Congratulations to all of our admitted Horned Frogs! You should be proud of yourself and celebrate this major accomplishment! Now that you’ve been admitted, we wanted to provide you with some next steps in your journey to becoming an official Horned Frog.
Visit Campus
Still trying to decide if TCU is the right fit for you? We offer an admitted student event called Experience TCU that gives you an inside look at life as a Horned Frog. Students who are interested in attending can sign up for a date via the MyTCU portal. Check out our Frog Blog post for more information about this event! If you can’t attend one of our Experience TCU events, consider an in-person campus tour or taking our virtual tour.
Pay Your Commitment Deposit
In order to secure your spot in the Horned Frog family, you will need to submit a $500 nonrefundable commitment deposit. Make sure you pay attention to when your deposit is due! Applicants who applied to the Early Decision II deadline must submit their deposit by March 15. If you submitted your application as Regular Decision or Early Action, you have until May 1 at 5 p.m. CT to let us know you officially plan to attend TCU. Deposits must be submitted through your MyTCU portal.
Submit Your Health Records
The TCU Health Center requires students to submit records of their meningitis and MMR vaccines. To upload and submit these records, visit your TCU Student Health Portal. You can also explore student health insurance plans by visiting this web page.
Register for Frog Camp and Orientation
Get ready to make new friends and your first memories as a TCU student by attending Frog Camp and Orientation!
Frog Camp is a multi-day event that establishes students as part of the Horned Frog family. You will meet new friends, sightsee and participate in small group activities that will provide mentorship and encouragement as you start your college journey. We offer several camp options across Texas, the U.S., and even international locations! All camps located in Texas are free for students to attend and travel camps are an additional cost.
Orientation is a two-day, overnight experience (one day for transfer students) that will guide you through building your academic schedule for the fall semester and introduce you to some of TCU’s student resources across campus. Orientation is required for all new undergraduate students and there are multiple dates to choose from to best fit your schedule.
Check out this Frog Blog post to hear more about student’s experiences at Orientation and Frog Camp.
Students will be eligible to register for Orientation and Frog Camp through their MyTCU portal once they have submitted their enrollment deposit. Registration opens in late March.
Apply for Housing and Select Your Dining Plan
The Housing and Dining application for incoming Horned Frogs is open from May 1 - June 1. You can browse our residence halls to get an idea of the place you will call home! When you are filling out the application, you have the option to be matched with a roommate based on your compatibility or you can choose your roommate beforehand. For more information about the housing application, visit the Housing & Residence Life website.
As your move-in gets closer, you may consider checking out this list of must-have dorm room essentials!
For your dining plan, all first-year and sophomore students are required to have the Unlimited Plan. Details can be found on the TCU Dining website along with how the plan works across campus dining locations. We offer a variety of options for students, whether you are looking for a quick bite to eat or something more substantial. Learn more about some popular eateries across campus!
We want to congratulate you again on your acceptance to TCU! If you have any questions about next steps, send a message to frogmail@tcu.edu or give us a call at 817-257-7490. We look forward to having you on campus!
Sophia Vargas ’25 studies strategic communication at TCU with a minor in political science, and is from Northern California. She is a social media intern and operations intern for the Office of Admission. Sophia is also involved with her local church and the Turning Point USA chapter on campus.