Science Fair: Rules for Exhibit

Rules for Exhibits

General Rules: 

If the following rules are not followed the project will be disqualified.

• An individual exhibit is constructed by one person only.
• All exhibits must be constructed by students.
• Each student may enter only one exhibit.
• Group projects may have a maximum of 3 team members. 
• Group projects will be eligible in the elementary division only, and each group member must pay the entry fee. An entry form is required for each team member.
• Teachers or other technically trained people may give information and advice.
• All equipment and other necessary material must be furnished by exhibitor; 110 volt outlets will be available.
• If electricity is needed, exhibitor must furnish an extension cord at least 15 feet in length.
• No exhibitor or sponsor will be allowed in the exhibit room during judging.
• Posters must be self-supporting.
• Size of exhibit is limited to 30 inches in depth, 48 inches in width, and 108 inches in height from the floor to the top of the exhibit. Maximum project size includes all project materials, supports, and demonstrations for judges. If a table is used it becomes part of the display and must not exceed the allowed dimensions nor may the table plus any part of the project exceed the allowed dimensions. 
• Safety precautions must be strictly observed, or project will be disqualified.
• No student's name, school name, or photo of student (recognizable facial image) may be displayed on an exhibit.
• Judges have authority to reclassify a project if they feel it has been entered in the wrong category.
• Journals are recommended but not required.
• No prior trophies, ribbons, or awards may be displayed. 

Rules for Live Vertebrate Animal Projects

• If students choose to conduct experiments using live vertebrate animals, the proper forms must be completed and must accompany the project.
• No vertebrate animals are allowed to accompany the project.
• To receive a copy of the forms, please e-mail abussart@twu.edu

To download the form: Live Vertebrate Animal Form [pdf]

Entrance fee of $5.00 per person must be included with first two pages of the project form in order to be processed. Incomplete forms and unpaid submissions will not be processed. Fees are non-refundable.
Checks Payable to: Texas Woman's University ·
Submit forms and payment to:
TWU Science Fair
P.O. Box 425437
Denton, TX 76204
Fax #: (940) 898-3366: attn. Project Coordinator 
Any questions call 940.898.3325 or email abussart@twu.edu 
A Project Form and a signed Approval Form MUST be submitted for each participant. Group Fee: If entering as a group, the group must submit $5.00 per group member.