September 13–15, 2024
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Welcome Horned Frog Families to Family Weekend 2024
Family Weekend is the perfect opportunity for you to experience the community your students call home. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to interact with the University’s world-class faculty and staff; enjoy refreshments while listening to some of TCU’s most talented fine arts students; take a day to explore the city of Fort Worth; or, cheer on the outstanding TCU Horned Frog football team. Regardless of what you choose to do during your time at Family Weekend, we hope that you will carve out time to reconnect with your student and find out what TCU means to them.
For a full family weekend schedule, please visit our website familyweekend.tcu.edu
A sign with a QR code is positioned at each location on this map. To hear the audio tour for each tradition, scan the code with your phone’s camera to navigate to the site information and select “Play Audio.”
TCU HISTORY AND TRADITIONS
TCU is a place of spirited belonging where Horned Frogs have long found a connection through our culture and traditions. Learn about the history and traditions that make TCU unique on this new, selfguided audio tour.
Audio tours narrated by TCU staff members Todd Boling, Deepti Chadee, Yvonne Giovanis, Reece Harty, Danielle Hoefeld, Joe LeConte, Lea McCracken, and Erin Wilson
A sign with a QR code is positioned at each location on this map. To hear the audio tour for each species, scan the code with your phone’s camera to navigate to the site information and select “Play Audio.”
CAMPUS TREES TOUR
For the eighth consecutive year, TCU has earned Tree Campus USA recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation. The national program, launched in 2008, honors colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation.
TCU values its diverse species of trees and its sustained commitment to maintaining and restoring campus ecosystems. The over 3,200 trees on campus truly make a positive impact on the attractiveness and charm of our campus and provide much-needed shade.
1. Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus)
2. Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)
3. Rose of Sharon Althea (Hibiscus syriacus)
4. Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)
5. Texas Live Oak (Quercus virginiana)
6. Chinese Pistache (Pistacia chinensis)
7. Yaupon (Ilex vomitoria)
8. Pecan (Carya illinoinensis)
9. Caddo Maple (Acer barbatum [saccharum] var. Caddo)
10. Chinkapin Oak (Quercus muehlenbergii)
11. Cedar Elm (Ulmus crassifolia)
12. Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis)
13. Possumhaw Holly (Ilex decidua)
14. American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
15. Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora)
Audio tours narrated by TCU staff members Todd Boling, Deepti Chadee, Yvonne Giovanis, Reece Harty, Danielle Hoefeld, Joe LeConte, Lea McCracken, and Erin Wilson
Football Game Parking
Saturday, September 14 vs. UCF @ 6:30pm
Free Shuttle Service
Free shuttle service is available from all remote parking lots listed, beginning 3 hours before kickoff. The last shuttle will depart from Amon G. Carter Stadium 1 hour after the game’s conclusion.
Free Parking with Shuttle
1 Doxology Bible Church 4805 Arborlawn Drive
2 Travis Avenue Baptist Church 800 West Berry Street
Paid Parking with Shuttle
3 University United Methodist Church 2416 West Berry Street
2 St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church 2700 McPherson Avenue
3 Paschal High School 3001 Forest Park Boulevard
Handicap/ADA Parking
Handicapped/ADA parking is available for $20 per space.
A valid state-issued handicapped hangtag or license plate is required for entry into the designated ADA parking garage, which is in the Lot 5 Garage (LaDainian Tomlinson lot). It is located at the corner of West Cantey Street and Stadium Drive. Parking is limited, so ADA-eligible fans are encouraged to arrive early.
Donor Lot Policies
Donor parking lots open 5 hours before kickoff and close 3 hours after the game for games starting before 2:30 p.m. For games starting at 2:30 p.m. or later, lots must be cleared 90 minutes after the game or by 11 p.m. (whichever comes first, due to city ordinance).
One pass equals one parking space. If a parking space is used for tailgating equipment (tent, grill, etc.), a parking pass for that space must be displayed.
2024 Football Schedule
August 30 @ Stanford
September 7 LIU
September 14 UCF
September 21 @ SMU
September 28 @ Kansas
October 4 Houston
October 19 @ Utah
October 26 Texas Tech
November 2 @ Baylor
November 9 Oklahoma State
November 23 Arizona
November 30 @ Cincinnati
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On-Campus Dining Options
Several eating establishments on campus are available to Family Weekend participants. We encourage you to explore these or the many other outstanding dining options available in Fort Worth.
For more information about on-campus dining options, including current hours of operation, please visit dining.tcu.edu/locations.
Brown-Lupton University Union Chick-fil-A
Looking for a quick breakfast, meal, or snack? Chick-fil-A can meet your needs by serving some of your favorite selections from the Chick-fil-A brand. Chick-fil-A is located on the first floor of the Union.
Market Square
Market Square is TCU’s all-you-care-to-eat dining facility. It occupies the south wing of the second floor of the Union and is the largest dining location on campus. Market Square has seven stations offering varying menus from breakfast to lunch to dinner. Vegetarian options are available.
Union Grounds
Union Grounds is located on the first floor of the Union and serves as a hot spot for those needing coffee, a quick snack, or a small meal. It carries a limited line of grocery and sundry items, snacks, bottled beverages, and freshly packaged salads and sushi from the Simply To Go case. Union Grounds features Starbucks Coffee and serves various hot and cold coffee beverages.
King Family Commons Building
Caliente
Caliente serves customizable Tex-Mex dishes. The menu offers tacos, burritos, taco salad, queso, salsa, and more.
Magnolias Zero7
Magnolias was created to fulfill the growing need for dining options for students with various allergies and dietary restrictions. Providing lunch and dinner, Magnolias Zero7 meals are made fresh daily. The rotating menu is designed to produce diverse options reflective of the season. Magnolias offers a variety of proteins, fresh vegetables, and desserts. All meals cooked in Magnolias are soy, egg, wheat/gluten, shellfish, dairy, and tree nut/peanut-free.
O’Brien’s Ghost Kitchen
Located on the first floor of the King Family Commons Building, O’Brien’s is now a ghost kitchen featuring Mr. Beast Burger, Pardon My Cheesesteak, NASCAR Refuel Wings, and Mariah Carey Cookies. Order through the Everyday App today!
The Press
The Press is located on the first floor of the King Family Commons and serves as a hot spot for those needing coffee, a quick snack, or a small meal. It carries a limited line of grocery items, snacks, bottled beverages, and freshly packaged salads from the Simply To Go case. The Press features Starbucks Coffee and hot panini sandwiches.
University Recreation Center
Shake Smart
Shake Smart is located on the main level of the Rec Center. The café serves a variety of smoothies, bowls, and oatmeals and is the perfect spot to fuel up after a great workout.
Mary Couts Burnett Library
Bistro Burnett
Bistro Burnett is a sure choice if you need coffee, pastries, or fruit and are in the Library. Located in the Mary Couts Burnett Library, this coffee shop offers service five days a week to match a variety of schedules.
Tandy Hall
Kinder Cafe
Located on the first floor of Tandy Hall, Kinder Cafe offers Peet’s Coffee; assorted bakery items from Fort Worth’s Black Rooster Café; and freshly made paninis, flatbreads, and breakfast sandwiches.
Student Activities
Student Activities provides handson, real-world opportunities for students to build relationships with their peers, plan and host campus events, and get involved in campus governance. In addition to major campus events like Family Weekend, Homecoming, and the Christmas Tree Lighting, Student Activities also includes:
Student Government Association
SGA represents the collective voice of the student body while encompassing the spirit of the TCU community through service, programming, and legislation. SGA achieves this mission through the House of Student Representatives, supporting student programming on campus, and allocating funds to support student-led projects and organizations. Visit sga.tcu.edu .
theCrew
theCrew is a student-led event planning group charged with creating events that develop a dynamic atmosphere on campus. theCrew accomplishes this task by planning three to four events per week that range from small, drop-in events all the way to large-scale, campus-wide events.
theEnd
theEnd is a student-led organization that provides high-quality entertainment and activities for students on Friday and Saturday nights. Past performers include Dan + Shay, Tiffany Haddish, and Ken Jeong. All events produced by theEnd are free to TCU students. Visit what2do.tcu.edu for an updated schedule of performers.
studentactivities.tcu.edu
Homecoming Week October 22–26, 2024
Christmas Tree Lighting December 3, 2024
For a complete listing of student events, please visit what2do.tcu.edu .
The Horned Frog Yearbook
The Horned Frog Yearbook is a 500-page, full-color book that covers academics, athletics, organizations, fraternity and sorority life, student life, and graduating senior portraits. It is the only official ongoing historical record of TCU.
Basic senior portrait sessions and inclusion in the Yearbook are free, with session upgrades, portrait prints, and the Yearbook available for purchase. Senior portrait sessions can be scheduled online at yearbook.tcu .edu .
To purchase a yearbook, please visit yearbook.tcu.edu
Office of New Student & Family Programs
Welcome to Family Weekend! We are excited to have you as part of our community at TCU and are glad you’re able to join us this weekend. The Office of New Student & Family Programs (NSFP) is your primary point-ofcontact whenever you need help, guidance, or have a question. NSFP works directly with family members to provide knowledge and awareness of ways TCU supports students, while also helping you support your Horned Frog. From newsletters to presentations and everything in between, NSFP looks forward to assisting you in whatever way possible.
We wish you a great Family Weekend experience! Let us know how we can help during your time as a Horned Frog family member!
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
Fall Break
October 10–13, 2024
Recharge over this long weekend in autumn.
Homecoming Week
October 22–26, 2024
For decades, TCU has honored alumni by holding an annual Homecoming celebration. Homecoming is historically held each October on a football game weekend. Homecoming traditions include multiple events throughout the week for students, Frog Fest, and the announcing of the 2024 Outstanding Senior at the Football game. The homecoming game is October 26 against Texas Tech.
Christmas Tree Lighting
December 3, 2024 | Campus Commons
Each year thousands of TCU students, faculty, staff, alumni, and Fort Worth community members converge on the Campus Commons for the lighting of the University’s Christmas Tree. The tree typically stands 45-50 feet tall and is decorated in the University’s official colors. The Chancellor, the President, and the Student Body President light the tree, which rings in the start of the holiday season and festivities at TCU.
Late Night Breakfast
December 10, 2024 | Market Square | 10pm–Midnight
One of the most beloved TCU student traditions is Late Night Breakfast. During finals week, faculty and staff serve breakfast to students in the Brown-Lupton University Union to help them unwind from the stress of finals. Other activities are also provided such as music, dancing, and games.
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TCU Traditions
TCU Alma Mater
Hail, All hail, TCU
Mem’ries sweet, comrades true Light of faith, follow through Praise to thee, TCU
Riff Ram
Riff, Ram, Bah, Zoo
Lickety, Lickety, Zoo, Zoo Who, Wah, Wah, Who Give ‘em Hell, TCU!
Fight Song Chant
F-R-O-G-S F-I-G-H-T
Purple, White, Horned Frogs Fight Victory, victory, right, right, right
RAH, RAH, TCU
RAH, RAH, TCU
F-R-O-G-S F-I-G-H-T
Go, go, Horned Frogs go TCU Frogs Fight!
TCU Fight Song
We’ll raise a song, both loud and long
To cheer our team to victory
For TCU, so tried and true, We pledge eternal loyalty.
RAH, RAH, TCU!
Fight on boys, fight, with all your might. Roll up the scores for TCU
Hail White and Purple flag, whose heroes never lag, Horned Frogs, we are all for you!
Chant
T-C-U!
We’re gonna beat the Hell out of you! And you, and you, and you, and you And you!
Hand Sign
In 1980, head cheerleader Chad Schrotel (’82), and his peers decided a hand signal would be a great way to show solidarity and promote school spirit. They settled on the current curled-finger salute, because the protruding knuckles resembled the horns on a real horned frog. When teaching the new students and fans how to make the sign, teacher often use the phrase, “make a peace sign and squish it down.”
Frog Horn
Dubbed by ESPN as “the most unique in all of college football,” the Frog Horn has become a trademark of TCU. The 3,000-pound locomotive horn was built over three weeks in 1994 by a team of engineers from Burlington Northern Railroad Company and donated to TCU. Since that time, it has appeared at football, baseball, bowl games, and parades. The Frog Horn is traditionally sounded each time the Horned Frogs score during a game. Its registers at 120 decibels, billows clouds of white smoke, and has a blinking purple and white frame.
Class Ring
In January 2002, TCU unveiled a class ring as a symbol of the University. The ring, designed by 15 students, faculty, staff, and alumni, features the University seal and a horned frog. The official TCU ring is a reminder that the wearer is part of an elite group of graduates and the TCU Family. Class Rings are sponsored by Alumni Relations and are presented to participating seniors each year during a Ring Ceremony.
Frog Fountain
Frog Fountain was placed outside the old Brown-Lupton Student Center in 1969 as a gift from Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Phillips of San Antonio. It features stylized flutes topped with lotus petals, a motif chosen because of the historic association of the lotus with education. Each of the flutes symbolizes a different class of students (first years being the shortest and seniors being the tallest) over which water flows, representing the sharing of knowledge and wisdom from class to class.
The Fountain was removed in May 2006 for the construction of the Campus Commons. In the spring of 2008, the original lotus petals returned to campus in a new base and plaza featuring the University’s name. Today, it is a TCU icon and traditionally is where seniors come with their families to take cap and gown pictures.
Horned Frog Statue
Standing in the plaza between Reed and Sadler Halls, is the Horned Frog Statue. The welded metal sculpture was created by Seppo Aarnos and installed in 1984. Commissioned by Student Government in 1984, it has become a tradition for students to rub the statue’s nose for good luck before a test.
SuperFrog
In 1979, TCU Athletics Promotions Director John Grace created SuperFrog as part of a campaign to promote TCU on campus and in the local community. Grace wanted a mascot that would help create a fun atmosphere at sporting events in contrast to the previous mascot, Addie. In 1999, SuperFrog received an image makeover replacing his potbelly and TCU t-shirt with a muscular physique and updated wardrobe.
School Colors
The official TCU colors are purple and white. Purple represents royalty and white for a clean game. According to TCU history, these school colors were most likely adopted in 1896.
