Coronavirus Information (COVID-19)

FAQ's

For Parents

Contact the Office of Admission at frogmail@tcu.edu or (817) 257-7490 and we will connect you with an available counselor or staff member.

No. As of now, this does not change our plans for any application deadlines or decisions coming from our office, including admission to TCU, scholarship, and admission to the John V. Roach Honors College.

We continue to monitor our visit schedule to accommodate as many visitors as possible under our new visit guidelines. We are currently offering small group, in-person tours every 30 minutes Monday through Friday mornings. All other visit opportunities are virtual. Check your email and admissions.tcu.edu/visit for updates regarding visit programs as decisions are made.

TCU Admission has canceled travel indefinitely.

Yes, we are currently allowing in person tours under our new visit guidelines. Check out our schedule to reserve your spot today! Self-guided tours are also an option if you prefer to go at your own pace.

If you are registered for an upcoming tour and have not received a confirmation email, or if you have general visit questions, email visit@tcu.edu.

All current TCU students will have access to services.

Information regarding athletic events can be found on the TCU Athletics COVID-19 update page.

Tuition rates are the same for online or in-person classes

For International Students

TCU continues to welcome students from around the world. We are closely monitoring the situation and are adhering to decisions made by the US government. Based on the current situation with COVID-19, we are asking all new international students to take classes online this fall from their home countries.

Yes, you can defer your admission for up to one year. If you do not attend another university during that time, your admission, financial aid and/or scholarship award should remain the same. A new CSS PROFILE will be required if you defer for more than one semester. Should you enroll in another university during that time, you will have to reapply as a transfer student.

We will be flexible and work closely with students and institutions to ensure we have the documents we need without creating additional stress.

For Transfer Students

We can accept unofficial transcripts to make preliminary decisions. Enrollment at TCU is contingent upon receipt of a final official transcript. An unofficial transcript that has been tampered with will result in immediate admission revocation.

We will be flexible and work closely with students and institutions to ensure we have the documents we need without creating additional stress.

Simply log in to your account at that college, and take a screenshot or print your courses. Be sure the credit hours and final grades are included. You can then email the documents to us at transferfrog@tcu.edu.

We will continue to review applications holistically. If you’re worried about your GPA, please send us an email at transferfrog@tcu.edu and we will work with you.

For Prospective Students

We have a variety of opportunities to connect virtually with campus partners, professors, and current students. You can check out our virtual visit resources or find your counselor and contact them with any questions you have about becoming a Horned Frog! Keep checking back for updates!

Yes. All admissions functions except for large on-campus programs are continuing as normal.

Information regarding athletic events can be found on the TCU Athletics COVID-19 update page.

TCU is test-optional for entering first-year students in fall 2021. Test scores have always been just one part of our review of a student’s academic preparation. Students who elect not to submit test scores will not be penalized for admission or scholarship consideration. We will focus on other elements of a student’s academic profile as part of our holistic application review.

We will be offering virtual interviews hosted by students and counselors. Information about these opportunities will be updated on our website and emailed out – so be sure to join our mailing list.

For Counselors

TCU Admission has canceled travel indefinitely, but we will connect virtually with as many high schools as possible.

TCU Admission has canceled travel indefinitely, but many schools are planning virtual fairs. We’re currently planning our fall virtual college fair schedule and will participate in as many as possible.

For Admitted Students

No. As of now, this does not change our plans for any decisions coming from our office, including admission to TCU, scholarship, and admission to the John V. Roach Honors College.

Yes, we are continuing with business as usual for Faculty and Staff on campus. You are encouraged to contact respective offices via email or phone call with any questions or concerns.

Financial Aid: (817)257-7858 or finaid@tcu.edu
First-Year Experience: (817)257-7855 or fye@tcu.edu
Housing: (817)257-7865 or housing@tcu.edu

Information regarding athletic events can be found on the TCU Athletics COVID-19 update page.

We will be flexible and work closely with students and institutions to ensure we have the documents we need without creating additional stress. Our goal is to receive all final transcripts by July 19.

We can accept unofficial transcripts to make preliminary decisions. Enrollment at TCU is contingent upon receipt of a final official transcript.

Domestic students may request to defer enrollment to the fall 2021 semester. Students who reside outside the United States may request to defer enrollment to the spring 2021 or fall 2021 semester. Defer requests should be emailed to admissiondean@tcu.edu.

All scholarship awards except for the Frog Family Scholarship will remain for students who defer to next fall.

Tuition rates are the same for online or in-person classes