In case you missed it, TCU students, faculty, staff and other members of the TCU community have a chance to name one of the many squirrels that roam our campus. You can soon name a nameless squirrel in just a few easy steps and a small fee.
Here’s how it works:
- Make your gift of $3 or more by clicking the “Name Your Squirrel” button.
- As you’re making your gift, you’ll have the chance to pick your squirrel’s name (be creative!).
- Keep an eye on your inbox for a special certificate with your squirrel’s name in the days following your gift.

Of course, members of the TCU community are not the first to name the nut-loving, tree-climbing creatures. In addition to Rocket J. Squirrel, here are some of the more-famous squirrels from popular culture:
- Scrat (“Ice Age” series)
- Sandy Cheeks (“SpongeBob SquarePants”)
- Secret Squirrel (“Secret Squirrel Show”)
- Ulysses (“Flora & Ulysses”)
- Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel
The university asks to please keep names appropriate and classy, and they have the right to reject any names to ensure the squirrels of TCU are given the confidence to continue to roam confidently.
The money will go to support student scholarships, and TCU has already raised over $1,200.
This opportunity to name a squirrel is available until April 12 at 11:59 p.m.