FAQ

HSI staff consists of Program Coordinators (PCs), as well as our professors of the classes that students will take while on campus.

The PCs stay on campus and live with the students for the duration of HSI. They supervise and counsel students when needed. They participate as group leaders in activities. They are in charge of planning and chaperoning weekend and evening excursions and recreational activities. PCs work supportively with the small group leaders, faculty, residence hall staff, and students to make HSI more effective and intersting during the students three-week stay.

HSI is held every year in the summer during the month of July. The timing was selected so that it would not conflict, as much as possible, with other youth programs available or students' family plans. This period also fits well with other UW summer activities that could enhance the students' experience - the interactions with other faculty members and regular summer school students.  HSI is for serious, committed students who expect to remain on campus for the entire three weeks of the program. Check the homepage for this year's program dates.

Up to 75 students are selected in a cooperative effort between Wyoming high schools and UW.

Some are sigh, some are quite gregarious. Scholars represent the entire state of Wyoming, from Evanston to Cheyenne; from Jackson to Sundance. To respond to the diveristy of students, we provide a wide range of activities, both acedemic and non-acedemic, so that students can expand their own capabilities and interests. Even with all of the scheduled events, students should be able to find time to stop and reflect about themselves and personal goals.

Room, board, and instructional supplies are paid from funds granted by the Wyoming Legislature to the University of Wyoming. There is a $325 activity fee, but HSI pays for the remaining institute activities - even movies, concerts, miniature gold outings, and trips to Fort Collins! Travel to and from camp and personal expenses are the responsibility of the students (snacks, extra activities, laundry, and personal purchases).

7:00 - 8:00 am     Breakfast

9:00 - 11:30 am     Class Time

12:00 - 1:00 pm     Lunch

1:30 - 4:00 pm      Class Time

5:00 - 5:45 pm      Dinner

6:00 - 9:00 pm     Sign-up Activities (or large group evening events)

10:00 pm               Wing Meetings

10:30 pm                In Own Room

HSI maintains a fleet of 5-6 passanger vehicles for class field trips and small excursions.

The extenseive schedule of extracurricular activities will thoroughly engage students' time, including weekends. Speakers, performers, films, excurions, special workshops, plays, and concerts offer ongoing excitement every day of the week. Students might want to perform in the talent show we hold during the final week of the institute. We will take trips to Fort Collins as well, wehre we play in FortFun and go white-water rafting.

Students will have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of recreational activities (basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis, etc) while we are on campus. There's often a group that likes to run or workout before breakfast! HSI participants have access to UW's athletic facility (Half-Acre gym, with weights, aerobics room, baskeball courts, etc), which are open during the week. There is a fee for using the University golf course.

HSI has established a tradition of helping to make the community a better place in which to live and learn. Students have performed many hours of community service. Some activities include: serving meals at a soup kitchen, park clean-ups, sorting clothes and canned goods for the Salvation Army, and much more.

If students want to attend religious services while they are at HSI, a schedule and transportation will be provided.