First Year Experience & Transfer Student Programs Book (FYE Book) Summer 2014 by TCU Student Development Services

Summer 2014

Pre-Orientation Checklist Check your TCU email daily! This is where we will be sending important information over the summer and throughout your time at TCU. Go to mobile.tcu.edu and use the same username and password you use for my.tcu.edu. Submit proof of meningitis vaccination. This must happen before you can register for classes or housing. We strongly recommend that you do this as soon as possible, as not doing so will delay enrollment and housing. See page 5 for more information. Review your degree requirements by visiting the online Undergraduate Catalog www.catalog.tcu.edu which includes the requirements for each major. Review placement information about foreign language study and mathematics for all students. More information on page 6. Prepare for Academic Advising and schedule building by visiting www.acs.tcu.edu/orientation.asp to review important information on the core curriculum, first year class recommendations, language and math placements, dual credit/transfer work completed at a Texas public institution, Advanced Placement (AP) test scores, College Level Examination Program (CLEP) test scores, and International Baccalaureate (IB) test scores. For those that will be requesting accommodations for a physical or learning disability, each eligible student must present to the Student Disabilities Services Coordinator relevant, verifiable, professional documentation and/or assessment reports that meet the University’s official guidelines. Visit the Disabilities Services link at www.acs.tcu.edu for more information on services, procedures, documentation and FAQs. Complete the Student Success: Unless There’s Consent online sexual assault education program at https://www.studentsuccess. org/tcu14/sexualassault/ using the TCU school code 14828. This is required of all students new to the TCU community. For more information on the training, you can contact Campus Life at 817-257-7926. PACK! For June sessions, students are required to spend the night in the residence hall even if you live near campus. See page 4 for a packing list. For August sessions, you will move into your fall housing assignment prior to your Orientation session (see page 12 for August move-in dates and times). Plan for travel, even if you are local! Fort Worth City and TCU construction has changed traffic patterns around campus and, even if you are familiar with the area, you may need extra time to maneuver the changes. More on info on page 7.

Pre-Frog Camp Checklist Complete Student Participant Release and Emergency Medical Treatment forms found here: frogcamp.tcu.edu/forms.asp Please note: If you are 17 years old or younger on the day camp starts, both of these items must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. Please bring the completed forms with you when you check in for Frog Camp. Please do not mail them ahead of time, as we are unable to take them prior to check-in. The forms may be downloaded at frogcamp.tcu.edu/forms.asp PACK! Please refer to www.frogcamp.tcu.edu for the suggested packing list for the specific camp you will be attending. Frog Camp Mystery Destination, Costa Rica, and Paris participants only: We will be emailing you additional information for the trip, so be sure to check your TCU email regularly. Frog Camp Alpine participants only: Please bring the completed release forms for (1) Scenic River Tours and (2) Adventure Experiences to Frog Camp Check-In. These will be mailed to you in a separate packet containing specific information.

Orientation Table of Contents

Orientation Orientation

Dates and Arrival Times Tentative Orientation Schedule Meals During Orientation Packing for Orientation Specifics for June Orientation Specifics for August Orientation Medical Requirements Health Insurance Requirement Degree Requirements Changing Majors Language Placement Mathematics Placement Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment University Post Office Box Traveling to TCU Parking on Campus

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Frog Camp

General Frog Camp Information 8 Cell Phone Usage 8 Emergency Contact Information 8 Payment for Frog Camp 8 Frog Camp Cancellation Policy 8 Before Frog Camp 8 Alpine 9 Casa Nueva 9 Challenge 10 Mystery Destination 10 Paris 11 Summit 11 Costa Rica 11 Quest 11

What’s Next?

Helpful Financial Information 12 August Move-In Information 12 August Programs/Frogs First 12 Common Reading 13 Need 2 Know 13 Chancellor’s Assembly 13 Connections 13 For Transfer Students ONLY 14 Abbreviated Orientation Map 15

This booklet contains important specifics about First Year Experience and Transfer Student programs designed to help you prepare for satisfying experiences. All of the information in this booklet is also located at www.orientation.tcu.edu or www.frogcamp.tcu.edu.

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Dates 1 June 5 - 6.....................................................................................................................Thursday - Friday 2 June 8 - 9................................................................................................................Sunday - Monday 3 June 12 - 13..............................................................................................................Thursday - Friday 4 June 15 - 16.........................................................................................................Sunday - Monday 5 June 19 - 20............................................................................................................Thursday - Friday 6 June 22 - 23.......................................................................................................Sunday - Monday 7 June 26 - 27............................................................................................................Thursday - Friday 8 June 29 - 30......................................................................................................Sunday - Monday 9 August 13 - 14...................................................................................Wednesday - Thursday 10 August 17 - 18.................................................................................................Sunday - Monday Transfer Session A June 24.............................................................................................................Tuesday Transfer Session B August 15...........................................................................................................Friday

Arrival Times June Orientations

Check-in on the first day takes place from 11:30 -12:45 pm in Brown-Lupton University Union. There will be signs to direct you.

August Orientations

Check-in on the first day takes place from 8:30 - 9:45 am. Session 9 check-in will occur in the Dee J. Kelly Alumni Center along with Residence Hall check-in. Session 10 check-in will take place in the Brown-Lupton University Union. There will be signs to direct you.

Transfer Orientations

Check-in takes place from 8:00 - 8:45 am in the Brown-Lupton University Union. There will be signs to direct you.

Honors Students Students who have been invited to join the John V. Roach Honors College should plan to arrive early for check-in. For those attending June Orientations, check-in is between 10:00 -10:20 am. For those attending August Orientation, check-in is between 8:00 - 8:20am. Students will first check in for the Orientation program and be escorted by an Orientation Leader to an Honors presentation covering the Honors curriculum and class scheduling. Parents will attend a separate Honors presentation during that same time. This parents-only session will address questions, curriculum, programming, and benefits of the John V. Roach Honors College. Both sessions will last an hour, giving students and parents time to have lunch or breakfast on their own before proceeding to the TCU General Welcome Session.

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Tentative June Orientation Schedule First Day 10:00 -10:20 am....................................................................................Honors Student Check-In 10:30 -11:30 am............................................................................Honors Student Orientation 11:30 -12:45 pm...............................................................................All Other Student Check-In Brown-Lupton University Union 1:00 pm.........................................................................................................................................Welcome Session

Student Activities

Family Activities

Group meetings with Orientation Leaders College Presentations Academics at TCU

Academic Advising Explanation & Process Families’ Changing Roles Housing & Dining on campus

6:30 pm.............................................................................................................................................................................Dinner 8:30 pm.................................................................................Family Activities End After Dessert Students remain on campus overnight

Second Day 8:00 am................................................................................................................Morning Announcements

Student Activities

Family Activities

How to Build a Schedule Faculty Expectations Academic Advising & Registration

Faculty Expectations Finances at TCU Safety and Wellness

We strongly encourage parents/guardians to attend Orientation with their students. The program is most beneficial when students and families attend together. Some activities are for students only, some for family members only, and some are for both. (Family members other than parents are welcome to attend, but please note that many activities are not appropriate for small children.) Orientation is a full program, from check-in to the last activity on Day 2. Do not plan to leave campus or schedule other activities during Orientation. Students are required to stay on campus for the duration of Orientation. Do not book any travel that will require you to leave prior to 5 pm on Day 2 for June Sessions.

Meals During Orientation

Lunch on the first day of June Orientation is on your own. Dinner on the first day of Orientation is included as part of the program. This meal provides an opportunity to interact with TCU students, faculty, and other Orientation participants. Casual dress is appropriate at this occasion. On the second day of June Orientation and first day of August Orientation, TCU Dining Services will provide you the opportunity to experience dining in Market Square with complimentary lunch. This dining experience is sponsored by Housing and Residence Life.

5:00 pm.......................................................................................................................Orientation Concludes

Tentative August Orientation Schedule First Day 8:00 -8:20 am............................................................................................Honors Student Check-In 8:30 -9:30 am..................................................................................Honors Student Orientation 8:30 -9:45 am....................................................................................All Other Student Check-In Brown-Lupton University Union* 10:00 am.....................................................................................................................................Welcome Session

Student Activities

Family Activities

Group meetings with Academic Advising Explanation & Orientation Leaders Process Facutly Expectations Finances at TCU College Presentations Families’ Changing Roles Academics at TCU Housing & Dining on campus 6:30 pm.............................................................................................................................................................................Dinner 8:30 pm.................................................................................Family Activities End After Dessert

Second Day 8:00 am................................................................................................................Morning Announcements

Student Activities

Family Activities

How to Build a Schedule Faculty Expectations Academic Advising & Safety and Wellness Registration 12:00 pm....................................................................................................................Orientation Concludes *Students attending August Orientation Session 9 will check-in in the Kelly Center.

Packing for Orientation Packing Checklist

Casual, comfortable clothes (casual attire is suitable for all of Orientation) and walking shoes Sweater or jacket for cold meeting rooms Pens for everyone in attendance! You will take LOTS of notes! Shower shoes for residence hall showers Toiletries–– the bathrooms are down the hall! Alarm clock Snack food Umbrella Academic information for foreign languages, math, and/or classes taken at other colleges/universities. **All alcohol/drugs (except prescriptions) are prohibited at Orientation for students and family members.**

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Specifics for June Orientation Arrival and Check-In

Please check in with the Orientation staff in Brown Luption University Union for all 2-day June sessions. Honors students need to check in between 10:00 -10:20 am. All other students check in between 11:30 -12:45 pm.

Lodging

All students, including those from the Dallas/Fort Worth area, are required to stay overnight in Milton Daniel Hall. Sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels/washcloths are provided for those staying in the residence hall. A limited number of residence hall rooms are available for family members at a cost of $30 per person. A reservation may be made online through the student’s Orientation reservation at my.tcu. edu. Families not interested in staying in the residence hall during June sessions are welcome to make a reservation at a local hotel. There is a hotel listing at www.orientation.tcu.edu that can help you view options. (See Accomodations, Local Hotels)

Specifics for August Orientation Arrival and Check-In

Please check in with the Orientation staff between 8:30 - 9:45 am. Honors students need to check in between 8:00 -8:20 am. If you are attending Session 9 you will go to the Dee J. Kelly Alumni Center to check-in for your on campus residence assignment as well as check-in for Orientation. If you are attending Session 10 you will check-in in the Brown-Lupton University Union.

Lodging

Students who are assigned to a residence hall for the fall semester will check into and stay in their own residence hall rooms prior to their Orientation session. Move-in instructions will be emailed to you in early August and posted on the Housing and Residence Life website (www.rlh.tcu.edu). Students not living on campus in the fall, as well as family members, must make sleeping arrangements off campus for Orientation. There is a hotel listing at www.orientation. tcu.edu that can help you view options. (See Accomodations, Local Hotels)

Specifics for Transfer Orientation Arrival and Check-In

Please check in with the Orientation staff in the Brown-Lupton University Union for both June and August transfer sessions between 8-8:45 a.m. Honors students may visit the Honors College during free time to collect information.

Lodging

Lodging is not provided for transfer sessions since they are not overnight sessions. In August, students who are assigned to a residence hall for the fall semester can check into and stay in their own residence hall rooms prior to their Orientation session. Movein instructions will be emailed to you in early August and posted on the Housing and Residence Life website (www.rlh.tcu.edu). Students not living on campus in the fall, as well as family members, must make sleeping arrangements off campus for Orientation. There is a hotel listing at www.orientation.tcu.edu (Accomodations).

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Mandatory Medical Requirements Texas state law requires that all entering (new and transfer) students, as well as students re-enrolling following a fall or spring semester break from TCU, must submit evidence of having been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis within the last five years. Students 22 and over are exempt from the law. TCU students wishing to reduce their risk of meningococcal disease can also choose to be vaccinated. Current proof of the meningitis vaccination must be presented to the Health Center before the student will be allowed to enroll in class or apply for TCU Housing. Delay in submission of acceptable vaccination documentation will delay enrollment and housing availability. In addition to the Meningitis Requirements, official immunization records must reflect two (2) immunizations for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR). For more information, and to download the required meningitis forms, visit us online at www.healthcenter.tcu.edu

Report of Medical History

All new students must complete a Report of Medical History form. A copy of the Report of Medical History form can be found online at www.healthcenter.tcu.edu. Please attach your immunization record to the Report of Medical History and submit them to the Health Center by mail, fax, or email. TCU Box 297400, Fort Worth, TX 76129, healthcenter@tcu.edu Phone: 817-257-7940

Fax: 817-257-7279

Health Insurance

Undergraduate students registered for nine or more hours are REQUIRED to have health insurance. This requirement can be satisfied by carrying the University-offered plan or having an individual/family plan that provides coverage comparable to the TCU plan and remains in effect throughout the 2014/2015 academic year. Detailed information about the Student Health Insurance Plan can be found at www.healthcenter.tcu.edu under “Insurance – Plan Details.” Compare the Student Health Insurance Plan to your current coverage by looking at premiums, deductibles, and benefits provided. If the choice is to decline participation in the Student Health Insurance Plan after considering the options, the student MUST WAIVE the student plan by submitting specific information about his/her private health insurance. Twenty-four hours after registering for classes a waiver can be entered at www.healthcenter.tcu.edu. Submitting this information by the fall deadline, 6 pm CST, August 19, 2014, will waive the student for the entire academic year. If information has not been entered online by the deadline, the student is auto-enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan and the semester charge is posted to his/her university account. Students submitting information after the August 19 deadline will remain enrolled and billed for the fall semester’s Student Health Insurance Plan with coverage beginning August 15, 2014. International students, regardless of classification are REQUIRED to carry the Student Health Insurance Plan as a minimum standard of coverage.

Degree Requirements While you are at Orientation, you will learn about the Core Curriculum as well as your specific degree requirements. You will have access to course descriptions while you are advised and enroll for your fall classes. If you would like to review course descriptions or print out your own copies, please visit the Academic Catalog at http://catalog.tcu.edu/current_ year/undergraduate/. Although it is not recommended that you prepare a schedule before you arrive, it is helpful to familiarize yourself with these requirements. Adivising during Orientation will differ by major and college and will opperate differently from advising appointments during the rest of your time at TCU. Some majors and colleges will conduct group style advising, while other may assign an individual advisor. All students will work with a professional advisor to craft a schedule for your first semester at TCU.

Changing Majors

You may take the following courses which are recommended for all first year pre-business students. • ENGL 10803 – Introductory Composition • MATH 10283 – Introductory Applied Calculus (MATH 10273 with a “C-” or higher, an SAT score of 600 or above, or an ACT Math score of 24 or above all serve as prerequisites for MATH 10283) • ECON 10223 – Introductory Microeconomics • ECON 10233 – Introductory Macroeconomics

Nursing

A student who wishes to change to the nursing major is eligible to contact the nursing department for information about changing his/ her major after they have completed one long semester at TCU and achieved a TCU cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Students who are not Nursing majors upon enrollment at TCU will need to be aware of the following requirements: 1. Students must have an established TCU GPA of at least a 2.5 and complete a minimum of one semester of coursework at TCU. 2. Students who enter the Nursing major after the first semester of their freshman year will be on a four and a half year plan. In this scenario a student would be able to complete all TCU core classes prior to beginning Nursing clinicals.

Some students start college knowing exactly what major they want, while others are undecided or tentative about a major. At TCU, you will have the opportunity to select from over 100 areas of study. Many students will change their major more than once before finally discovering the right one for them. If you are one of these students, you will have numerous opportunities to change your major before or after you arrive on campus. If you want to change your major prior to Orientation, you may do so by Emailing the Office of Admission at frogmail@tcu. edu. Your email request must be received at least 10 days prior to the start of your Orientation session. Once you have arrived for Orientation, you can change your major at the end of the Academics at TCU presentation, when you register for classes, or at any point by visiting the Registrar’s Office. If you have decided on a new major after you leave Orientation, you may change your major online through your my.tcu.edu portal. There are a few exceptions to these procedures. Because the schools of Business and Nursing have experienced unusual growth, they find it necessary to restrict the number of new majors this year. Students wishing to change to one of these majors should contact either the Admission office prior to Orientation or the department after they arrive on campus to discuss options that will allow them to stay on track toward graduation.

Here is a list of prerequisite courses that can be taken prior to declaring Nursing as a major.

• PSYC 10213 – General Psychology • SOCI 20213 – Introductory Sociology • NTDT 20403 – Nutrition • MATH 10043 – Elementary Statistics • BIOL 20233 – Basic Microbiology

We would recommend that students do not take a non-Nursing course to meet the Oral Communication TCU Core Curriculum requirement because one of the Nursing required courses meets that requirement. If the student does take the course, then the oral communication course would count as a free elective. *Please note that Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 20204) and Survey of Nursing (NURS 10043) will not be available to non-declared Nursing majors.

If you are not able to declare Business or Nursing as your major this year, please review the following options listed below. These options will help you to prepare to declare one of these majors at a later date.

Double Majors

Business

Language Placement

Even though you may not change your major to pre-business at Orientation, you may still take some of the prerequisite courses that are recommended for first year pre-business students. You may then request to change majors to pre-business at the end of your first year (spring semester). Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to be considered for pre-business. Space is limited and acceptance is competitive and not guaranteed. Please visit www.neeley.tcu.edu/Academics/BBA/Admissions.aspx to view the requirements and processes for application.

Students wishing to declare a second major may not do so until after meeting with their academic advisor during orientation.

Students have several options for finding the appropriate level at which they should start their language studies at TCU. Various means of determining proper placement as well as obtaining credit for previous language study are outlined at www.acs.tcu.edu orientation.asp under “Guidelines for Foreign Language Placement.”

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Math Placement Are you wondering which math class you should take? Check out the Department of Mathematics’ website at http://math.tcu.edu/mathcore.html to find out which math course is right for you. Students planning to take Calculus I, MATH 10524, (engineering, math, and science students, for example) should review this information and take the placement test if necessary BEFORE Orientation.

Traveling to TCU Flying

There are two major commercial airports that serve the Dallas/ Fort Worth (DFW) area— Dallas Love Field and DFW International. Dallas Love Field is located close to downtown Dallas and Southwest Airlines flies into this airport. DFW International is closer to TCU and a number of major airlines fly into and out of DFW.

From the airports — Love Field and DFW International: TCU does not provide transportation to or from the airport.

Super Shuttle:

Super Shuttle is a commercial transportation system. Fares depend on the number of people in your group, beginning at $30 for one person, one way. For transportation to TCU from DFW, no reservations are necessary––simply locate the Super Shuttle phone in baggage claim and a van will come to pick you up. HOWEVER, reservations are required 24 hours in advance for either a trip from Dallas Love Field OR for the return trip to either airport. You can reach Super Shuttle at: 817-329-2000, 1-800-258-3826, or visit Super Shuttle online at www.supershuttle.com.

Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment

Public Taxi:

From the airport to TCU, a public taxi will cost approximately $60.

All first year women participating in Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment in August must attend Orientation Sessions 1 through 9, although attending a June Orientation Session is highly encouraged. Women registered for Orientatin Session 10 will not be able to participate in Recruitment. Orientation Session 9 is limited to women who live a great distance from TCU and are unable to attend in June. Those registered for Session 9 may attend a Frog Camp following Orientation but will have very little free time in between programs. For more information, please call Fraternity and Sorority Life at 817257-7281 or visit www.greeks.tcu.edu.

Driving

University Post Office Box

From East or West:

During Orientation, you will have the opportunity to rent a TCU post office box. There is an annual fee for post office box rental of $55. The rental period begins May 15 and runs through May 15 of the following year. Even if you live on campus, the residence halls do not have mailboxes and cannot accept mail.

From DFW International:

Follow the South airport exit. Take 360 South to Arlington. Follow signs to I-30 west to Fort Worth. Travel past Six Flags and the Ballpark, through downtown Fort Worth, and exit going south on University Drive. TCU is two miles from the highway.

From the North or South:

Take I-35W to I-30 West. Travel through downtown and exit going south on University Drive. TCU is two miles from the highway. Exit I-30 going south on University Drive. TCU is two miles from the highway.

Chisholm Trail Parkway Construction

Fort Worth is enjoying a lot of growth, including the construction of the Chisholm Trail Parkway just North of the TCU campus. It is highly recommended that you factor in time for traffic at all times of day. Please check this website for route information: https://www.ntta. org/roadsprojects/projprog/ChisholmTrail/Pages/default.aspx

Parking on Campus

Please refer to the campus map at the end of this booklet. We encourage you to park in lots 5 and 6 located beside the Dee J. Alumni and Visitors Center and behind the Ranch Managment Building. Be aware that construction projects may change traffic patterns and parking.

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Frog Camp Frog Camp is what college is all about––exciting challenges, new friendships, stimulating learning, leadership opportunities, and the chance to discover more about yourself than you ever thought possible. We have two main goals at Frog Camp: helping you with your transition to college and having lots of fun. Even though each camp is unique, they will all help you feel more confident and more prepared for college. Most importantly, when Frog Camp is over, you will know other new students, upperdivision students, and faculty and staff members to help guide you through your first year and beyond.

There are 12 Frog Camps this summer — all different, all interesting! Challenge A June 2-4 Bruceville, TX Casa Nueva A June 10-12 Fort Worth, TX Quest June 17-19 Fort Worth, TX *Paris June 17-25 Paris, France Casa Nueva B June 23-25 Fort Worth, TX Costa Rica June 29-July 5 San Jose, Costa Rica Mystery Destination July 14-18 Somewhere in the US Alpine A July 27-31 Taylor Park, Colorado Alpine B August 1-5 Taylor Park, Colorado Challenge B August 14-16 Bruceville, TX Casa Nueva C August 14-16 Fort Worth, TX Summit August 18-20 Bruceville, TX *Available only for those in the Honors College

Haven’t signed up yet? Register online at my.tcu.edu then click on First Year Experience Specific information, including up-to-date packing lists, travel specifics, and a tentative schedule of activities is listed on the following pages and on our website at www.frogcamp.tcu.edu. If you are attending Paris, Costa Rica, Mystery Destination, or Alpine, additional information will be sent to you later via your TCU email address Please note: Departure and arrival times are subject to change. We will notify you if they do. All Frog Camp participants are expected to: • Participate in all scheduled camp events • Refrain from the possession or use of alcohol or other drugs (other than prescription medications)

Cell Phone Usage

We ask that cell phones remain off and left in the camp lodging. There will be time during the day to check messages and return important calls.

Emergency Contact Information

In an emergency, families may contact TCU Police at 817-257-7777. They will put you in touch with the on-site director who will be able to deliver messages so emergency calls can be returned.

Payment for Frog Camp

Frog Camp will be charged to your student account after the camp has occured. Need-based scholarships are available for Frog Camp, please email fye@tcu.edu and request an application.

Reservation Changes

If you need to make changes to your reservation, you may do so through my.tcu.edu, Main Menu, First Year Experience. We also have a waitlist available if your first choice camp is full. We encourage you to register for another camp, and then call our office (817-257-7855) to be placed on the waitlist.

Frog Camp Cancellation & No Show Policy Because of the limited space available and the high demand of incoming students who wish to attend Frog Camp, we must enforce a strict cancellation and no show policy.

Cancellations must be received in writing by email (fye@tcu.edu), fax (817-257-7285), or by US Mail (Frog Camp, TCU Box 297350, Fort Worth, TX 76129) by the dates outlined below. If your cancellation is received by the deadline listed below, you will not be charged for camp. Cancellations received after the listed deadline, as well as students who do not show up at registration, will be charged the full amount of their registered camp. 2013 Frog Camps

Cancellation Date

Challenge A

May 23

Casa Nueva A

May 30

Casa Nueva B

June 13

Paris

May 1

Quest

June 6

Costa Rica

May 1

Alpine A & B

July 1

Mystery Destination

June 15

Challenge B

August 4

Casa Nueva C

August 4

Summit

August 8

Before Frog Camp 1. Complete Student/Participant Release and Emergency Medical Treatment Forms. DO NOT MAIL THESE. BRING THEM WHEN YOU CHECK IN FOR CAMP. The release forms may be downloaded from the web at frogcamp.tcu.edu/forms.asp. 2. Pack! It is best to refer to the packing list for the specific camp you will be attending. Packing lists are available at www.frogcamp.tcu.edu.

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Frog Camp Alpine Frog Camp Alpine is a wilderness camp held near Gunnison, Colorado. Adventure Experiences, Inc. owns and operates this rural retreat center where electrical outlets and daily showers are as scarce as honking cars and blinding skyscrapers. Get ready for the time of your life! Adventure Experiences, Inc. provides the necessary wilderness equipment for your trip; however, you should plan to bring the items listed online, in addition to clothing for five days. Attempt to pack as lightly as possible, keeping in mind that the weather in Colorado can change rapidly. Rain or snow showers are likely and temperatures can vary from 15° at night to 80° during the afternoon. This means that wool and synthetic blends are preferred over cotton clothing. Try to bring layering clothes that include both cotton and wool/synthetic. Also, please let the camp staff know if you have any health conditions of which we should be aware.

Camp starts and concludes at the Colorado Springs Airport. In addition to the release form at frogcamp.tcu.edu/forms.asp, you will be mailed release forms for specific activities in which you will be involved at Frog Camp Alpine. Please bring all of the release forms with you to camp. You will also be mailed a Frog Camp t-shirt, please wear this when you arrive at the Colorado Springs Airport so we can easily recognize you. Check your TCU email for updates.

Frog Camp Casa Nueva Frog Camp Casa Nueva introduces you to your new home away from home. Mingle with the cowboys in the Fort Worth Stockyards; learn how to line dance at Billy Bob’s, the largest honky-tonk in Texas; explore the Fort Worth Art and Cultural Districts; and visit the Fort Worth Zoo. Some activities are outside, and it will be HOT–– so plan accordingly!! Please let the camp staff know if you have any health conditions of which we should be aware.

Frog Camp Casa Nueva A Specifics June 10-12

All participants will meet and check in at the Colorado Springs Airport by 1:00 pm on July 27 and depart from the same airport after 3pm on July 31. Please eat lunch before checking in.

If you are attending Frog Camp Casa Nueva A, you will check in at 11:00 am on June 10, in the University Recreation Center at 3005 Stadium Drive. The buses will return you to the same location on June 12, around 5 pm. If you are flying home after camp, do not schedule a flight prior to 7:00 pm on June 10. Many students choose to attend Frog Camp Casa Nueva A and Orientation Session 2.

Frog Camp Alpine B Specifics August 1-5

Frog Camp Casa Nueva B Specifics June 23-25

Frog Camp Alpine A Specifics July 27-31

All participants will meet and check in at the Colorado Springs Airport by 1:00 pm on August 1 and depart from the same airport after 3pm on August 5. Please eat lunch before checking in.

Alpine fee: $475

Transportation to Colorado Springs Airport is not included.

If you are attending Frog Camp Casa Nueva B, you will check in at 11:00 am on June 23, in the University Recreation Center at 3005 Stadium Drive. The buses will return you to the same location on June 25, around 5 pm. If you are flying home after camp, do not schedule a flight prior to 7:00 pm on June 25. Many students choose to attend Frog Camp Casa Nueva B and Orientation Session 7.

Frog Camp Casa Nueva C Specifics August 14-16

If you are attending Frog Camp Casa Nueva C, you will check in at 1:00 pm on August 14, in the University Recreation Center at 3005 Stadium Drive. The buses will return you to the same location on August 16, around 5 pm. If you are flying home after camp, do not schedule a flight prior to 7:00 pm on August 16. Many students choose to attend Frog Camp Casa Nueva C and Orientation Session 10. Please refer to the August move-in information located in this brochure for residence hall move-in information.

Casa Nueva Fee: $225

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Frog Camp Challenge Frog Camp Challenge is a camp designed around a low-element, and sometimes very messy, challenge course activities. The focus on team-building through a low-element challenge course will help to introduce the personal growth and development possible at TCU. At night, you can swim, tell stories around the campfire, or just lie on a blanket on the soccer field and stare at the stars. Facilities include air-conditioned cabins, full dining facilities, outdoor pool, climbing tower, and sand volleyball and basketball courts. If you are not afraid to get a little dirty during Grimy Games and want to push yourself, this is the right camp for you! Many of the Frog Camp activities are outside, and it will be HOT in June and HOTTER in August–– so plan accordingly!! Please let the camp staff know if you have any health conditions of which we should be aware.

Frog Camp Mystery Destination This camp is for the adventurous - spin the wheel and come with us to a U.S. destination that you won’t know until we get there. We will board a plane at DFW and spend five days exploring a fantastic American community with great food, terrific activities, and strong new friendships. And keep on your toes - the city we start the week in may not be where we finish!

Frog Camp Mystery Destination Specifics July 14-18

All participants will meet and check in at the DFW airport by 10 am on July 14 and check-in. We will then depart together to the Mystery Destination. Participants will return to DFW airport on July 18 around 3 pm. Please eat breakfast before you check-in.

Mystery Destination Fee: $1000

Frog Camp Challenge A Specifics June 2-4

If you are attending Frog Camp Challenge A, you will check in at 1:00 pm on June 2, in the University Recreation Center at 3005 Stadium Drive. There you will register, load your gear on the bus, and prepare to leave for camp. Please eat lunch prior to check-in. The buses will return to the same location on June 4, around 6:00 pm. Many students choose to attend Frog Camp Challenge A and Orientation Session 1.

Frog Camp Challenge B Specifics August 14-16

If you are attending Frog Camp Challenge B, you will check in at 1:00 pm on August 14, in the University Recreation Center at 3005 Stadium Drive. There you will register, load your gear on the bus, and prepare to leave for camp. Please eat lunch prior to check-in. The buses will return to the same location on August 16, around 6:00 pm. Many students choose to attend Frog Camp Challenge B and Orientation Session 10. Please refer to the August movein information located in this brochure for residence hall move-in information.

Challenge Fee: $200

Frog Camp Paris During this Honors-only camp you will explore Paris and learn about this great city’s history, culture, and food. Information on registration and travel for Paris will be available at www.frogcamp.tcu.edu.

Frog Camp Paris Specifics June 17-25

If you are attending Frog Camp Paris, you will check in at 3:00 pm on June 17 in Brown-Lupton University Union. We’ll spend the night on campus and leave for Paris the next day. Many students choose to attend Frog Camp Paris and Orientation Session 4.

Paris Fee: $2400 Extensive Paris information, including a tentative schedule and a packing list, will be sent to your TCU email address.

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Frog Camp Summit Come to Summit and claim your spot in TCU’s heritage of success! Work together with your small group to tackle the Summit Championship, and then relax at the pool, volleyball courts, or campfire. Many of the Frog Camp activities are outside, and Texas summers are HOT – so plan accordingly! Please let the camp staff know if you have any health conditions of which we should be aware.

Frog Camp Summit Specifics August 18-20

If you are attending Frog Camp Summit, you will check in at 1:00 pm on August 18, in the University Recreation Center at 3005 Stadium Drive. There you will register, load your gear on the bus, and prepare to leave for camp. Please eat lunch prior to check-in. The buses will return to the same location on August 20, around 6:00 pm. Many students choose to attend Frog Camp Summit and Orientation Session 10. Please refer to the August move-in information located in this brochure for residence hall move-in information. Please note that you will not be able to participate in Sorority Recruitment if you attend Frog Camp Summit.

Summit Fee: $200

Frog Camp Costa Rica At TCU, we’re serious about changing the world, and Frog Camp Costa Rica will help you learn how. This six-day international camp includes a hike to the base of a volcano, zip-lining over the jungle, swim under a waterfall, and relax in a natural hot spring. We will also visit the TCU research lab and participate in a community service project. TCU faculty will join you as you immerse yourself into a different culture, explore the sites and enjoy the cuisines.

Frog Camp Costa Rica Specifics June 29-July 5

If you are attending Frog Camp Costa Rica, you will check in at 3:00 pm on June 29 in Brown-Lupton University Union. We will spend the night on campus and leave for Costa Rica the next day. Many students choose to attend Frog Camp Costa Rica and Orientation Session 7.

Costa Rica Fee: $1800

Extensive Costa Rica information, including a tentative schedule and a packing list, will be sent to your TCU email address. Extensive Costa Rica information, including a tentative schedule and a packing list, will be sent to yor TCU email address.

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Frog Camp Quest If you’re interested in having the time of your life and helping other people while doing it, then Frog Camp Quest is the camp for you! Your home during camp will be at a local hotel. During Quest you will play, dance, laugh, and spend time figuring out what college can be for you and your new friends! In addition to everything mentioned above, Quest campers will spend part of their time making a difference in the community. This year, campers will visit COMO Community Center and partner with the staff to better the community by engaging with the young children and senior citizens and helping to renovate the community center. When you’re packing remember that this is Summer in Texas–– and that means HOT! But don’t worry; we’ll give you plenty of chances to cool off.

Frog Camp Quest Specifics June 17-19

If you are attending Frog Camp Casa Nueva B, you will check in at 1:00 pm on June 17, in the University Recreation Center at 3005 Stadium Drive. The buses will return you to the same location on June 19, around 5pm. If you are flying home after camp, do not schedule a flight prior to 7:00 pm on June 19. Many students choose to attend Frog Camp Quest and Orientation Session 4.

Quest Fee: $225

What’s Next? Helpful Financial Information

August Programs/ Frogs First

Your first bill will be processed in early July and available for viewing on my.tcu.edu around July 10th. You will not receive a paper notice. If you attend a June Orientation session, you will see your tuition and housing charges on your July statement. If you attend an August Orientation session, you will see only your housing charges on your July statement. Tuition charges are processed only after you have registered for classes. If you wish to have others view your TCU Student Account, please visit http://www.vcfa.tcu.edu/226.asp for further instructions.

Academic Year Charges – estimated costs

Undergraduate Tuition $38,510 Room $5.900 - $9,700 Dining Plan Yearly $1630 - $4480 Books and Supplies $1,200 *Does not include travel (estimated $450), miscellaneous personal expenses (estimated $1,500), or health insurance ($1,788). Any Federal Work-Study wages earned are not credited toward your TCU amount due. These wages are paid directly to you on a biweekly basis.

Helpful Contact Information Scholarships and Financial Aid financialaid@tcu.edu

817-257-7858

Financial Services (Billing) finserv@tcu.edu

817-257-7836

Housing and Residence Life housing@tcu.edu

817-257-7865

Admission 817-257-7490 frogmail@tcu.edu

August Move-In Information Moving into your residence hall will be a great experience at TCU with plenty of volunteers to assist you on scheduled move-in days. Your move-in date will be determined by your program needs. Please refer to the Housing and Residence Life website www.rlh.tcu. edu or email housing@tcu.edu for more specific information. •

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 (8:00am – 3:00pm) Orientation Session 9, Frog Camps Casa Nueva C, Challenge B and Transfer Orientation B students ONLY

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 (8:00am – 3:00pm) Orientation Session 10, Frog Camp Summit, and Sorority Recruitment Women ONLY

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 (8:00am – 3:00pm) All other Freshmen students

Once you arrive on campus and move into your new residence hall in August you will participate in several days of activities designed to officially welcome you to your new home for the next four years! Frogs First is all about helping you connect to TCU and get excited about your collegiate career. Over four days, Frogs First will connect you with a group of new students that live in your residence hall. Your Frogs First groups will be led by two upper-division students that will help you navigate your first few days at TCU, have fun, and put your anxieties at ease. Regardless of where you are coming from, your college goals, or the organizations you join, this experience is about recognizing that as a part of the TCU family, we are all FROGS FIRST. As part of Frogs First we have programming planned for much of the time between August move-in and the start of classes. All of these activities are mandatory for all first-year students but are also extremely fun and helpful in learning about our campus community. Please note that the Frogs First schedule works perfectly with those who are also participating in Sorority Recruitment. Frogs First groups, based on your residence hall, will be posted online at the Frogs First website in early August (www.frogsfirst.tcu.edu). Frogs First will challenge you to make TCU your home, provide you with incredible, unforgettable experiences, and help you build new relationships that can last a lifetime.

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Chancellor’s Assembly Thursday, August 21 Join Chancellor Victor Boschini, Provost Nowell Donovan, TCU faculty, members of the Class of 2018, and other students as you begin your academic journey at TCU.

Common Reading Friday, August 22 Every member of the Class of 2018 will read and discuss the Common Reading as part of his/her induction into the TCU learning community. Faculty will lead small groups as they discuss how the reading relates to the TCU Mission Statement and our place in the global community. Come prepared to engage in a lively conversation. You will receive your reading at June Orientations or by mail if you are registered for an August Orientation. Check www.commonreading.tcu.edu for more information.

Connections

After attending Orientation and Frog Camp, the next step to making a strong connection to the TCU community is participating in Connections. Connections is a small-group centered leadership program for first-year students. It is an opportunity for incoming students to gain valuable insights into what it means to begin “thinking and acting like an ethical leader and responsible citizen in the global community.” Connections challenges students to wrestle with personal identity and self-awareness, investing in and helping shape a thriving campus community, and learning about the ways in which our personal and communal lives are connected to the larger piece of the community. In addition, you’ll make great friends and begin finding your place in the TCU community. Each first-year student who registers is placed in a Connections group with 18-20 peers. Each group is facilitated by two upper class students who serve as mentors, as well as a faculty/staff mentor. Over the course of six weeks, we’ll focus on the following topics: •Discovering and uncovering your personal strengths •Discovering what it means to bring those strengths and leadership styles to the campus community and in a team setting •Exploring the meaning, importance and responsibility of living in a community with others •Discussing principles of community-building •Making connections between the individual, the community, and the global society Don’t miss this FREE leadership development opportunity to build relationships and connections that will serve you during your time at TCU! Additionally, Connections represents, for many, the first step toward earning a leadership medallion upon graduation from TCU through the Leadership Scholars Program. Check out more at www.connections.tcu.edu, or the TCU Leadership Center in Student Development Services located in Brown-Lupton University Union, Suite 2003.

TCU Mission To educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community.

Need2Know Saturday, August 23 Need2Know is a required program for the incoming class that is designed to give you information about various situations that you may face in college as well as provide information regarding resources on campus to assist you if needed. Students will be contacted regarding which session you will need to attend.

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Student Development Services Texas Christian University

TCU Box 297350 Fort Worth, TX 76129 www.sds.tcu.edu fye@tcu.edu 817-257-7855 Brown-Lupton University Union 2003

Transfer Students Again, welcome to TCU! We are delighted that you are joining the TCU community. While a significant amount of information in this booklet is pertinent to you, there are a few differences and some Transfer-specific information that you should know.

Transfer 101

Of course you have registered for Orientation, but did you register for Frog Camp? Don’t miss out!

Transfer 101 is a TCU crash course designed specifically for new transfer students. Offered during the first week of classes, Transfer 101 lasts about an hour, and includes a free dinner. We know you have been to college before, but you haven’t been to TCU and we want to equip you to be successful here. Also- free dinner and prizes!

While you may attend any camp you choose, most transfer students will attend an August camp and many choose to attend Summit. Register online at my.tcu.edu, then click on Main Menu, then First Year Experience to sign up.

Transfer 101 is not a substitution for Orientation, Frog Camp, or Frogs First- it is a totally different thing. We encourage you to make the most of your investment in your education and yourself by attending all of these events.

During your first semester at TCU, you will recieve communications about programs designed specifically to help you connect at TCU. We know it can feel overwhelming to try to learn a new university and meet people all over again, so we provide opportunities to connect you with people and resources that can help. Check your TCU email and join our Transfer community at our Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/TCUTransfers.

We have a rule at TCU: You are allowed to be a transfer student ONLY for one semester. After that one semester, and for the rest of your life, YOU ARE A HORNED FROG!

August Move-In Information

If you need anything, please do not hesitate to contact Keri Cyr at 817-257-7855 or transfers@tcu.edu.

Transfer Guide to Getting the Most out of TCU

If you are a transfer first year student or sophomore transfer student the information regarding move-in on page 12 applies to you since you will be living on campus. For more help you can contact housing@tcu.edu.

1. Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TCUTransfers.

August Programming

3. Go to Frog Camp. It’s not just for first-year students and it is the experience of a life-time. Let us know if a scholarship would help you at fye@tcu.edu. We want you to be there and you’ll be glad you went!

In August, you are expected to participate in Need2Know on Saturday, August 23. If you are employed, please make plans now to arrange to begin work after Noon on Saturday. You must also complete the Student Success: Unless There’s Consent online sexual assault education program before attending orientation. See page 2 for more information. If you would like to participate in the Common Reading on Friday, August 22 from 9:30 -11:00 am, go to www.transfers.tcu.edu to request your free copy of this year’s reading. Also, check out the August Programming/Frogs First section on pages 12 and 13. Transfer student may select the Transfer Student or First year track for Frogs First.

2. Go to Orientation. You can go to the 2-day version geared at first-year students or the abbreviated Transfer versions, but we highly recommend going to one or the other. You will miss helpful information if you do not.

4. Participate in August Programs- Common Reading (request a free copy of the book at www.transfers.tcu.edu) on August 22, Need2Know on August 23, Chancellor’s Assembly on August 21 and ALL of the Frogs First Programming. It exists to contribute to your academic and co-curricular success at TCU. Take advantage of everything TCU has to offer. You are making an investment in yourself and your future here- get the best return! 5. Go to Transfer 101!! It’s designed JUST FOR YOU to connect you with the resources you need to be successful at TCU! 6. The most successful transfer student is one who gets involved. Meet people, network, study hard and find your fit at TCU as soon as possible!

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Welcome and GO FROGS!