These RULES AND REGULATIONS are made for your benefit and security. The success of this learning experience depends on each citizen abiding by these rules. Any infraction of these rules can result in appropriate disciplinary action including the possibility of being sent home without any return of fees or any Tar Heel Girls State materials.

1. You are expected to remain for the entire session from Sunday afternoon registration through Saturday morning's closing ceremony.
2. You are expected to attend all scheduled meetings during the week and to participate in all activities. If you become ill, you must contact your city counselor or house mother to be excused due to illness.
3. You must remain on the campus at all times during the session.
4. You may not date during the session. Your schedule is very tight and there is no time for dating. If you have an unexpected visitor -- for any reason -- they must be brought to your city counselor, a house mother or a Commission member.
5. Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs or other contraband will not be brought on campus. Please remember that North Carolina state law prohibits smoking by people under the age of 18 years of age. Therefore, smoking will not be allowed at Girls State.
6. You are to return to the residence hall immediately following evening sessions. Do not wander on campus for your own safety. The residence hall closes at 11 pm, and no one is allowed to leave after the door is locked.
7. You should exercise common sense as far as noise and lights go. Keep your voice and radio volume low when it might disturb others. All hall lights will be out at 12:00 midnight. You will be sharing a room with a citizen selected at random. Please respect your roommate and her property as you want yours to be respected.
8. If you drive a car to Girls State, you must turn in your keys to the house mother after parking it in the designated parking area. Unregistered cars will be towed at your expense. Please note that there is a charge for parking.
9. NAME TAGS are to be worn whenever you leave the residence hall. Please wear it so it can be read easily. This tag is your meal ticket, your entry ticket for recreation programs and your identification as a Tar Heel Girls State Citizen.
10. DRESS CODE: THGS polo shirts, solid black, navy or khaki skirts or dress slacks are appropriate for all meetings. You may wear shorts and jeans in the dorm and for recreational activities including the Variety Show. The Reception is a special occasion - so either a dressy long or short dress will be fine. VERY COMFORTABLE SHOES are needed. You will be doing a lot of walking.
11. A BEFORE and AFTER inspection is made of each room. Citizens are responsible for any damages to her room or facilities.
12. Each citizen is responsible for her room key. If you lock yourself out, the first request for key entry is free. Any further requests will be charged. You must return your key on Saturday before you leave, or you will be charged $30.00.

For more information on how you may apply for the next session of Tar Heel Girls State, please contact us via E-Mail or US Mail.

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