be NO evening meals on Friday or Saturday, so please plan accordingly. Visit www.discoverdenton.com to find some great local spots.
  • Check-in — Check-in begins at 5:30pm at McConnell Hall, 1705 W. Sycamore St., Denton, TX 76201 for both students and parents. Students are required to spend the night in McConnell Hall. Parents/guests may arrange their overnight lodging below. 
  • Hotels providing special rates to Parents/Guests attending TAMS Summer O (June 13-14):
  • Getting around UNT campus — using your smart phone, you can download the campus Mobile App and use the Map feature. The app information is available here or on the app store.

Paperwork needed Pre-Summer O

Every student must complete prior to coming to Summer Orientation

Paperwork needed Post-Summer O

What to Bring to Orientation

Below is a list of items that you should consider bringing to Summer Orientation. 

  • Students - Pillow, bed linens or sleeping bag, towel, and shower items
  • Casual summer attire (Think outdoor active wear — it will probably be hot outside & possibly cool inside! Flip Flops not recommended.)
  • Sweater or Indoor cover-up (Those who tend to chill easily may want to bring extra coverage for indoor sessions.)
  • Comfortable walking shoes (Sessions will be in buildings all over campus for students, parents not too much.)
  • Shower shoes (For use in community bath)
  • Umbrella and sunscreen (It’s Texas, you never know!)
  • Pen and notebook

Parking

Interactive parking map of UNT campus

Because of on-going street construction by both UNT and the City of Denton, Lots 11, 31 and 33 are available for TAMS Summer Orientation participants to use. Please pick up a free parking pass at McConnell Hall front desk to display on your windshield. Attendees may choose to pay to park at Highland Street Parking Garage, if they wish.

Schedule

Check back here for a full schedule! We have a parent schedule and a student schedule.

Student Schedule

Day

Time

Session

Location

Friday

5:30 PM

Check In

McConnell Hall

Friday

7:00 PM

Opening Sessions

UNT Union: Lyceum

Friday

8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Small Groups / Guided Social Mixing

Various Locations

Saturday

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Academics and Other Sessions

Sage 116

Saturday

11:30 AM

Lunch

Bruce Café

Saturday

12:30 PM – 4:20 PM

Breakout Sessions: Libraries, Health & Wellness, Clubs, Counseling, Research, Academics

Business Leadership Building

Saturday

4:30 PM

Move In Nuts & Bolts

Lyceum

Saturday

5:30 PM

Check Out

McConnell Hall

 

Parent Schedule

Day

Time

Session

Location

Friday

5:30 PM

Check In

McConnell Hall

Friday

7:00 PM

Opening Session

UNT Union: Lyceum

Friday

8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Breakout Groups

UNT Union

Saturday

8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Student Life & Parent to Parent

UNT Union

Saturday

11:15 AM

Lunch

UNT Union

Saturday

12:30 PM – 4:20 PM

Breakout Sessions: Libraries, Health & Wellness, Clubs, Counseling, Research, Academics

Business Leadership Building

Saturday

4:30 PM

Move In Nuts & Bolts

Lyceum

Saturday

5:30 PM

Check Out

McConnell Hall

 

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