Some background on what makes TCU special and some important tips for first-year students.

Finding connection at TCU begins before students come to school, said Kathy Cavins-Tull, vice chancellor for student affairs. From normal orientation to Frog Camp, these events provide a sense of community before moving in, Cavins-Tull said.

The Kimbell Art Museum, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, is banking on building a relationship with young people to help ensure it continues to thrive.

Since 1993 Frog Camps have been a part of TCU’s tradition. Incoming first-years gather for days and create memories they will never forget. Sophomores to seniors mentor first-years as they make their first college memories. 

With the help of the Sales Center in the Neeley School of Business, students have the opportunity to learn different sales techniques and meet with mentors.

TCU’s race and reconciliation initiative is a five-year study that began in July 2020. Provost Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg appointed a 28-member committee to research TCU’s history by uncovering documents and artifacts to share with the public. 

As TCU’s 150th year approaches, it is clear that times have changed when looking at student life throughout the years. 

Frogstock is an annual end-of-year tradition on campus. Students gather for activities, free food and tunes.

Undergraduate and graduate students presented their research, creative projects and videos at the annual Schieffer College Research and Creative Festival at the end of the spring 2022 semester.

Throughout TCU's zoo enrichment course, students explore the ecological behavior of wild animals to gain insights into the types of stimuli that they encounter naturally.

Two weeks before the start of school, sorority members flock to campus to set up for recruitment. They arrive a week before the potential new members (PNMs) embark to find their new home for the next four years.

Incoming students have many opportunities to work on and around TCU's campus.