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5 Facts to Know About Applying to TCU

The college application process can be both exciting and daunting. To help you navigate this journey, here are five essential points you should know about applying to TCU.

TCU staff and student

First-year Application: Dual Credit

As a part of the application process, TCU requires two letters of recommendation from first-year applicants (recommendation letters are optional for transfer applicants). One must come from a teacher, while the other is sent in by a school counselor. These letters are a great way for our admission team to better get to know who you are as a person beyond the numbers we see on the application.

August 2, 2022, by Dalton Goodier |
TCU staff and students at orientation

First-year Application: Submitting Recommendation Letters

As a part of the application process, TCU requires two letters of recommendation from first-year applicants (recommendation letters are optional for transfer applicants). One must come from a teacher, while the other is sent in by a school counselor. These letters are a great way for our admission team to better get to know who you are as a person beyond the numbers we see on the application.

July 26, 2022, by Dalton Goodier |
TCU Student Housing

College Dorm Essentials

When it comes to dorm room shopping (or college shopping in general), buying everything you need for your new home can be overwhelming and confusing. We’ve compiled a list of items you may overlook.

July 19, 2022, by Colleen Wyrick |
TCU Core Curriculum

Core Curriculum 101

What should a college graduate know and be able to do? In the admissions process, college graduation might seem a long way off. Yet your answer to this question should drive your exploration of colleges and universities and what they offer academically.

June 23, 2022, by Theresa Gaul, Ph.D., Department of English |