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===TAMS Dictionary===

===TAMS Dictionary===

<s>'''Albino Squirrel''' – An urban legend of UNT. If you see it (the actual animal or squirrel), be sure to snap a picture! It’s good luck and will help you ace your exams :-)</s> R.I.P Lucky :(

'''[[Lucky|Albino Squirrel]]''' – An urban legend of UNT. If you see it (the actual animal or squirrel), be sure to snap a picture! It’s good luck and will help you ace your exams :-)

'''Bewley''' - Also known as the study room, it’s a small common room on the second floor, directly opposite the stairs. It can be checked out at the front desk for two hours at a time.

'''[[Bewley]]''' - Also known as the study room, it’s a small common room on the second floor, directly opposite the stairs. It can be checked out at the front desk for two hours at a time.

'''Canvas''' - Canvas is basically your portal for education. Professors will post your grades, assignments, discussions, calendars, and anything else they want you to have access to on canvas. Check canvas regularly for assignments and grades.

'''Canvas''' - Canvas is basically your portal for education. Professors will post your grades, assignments, discussions, calendars, and anything else they want you to have access to on canvas. Check canvas regularly for assignments and grades.

'''Closed Weekend''' – Sorry, but you can’t stay at TAMS forever. Scheduled once to twice a month, this is when we go home for a weekend (or for some simply off campus, maybe with a host family). It’s a great opportunity to get some shopping done, spend some time with the family, and hang out with friends from back home. @Houston people: we have a coach bus (we call it the Houston Bus or H-Bus) that takes us to Houston every closed weekend. It has chargers and crappy wifi but it’s honestly not too shabby.

'''Closed Weekend''' – Sorry, but you can’t stay at TAMS forever. Scheduled once to twice a month, this is when we go home for a weekend (or for some simply off campus, maybe with a host family). It’s a great opportunity to get some shopping done, spend some time with the family, and hang out with friends from back home. @Houston people: we have a coach bus (we call it the Houston Bus or H-Bus) that takes us to Houston every closed weekend. It has chargers and crappy wifi but it’s honestly not too shabby.

'''Clubs''' – There are probably over 50 clubs and committees at TAMS, so it’s kind of impossible to explain it all here. However, there will be a “Club Bonanza” at Fall Orientation where you will get to know the clubs a little better. Definitely try out all the clubs you’re interested in in the beginning of the year (you never know, it might surprise you!), but try to eventually narrow down the clubs you participate in throughout 1st semester. Most clubs hold GA s (general assemblies) at a set time and location each week, so be sure to go to those for information on events, fun activities, volunteering opportunities, etc.

'''[[Clubs]]''' – There are probably over 50 clubs and committees at TAMS, so it’s kind of impossible to explain it all here. However, there will be a “Club Bonanza” at Fall Orientation where you will get to know the clubs a little better. Definitely try out all the clubs you’re interested in in the beginning of the year (you never know, it might surprise you!), but try to eventually narrow down the clubs you participate in throughout 1st semester. Most clubs hold GA s (general assemblies) at a set time and location each week, so be sure to go to those for information on events, fun activities, volunteering opportunities, etc.

'''Community Service''' – There is no community service requirement for graduation; however, volunteering is highly encouraged. Many clubs at TAMS like HOPE (Helping Other People Everywhere), Ambassadors, RO (Research Organization), TMS (TAMS Medical Society), and JETS (Junior Engineering Technical Society) have frequent service opportunities. If you want to be in National Honor Society you have to do 50 hours over the two years, with 25 by the end of junior year. To graduate with an honors diploma, one of the requirements is 80 hours over two years (40 by the end of junior year). Finally, there is Gold Cord, where you must do over 100 hours (50 by the end of junior year), but it is only given to a handful of people who apply.

'''[[Community Service]]''' – There is no community service requirement for graduation; however, volunteering is highly encouraged. Many clubs at TAMS like HOPE (Helping Other People Everywhere), Ambassadors, RO (Research Organization), TMS (TAMS Medical Society), and JETS (Junior Engineering Technical Society) have frequent service opportunities. If you want to be in National Honor Society you have to do 50 hours over the two years, with 25 by the end of junior year. To graduate with an honors diploma, one of the requirements is 80 hours over two years (40 by the end of junior year). Finally, there is Gold Cord, where you must do over 100 hours (50 by the end of junior year), but it is only given to a handful of people who apply.

'''Conference Room''' – This room is attached to the SAC (Student Activity Center) which is attached to Mac. Some clubs have meetings in there and there will also be some tutoring sessions or practice tests.

'''[[Conference Room]]''' – This room is attached to the SAC (Student Activity Center) which is attached to Mac. Some clubs have meetings in there and there will also be some tutoring sessions or practice tests.

'''Curfew''' – This is the time by which you must be in the dorm (11pm Sun-Thurs, 1am Fri & Sat). After that, all students must remain in McConnell Hall until 6am. For first semester Juniors, you must stay in your room/wing, but second semester you are allowed to hang out in other places within the dormitory.

'''Curfew''' – This is the time by which you must be in the dorm (11pm Sun-Thurs, 1am Fri & Sat). After that, all students must remain in McConnell Hall until 6am. For first semester Juniors, you must stay in your room/wing, but second semester you are allowed to hang out in other places within the dormitory.

'''Docking''' – This term is used in terms of discipline. Our discipline system is based on a 100 point scale (points are not good) and once you reach 100, you are kicked out. The handbook gives examples of things and their associated point value. Docking itself is a term of receiving points (Docking is short for documenting). However, you may be able to get the points reduced or removed by going to JBoard (Judicial Board)- it depends on the severity of the offense.

'''[[Documentation|Docking]]''' – This term is used in terms of discipline. Our discipline system is based on a 100 point scale (points are not good) and once you reach 100, you are kicked out. The handbook gives examples of things and their associated point value. Docking itself is a term of receiving points (Docking is short for documenting). However, you may be able to get the points reduced or removed by going to JBoard (Judicial Board)- it depends on the severity of the offense.

'''Exec/Committee head''' – An exec, or executive, is a person who has a leadership position in a club like president or secretary. Only seniors can have exec positions, but juniors can apply during “Exec Season” around February-March. Committee heads are pretty much found only in HOPE & TMS and they are in charge of their own specific committee, such as HOPE’s Pet Shelter.

'''[[Executive|Exec]]/[[Committee Head|Committee head]]''' – An exec, or executive, is a person who has a leadership position in a club like president or secretary. Only seniors can have exec positions, but juniors can apply during “Exec Season” around February-March. Committee heads are pretty much found only in HOPE & TMS and they are in charge of their own specific committee, such as HOPE’s Pet Shelter.

'''Grand Senior''' – This is one of your senior’s seniors. They are two years/grades older than you and are typically now in their first “real” year of college. The seniors’ seniors are your grand seniors.

'''Grand Senior''' – This is one of your senior’s seniors. They are two years/grades older than you and are typically now in their first “real” year of college. The seniors’ seniors are your grand seniors.

'''Kitchenette''' – A kitchen on the second floor where students bake or cook. It has an oven/stove, pots and pans, and some cooking supplies as well. This room can be checked out for two hours at a time from the Front Desk.

'''[[Kitchenette]]''' – A kitchen on the second floor where students bake or cook. It has an oven/stove, pots and pans, and some cooking supplies as well. This room can be checked out for two hours at a time from the Front Desk.

'''Lofting Beds''' – Because dorm rooms are so small, especially considering you are sharing it with a roommate, lofting beds are highly recommended. You can either bunk your beds together, or raise your bed and put your desk under (more common). Common mistake to avoid: slamming your head on the bed while getting up from your desk.

'''Lofting Beds''' – Because dorm rooms are so small, especially considering you are sharing it with a roommate, lofting beds are highly recommended. You can either bunk your beds together, or raise your bed and put your desk under (more common). Common mistake to avoid: slamming your head on the bed while getting up from your desk.

'''Mac''' – This room is the big common area on the first floor where people hang out, study, play games, or have club meetings (GAs/general assemblies).

'''[[Mac Cafe|Mac]]''' – This room is the big common area on the first floor where people hang out, study, play games, or have club meetings (GAs/general assemblies).

'''Offices''' – All throughout the building of TAMS, there are offices of academic advisors, student life, and other staff. Ask someone if you are having trouble finding someone’s office. There are also offices in Sage Hall.

'''Offices''' – All throughout the building of TAMS, there are offices of academic advisors, student life, and other staff. Ask someone if you are having trouble finding someone’s office. There are also offices in Sage Hall.

'''Quiet Hours''' – These are certain hours where you have to be quiet (8pm – 9am on weekday/nights and 12am – 12pm on weekends). They basically mean do not be ridiculously loud, because people will be sleeping. The rule is if staff can hear you 3 doors down, then you are being too loud. During pre-finals week (dead week) and finals week, quiet hours are increased so that we don’t disturb those that are studying.

'''Quiet Hours''' – These are certain hours where you have to be quiet (8pm – 9am on weekday/nights and 12am – 12pm on weekends). They basically mean do not be ridiculously loud, because people will be sleeping. The rule is if staff can hear you 3 doors down, then you are being too loud. During pre-finals week (dead week) and finals week, quiet hours are increased so that we don’t disturb those that are studying.

'''RA (Residential Advisor)''' – An RA is a college student at UNT, and they are in charge of one wing each. They do room checks and lead wing meetings, and they are always there to help solve any problems you might have. They are kind of like a super senior mentor.

'''[[Resident Assistant|RA (Residential Advisor)]]''' – An RA is a college student at UNT, and they are in charge of one wing each. They do room checks and lead wing meetings, and they are always there to help solve any problems you might have. They are kind of like a super senior mentor.

'''Research''' – Research is big and highly encouraged at TAMS. You will learn more about research once you get to TAMS, but if you live near a college and are interested in it, email or message an RO exec to learn how to get started.

'''[[Research]]''' – Research is big and highly encouraged at TAMS. You will learn more about research once you get to TAMS, but if you live near a college and are interested in it, email or message an RO exec to learn how to get started.

'''Room Check''' – This is done every night at 11pm on school nights and 1am on weekends. Your RA will check just to make sure you and your roommate are there. Your RA might ask about your day or if anything else; you could ask them about any issues you are having then, too. If you like to go to bed early, don’t worry; just leave your door unlocked and your RA will check you in.

'''Room Check''' – This is done every night at 11pm on school nights and 1am on weekends. Your RA will check just to make sure you and your roommate are there. Your RA might ask about your day or if anything else; you could ask them about any issues you are having then, too. If you like to go to bed early, don’t worry; just leave your door unlocked and your RA will check you in.

'''Room Time''' – This is for first semester juniors. After room check time, you have to be in your room from 12am until 6am. This means that you can’t shower during room time. However, if you’re just going to the bathroom, you’re okay.

'''Room Time''' – This is for first semester juniors. After room check time, you have to be in your room from 12am until 6am. This means that you can’t shower during room time. However, if you’re just going to the bathroom, you’re okay.

'''SAC''' – This is the Student Activity Center that is attached to Mac. Some clubs will hold activities in here.

'''[[Student Activity Center|SAC]]''' – This is the Student Activity Center that is attached to Mac. Some clubs will hold activities in here.

'''Seminar''' – These are kind of like a GA for the entire grade most Mondays 5-6PM, where they announce important things such as scholarship opportunities and required events like Convocation. Juniors usually have more seminars than seniors.

'''[[Seminar]]''' – These are kind of like a GA for the entire grade most Mondays 5-6PM, where they announce important things such as scholarship opportunities and required events like Convocation. Juniors usually have more seminars than seniors.

'''Senior Mentor''' – There are two senior mentors per wing and they are there to help guide you and answer any questions you have. They are like your big sisters or brothers.

'''[[Senior Mentor]]''' – There are two senior mentors per wing and they are there to help guide you and answer any questions you have. They are like your big sisters or brothers.

'''Smitty''' – This is the other common room found on the first floor. It has a piano, a ping pong table, and a pool table. Because it is known as “Smitty Study,” quiet hours are observed and no piano, ping pong, or pool can be played. Smaller clubs have meetings here.

'''[[Smitty Study|Smitty]]''' – This is the other common room found on the first floor. It has a piano, a ping pong table, and a pool table. Because it is known as “Smitty Study,” quiet hours are observed and no piano, ping pong, or pool can be played. Smaller clubs have meetings here.

'''TAMSiAM''' – This is a website that you can use your EUID/password combination to request privileges (travel), view disciplinary points, and record community service hours, etc.

'''TAMSiAM''' – This is a website that you can use your EUID/password combination to request privileges (travel), view disciplinary points, and record community service hours, etc.

'''Travel Weekend''' – Like a closed weekend, you can go home, or wherever needed, just at a time that you want. You are allowed three travel weekends first semester, and then get more according to semester privileges. Make sure to submit a travel request through TAMSiAM, by the Wednesday before you’d like to leave.

'''Travel Weekend''' – Like a closed weekend, you can go home, or wherever needed, just at a time that you want. You are allowed three travel weekends first semester, and then get more according to semester privileges. Make sure to submit a travel request through TAMSiAM, by the Wednesday before you’d like to leave.

'''TV Room''' – This is the other common room on the second floor. People watch TV, study, or hang out here. This room is checked out for three hours at a time.

'''[[TV Room]]''' – This is the other common room on the second floor. People watch TV, study, or hang out here. This room is checked out for three hours at a time.

'''Visitation''' – During certain hours of the day (5-8 Sunday through Thursday, 4-10 Friday and Saturday), you can visit the rooms/halls of the opposite sex. The major exception to this is that guys can use the TV room, Bewley, and the kitchenette whenever they want. During visitation, you must be escorted to a room, and then in that room, the door must be open and the light must be on (no major PDA, too— check the handbook for specifics).

'''Visitation''' – During certain hours of the day (5-8 Sunday through Thursday, 4-10 Friday and Saturday), you can visit the rooms/halls of the opposite sex. The major exception to this is that guys can use the TV room, Bewley, and the kitchenette whenever they want. During visitation, you must be escorted to a room, and then in that room, the door must be open and the light must be on (no major PDA, too— check the handbook for specifics).

'''Wing''' – This is your new “family” at TAMS. Consisting of 20-30 people of your age and gender, along with your RA and senior mentors, you will have various wing activities through the year.

'''[[McConnell Hall#Wings|Wing]]''' – This is your new “family” at TAMS. Consisting of 20-30 people of your age and gender, along with your RA and senior mentors, you will have various wing activities through the year.

'''Wing Meeting''' – This is every Wednesday night at 11pm. It takes place of a room check, so it is mandatory. Here, you will have announcements read and maybe do some bonding activities or games.

'''[[Wing Meeting]]''' – This is every Wednesday night at 11pm. It takes place of a room check, so it is mandatory. Here, you will have announcements read and maybe do some bonding activities or games.

====<big>Buildings & Cafeterias</big>====

====<big>Buildings & Cafeterias</big>====

'''Sage''' – This is where your second semester biology class will be. You’ll also have Seminar here every other week. It was just recently renovated too and you can study here. TAMS admin also work on the third floor, so you may come here if you have a meeting with any admin.  

'''Sage''' – This is where your second semester biology class will be. You’ll also have Seminar here every other week. It was just recently renovated too and you can study here. TAMS admin also work on the third floor, so you may come here if you have a meeting with any admin.  

'''Bruce Cafeteria''' – This is the cafeteria right next to TAMS, so you will probably spend most of your time eating here. The quality of the food is alright, but it gets worse as the year goes on. The general consensus is the farther you have to walk, the better the cafeteria is.

'''Art Building''' - This is the newest academic building on campus. Some math courses may be held in this building along with courses for students in the [[Visual Arts and Design Track|visual art]] track. The Art Building has many lounge areas perfect for individual and group studying.

'''BLB (Business Leadership Building)''' – Rather new to UNT, this is simply an awesome building. From taking shortcuts to Kerr to studying on the terrace, this building is loved by many. Some of your math classes will probably be in here. They have rooms on the bottom floor that are perfect for group or solo study parties. It has a pretty decent cafe too.

'''[[Bruce Hall|Bruce Cafeteria]]''' – This is the cafeteria right next to TAMS, so you will probably spend most of your time eating here. The quality of the food is alright, but it gets worse as the year goes on. The general consensus is the farther you have to walk, the better the cafeteria is.

 

'''[[Business Leadership Building|BLB (Business Leadership Building)]]''' – Rather new to UNT, this is simply an awesome building. From taking shortcuts to Kerr to studying on the terrace, this building is loved by many. Some of your math classes will probably be in here. They have rooms on the bottom floor that are perfect for group or solo study parties. It has a pretty decent cafe too.

'''Chemistry Building''' – You will have chemistry class and lab here. Fun fact: it looks like the periodic table of elements from Google maps.

'''Chemistry Building''' – You will have chemistry class and lab here. Fun fact: it looks like the periodic table of elements from Google maps.

'''Chilton''' – Found right across the street from McConnell, this building has a computer lab and printing. It is open 7:00 AM -12:00 AM Monday through Thursday, 12:00 PM-12:00 AM on Sundays, and closes at 7 on Fridays and Saturdays. Chilton is often used instead of having your own printer because of how close it is to McConnell. It takes printing credits, which every TAMS student receives $20 of, and printing is around $0.03 for B&W. It’s a really good place to study too because there are quiet rooms and the computer lab has candy and a coffee machine.

'''[[Chilton Hall|Chilton]]''' – Found right across the street from McConnell, this building has a computer lab and printing. It is open 7:00 AM -12:00 AM Monday through Thursday, 12:00 PM-12:00 AM on Sundays, and closes at 7 on Fridays and Saturdays. Chilton is often used instead of having your own printer because of how close it is to McConnell. It takes printing credits, which every TAMS student receives $20 of, and printing is around $0.03 for B&W. It’s a really good place to study too because there are quiet rooms and the computer lab has candy and a coffee machine.

'''Crumley Hall''' - Crumley is the hall with housing and dining offices. If you need to add flex to your meal plan or just want to change plans, you can go to Crumley (or call ahead).

'''Crumley Hall''' - Crumley is the hall with housing and dining offices. If you need to add flex to your meal plan or just want to change plans, you can go to Crumley (or call ahead).

'''ESSC (Eagle Student Service Center)''' – This is a place where you go to handle the big problems, like financial aid or IDs. Also, some elective classes, biology, and computer science will be taken here. This is also where you will go to get your transcript and other official documents.

'''ESSC (Eagle Student Service Center)''' – This is a place where you go to handle the big problems, like financial aid or IDs. Also, some elective classes, biology, and computer science will be taken here. This is also where you will go to get your transcript and other official documents.

'''GAB (General Academic Building)''' – A lot of math classes and offices are here. Many professors have offices here, so you might come here for office hours. There is also a computer lab on the third floor and a cafe on the second floor. (I highly recommend the chocolate croissants and the chai tea).

'''[[General Academic Building|GAB]] (General Academic Building)''' – A lot of math classes and offices are here. Many professors have offices here, so you might come here for office hours. There is also a computer lab on the third floor and a cafe on the second floor. (I highly recommend the chocolate croissants and the chai tea).

'''Kerr Cafeteria''' – This is one of the farthest cafeterias. It has extended hours and is pretty consistent day to day. The food is generally way better than Bruce’s and they have a wide variety of food (they also have great ice cream & milkshakes!). They have a fried line in the back, plus healthier food near the front, so options are open.

'''[[Kerr Hall|Kerr Cafeteria]]''' – <s>This is one of the farthest cafeterias. It has extended hours and is pretty consistent day to day. The food is generally way better than Bruce’s and they have a wide variety of food (they also have great ice cream & milkshakes!). They have a fried line in the back, plus healthier food near the front, so options are open.</s> Kerr Cafeteria closed during Spring 2021 after the opening of Eagle Landing.

'''Language Building''' – This is where your English class and any foreign language electives are held.

'''Language Building''' – This is where your English class and any foreign language electives are held.

'''Library Mall''' – This is the fountain area in front of Willis Library. You’ll pass by here on the way to BLB and Kerr/Maple. There are a lot of fun UNT events held here where you can get tons of free stuff (shirts, cups, etc.) Plus they sometimes give out free fresh food here.

'''Library Mall''' – This is the fountain area in front of Willis Library. You’ll pass by here on the way to BLB and Kerr/Maple. There are a lot of fun UNT events held here where you can get tons of free stuff (shirts, cups, etc.) Plus they sometimes give out free fresh food here.

'''Maple Cafeteria''' – Also known as the Mean Greens Cafeteria, this cafeteria is the same distance as Kerr, but it is the only all vegan cafeteria on campus. It actually has really great quality food, so if you want to try something new or you’re looking to lose a few pounds, try it out! (It’s legitimately really good I’m not even vegetarian or vegan and I love Maple)

'''[[Maple Hall|Maple Cafeteria]]''' – Also known as the Mean Greens Cafeteria, this cafeteria is the same distance as Kerr, but it is the only all vegan cafeteria on campus. It actually has really great quality food, so if you want to try something new or you’re looking to lose a few pounds, try it out! (It’s legitimately really good I’m not even vegetarian or vegan and I love Maple)

'''Physics Building''' – This is where physics and some math classes are held.

'''Physics Building''' – This is where physics and some math classes are held.

'''Life Sciences Building''' - This is where some chem and bio classes are held. Most bio research is also done in this building. It’s split up into life sciences A and life sciences B - B is newer, and in general if you have a class it’ll probably be in A.

'''Life Sciences Building''' - This is where some chem and bio classes are held. Most bio research is also done in this building. It’s split up into life sciences A and life sciences B - B is newer, and in general if you have a class it’ll probably be in A.

'''Rec''' – A beautiful workout center just down the street. Something awesome about the place: the elliptical machines help to power the facility. It has a good aerobic and weight room with various courts, a track, and a leisure and lap pool. It’s super fancy, so check it out.

'''[[Pohl Recreation Center|Rec]]''' – A beautiful workout center just down the street. Something awesome about the place: the elliptical machines help to power the facility. It has a good aerobic and weight room with various courts, a track, and a leisure and lap pool. It’s super fancy, so check it out.

'''Sycamore Hall''' - This building is rather old but has a smaller, more lowkey library. Good place for studying if you want to be by yourself and relatively close to all the classes. Some of the lights are motion sensor, so if you see a dark area, you can probably still try to walk there.

'''[[Sycamore Hall]]''' - This building is rather old but has a smaller, more lowkey library. Good place for studying if you want to be by yourself and relatively close to all the classes. Some of the lights are motion sensor, so if you see a dark area, you can probably still try to walk there.

'''Union''' – This is the newest building on campus. You probably came here for interview day or preview day. It has various fast food options that take flex (see Meal Plans) such as Starbucks, Burger King, Taco Bueno, Fuzzy’s (extended hours), Chick fil a, etc. The bus to discovery park (the compsci and engineering part of campus) has a major stop at the union.

'''[[Union]]''' – The Union is one of the newer buildings on campus. You probably came here for interview day or preview day. It has various fast food options that take flex (see Meal Plans) such as Starbucks, Burger King, Taco Bueno, Fuzzy’s (extended hours), Chick fil a, etc. The bus to discovery park (the compsci and engineering part of campus) has a major stop at the union.

'''Victory Cafeteria''' – This cafeteria serves higher quality food, but the drawback is that you have to either take a bus there (around 15 minutes) or walk across the highway (about 1.2 miles). The bus stop is across the street from Kerr. Buses run around every 15 minutes.

'''[[Victory Hall|Victory Cafeteria]]''' – This cafeteria serves higher quality food, but the drawback is that you have to either take a bus there (around 15 minutes) or walk across the highway (about 1.2 miles). The bus stop is across the street from Kerr. Buses run around every 15 minutes.

'''West Cafeteria''' – This is another close cafeteria and they serve really good home style food (meaning lots of butter and fat).

'''[[West Hall|West Cafeteria]]''' – This is another close cafeteria and they serve really good home style food (meaning lots of butter and fat). After reopening in 2019, West now serves food without the 8 big allergens and gluten.

'''Willis Library''' – This is the library at UNT. Obviously, there are books to check out, but lots of people study here and there is a computer lab attached where you can print papers for free. This is definitely a great place to work or keep away from distractions.

'''[[Willis Library]]''' – This is the library at UNT. Obviously, there are books to check out, but lots of people study here and there is a computer lab attached where you can print papers for free. This is definitely a great place to work or keep away from distractions.

'''Wooten Hall''' - Many of you will have a math class here, and it has a little cafe on the first front. The muffins and coffee are pretty decent if you forgot to grab breakfast before class. It’s behind the union too, so it is pretty far.

'''[[Wooten Hall]]''' - Many of you will have a math class here, and it has a little cafe on the first front. The muffins and coffee are pretty decent if you forgot to grab breakfast before class. It’s behind the union too, so it is pretty far.

Ok so yeah there might be a lot of buildings, but you have A LOT of freetime the first month so take advantage of this time and explore the buildings. Try to find places that are not only good to relax, but also places you like to study in... trust me... you don’t have to be stuck in your room or just the library. Try to expand your study environments. It really helps during midterms and finals when you might feel overwhelmed.

Ok so yeah there might be a lot of buildings, but you have A LOT of freetime the first month so take advantage of this time and explore the buildings. Try to find places that are not only good to relax, but also places you like to study in... trust me... you don’t have to be stuck in your room or just the library. Try to expand your study environments. It really helps during midterms and finals when you might feel overwhelmed.

Here’s a list of all the official clubs and a brief description of what each club does. If you’re interested, you can visit the TAMS website or the club website, if it has one (linked after the club description).

Here’s a list of all the official clubs and a brief description of what each club does. If you’re interested, you can visit the TAMS website or the club website, if it has one (linked after the club description).

'''Ambassadors''' - Ambassadors works to bridge the gap between current students and prospective TAMSters by allowing students to share their experiences. Every month, Ambassadors host Preview Days and Spend-A-Days where students all over Texas come to TAMS and experience what’s it like to be a TAMS student. Ambassadors also assist the TAMS Admissions Department with Interview Day and Outreach processes. This club is not only a great way to get consistent volunteer hours, but is also a fun way to meet prospective students!!

'''[[Ambassadors]]''' - Ambassadors works to bridge the gap between current students and prospective TAMSters by allowing students to share their experiences. Every month, Ambassadors host Preview Days and Spend-A-Days where students all over Texas come to TAMS and experience what’s it like to be a TAMS student. Ambassadors also assist the TAMS Admissions Department with Interview Day and Outreach processes. This club is not only a great way to get consistent volunteer hours, but is also a fun way to meet prospective students!!

'''Ballot''' - Ballot is TAMS's club for Model UN, speech, debate, and political awareness. They put on events such as SciMun, an annual conference for high school students, as well as TAMS Talks, the TAMS version of Ted Talks.

'''[[Ballot]]''' - Ballot is TAMS's club for Model UN, speech, debate, and political awareness. They put on events such as SciMun, an annual conference for high school students, as well as TAMS Talks, the TAMS version of Ted Talks.

'''CSO''' - the Computer Science Organization (CSO) is in charge of all computer science competitions, hackathons, and anything computer science oriented! Be sure to visit [https://www.tamscompsci.com www.tamscompsci.com] for more information. (''Note: CSO now uses https://cso.tams.club''.)

'''[[Computer Science Organization|CSO]]''' - the Computer Science Organization (CSO) is in charge of all computer science competitions, hackathons, and anything computer science oriented! Be sure to visit https://cso.tams.club/ for more information.

'''Dull Roar''' - Dull Roar is a music group at the Texas Academy of Math and Science with a primary symphony orchestra as well as ensembles and is introducing many committees such as an Acapella, Composition, Music Theory, and Nursing Home/Hospital volunteering.

'''[[Dull Roar]]''' - Dull Roar is a music group at the Texas Academy of Math and Science with a primary symphony orchestra as well as ensembles and is introducing many committees such as an Acapella, Composition, Music Theory, and Nursing Home/Hospital volunteering.

'''FACES''' - The Fellowship for the Advancement of Cultural Education for Students is a multicultural club at UNT whose mission is to unite people by embracing cultural diversity, realize and respect different perspectives, and discuss and bring awareness to pressing global issues. FACES now has expanded to have committees that include volunteering for refugees, fundraising, and drives. To learn more about FACES visit http://facesunt.weebly.com/. Let’s FACE it, culture is the new trend.

'''[[Fellowship for the Advancement of Cultural Education of Students|FACES]]''' - The Fellowship for the Advancement of Cultural Education for Students is a multicultural club at UNT whose mission is to unite people by embracing cultural diversity, realize and respect different perspectives, and discuss and bring awareness to pressing global issues. FACES now has expanded to have committees that include volunteering for refugees, fundraising, and drives. To learn more about FACES visit http://facesunt.weebly.com/. Let’s FACE it, culture is the new trend.

'''HOPE''' - HOPE is a club at TAMS that provides a variety of volunteering opportunities to students through our 13 committees, including Pet Shelter, DIY Donations, Boys and Girls Club, Teen Court, High School Tutoring, Henna for Hearts, and many more. We host the HOPE Auction and Dance, a wildly popular two-night social event that attracts all TAMS students and raises money for a nonprofit or charity of choice. HOPE also hosts 4 Carter Blood Drives throughout the year. You can visit our website, [https://www.tamshope.org tamshope.org] for more info, news, committee information, and cute pictures. STAY WOKE FOR HOPE!!

'''[[Helping Other People Everywhere|HOPE]]''' - HOPE is a club at TAMS that provides a variety of volunteering opportunities to students through our 13 committees, including Pet Shelter, DIY Donations, Boys and Girls Club, Teen Court, High School Tutoring, Henna for Hearts, and many more. We host the HOPE Auction and Dance, a wildly popular two-night social event that attracts all TAMS students and raises money for a nonprofit or charity of choice. HOPE also hosts 4 Carter Blood Drives throughout the year. You can visit our website, [https://www.tamshope.org tamshope.org] for more info, news, committee information, and cute pictures. STAY WOKE FOR HOPE!!

'''JETS''' - The mission of the Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS) of TAMS is to cultivate a passion for science, engineering, and technology. During the year, they participate in numerous events including Science Bowl, Science Olympiad, and FIRST Robotics, which helps develop our new generation of STEM professionals with diverse interests and opportunities. In addition, they have an extensive outreach program to inspire STEM interest throughout our community, making scientific discovery accessible to all students.

'''[[Junior Engineering Technical Society|JETS]]''' '''& [[Robotics]]''' - The mission of the Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS) of TAMS is to cultivate a passion for science, engineering, and technology. During the year, they participate in numerous events including Science Bowl, Science Olympiad, and FIRST Robotics, which helps develop our new generation of STEM professionals with diverse interests and opportunities. In addition, they have an extensive outreach program to inspire STEM interest throughout our community, making scientific discovery accessible to all students.

'''JBoard''' - Judicial Board serves as a board of peers who function as the official voice of the student body in the TAMS disciplinary system.

'''[[Judicial Board|JBoard]]''' - Judicial Board serves as a board of peers who function as the official voice of the student body in the TAMS disciplinary system.

'''MHA''' - The McConnell Hall association aims to connect TAMS students through activities and events. We provide high school experiences such as homecoming and prom, leadership opportunities for juniors, information about the TAMS lifestyle, and opportunities to form meaningful bonds with fellow TAMS and UNT students.

'''[[McConnell Hall Association|MHA]]''' - The McConnell Hall association aims to connect TAMS students through activities and events. We provide high school experiences such as homecoming and prom, leadership opportunities for juniors, information about the TAMS lifestyle, and opportunities to form meaningful bonds with fellow TAMS and UNT students.

'''MAO''' - Mu Alpha Theta's (MAO) mission is to recognize and foster mathematical interests in the student body of TAMS and to encourage participation in math activities and competitions such as AMC. In other words, MAO is the best frat on UNT campus and R U S H M A O!!!

'''[[Mu Alpha Theta|MAO]]''' - Mu Alpha Theta's (MAO) mission is to recognize and foster mathematical interests in the student body of TAMS and to encourage participation in math activities and competitions such as AMC. In other words, MAO is the best frat on UNT campus and R U S H M A O!!!

'''Naturally''' - Naturally, the TAMS environmental club, is committed to not only creating awareness of environmental issues in the community but also actively working towards sustainability at McConnell Hall, UNT, and Denton.

'''[[Naturally]]''' - Naturally, the TAMS environmental club, is committed to not only creating awareness of environmental issues in the community but also actively working towards sustainability at McConnell Hall, UNT, and Denton.

'''pROfiLE''' - pROfiLE aspires to encourage self expression through the arts, to provide an atmosphere for creative growth, and to help the community through artistic projects. The "ROLE" in "Profile" is capitalized to emphasize the theatrical aspect of the club while the entire word "Profile" relates to profiles in visual arts.

'''[[pROfiLE]]''' - pROfiLE aspires to encourage self expression through the arts, to provide an atmosphere for creative growth, and to help the community through artistic projects. The "ROLE" in "Profile" is capitalized to emphasize the theatrical aspect of the club while the entire word "Profile" relates to profiles in visual arts.

'''Project Smile''' - Project Smile is a club dedicated to boosting TAMS morale, reducing stress, and spreading smiles in the TAMS community and the Denton community.

'''[[Project Smile]]''' - Project Smile is a club dedicated to boosting TAMS morale, reducing stress, and spreading smiles in the TAMS community and the Denton community.

'''Replay''' - Replay consists of yearbook and ION, the TAMS newspaper. Yearbook works to capture the memorable moments of our short time here at TAMS. Students are able to experiment with photography, designing, and writing as they help create the TAMS yearbook. The Ion Newspaper works hard to make the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science a place where not only math and science are important. They offer a place for creative expression and comedic relief through writing, photography, videography, and web design.

'''[[Replay]]''' - Replay consists of yearbook and ION, the TAMS newspaper. Yearbook works to capture the memorable moments of our short time here at TAMS. Students are able to experiment with photography, designing, and writing as they help create the TAMS yearbook. The Ion Newspaper works hard to make the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science a place where not only math and science are important. They offer a place for creative expression and comedic relief through writing, photography, videography, and web design.

'''RO''' - Research Organization (RO) is committed to helping TAMS students excel in the fields of research and improve their communication, presentation, and execution skills. We connect you to research-related competitions (TJAS, TJSHS, and the Intel ISEF-affiliated Science Fairs to name a few), university resources, and science-based volunteering in the community through the Aspire Exposition and Mentorship programs. Visit our website http://tamsro.weebly.com for more information.

'''[[Research Organization|RO]]''' - Research Organization (RO) is committed to helping TAMS students excel in the fields of research and improve their communication, presentation, and execution skills. We connect you to research-related competitions (TJAS, TJSHS, and the Intel ISEF-affiliated Science Fairs to name a few), university resources, and science-based volunteering in the community through the Aspire Exposition and Mentorship programs. Visit our website http://tamsro.weebly.com for more information.

'''Sports Club''' - Their mission is to encourage TAMS students to maintain a healthy lifestyle and interact with one another to foster a sense of community through sports. Our sports teams include football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, softball, swimming, running and tennis. There is also an annual tournament (SLAMT) where you play against other teams from schools like TAMS from different states.

'''[[Sports Club]]''' - Their mission is to encourage TAMS students to maintain a healthy lifestyle and interact with one another to foster a sense of community through sports. Our sports teams include football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, softball, swimming, running and tennis. There is also an annual tournament (SLAMT) where you play against other teams from schools like TAMS from different states.

'''TBO''' - The mission of TAMS Business Organization is to develop individuals into future leaders by instilling professionalism, leadership, communication, entrepreneurship, and ethics in our members. We will strive to educate and provide a variety of opportunities in marketing, management, and business that will help members develop strong real-world business skills that can be applicable in their futures.

'''[[TAMS Business Organization|TBO]]''' - The mission of TAMS Business Organization is to develop individuals into future leaders by instilling professionalism, leadership, communication, entrepreneurship, and ethics in our members. We will strive to educate and provide a variety of opportunities in marketing, management, and business that will help members develop strong real-world business skills that can be applicable in their futures.

'''TMS''' - TAMS Medical Society (TMS) is dedicated to bringing the academy medical opportunities such as volunteering and shadowing. They hope to bring you medical insight through their various speaker GA's and events such as HOSA, hospital tours, etc.

'''[[TAMS Medical Society|TMS]]''' - TAMS Medical Society (TMS) is dedicated to bringing the academy medical opportunities such as volunteering and shadowing. They hope to bring you medical insight through their various speaker GA's and events such as HOSA, hospital tours, etc.

'''TAMS Academic Society''' - TAS's goal is to provide academic support as well as numerous volunteering opportunities through its many committees. Throughout the year, they host review sessions before tests, fundraisers for She's the First (an international education nonprofit) and have a variety of experienced tutors for any subject. Their website is updated regularly throughout the school year for easy access to tutors, study materials, and information about volunteering.

'''[[TAMS Academic Society]]''' - TAS's goal is to provide academic support as well as numerous volunteering opportunities through its many committees. Throughout the year, they host review sessions before tests, fundraisers for She's the First (an international education nonprofit) and have a variety of experienced tutors for any subject. Their website is updated regularly throughout the school year for easy access to tutors, study materials, and information about volunteering.

There are also a plethora of unofficial clubs at TAMS such as Student Council, TAMS culinary society, the Supply, Morals & Ethics, SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Alliance), Linguistics Society, etc. Basically anything you can think of and more!

There are also a plethora of unofficial clubs at TAMS such as Student Council, TAMS culinary society, the Supply, Morals & Ethics, SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Alliance), Linguistics Society, etc. Basically anything you can think of and more!

====<big>VIP's (Very Important People) of TAMS</big>====

====<big>VIP's (Very Important People) of TAMS</big>====

'''Sam Earls''' - He is your academic counselor. Mrs. Wendy and Sam switch off every other year, and they stay with you for your two years here at TAMS. Both of the counselors are like the counselors at your old school but way, WAY better. For one, they actually get to know all of our names. Also, he goes to Maple for lunch often and will sit with TAMS student, and he also goes to the rec and play basketball.

'''[[Sam Earls]]''' - He is your academic counselor. Melissa and Sam switch off every other year, and they stay with you for your two years here at TAMS. Both of the counselors are like the counselors at your old school but way, WAY better. For one, they actually get to know all of our names. Also, he goes to Maple for lunch often and will sit with TAMS student, and he also goes to the rec and play basketball.

 

'''[[Melissa Minick]]''' - She is also an academic counselor. She is always there to help with any questions you may have about courses or professors. You might find her swiping (taking attendance) for your classes. Make sure to reach out to Melissa as she is a very nice and nice person to talk to.

'''Melissa Schneider'''- She is also an academic counselor. She is always there to help with any questions you may have about courses or professors. You might find her swiping (taking attendance) for your classes. Make sure to reach out to Melissa as she is a very nice and nice person to talk to.

<s>'''Mrs. Wendy''' - She is the seniors’ academic counselor. Mrs. Wendy’s job is the same as Sam’s. She’s super chill and fun to talk to. She might call you in her office to chat some time during the year, but don’t worry, you’re not in trouble. Her office is located on the 1st floor in the boys’ wing. Mrs. Wendy is super nice (so is Sam!), and both counselors become your good friends while you are here. Don’t be shy, and ask if she has time to hang during her free time.</s>

'''Mrs. Wendy''' - She is the seniors’ academic counselor. Mrs. Wendy’s job is the same as Sam’s. She’s super chill and fun to talk to. She might call you in her office to chat some time during the year, but don’t worry, you’re not in trouble. Her office is located on the 1st floor in the boys’ wing. Mrs. Wendy is super nice (so is Sam!), and both counselors become your good friends while you are here. Don’t be shy, and ask if she has time to hang during her free time.

<s>'''Crystal Romero''' - Crystal is one of the two hall directors in McConnell. She lives on the junior girl’s floor (2nd floor) in the corner of D wing, but she wanders around McConnell a lot because she always has stuff to do, especially at the front desk. Hall directors are pretty much the bosses of McConnell - they’re in charge of the PAs and RAs and indirectly run everything. If there’s ever an issue that the RAs or PAs can’t handle, it goes to Crystal or Lauren. Crystal is really funny and easy to talk to, and if you have any questions about how McConell runs she’s definitely a great person to ask (so is your RA, of course!)</s>

'''Crystal Romero''' - Crystal is one of the two hall directors in McConnell. She lives on the junior girl’s floor (2nd floor) in the corner of D wing, but she wanders around McConnell a lot because she always has stuff to do, especially at the front desk. Hall directors are pretty much the bosses of McConnell - they’re in charge of the PAs and RAs and indirectly run everything. If there’s ever an issue that the RAs or PAs can’t handle, it goes to Crystal or Lauren. Crystal is really funny and easy to talk to, and if you have any questions about how McConell runs she’s definitely a great person to ask (so is your RA, of course!)

<s>'''Lauren Edgar''' - Lauren is the second hall director in McConnell, who lives on the junior guy’s floor (3rd floor) right at the intersection of B wing near the staircase. Hall director apartments are labelled, so if that confused you, just look for the doors with the sign saying “HALL DIRECTOR APARTMENT.” Lauren and Crystal have the same job, so anything you might need Crystal for Lauren can do just as well. She’s really sweet and wants to help, so definitely talk to her whenever you see her, even just for fun.</s> ''Unfortunately, Wendy, Crystal, and Lauren retired at the end of 2019-2020 school year. Content will be updated when we learn more about the new hall directors. Melissa is replacing Wendy's role.''

'''Lauren Edgar''' - Lauren is the second hall director in McConnell, who lives on the junior guy’s floor (3rd floor) right at the intersection of B wing near the staircase. Hall director apartments are labelled, so if that confused you, just look for the doors with the sign saying “HALL DIRECTOR APARTMENT.” Lauren and Crystal have the same job, so anything you might need Crystal for Lauren can do just as well. She’s really sweet and wants to help, so definitely talk to her whenever you see her, even just for fun.

'''[[Russ Stukel]]''' - Russ is the assistant dean for student life at TAMS. He mostly manages McConnell and what goes on in the building, so you’ll see him around a lot. He’s top dog in the student life hierarchy, so anything big will go through him.

'''Russ Stukel''' - Russ is the director of student life at TAMS. He mostly manages McConnell and what goes on in the building, so you’ll see him around a lot. He’s top dog in the student life hierarchy, so anything big will go through him.

'''[[Ben Warren]]''' - Ben is the assistant director of student life. Ben mainly deals with any issues arising clubs, community service hours, and student events.

'''Sharon Vann''' - Ms. Vann manages the applications side of TAMS. She’s also the one that helps with applying to colleges. You’ll most likely come to her office (Sage 3rd floor) at some point to give her transcripts. Fun fact, she was a part of the first graduating class of TAMS!

'''[[Sharon Vann]]''' - Ms. Vann manages the applications side of TAMS. She’s also the one that helps with applying to colleges. You’ll most likely come to her office (Sage 3rd floor) at some point to give her transcripts. Fun fact, she was a part of the first graduating class of TAMS!

'''Cynthia Hoffman''' - She takes care of most of the administration things, including but not limited to class attendance, textbooks, fees, etc.

'''[[Cynthia Hoffman]]''' - She takes care of most of the administration things, including but not limited to class attendance, textbooks, fees, etc.

'''Dr. Duban''' - He is the associate dean for research and national scholarships at TAMS plus UNT in general, so if you’re planning on doing science-fair related competitions you’ll probably bump into him at some point. You’ll see him occasionally at seminar, where he’ll probably talk about the Regeneron competition or the Barium Goldwater scholarship. He’s an English major, so he’s really good at editing papers you may need to submit for competitions. You can find him on the third floor of Sage.

'''[[James Duban|Dr. Duban]]''' - He is the associate dean for research and national scholarships at TAMS plus UNT in general, so if you’re planning on doing science-fair related competitions you’ll probably bump into him at some point. You’ll see him occasionally at seminar, where he’ll probably talk about the Regeneron competition or the Barium Goldwater scholarship. He’s an English major, so he’s really good at editing papers you may need to submit for competitions. You can find him on the third floor of Sage.

'''Dean de Oliveira''' - He is the dean of the Honors college, and he actually cares a lot about TAMS. He’ll pop up at seminar from time to time, as well as show up to a few TAMS events. In general, he’s a nice guy that wants to make the program better. He asks for student feedback occasionally too.

'''[[Glênisson de Oliveira|Dean de Oliveira]]''' - He is the dean of the Honors college, and he actually cares a lot about TAMS. He’ll pop up at seminar from time to time, as well as show up to a few TAMS events. In general, he’s a nice guy that wants to make the program better. He asks for student feedback occasionally too.

===Misc. Dorm Topics===

===Misc. Dorm Topics===