2012-2013 Parent & Family Resource Guide Academics AddRan College of Liberal Arts......................................... 3 College of Communication............................................... 4 College of Education......................................................... 4 College of Fine Arts.......................................................... 5 College of Science and Engineering.................................. 6 Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences................. 7 Nursing............................................................................. 8 John V. Roach Honors College.......................................... 8 M. J. Neeley School of Business....................................... 9 Special Academic Opportunities.................................... 10 Credit by Examination................................................ 10 Model United Nations................................................ 10 Phi Beta Kappa........................................................... 11 TCU’s Study Abroad Programs................................... 11 Washington Internship Program & Seminars............. 12 Special Academic Programs............................................ 12 Dietetics: Coordinated Program in Dietetics.............. 12 Dietetics: Didactic Program in Dietetics..................... 13 Pre-Health Professions............................................... 13 Health Professions Advisory Committee.................... 14 Pre-Law...................................................................... 14 Pre-Major................................................................... 15 Ranch Management................................................... 15 ROTC.......................................................................... 16 Teacher Education...................................................... 16 Campus Academic Support............................................ 17 Center for Academic Services.................................... 17 Academic Success Workshops................................... 17 Disability Services...................................................... 17 Mary Couts Burnett Library........................................ 18 Registrar..................................................................... 18 Granting Access to Others.......................................... 19 Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act.................... 19 William L. Adams Center for Writing......................... 20 Academic Advising at TCU.............................................. 20 Academic Advising..................................................... 20 Academic Advising Process........................................ 21 Advising During Orientation....................................... 21 Glossary of Terms........................................................... 21 Advising and the Curriculum.......................................... 26
Co-Curricular Activities Athletics.......................................................................... 27 Brown-Lupton University Union..................................... 27 Community Involvement & Service-Learning................. 27 Fraternity and Sorority Life............................................. 28 Housing and Residence Life............................................ 29
Inclusiveness and Intercultural Services......................... 29 International Services..................................................... 30 Religious and Spiritual Life............................................. 31 Student Development Services...................................... 32 Student Government Association.................................. 35 theCrew.......................................................................... 36 Yearbook......................................................................... 36
Financial Information Cost Information for 2012-2013 .................................... 37 Scholarships and Financial Aid ...................................... 37 Student Financial Services ............................................. 38 Tuition Refund Plan ....................................................... 45 Student Health Insurance Requirement ........................ 46
Wellness & Safety Alcohol and Drug Education Center ............................... 47 Campus Life.................................................................... 50 Counseling, Testing & Mental Health Center ................. 51 Health Services .............................................................. 52 TCU Alert and Official Communication ......................... 54 TCU Police Department ................................................ 55
Student Services Alumni Relations ............................................................ 57 Campus Recreation ........................................................ 57 Career Services .............................................................. 58 Computing Support for Students ................................... 59 Dining Services .............................................................. 59 Frog Prints ..................................................................... 62 ID Card Center ............................................................... 62 Post Office ..................................................................... 63 TCU Connect .................................................................. 63
Presentation Notes Educating the Whole Student......................................... 65 Advising and the Core Curriculum.................................. 69 Campus Living at a Residential University...................... 71 Dining Services............................................................... 72 Student Health and Wellness......................................... 73 Alcohol & Drug Education and TCU Police...................... 75 Student Health Insurance Plan....................................... 76 Money Matters for Your Student.................................... 77 Career Services............................................................... 80 Scholarships and Financial Aid....................................... 83
Greetings! We are thrilled that you are joining the TCU family as a parent or guardian of a TCU student. We hope that this resource guide and other forms of communication will be helpful in connecting you to the campus community. In addition to this resource guide, you have your own organization, the TCU Parents’ Association, and your own website, www.parents.tcu.edu. You will receive a parent newsletter, The Parent Experience, to coincide with the year of your student’s projected graduation date. All of these communications and resources are intended to provide you with information and answers to questions that you may have. As you read these pages or navigate the website please feel free to let us know things (email: parents@tcu.edu) that are helpful, things that are missing, things that should be organized differently, etc. TCU Parent & Family Programs exist to aid you in being a parent of a TCU student. Please let us know how we can serve you better. Again, welcome to the TCU family! We are glad you have joined us! Go Frogs!
Kay Higgins, Ph.D. Associate Dean of Student Development Director of Parent & Family Programs
Parent & Family Programs
There are two official parent programs at TCU and numerous ways to get involved. Both programs and other involvement opportunities are discussed here. TCU Parents Council Begun in 1986, the TCU Parents Council is a group of approximately 60 families from across the globe who meet twice a year to discuss issues surrounding the academic and co-curricular activities of the campus. In addition to receiving information, these parents provide feedback, act as ambassadors to parents within their own communities and assist with university initiatives on an as-needed basis. The TCU Parents’ Association The TCU Parents’ Association is open to all parents and guardians of TCU students. The purpose of the Association is to assist parents and guardians in the following ways: • To provide support in the transitional experiences related to their students beginning college; • To provide communication and resource information to encourage parents to stay informed about and involved with the University; • To promote and provide support for University programs and activities;
• To enable parents to assist their students into their first careers; • To create a lifelong partnership between families and the University. All parents will be given the opportunity to join the TCU Parents’ Association by one of two ways. You may make a $100 donation to the Parent Fund, which gives $25 to the TCU Parents’ Association OR you may choose to give just the $25. For more information about the TCU Parents’ Association see our website, parents.tcu.edu.
Ideas for Involvement
• Attend Family Weekend. You will receive an invitation with all the information in a separate mailing sent during the summer. As soon as the information is available, a link will be available at www.parents.tcu.edu. • Attend Alumni/Parent events in your area. • TCU Today programs and other events are advertised in local papers and parents are always welcome. • Attend athletic events. All schedules, prices, and special events are listed at www.gofrogs.com. • Attend cultural events. Information about upcoming events may be found at www.cfac.tcu.edu.
Academics Information Necessary for ALL Students
All students are required to declare a major and request a degree plan by the end of their sophomore year or when they complete a total of 54 academic hours, whichever comes first.
AddRan College of Liberal Arts
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Scharbauer Hall Room 2017 TCU Box 297200 817-257-7160 www.addran.tcu.edu
Religion Sociology Spanish Spanish for the Health Professions Urban Studies Writing Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC) Greek International Relations Military Science (Army ROTC) Pre-Law
To advance life-long learning and discovery in the humanities and social sciences and to develop critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills that prepare students for successful careers in our global society.
While representing many diverse disciplines, the faculty of AddRan College is united in its commitment to providing the highest quality instruction available and to working with students individually.
Majors Offered
The liberal arts teach students to read critically, to think analytically, and to communicate effectively. These are the skills that are transferable and apply to any career. As stated by A. Whitney Griswold, the late President of Yale University:
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Anthropology Criminal Justice Economics English Geography History International Economics Modern Language Studies Philosophy Political Science Religion Sociology Spanish Writing
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The purpose of the liberal arts is not to teach businessmen business, or grammarians grammar, or college students Greek and Latin. It is to awaken and develop the intellectual and spiritual powers in the individual before he enters upon his chosen career, so that he may bring to that career the greatest possible assets of intelligence, resourcefulness, judgment and character.
Anthropology Asian Studies British and Colonial/Post-Colonial Studies Classical Studies Criminal Justice Economics English French Geography German History International Economics Italian Japanese Latino/a Studies Philosophy Political Science
AddRan College is working to offer students the best education for life, for community, and for careers in the 21st century.
Administration Dean, Dr. Andrew Schoolmaster a.schoolmaster@tcu.edu Associate Dean, Michael R. Butler m.butler@tcu.edu Associate Dean, Don Coerver d.coerver@tcu.edu Assistant to the Dean, Ida Hernandez i.hernandez@tcu.edu
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College of Communication
College of Education
Moudy South 207 TCU Box 298040 817-257-5918 www.communication.tcu.edu
Bailey Building & Palko Hall TCU Box 297900 817-257-7660 www.coe.tcu.edu
The Mission of the College of Communication is to educate students to think, act, and communicate effectively, ethically, critically, and creatively in a global environment enriching their personal and professional lives.
The TCU College of Education prepares exemplary leaders for diverse educational settings and related fields who are reflective, ethical, innovative, and committed to all learners.
Majors Offered
Areas of Certification
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Film, Television, and Digital Media (BA, BS) Sports Broadcasting (BA, BS) Communication Studies (BA, BS) Strategic Communication (BS) Journalism (BA)
Minors Offered
• Film, Television, and Digital Media • Communication Studies • Journalism
Requirements to Major
Incoming freshmen and transfer students may declare a major in the College of Communication upon entering the university. TCU students changing their major must meet departmental requirements as described in the undergraduate bulletin.
Administration Dean, Dr. David Willock d.whillock@tcu.edu Associate Dean, Dr. Melissa Schroeder m.y.schroeder@tcu.edu Assistant to the Dean, Dorenda Kesler d.kesler@tcu.edu
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EC-6 Early Childhood Education EC-6 Generalist with ESL Option EC-6 Generalist with Special Education Option EC-6 Bilingual Generalist Middle School Education (Grades 4-8) Middle School English/Language Arts, Reading, and ESL Middle School Mathematics Middle School Science Middle School Social Studies Secondary Education (Grades 8-12) Secondary School English/Language Arts, Reading, and ESL Secondary School Life Science Secondary School Physical Science Secondary School Social Studies EC-12 All-Level Grades (Art, Music, PE, theatre and Education of the Deaf and Hard and of Hearing)
Other Information
The College of Education offers studies culminating in the Bachelor of Science degree, as well as studies leading to teacher certification. The College offers majors in Early Childhood Education (EC-6th grade), Middle School Education (4th-8th grade) and Secondary Education (8th12th grade). In addition, students may pursue certification in Special Education and English as a Second Language (ESL).
Administrative Assistant, Jean Stayton j.stayton@tcu.edu Academic Program Specialist, Joanna Fletcher (Graduate) All-Level certification enables students to teach in grades j.fletcher@tcu.edu EC-12. Majors include Art, Music, Theatre, Physical Education and Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Students who major in a content area outside of the College of Education may obtain a minor in Educational Studies, plus additional hours in education coursework which includes student teaching, to achieve certification. Areas of certification include: Business Education, 4
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Computer Science, Dance, French, History, Journalism, Mathematics, Spanish, and Speech Communications. Through a variety of degrees and certificates, students in the TCU College of Education learn that a teacher’s role is to strengthen young people, to build sensitivity and intelligence, and to eliminate limits on what a person might achieve. TCU’s College of Education offers innovative ways to prepare educators for this role. • TCU Center for Urban Education – working to improve academic and social success for students in urban settings • Starpoint School – laboratory school for children with learning differences • The Kinderfrogs School – laboratory school for children with Down syndrome and other developmental delays • Andrews Institute of Mathematics and Science Education – working to improve the preparation of mathematics and science educators • International Student Teaching and study abroad experiences in Canada and Europe • The 4/1 Option – an opportunity to complete the bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in a fiveyear integrated program • Graduate Studies – Master’s degrees in Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Education as well as Curriculum Studies, Counseling, Educational Administration, Mathematics Education, Science Education, and Special Education • Doctoral Study in Counseling and Counselor Education, Curriculum Studies,Education Leadership, and Science Education
Administration Dean, Mary Martin Patton m.patton@tcu.edu Associate Dean, Jan Lacina (Graduate Studies) j.lacina@tcu.edu Associate Dean, Dr. Elizabeth Taylor (Undergraduate Studies) e.taylor@tcu.edu Assistant to the Dean, Jeannie Bosillo j.bosillo@tcu.edu
College of Fine Arts Moudy North Room 119 TCU Box 298000 817-257-2787 www.cfac.tcu.edu
Majors Offered School of Art • Art Education • Art History • Graphic Design • Studio Art School for Classical & Contemporary Dance • Ballet • Modern Dance School of Music • Church Music • General Music (BA) • Music Education • Music Theory/Composition • Organ • Piano • Piano Pedagogy • Strings • Voice • Wind & Percussion Instruments Design, Merchandising & Textiles Department • Fashion Merchandising • Interior Design Theatre Department • Acting • Design • General Theatre (BA) • Musical Theatre • Production • Theatre Studies
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Art Arts Administration Art History Lighting for Visual Presentation Music Theatre
Requirements to Major
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Information Necessary for New Students
All students are required to declare a major and request a degree plan by the end of their sophomore year or when they complete a total of 54 academic hours, whichever comes first.
Administration Dean, Scott A. Sullivan s.sullivan@tcu.edu Associate Dean, H. Joseph Butler (Graduate Studies) h.j.butler@tcu.edu Assistant to the Dean, Andie Piehl (Undergraduate Studies) a.piehl@tcu.edu
Computer Information Technology (BS) Computer Science (BS) Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) (BS) Environmental Earth Resources (BS) Environmental Science (BS) Geology (BS, BA) Mathematics (BS, BA) Neuroscience (BS) Nutritional Sciences (Dietetics and Food Management) (BS, BA) • Physics (BS, BA) • Physics with Astrophysics Option • Psychology (BS, BA)
Minors Offered
Director, Sally Packard (School of Art) s.packard@tcu.edu Director, Ellen Page Shelton (School of Classical and Contemporary Dance) e.shelton@tcu.edu Chair, Dr. Janace Bubonia (Design, Merchandising & Textiles Department) j.bubonia@tcu.edu Director, Dr. Richard Gipson (School of Music) r.gipson@tcu.edu Chair, Dr. Harry Parker (Theatre Department) h.parker@tcu.edu
College of Science and Engineering Tucker Technology Center Room 102 TCU Box 298960 817-257-7727 www.cse.tcu.edu
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Actuarial Mathematics Astronomy Biology Chemistry Child Development Combined Science Computer Information Technology Computer Science Energy Technology and Management Environmental Science Geology Health Care Ethics Mathematics Nutritional Sciences Physics Psychology
Other Resources
The College has several credentialed programs. The Nutritional Sciences Department offers programs of study accredited by the American Dietetic Association. Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The Computer Science degree is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. The Chemistry Department offers a program leading to professional certification by the American Chemical Society.
The mission of the College is to provide a quality and rigorous education in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering; to facilitate an active research program in research and discovery while integrating the teaching and research missions; and to provide for all TCU students experiences that will facilitate their becoming and continuing The College includes the Health Professions Advisory to be scientifically and mathematically literate citizens. Committee which provides advice and support for TCU students who plan to study medicine, dentistry, Majors Offered veterinary science, or optometry. Among its activities, the • Astronomy and Physics (BS) committee sponsors AEΔ (the national honor society for • Biochemistry (BS) pre-professional health students), coordinates a hospital • Biology (BS, BA) observation program, and conducts mock interviews to • Chemistry (BS, BA) assist students in preparing for admission interviews. • Child Development (BS, BA) 6
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Departments in the College of Science and Engineering occupy four buildings on the TCU campus. Tucker Technology Center is our newest building with stateof-the-art laboratory spaces and classrooms. It houses the college dean’s office and the departments of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Engineering. The Sid Richardson Building has undergone extensive renovation. It is home to the Department of Chemistry; the Department of Physics and Astronomy; the School of Geology, Energy, and the Environment; the Pre-Health Professions Office; and the Oscar Monnig Meteorite Gallery. Winton-Scott Hall has also been updated with renovated science laboratories and classrooms. The departments of Psychology and Biology are located there. The Annie Richardson Bass Building includes space for the Nutritional Sciences Department, with recently updated kitchen laboratory equipment.
Administration
Spanish for the Health Professions Minor
The minor in Spanish for the Health Professions is designed to provide students (especially those in Nursing) the ability to communicate in Spanish in the area of health care. The minor engages students with the necessary mechanics of the language and propels them into two courses designed especially for students in the health professions.
Other Information
TCU has long contributed to the community’s well-being by offering educational programming related to health. The Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences unites Nursing with the departments of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Kinesiology, Social Work, the graduate School of Nurse Anesthesia, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. Each degree program leading to professional practice is fully accredited by its associated accreditation agency.
Interim Dean, Dr. Phil Hartman p.hartman@tcu.edu Associate Dean, Dr. Dick Rinewalt d.rinewalt@tcu.edu Associate Dean, Dr. Magnus Rittby m.rittby@tcu.edu
Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences Annie Richardson Bass Building Room 216 TCU Box 298625 817-257-6749 www.harriscollege.tcu.edu To enhance the human condition by preparing graduates who think and practice as ethical leaders, and by advancing knowledge of health and human development within the global community.
Majors Offered
Sport Psychology • Master of Science in Kinesiology • Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology • Master of Science in Nursing • Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia • Doctor of Nursing Practice - Anesthesia • Doctor of Nursing Practice
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing • Bachelor of Science in Social Work • Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training • Bachelor of Science with majors in Habilitation of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Speech-Language Pathology Health and Fitness Movement Science Physical Education
The faculty of the College is committed to lifelong learning and professional practice. They provide individual attention to students, working closely with them in laboratory and clinical experiences. The faculty demonstrates academic excellence and leadership in its research, teaching, and professional practice.
Administration Dean, Paulette Burns, RN, PhD p.burns@tcu.edu Associate Dean and Director, Pamela J. Frable ND, RN (Nursing) p.frable@tcu.edu Associate Dean, Deborah J. Rhea PhD (Health Sciences and Research) d.rhea@tcu.edu Assistant to the Dean, Sybil White s.white@tcu.edu
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Nursing
John V. Roach Honors College
Annie Richardson Bass Building, Room 233 TCU Box 298620 817-257-7650 www.nursing.tcu.edu
Scharbauer Hall, Room 1016 TCU Box 297022 817-257-7125 www.honors.tcu.edu
To prepare professional nurses at the undergraduate and graduate level to identify and respond with competence to multiple, complex human health care needs.
The John V. Roach Honors College at TCU assists highachieving students in reaching their full intellectual potential through challenging academic endeavors, a unique residential component, and community involvement.
Advantages of Nursing at TCU
• Automatic clinical placement into the nursing program for those students who declare nursing as a major in their freshman year as long as selective criteria are met. Clinicals begin sophomore year. • The only nursing school in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex where students can complete all four years in one residential location. • A senior year clinical “internship.”
Do I specialize in an area of nursing while obtaining a BSN? Nursing students are exposed to many areas including medical/surgical nursing, maternal/child health, gerontology, psychiatric and mental health nursing, community health, management, leadership and nursing research. We prepare students to be “generalists.” What scholarships are available? Students may seek nursing scholarships after they have successfully completed their first semester of clinical courses. Army and Air Force ROTC scholarships, including monthly cash allowances, are available. Assistant Director, Zoranna Jones Nursing Recruitment and Retention z.jones@tcu.edu
The College promotes critical thinking and creative inquiry, an understanding of world cultures, and an appreciation of ideas across disciplines. The College fosters student collaboration and strives to ingrain inquiry as an authentic, integral, and enduring aspect of students’ identities. The College not only enriches the intellectual life of the University but also promotes lifelong involvement with local, national, and global issues. All Majors The John V. Roach Honors College invites incoming freshmen for membership based upon their academic record, test scores, and other factors that indicate potential for academic success. Highly motivated incoming freshmen who have not received an invitation but wish to join the Honors College may submit a request for admission to the Dean. Students who submit a request for admission should include their resume and an essay that explains how Honors College membership fits within their academic goals and how their background has prepared them for academic success at TCU. To remain eligible for membership in the Honors College, students must achieve minimum cumulative GPA requirements: • End of first year - 3.00 or higher • End of second year - 3.25 or higher • End of third year - 3.40 or higher • End of fourth year - 3.50 or higher To graduate as an Honors College Laureate, a student must successfully complete both Lower-Division and Upper-Division Honors requirements and have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher. To complete Lower-Division Honors, students take five Honors courses, including two Honors Cultural Visions courses and three Honors Electives.
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For Upper-Division Honors, students choose one of two tracks: University Honors (philosophical track) or Departmental Honors (research track). To complete University Honors, students take four Honors Colloquia. To complete Departmental Honors, students produce a research project/paper in their major discipline. For further information regarding the Honors curriculum, please refer to the Honors College web site or consult with the Honors College Academic Advisor.
Administration Dean, Dr. Peggy W. Watson p.watson@tcu.edu J. Vaughn and Evelyne H. Wilson Honors Fellow, Dr. Ronald L. Pitcock r.pitcock@tcu.edu College Coordinator, Lauren Nixon l.e.nixon@tcu.edu
Academic Advisor, Donna Schonerstedt The Honors College offers an array of opportunities d.schonerstedt@tcu.edu designed to support high-achieving students and to foster intellectual stimulation through out-of-class interactions. M.J. Neeley School of Business Honors students have the opportunity to: Tandy Hall, Room 301 • participate in many co-curricular functions, such as TCU Box 298530 Honors FrogFilm and the Yule Ball. 817-257-7511 • increase global awareness through international www.neeley.tcu.edu travel experiences, such as Honors Frog Camp To develop ethical leaders with a global perspective who Spain, Honors Cultural Routes (Germany, help shape the business environment. To develop and Switzerland, and Italy), and Honors Cultural disseminate leading edge thought in order to improve the Pilgrimages (London, Paris, and Rome). practice of business. • interact with TCU’s key leaders, including the Chancellor and the Provost. Majors Offered • reside in the newly-renovated Milton Daniel Honors • Accounting House, a residence hall designed specifically for • Business Information Systems Honors students. • Entrepreneurial Management • serve the community through various • Finance organizations, including Honors College Community • Finance with Real Estate Emphasis Service (HCCS). • Marketing • hone their leadership skills by serving on the • Supply and Value Chain Management Honors College Cabinet or as an Honors College Minors Offered Ambassador. • Accounting • attend special events, such as the Kathryne • Finance McDorman Honors Scholar Award Dinner in the • General Business fall, the Honors Banquet in the spring, and studentled question-and-answer sessions with public Requirements to Major figures. All students wishing to become business majors should • showcase their exceptional undergraduate research first be admitted to TCU and the Neeley School as endeavors during Honors Week every spring pre-business students. Students entering TCU as presemester. business majors must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours in the first year at TCU and obtain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in order to continue as pre-business students beyond the first year. Students remain pre-business students until being formally admitted to a specific business major and upper-division courses. Before taking upper-division (most 30000-level or above) business courses, all pre-business students must: 2012-2013 Parent & Family Resource Guide
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• Complete the lower-division sequence requirements (10 specific courses); • Have a minimum TCU cumulative GPA of 2.50 (must have at least a 3.0 to be competitive); • Have a minimum GPA of 2.50 in those courses designated as lower-division requirements; • Demonstrate computer skills competency by passing Microsoft Certified Application Specialist 2007 exams in Word, PowerPoint and Excel; • Complete the “core phase” of the Neeley Premium Credentials program; • Go through a professional interview; and • Be formally admitted to the Neeley School.
Other Resources
Through the Neeley Academic Advising Center (NAAC), the Neeley School offers a unique approach to student success. All business students in the Neeley School are assigned a professional academic advisor in the Neeley Academic Advising Center. The NAAC is a resource for all prospective and continuing students in the school. The NAAC coordinates advising, monitors academic progress of students, receives academic appeals, processes all transfer coursework, handles the changing of majors within the Neeley School, works with CLEP Test applications, directs study abroad procedures and Neeley School international programs, and audits intent to graduate forms for graduating business majors. In addition the NAAC coordinates the admission process to the Neeley School. Professional advisors are committed partners with faculty, staff and the TCU community to help students succeed in all aspects of the college experience.
Information Necessary for New Students
Students entering TCU as pre-business majors must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours in the first year at TCU and obtain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in order to continue as pre-business students beyond the first year. In addition, pre-business students must complete four of the following courses in the first year at TCU: Econ 10223; Econ 10233; Math 10283; Engl 10803 and one TCU core requirement; or others recommended by the advisor.
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Administration Dean, O. Homer Erekson h.erekson@tcu.edu Associate Dean, Dr. George Low g.low@tcu.edu Assistant Dean, Lynn Cole l.cole@tcu.edu
Special Academic Opportunities Credit by Examination
Office of Admission Mary Wright Admissions Center TCU Box 297013 817-257-7490 Through several methods, many students may earn academic credit for college-level learning by taking a TCU-approved examination in the appropriate area. In most cases, credit granted can be used to satisfy specific and general degree requirements. Since such credit is not assigned a letter grade, it is not counted toward special recognition or honors. Credit by Examination must be earned during the first 66 semester hours of college credit. In no case is duplicate credit allowed by actually enrolling in and completing the course for which credit was gained by examination. For detailed information, contact the Office of Admission.
Model United Nations
Political Science/Student Development Services Dr. Eric Cox 817-257-5219 Students of All Majors The Model United Nations (MUN) program at TCU offers students the opportunity to simulate the workings of the United Nations as representatives of one of the member-states of the UN. In their capacity as delegates to MUN conferences, students research the policies of their designated country on a variety of topics, including international trade and development, terrorism, international conflict, weapons of mass destruction, human rights, and the environment. Participation in conferences also helps students to improve their negotiating, public speaking and writing skills. TCU students have won several awards in recognition of the quality of the program, and several TCU students have gone on to be selected to serve
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on the staff of MUN conferences. Students can participate in the MUN program in one of two ways. Each fall, a student-led delegation attends the National MUN in Washington, DC conference. This program is co-curricular. Students participating do not receive class credit. Students will meet one hour a week and are expected to research their positions and prepare a position paper for the conference. Sign-up for this program occur each fall, usually during the second week of classes. The conference typically occurs the first weekend in November.
May or graduates of the previous December with at least a 3.7 GPA and to juniors with at least a 3.9 GPA. Undergraduates in every college of the University are eligible, but no less than 90 credit hours of their course work must fall within the area of liberal studies. This category includes those that are not directed toward professional and applied competencies.
Other principal requirements are: • Competence in a foreign language at the secondsemester sophomore level • Completion of at least 90 semester hours of liberal arts coursework by graduation, at least 45 of which The second program is more formal, requiring students to must have been completed or be in-progress at TCU take two upper-division Political Science classes as they • At least 60 semester hours completed or inprepare to attend the National Model United Nations progress at TCU conference in New York in the Spring, usually in late March • A maximum of nine credit hours of “pass” is or early April. Portions of this conference are held at the permitted without changing the GPA. Grades of United Nations headquarters. The first class, POSC 30313: “pass” in excess of nine credit hours are computed UN Institutions and Processes, occurs in the fall and carries as “C,” and thus affect the GPA. TCU Core credit for Social Science and Global Awareness. The second, POSC 30323: International Organizations TCU’s Study Abroad Programs Research, carries the same credits, but also fulfills a Writing Reed Hall, Room 214 Emphasis credit. Applications for this program are taken TCU Box 297725 the spring before a student will participate; decisions are 817-257-7473 made before registration for fall classes. studyabroad@tcu.edu On occasion, students have had the opportunity to TCU offers a wide range of academic programs abroad attend one-time conferences, including international including summer courses led by TCU faculty members; opportunities. semester/year-long programs in London, Seville, and Florence; and partner/exchange programs throughout This is an excellent program for students of all majors who the rest of the world. Students who study abroad may have an interest in international issues and want to learn more about how the UN system does—and does not—work. pursue the Certificate in International Studies, a program designed to develop global citizens through academic coursework, skill-building programs, and interaction with Phi Beta Kappa international communities. Dr. Linda Hughes, President Department of English 817-257-6253 www.addran.tcu.edu/phibetakappa.html
TCU summer courses have featured study in Argentina, Australia, Austria, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Minimum Requirements for Election as a Member-In-Course Italy, Japan, Scotland, and Spain. These intensive courses are developed and directed by TCU faculty members Phi Beta Kappa is a national honor society dedicated to from such disciplines as business, communications, the support and recognition of academic achievement environmental studies, fashion design, film television in the liberal arts and sciences. Each spring the TCU digital media, fine arts, geology, history, interior design, chapter selects for membership students whose records literature, modern languages, nursing, Spanish, social demonstrate scholastic excellence and intellectual work, and political science. These courses fulfill many integrity. Although membership comes by invitation, of TCU’s graduation requirements while providing an interested students may wish to consider the chapter’s opportunity to work closely with some of TCU’s best criteria as they design their programs of study. Students faculty members. must have a major in a liberal field. Consideration The TCU in London Program provides an opportunity for membership is given to seniors graduating in 2012-2013 Parent & Family Resource Guide
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for students to study in one of the world’s major international capitals for a semester or a year. TCU partners with Westminster University, allowing TCU students to take courses and live with British students in university housing. Students may also choose an internship along with classes in London. The TCU in Seville Program provides a Spanish immersion opportunity for a semester or a year. Students take Spanish language classes at beginner, intermediate or advanced levels at the Universidad Pablo de Olavide. Additionally, students may take courses in either English or Spanish in a variety of disciplines. Students live with host families, enhancing the rich cultural experience. The TCU in Florence Program provides an opportunity for students of all majors to take classes taught in English at Lorenzo de’ Medici for a semester or a year. Students also elect one Italian language course in order to fully engage in life in Florence. Students live in fully furnished apartments in the center of town, within walking distance of some of the most famous museums and artifacts in the world.
Both the internships and the seminars are available to students in any major field. It is advisable for students to discuss their interests regarding these programs with Dr. Schiffer, the faculty liaison. Freshmen considering applying to these programs should prepare by taking introductory courses in the social sciences and courses that help develop communication, writing, and analytical skills.
Special Academic Programs Dietetics: Coordinated Program in Dietetics Department of Nutritional Sciences Dr. Anne VanBeber, Chair Annie Richardson Bass Building Room 106 817-257-7309
The Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CP) at TCU offers the unique opportunity to acquire both the required didactic instruction (lecture and laboratory courses) and the minimum 1200 clock hours of supervised practice necessary to meet the Eligibility Requirements and Other semester and year-long study abroad opportunities Standards for Entry-Level Dietitians as mandated by include Partner Programs in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Chile, China, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Dietetics. Graduates receive program verification and Germany, Ghana, India, Ireland, Jordan, New Zealand, eligibility to take the national Registration Examination Russia, South Africa, and Thailand, and Exchange for Dietitians and to apply for active membership in Programs with Aoyama University in Tokyo, Japan, Kansai the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The didactic Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan, Nanyang Technological instruction in the Coordinated Program combines Institute in Singapore, and Universidad Mayor in Santiago, course work emphasizing the foundations of dietetic Chile. These semester or year-long programs provide a knowledge (research, communication, physical and range of course options, many in English. biological sciences, social sciences, research, food, nutrition, management, and health care systems). The Washington Internship Program supervised practice experience involves working with and Academic Seminars dietetics professionals to demonstrate performance in Dr. Adam Schiffer Scharbauer Hall, Room 2007 food systems management, medical nutrition therapy, 817-257-7395 community nutrition, research applications, and business/ entrepreneurial dietetics. TCU, as an affiliate of the Washington Center, provides Eligibility for admission to the CP is based on successful internships and academic seminars for students in the Washington, DC area. The internship program is nationally completion of at least 60 semester hours with a minimum known for its ability to provide students with exceptional cumulative GPA of 2.7 (based on a 4.0 scale), 45 semester learning experiences in public and private organizations. hours of required prerequisites and major courses Students apply for the internship during the fall of their specified in the TCU Undergraduate Catalog, and an sophomore or junior year, a year in advance of the application packet. A formal application is due February actual internship. Minimum requirements include a 3.0 1st for entry the following fall semester. Applicants GPA; in addition, except for graduating seniors, students are notified of provisional acceptance by April 15. A must return to TCU for at least one semester after the student’s continuation in the program is contingent upon internship. Students receive 15 hours of credit, and attainment of a strong academic record and successful tuition assistance is available. completion of the program sequence. Upon graduation, 12
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the student must attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale), attain a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the Associated Requirements, and earn a grade of “C-” or better in all Nutritional Sciences courses and all Associated Requirements.
Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312/899-0040, ext. 5400.
Admission to TCU is required for all programs; however, admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the DPD. Eligibility for admission to the TCU DPD is based on successful completion of at least 60 semester Detailed costs for CP students are outlined in the CP hours with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 Student Handbook and include approximately $1000scale), 45 semester hours of required prerequisites and 1500 per year for travel to supervised practice sites, major courses, and an application packet. Application textbooks, lab fees, photocopying, school and office supplies, and professional dues. Information about tuition packets for the DPD must be received by February 1, and costs and university fees are available through the Office applicants are notified of provisional acceptance by April 15. Students who are accepted begin coursework the of Admission or Financial Services. subsequent fall semester. Final acceptance/enrollment The Texas Christian University Coordinated Program in the DPD depends on successful completion of work in in Dietetics is currently granted accreditation by the progress and required summer school prerequisites. Costs Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND); 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000; for tuition and University fees are available through the Offices of Admission or Financial Services. More detailed Chicago, IL 60606, 312-899-0040, extension 5400. costs for students are outlined in the DPD Student Handbook and include approximately $1,000 per year for Dietetics: Didactic Program in Dietetics items such as textbooks, lab fees, photocopying, school Department of Nutritional Sciences and office supplies, and professional dues. Dr. Gina Jarman Hill, Director Annie Richardson Bass Building, Room 116 817-257-6320
A student’s continuation in the DPD is contingent upon attainment of a strong academic record and successful completion of the program sequence. Upon graduation, The mission of the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at the student must attain a minimum cumulative GPA Texas Christian University (TCU) is to support the missions of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale), attain a minimum GPA of of the University, College and Department by providing a 2.5 in the associated requirements, and earn a grade preeminent academic curriculum that prepares students of “C-” or better in all NTDT courses and all associated to be scientifically competent, accountable, and ethically requirements. Students who successfully complete the responsible food, health and nutrition professionals DPD will receive DPD verification and are eligible to apply prepared for supervised practice and/or graduate school for a post-graduate Dietetic Internship. and advancing as self-educating dietetics professionals who will become Registered Dietitians. The DPD combines coursework emphasizing the foundations of dietetic knowledge (research, communication, physical and biological sciences, social sciences, research, food, nutrition, management, and health care systems). The NTDT curriculum includes human nutrition, food science, food and culture, community nutrition, food systems management, medical nutrition therapy, and nutrition research. These courses are based on a solid science and math background, which include general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, physiology, psychology and elementary statistics. The TCU DPD is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and
Pre-Health Professions
Pre-Dental / Pre-Medical / Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Optometry / Pre-Veterinary Dr. Phil Hartman Sid Richardson, Room 258 817-257-7196 Pre-Health Professions (Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, PrePharmacy, and Pre-Optometry) are career tracks and are not majors. Students are urged to complete the four-year curriculum for the BA or BS degree. Most medical colleges strongly prefer the bachelor’s degree for admission. Any major may be selected as long as the specific requirements for the health professions school are taken.
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Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC)
Dr. Phil Hartman chairs this committee. The Academic Program Specialist is located in Sid Richardson (SWR) Room 258. The HPAC will evaluate qualified applicants for admission to a dental, medical, pharmacy, physician’s assistant, optometry or veterinary college. All students aspiring to a medical, dental, or veterinary school, irrespective of undergraduate major, should consult with a member of the advisory committee each semester and remain aware of announcements relating to the program posted on the bulletin board inside SWR 258. See www.bio.tcu.edu/prehealth/home.htm for more details. If you are considering any of these health professions, regardless of the major you have selected, you should attend the Pre-Health Professions session at orientation. Later, you should be advised by a Pre-Health advisor. In addition, you may wish to be advised by a departmental advisor if your intended major is outside of the sciences.
Pre-Law Program
Sadler Hall Room 205 817-257-7468 Pre-Law students should complete a four-year curriculum leading to the BA or BS degree or the equivalent. Note that pre-legal education at TCU is not a degree program, but rather an advisory program involving courses from the TCU Core Curriculum (TCU CC) and free-elective credit hours. Law schools do not require completion of any specific undergraduate liberal arts education. Law schools expect their applicants to demonstrate high levels of academic achievement in their undergraduate studies and show aptitude for law school as reflected by good scores on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Pre-Law students who are eligible for the TCU Honors College are strongly encouraged to become members of that college.
substantial writing assignments are very important for the Pre-Law student. Obtain a good grounding in logic, philosophy, political theory, and constitutional law, along with a general understanding of social, cultural, economic and governmental processes. Apart from constitutional law, pre-legal studies should not necessarily include courses in specific legal fields that will eventually be covered in law school. Develop the ability to think logically, analytically and quickly under pressure and to express ideas clearly. Courses that require a student to understand and master complex verbal abstractions are especially important, as are courses in philosophy and courses with highly theoretical orientations. Mathematics courses may also be useful in developing skills with abstractions, although lawyers usually work with the sorts of verbal abstractions commonly found in the humanities and social sciences. Obtain a basic grounding in accounting. A great deal of legal work requires familiarity with financial records and accounts. If such preparation is not obtained as an undergraduate, the law student is sometimes compelled to take a course in accounting while in law school. Be certain that a legal career is really desired. Many students view the law degree as a means of entry into fields for which other professional training is more appropriate. The fact that many people with law degrees enter other fields does not mean that the study of law is the best preparation for those fields, but often reflects the reality that law is a crowded field in which some law school graduates do not find fulfillment of their career expectations.
The Pre-Law Advisor should be consulted early in one’s studies for pre-legal academic and career counseling, for advice on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), and Specialists in legal education, as well as students enrolled information on law school admission. A student also must in law school, emphasize the importance of the following have a primary academic advisor in the department of his/her major. Pre-legal advisement is complementary in preparation for law school and for a legal career: to departmental advisement rather than a substitute for Obtain an outstanding command of the English it. Interested students should visit the Pre-Law Advising language. This includes the ability to read rapidly with website www.pol.tcu.edu. good comprehension, to write lucidly and grammatically, and to speak clearly and forcefully. Emphasis should be placed on courses in English composition and persuasive communication. While extensive work in literature may not of itself fulfill this objective, courses that require 14
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Pre-Major Program
Pre-Majors to assess abilities, interests, values, and personality; research a variety of potential major and minor fields; and learn about the factors related to choosing a major or career.
Center for Academic Services Sadler Hall Room 1022 817-257-7486 Many first-time, first-year students enter college without a declared major. At TCU those students are designated as Arts and Sciences Pre-Majors (ASPMs). Students most frequently cite the following reasons for being undecided about a major: • Uncertainty regarding interests or abilities
Ranch Management
Ranch Management Building TCU Box 297420 817-257-7145 ranching@tcu.edu ranch.tcu.edu
• Liking too many things
The Ranch Management Program was developed in 1956 by ranchers and TCU to teach students applied • Fear of making what is perceived as a permanent management principles that have been proven in practice commitment to a particular field to be economically sound and sustainable. Students travel over 9,000 miles to visit agricultural operations in various • Conflict between personal interests and what others geographical regions. This exposure to ranchers and other (sometimes parents) expect regarding choice of major agricultural businesses provides students the opportunity • Wanting more time to explore academic/career options to see successful agricultural management in practice, as well as make lifelong business contacts. The Program’s Students are encouraged to make the most of being a Pre-Major by taking at least one course each semester in objective is to prepare graduates to be total agricultural academic areas that interest them most. Treating the first resource managers. Students who attend the TCU Ranch Management Program have various educational options year as an academic exploration period allows students and should expect to place themselves ahead of the to take courses in several areas of interest and can help competition. them determine what academic field is best suited for them. Students should be careful, however, not to sample Students who wish to attend the Ranch Management too much. Taking too many electives could result in a Program and obtain a Certificate of Ranch Management delay in graduation. will attend classes for one academic year. New students or transfers intending to earn a Bachelor of Science in Students may remain Pre-Majors until they have fulfilled Ranch Management may do so by completing the TCU 54 credit hours. However, students are encouraged to Core Curriculum Requirements, applying to the Ranch declare an academic major as soon as possible if they Management Program prior to their junior year of wish to remain on track for graduation in four years. studies, and completing a General Business minor for Students should try to maintain a course load of 15-16 non-business majors during their junior year at TCU. The credit hours each semester. With the help of an advisor, final year of study will be spent in the Ranch Management select exploratory courses as well as courses from the Program. Students who wish to obtain a degree from TCU TCU Core Curriculum. The Core plays an integral role in in a discipline other than Ranch Management, such as the overall University experience and it contains several Business, Economics, Finance or another field, can now academic elements that are universal across academic utilize the Ranch Management Program as a Minor to majors. By choosing Core courses along with exploratory meet graduation requirements. courses, Pre-Majors should be able to address graduation requirements while still being able to explore a variety of academic majors. Exploratory courses that do not fulfill Core requirements can usually be used as electives should students decide on a different major/minor. Pre-Majors may choose to take a one-hour elective course called UNPR 10001: Self-Assessment and Career Exploration. This course provides opportunities for 2012-2013 Parent & Family Resource Guide
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ROTC - Air Force and Army Winton-Scott Hall TCU Box 298910 www.army.tcu.edu www.afrotc.tcu.edu
What is ROTC? ROTC is a program through which students earn a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force or Army upon graduation from college. What Can ROTC Do For students? • Provide broader insight into the current world situation • Provide opportunities for partial or full scholarships for tuition, books, fees, and a monthly non-taxable allowance • Give opportunities to participate in base visits/ orientation flights, camping and leadership activities, and marksmanship and survival programs • Afford realistic leadership and management experiences as a college student • Provide Air Force summer training for three weeks after the freshman year in the areas of parachuting, experimentation with gliders, or combat on an Air Force installation with all expenses paid • Provide Army opportunities to parachute, rappel, and spend three weeks during the summer on an Army installation with all expenses paid • Army and Air Force ROTC provide additional clinical experience for nursing students in Army and Air Force hospitals
• ROTC juniors and seniors are given leadership opportunities by conducting much of the training. All training is supervised by active duty military members. • ROTC takes no more than 5-7 hours per week as a freshman or sophomore • ROTC is not an extracurricular activity. It is an academic program that provides valuable leadership skills and management training plus credit-hours toward the degree • Successful completion of the ROTC program and graduation from college result in a commission as a military officer • Tailored ROTC programs may be available for transfer students or students who develop an interest at any time during their TCU experience • Air Force ROTC requires wearing of the uniform only on Tuesdays/Thursdays for freshmen and sophomores. All Army cadets wear their uniform on Thursdays. • Army and AFROTC textbooks and uniforms are provided at no charge to the cadet
Teacher Education Program Dr. Cecilia Silva Bailey Building 817-257-6792
The College of Education requires students to have twelve hours of English, six hours of US history, three hours of Texas and Federal Government (POSC 10133), math at What Other Things Should Students Know? the level of college algebra or higher and three hours of • By enrolling in an ROTC course, students do not join communication studies (COMM 10123, 20103 or 20133). a military service or obligate themselves in any way In order to be admitted to the Teacher Education • Freshman or sophomore ROTC does not obligate Program, students must meet the requirements listed students to active duty, military training, or any armed forces reserve affiliation unless they win and under Admission to the Teacher Education Program in the Undergraduate Studies Bulletin. choose to accept a scholarship • Army scholarship and non-scholarship students 1. Students must attain required scores as listed here choosing to complete the program can serve on on one of the following tests of basic skills: active duty or reserve/national guard duty or a ෮෮ ACT composite score of 23 with math 19 and combination of both upon commissioning English 19 • New lieutenants on active duty earn in excess of ෮෮ SAT composite score of 1570 with a score of $42,000 per year and over $65,000 per year after 500 in critical reading, math and writing four years of service at the rank of captain ෮෮ THEA (formerly TASP) scores of 260 in reading, • Active duty may be delayed for students pursuing 230 in math and 220 in writing graduate, law, or medical degrees. Additional 2. Attain an overall 2.5 on a minimum of 12 hours of graduate school scholarships are available for course work at TCU medical students and top academic performers. Some pay all tuition and fees plus full salary 16
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3. Complete EDUC 20003 with a grade of “C” or better 4. Have a current (within one year) and clear criminal record check 5. Be in good standing in the College of Education and TCU It would be to students’ advantage to contact an advisor in the College of Education prior to completion of freshman year.
Campus Academic Support Center for Academic Services
Sadler Hall, Rooms 1010 and 1022 TCU Box 297710 817-257-7486 www.acs.tcu.edu Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Assess interests, values, abilities, and personality • Research a variety of potential major fields and careers • Learn about the factors related to choosing a major/career • Work closely with an academic advisor, Career Services and TCU Leadership Center staff • Earn one hour elective credit
Disability Services
Center for Academic Services Sadler Hall, Room 1010 TCU Box 297710 817-257-6567
Policy Statement Texas Christian University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 regarding students with disabilities. No otherwise qualified individual shall be The Center for Academic Services provides numerous denied access to or participation in the services, programs services designed to assist students in achieving academic and activities of TCU solely on the basis of a disability. success and assuring equal access for students with TCU shall provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities. These services include each eligible student who (a) has a physical or mental • Academic advising for all first-time, first-year impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, students with declared majors in AddRan College (b) has a record or history of such an impairment, or (c) is and first-year Design, Merchandising, and Textiles regarded as having an impairment. majors • Coordination of services and accommodations for Procedures Each eligible student is responsible for presenting students with disabilities relevant, verifiable, professional documentation • Assistance for students struggling academically and/or assessment reports to the Coordinator of • Academic Success Workshops • Assistance with clarifying students’ academic goals Student Disabilities Services. Information concerning a student’s disability is treated in a confidential and institutional requirements manner in accordance with University policies as well • UNPR 10001: Self Assessment and Career as applicable federal and state laws. Documentation Exploration, a course designed to help Identify an presented to the Coordinator shall be reviewed by the academic major appropriate University professional(s) to verify the • Individual assistance for study skills with an existence of a disability. Further documentation may academic coach be required from the student to substantiate the claim Academic Success Workshops of a disability or to assist the University in determining Academic Success Workshops are presented throughout appropriate accommodations. Eligible students seeking the year. Topics include time management, note-taking, accommodations should contact the Coordinator at coping with anxiety, test and final exam preparation, and the beginning of the academic term for which they are others. Center staff are also available on a limited basis to seeking accommodations. The Coordinator will prepare work with students individually. letters to faculty members concerning specific, reasonable academic adjustments for the students. The student UNPR 10001: Self-Assessment & Career is responsible for delivering accommodations letters, conferring with faculty members, and returning validation Exploration of the receipt of information to the Coordinator. The This course provides opportunities for pre-majors to: 2012-2013 Parent & Family Resource Guide
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assistance are available in the Information Commons area of the library. They can be contacted in person, by phone, by e-mail or by live text messaging as described at www.library.tcu.edu/askalibrarian.asp. The reference librarians are regularly teaching courses on using the Students who wish to appeal a decision regarding library’s resources and are willing to schedule individual appropriate accommodations shall do so in writing to the consultation appointments for more in-depth research Affirmative Action Officer, who shall decide the appeal. assistance. The Affirmative Action Officer’s decision may be appealed within 7 calendar days, in writing, to the Provost, whose The library is open 24 hours, five days a week, and decision may be appealed in writing within 7 calendar provides different environments for studying, including days directly to the Chancellor. At any step during such an group study rooms and various “quiet zones” throughout appeal, the person deciding the appeal may confidentially the building. The scholarly materials are supplemented consult with appropriate professionals/advisors within or by the popular reading or best-seller author’s collection outside the University. located next to Bistro Burnett, where students can enjoy coffee and a variety of refreshments. Coordinator shall consult with the student and faculty and staff to ensure delivery of appropriate support services and shall serve as liaison between the student and faculty members as needed.
Mary Couts Burnett Library
Through active membership in local, regional and national library consortia, the library is able to secure for TCU faculty and students the advantages that come with library resource sharing. TCU’s membership in TexShare enables TCU faculty and students to obtain borrowing privileges from more than 150 academic libraries throughout Texas.
TCU Box 298400 www.library.tcu.edu 817-257-7117 Ask-A-Librarian
• reference@tcu.edu • Text message: 817-962-2544 Mary Couts Burnett Library provides information resources for inquiry, intellectual discovery, and the development of lifelong learning skills in a peoplecentered environment. Students have access to over 63,000 unique journal titles and over 1,500,000 books, CDs, DVDs, videos, and other items housed in the TCU Library in addition to a wealth of online resources available through the Library’s website: www.library.tcu. edu. Materials are arranged according to the Library of Congress system in open stacks for convenient access to most items. Librarians and staff select, maintain, and interpret the collections for library users. A music/media library and the Brite Divinity library are also located in the Mary Couts Burnett Library. Particular collections include Texas, U.S., and European Union documents; the Archives of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition; the papers of former Speaker of the House, James C. Wright, Jr.; the papers of Amon G. Carter, Sr.; the University’s historical collection; and special collections of rare books and manuscripts, such as the William Luther Lewis Collection of English and American Literature. Reference librarians providing library and research 18
The Information Commons, located in the Mary Couts Burnett Library, incorporates library reference services, computing support from Technology Resources and an annex of the William L. Adams Center for Writing. The Information Commons lab includes over 110 Windows and Macintosh desktop computers, 10 of which are equipped with scanners and software for working on multimedia projects. Several high-speed black-and-white and color laser printers provide printing abilities for all of the computers in the Information Commons. Fiftyfive wireless laptops can be checked out for use within the library. In addition, six “Frog Pods” are available by reservation for work on group projects. The pods are equipped with computers and wireless keyboards and mice; two of the pods include large video screens.
Registrar
Sadler Hall, Room 1006 TCU Box 297004 817-257-7825 reg@tcu.edu www.reg.tcu.edu The University Registrar’s office performs many services associated with the academic success of students. These
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activities include, but are not limited to: • Scheduling and maintaining class enrollment for each semester, • Receiving and distributing mid-semester unsatisfactory reports to affected students. • Receiving and distributing grades at the end of the semester. • Maintaining the directory and on line Frog Calls. • Maintaining the University Catalog/Bulletin. • Documentation of majors, minors, credits for graduation, transcripts, etc.
Granting Access to Others
A student, at his or her discretion, can allow online access to academic and financial information. To grant this access, the student should go to my.tcu.edu, Student Center, and select the Granting Access to Others option on the left menu. The student can grant others access to Student Financials, Financial Aid and/or the Registrar’s Office (academic information) by completing the online form. The student has control over this access and can add or remove access at will. More information on all of these topics as well as many others may be accessed at www.reg.tcu.edu.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
This Federal law states (a) that a written institutional policy must be established and (b) that a statement of adopted procedures covering the privacy rights of students be made available. The law provides that the institution maintain the confidentiality of student education records. The University accords all the rights under the law to its students. Students wishing access to a complete copy of the regulation and the University policy governing their educational records may do so at these locations: Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Sadler Hall Room 4022; Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Sadler Hall Room 4017; Dean of Campus Life, Sadler Hall Room 2006; Registrar, Sadler Hall Room 1006; or Scholarships and Financial Aid, Sadler Hall Room 2008. There are six rights, which are summarized here: 1. The right to be informed: The University will give the students an annual notice of their rights and where copies of the policy may be reviewed. 2. The right to inspect: Students may inspect
information contained in their educational record provided they make a written request to the custodian of the records. The request must be granted no later than 45 days from the receipt of the request. 3. Right to limited control of release: No one outside the institution shall have access to, nor will the University disclose identifiable information from the educational records without written consent of the students, except directory information or other exceptions permitted by the Act, which the student has not refused to permit the University to disclose. 4. Right to request a change: Students may request that the record be amended if they feel the information is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the rights of privacy. The University will decide whether to change the record. The student may place a rebuttal in the record. 5. Right to a hearing: If the University chooses not to amend the record, the student may request a hearing. The request must be in writing to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs or the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The student will be notified of the time, date, and place of the hearing. 6. Right to report alleged violations: Students who feel their rights have been abridged may file complaints with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office, Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20201. At its discretion TCU may provide directory information in accordance with the provisions of the Act to include: student name, address, telephone number, church affiliation or preference, name of parents of dependent students, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, and weight and height of members of athletic teams. It is also permissible for the University to release information from a student’s educational record to a parent, provided the student is a “dependent” as defined in Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Students may withhold directory information by notifying the Registrar in writing. Requests for nondisclosure will be honored for only one academic year; therefore, authorization to withhold directory information must be filed annually in the Office of the Registrar. To read the
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The Center for Writing offers assistance with writing projects and assignments to all TCU students. Staffed by professional writing instructors and peer consultants, the Center for Writing provides students with one-on-one tutorials free of charge. Conferences usually focus on a particular project or assignment but may also include general writing instruction.
Students new to the University are required to attend advising sessions for the first four semesters after entering TCU. New students are likely to require assistance in the mechanics of first-time enrollment and in exploring choices related to selection of courses and degree programs. Students with more University experience often handle these tasks with little need for assistance, but may profit from direction in maximizing academic performance and discussing career options. Finally, students nearing completion of their academic program are likely to need specific help in ensuring that all degree requirements are met and assistance with the transition to advanced study or a career. In short, the specific activities required will depend on the advisor, the student and the student’s progress in his/her academic career.
The 10 PCs in the center’s computer lab are available for use by any TCU student during normal office hours. Located in Suite 419 of Reed Hall, the Center for Writing is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students may make appointments by accessing an online scheduling service through the center’s website (www. wrt.tcu.edu) or by calling 817-257-7221.
The student-advisor relationship is one of shared expectations and responsibilities. Consequently, advising activities will depend on the needs of the individual student and on his/her academic program. Further, the actual activities involved in advising will change as a student progresses through a degree program or subsequently changes degree programs.
Students may also use the Center for Writing’s annex at the library Sunday through Thursday 6-9 p.m. Those who wish to submit a paper online may do so via the center’s website. A consultant will read the paper and offer feedback within 48 hours.
Pre-majors (those who have not formally declared a major) are advised by professional staff associated with the Center for Academic Services. The center provides resources and access to programs designed to help students identify career interests and possible majors.
The Center for Writing is a supportive place where students can talk openly and confidentially about their writing with someone who is knowledgeable but nonjudgmental. The Center’s primary mission is to help TCU students become better writers.
When students declare a major, they are referred to the major department and school/college for future advising. Students who have declared majors are advised in the department of the major by faculty advisors or professional advisors in the school/college.
policy in its entirety, go to www.reg.tcu.edu and click on Student Privacy in the left-hand column.
William L. Adams Center for Writing Reed Hall 419 TCU Box 297700 817-257-7221 writingctr@tcu.edu www.wrt.tcu.edu
A quality advising relationship requires a dedicated advisor and a prepared student. The student must Academic Advising at TCU initiate advising activities, define the need of advising activity, and be prepared to take responsibility for Academic Advising his/her academic and career goals as well as his/her Academic advising is an important process in which faculty and professional staff assist students in developing academic performance. Prior to seeing their advisors, academic plans and in clarifying career and/or advanced students should become familiar with degree and major requirements for programs of interest and courses in study goals. which they wish to enroll. Advisors will answer questions All students should meet with an academic advisor at and make suggestions, but the student must assume least once each semester to plan future coursework. In full responsibility for satisfying all program and degree these meetings, students and advisors discuss academic requirements. records which may include grade reports, transcripts, evaluations of work transferred to TCU and degree plans. 20
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Academic Advising Process At the beginning of the first semester, students are assigned an academic advisor in the department of their major. Students may be assigned to either faculty or professional advisors, depending on the department or school/college. Pre-majors are advised through the Center for Academic Services until a major is declared. Premajor advisors are knowledgeable about a wide range of academic programs and can assist students in identifying an appropriate major/minor. All students who have 54 or more earned hours must have a declared major. The actual number of times a student should meet with his/her advisor each semester depends on the advisor, the student, the student’s program and the student’s progress in his/her academic career. All students should confer with their advisors at least once each semester during Schedule Advising. Students may also want to meet with their advisors to discuss degree requirements, selection of a minor, internship opportunities, academic progress, etc. Students meet with their assigned advisors before registering for classes each semester, but are encouraged to confer with them anytime that academic concerns arise during the year.
• Allot an adequate amount of time to meet with the academic advisor. • Accept responsibility for their choices and decisions. By following these guidelines, the student and advisor can successfully navigate the academic maze of career choices, major requirements and other expectations.
Advising during Orientation
There are two groups of individuals who will help your son or daughter during advising at Orientation. The first group is the Orientation Student Assistants – they lay the groundwork to see an advisor. The second group is the Orientation Advisors – faculty and professional staff who meet with your son or daughter to come up with a final schedule, to be taken to enroll in classes in his or her first semester.
Glossary of Terms College has a language and terms all its own. All of these terms are explained in the TCU Undergraduate Studies Bulletin or in the TCU Student Handbook. The following are a few of the basic terms you will need to start.
Academic Advisor
All students are assigned to a faculty or professional In preparation for Schedule Advising, students should: academic advisor who will assist them in making informed decisions about their academic careers. The advisor will • Give thoughtful consideration to personal, educational and career goals, and reevaluate these goals as necessary. help students clarify interests and career goals, select classes that are in alignment with the student’s goals, • Acquire a basic familiarity with their academic program, plan an academic program, and assist with schedule including all applicable requirements and policies. changes made after the semester is underway. When students encounter academic difficulty, the academic • Give advance consideration to a tentative schedule of classes each semester prior to the advising session. This advisor’s office should be their first stop. Students should include reading a description of every course should consult my.tcu.edu for the name of their assigned under consideration, including whether or not there are academic advisor/s. Students who need help with this prerequisites or whether or not the course will count process should contact the Office of the Registrar in toward the TCU Core Curriculum. Sadler 1006. • Ask questions if they feel they have received insufficient or confusing information. Academic Conduct Policy • Provide timely notice and information concerning any academic problems encountered. • Read carefully and make appropriate responses to all communications from their school/college office, their academic advisor, the Center for Academic Services, Office of Campus Life and Office of the Registrar. • Promptly update any change of address or telephone number in the Student Center on my.tcu.edu
Students are expected to produce academic work that represents their ability without receiving inappropriate assistance. The University has developed policies and procedures in regard to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, abuse of resource materials, computer misuse, fabrication and falsification, multiple submission, complicity in academic misconduct, and bearing false witness. Sanctions may range from a warning, loss of credit
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for the examination or assignment in question, failure of a course, and/or suspension or expulsion from the University. The complete policy is in the Student Policies section of the Undergraduate Studies Bulletin.
Academic Dean or Dean
The University is made up of schools and colleges. The academic dean is the head of a college or school within the University. The dean is assisted by associate and assistant academic deans. The deans of the college or school from which the student plans to get his/her degree are responsible for academic decisions relating to the student’s program. A dean’s signature is required on many forms such as enrollment forms, drop slips, and such. The Dean of AddRan College of Liberal Arts serves as dean for Pre-Major students who have not yet selected a major.
Add/Drop
Students may add courses to their schedules until the deadline published in the Academic Calendar section of the TCU Undergraduate Studies Bulletin (usually, until the fifth class day in long semesters). Students who withdraw from the University (drop all classes) on or before the fifth class day will receive a full tuition refund.
college. After reviewing the circumstances the dean will determine if the withdrawal is justified. A grade of “Q” (dropped by the dean’s permission) will be assigned, which has no effect on the GPA. (See TCU Undergraduate Studies Bulletin.) A student doing unsatisfactory work in a course will not be taken as sufficient reason for special consideration.
Audit
If the instructor consents, students may occasionally visit classes in which they are not officially enrolled; however, any extended attendance requires the processing of an Audit Enrollment Request Form. Auditors are admitted to classes on a space-available basis only. An audit fee is charged. (See the Bachelor’s Degree section of the TCU Undergraduate Studies Bulletin.)
Bachelor’s Degrees Offered
B.A. Bachelor of Arts B.B.A. Bachelor of Business Administration B.F.A. Bachelor of Fine Arts B.M. Bachelor of Music B.M.E. Bachelor of Music Education B.S. Bachelor of Science B.S.C.J. Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice B.S.E. Bachelor of Science in Education B.S.N. Bachelor of Science in Nursing B.S.S.W. Bachelor of Science in Social Work
In order to withdraw from a course, students must officially drop the course. Mere absence from a class does not constitute withdrawal. If students drop a course by the published deadline (but remain enrolled in the University), the dropped course will not appear on the Bulletin/Catalog students’ transcripts. The period to withdraw is usually The TCU Undergraduate Studies Bulletin (also called the during the first eight (8) weeks of the fall and spring Catalog) contains information about TCU, admission semesters, or a comparable period during a shorter term. policies, finances, student services, academic policies and procedures, and bachelor’s degree requirements, as To withdraw from a course during the first eight (8) well as major and minor requirements. Students should weeks, students should sign into my.tcu.edu. From familiarize themselves with the information contained the the Student Center, students should click on Drop a Bulletin/Catalog, as they are responsible for abiding by Class under the Enrollment heading. After dropping all policies and for following all degree requirements. The the class(es), students should check their schedules to ensure that the appropriate class(es) are no longer listed. Bulletin/Catalog is online at www.catalog.tcu.edu. Students who experience problems with this process should consult the Office of the Registrar in Sadler 1006. Classification The date of withdrawal for all purposes, including tuition The level or class of a student is referred to as “classification.” Informally, a first year student is a adjustment, shall be the date of the official withdrawal. freshman; a second year student is a sophomore, and After the published drop deadline, students may so on. Officially, however, classification is determined by withdraw only with the appropriate academic dean’s the number of credit hours earned. Students with 0-23 permission. Students who experience unusual hardships semester hours are freshmen; students with 24-53 hours who wish to withdraw should contact Campus Life in are sophomores; students with 54-83 hours are juniors; Sadler 2006 or the associate dean of their school or and students with 84 or more hours are seniors. 22
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Co-curricular
Co-curricular is a term applied to activities that enhance the academic experience outside the curriculum, or activities other than University credit courses. A healthy balance of curricular (academic) and co-curricular activities is recommended, even for first year students.
60 semester hours. The degree plan indicates the requirements for a particular degree and lists both complete and incomplete requirements. (See the TCU Undergraduate Studies Bulletin.)
Discipline
A college or school is an academic unit within the University. An academic dean is the head of a college.
An academic discipline is a field of study. Interdisciplinary courses cross departmental lines and are frequently taught by a team of faculty representing different disciplines, such as Honors Humanities.
Course Numbering System
Electives
College/School
The University assigned a five-digit number to each course offered. The first digit indicates the level (year) at which the course is offered. The numbers “1” and“2” indicate lower-division courses, i.e. those taken primarily by freshmen and sophomores. The numbers “3” and “4” designate upper-division courses, i.e. those taken primarily by juniors and seniors. The second, third and fourth digits distinguish one course from another within the same department. The fifth digit reflects the amount of semester credit hours assigned to the course. A zero indicates that the amount of credit may vary from the standard 3 hours. For more information about the amount of credit, students should inquire in the department offering the course.
Electives are courses which are not specifically required for a major or for the TCU Core Curriculum, but help make up the minimum total number of hours required to complete the bachelor’s degree, which is a minimum of 124 hours.
Grade Point Average
The only grade point averages to be maintained at TCU will be:
• A term/semester average based on all courses attempted at TCU during a particular term/ semester; and • A cumulative average based on all course work attempted at TCU. Transfer work is identified on the academic record Thus the course “ENGL 10803” is a freshman level course (first digit) that counts for three semester hours of credit as the total number of credits accepted from each institution attended and is included in the total number (fifth digit). The three middle digits (second, third and fourth) simply identify it as a specific course in the English of cumulative earned hours. Transfer credit hours may Department. Abbreviations for departments are listed in satisfy degree requirements but are not used in the the Bachelor’s Degree section of the TCU Undergraduate calculation of the TCU cumulative GPA. Studies Bulletin. When the term “advanced courses” is A student’s grade point average (GPA) is computed by used, it refers to those of junior rank or higher. dividing the number of grade points earned per semester hour by the total number of credit hours attempted, not Credit or Semester Hour necessarily passed, at TCU (excluding those attempted on The unit of measure for academic credit purposes is the a pass/no credit basis). semester hour. A semester hour is equivalent to one hour of recitation (or classroom time) or a minimum of two Grading and Point System hours of laboratory or activity per week for a semester (or The definition of grades and the point system designed to an equivalent time for a term of shorter duration, such encourage quality of work are indicated as follows: as summer school). To be successful, students should do at least two hours of preparation each week for each A 4.00 - Excellent classroom hour enrolled, i.e. 30 hours of preparation each A– 3.67 B + 3.33 week for 15 credit hours enrolled. B 3.00 - Good B – 2.67 Degree Plan C + 2.33 Students should formally request a degree plan in the dean’s office of their major upon completion of 2012-2013 Parent & Family Resource Guide
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C C – D + D D – F
who have unsatisfactory work in a class will receive notification. The mid-term date is listed in the TCU Undergraduate Studies Bulletin. Students should be prepared for an increase in exams and assignments just prior to the mid-term unsatisfactory grade reporting date.
2.00 - Satisfactory 1.67 1.33 1.00 - Poor 0.67 0.00 - Failing
Mini-term
The following grades have no impact on Grade Point Average:
AU Audit I Incomplete A grade of “I” must be resolved within the first 60 days of the subsequent long semester; if not, the “I” becomes and “F,” which negatively impacts the GPA. NC No Credit P Pass Q Dropped by Dean’s Permission W Withdrawal
Honor Societies
In almost all academic fields, national honor societies recognize students who show exceptional ability. Most TCU departments have chapters of such societies to which high-achieving students are invited. In addition, some honor societies are open to students from throughout the University, regardless of major. (See the TCU Undergraduate Studies Bulletin.)
Major
A major is a prescribed set of courses, numbers of credit hours, or academic experiences in one or more academic disciplines. Completion of a major is designed to assure disciplined and cumulative study, carried on over an extended period of time in an important field of intellectual inquiry.
Matriculation
Matriculation is enrollment in the University. When students are admitted to TCU, they do not matriculate until they actually enroll for classes. In addition, some departments or schools have matriculation requirements that students must meet prior to formally declaring a major.
Mid-term
Mid-term is the half-way point in the semester at which time faculty are encouraged to submit notices of students’ unsatisfactory course progress. Only students 24
Mini-term is a three-week period of summer school that begins in May immediately after the end of the spring semester. (Summer I)
Minor
A minor is a prescribed set of courses, number of credit hours, or academic experiences in one or more academic disciplines. Completion of the minor is designed to assure more than an introduction to an important intellectual field of study but less than a major in that field. A minor is traditionally outside the major field of study. The department offering the minor typically defines the requirements.
Pass/No Credit
Undergraduate students may elect a Pass/No-Credit (P/ NC) grading option. They may do so by indicating their choice in writing to the Office of the Registrar or online using the student records course edit in my.tcu.edu no later than the date listed in the academic calendar for electing the P/NC grading option. Courses taken on a P/NC basis are graded “P” (pass) and “NC” (no credit). These P/NC courses are not counted in computing the student’s GPA. A “P” course, however, will carry credit hours and be used toward a student’s total hours required for graduation. A “P” indicates achievement equivalent to a “C-” or better. Achievement equivalent to a “D+” or below results in the grade of “NC.” Students earn no credit hours in courses in which the grade of “NC” is received. After the last day to elect a Pass/No Credit grading option, this decision is irrevocable. Students may take up to two courses (eight hours maximum) on a P/NC basis. No course applied to the student’s major, minor or associated requirements may be taken on the P/NC basis. Students in the M.J. Neeley School of Business may not take any course in the lower-division business sequence or in the upper-division business core on the P/NC basis. Students in the College of Education may not take any education course required for teacher certification or in the student’s teaching content area on the P/NC basis. Courses offered only with the P/NC grade
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will not be counted toward this limit on the number of P/ NC hours. The P/NC option is not allowed in any English as a foreign language courses offered by the English Language Center.
taken in sequence, students should begin early enough to insure that it can be completed by the time they intend to graduate. Academic advisors can help students plan accordingly.
Courses that are offered only as a P/NC basis will be accepted for meeting major/degree requirements and for financial aid eligibility. Courses offered only on a P/NC basis will not be counted toward a limit on the number of P/NC hours. The student should also check on the acceptability of P/NC grades by any honor societies or graduate schools in which the student may be interested. Any questions concerning the P/NC option should be directed to the associate dean of the student’s college.
Syllabus
Pre-Major Students who are not ready to declare a major are designated as “Pre-Majors.” Pre-Majors include those who are undecided about a major, those who wish to explore several fields, and those who are fairly certain about a major but want to gather more information before committing themselves. Staff in the Center for Academic Services (Sadler 1010 and 1022), help Pre-Majors explore potential majors.
Prerequisite
A prerequisite is a requirement, usually a course that must be completed before students are eligible to enroll in particular course. Students should read the course descriptions in the TCU Undergraduate Studies Bulletin to make sure they have completed all prerequisites to qualify for the courses in which they wish to enroll.
Section
Many courses are offered more than once in the same semester with different meeting times and locations. Each of these offerings of the same course is called a section, which is designated by a three-digit number following the course number, such as ENGL 10803-020. In most cases, the third digit of the section number indicates the days the class meets: 0-4 on MWF and 5-9 on TR. Often, the second digit designates the time that the class meets: 0=8:00, 1=9:00 or 9:30, 2=10:00, 3=11:00, 4=12:00 or 12:30, 5=1:00 or 2:00, 6=2:00 or 3:30, 7=3:00, 8=4:00 or later.
Instructors provide a syllabus to students at the beginning of each semester. The syllabus usually includes the instructor’s contact information and office hours, a course description, a list of required text books, due dates for assignments and exams, the instructor’s grading policy, and his/her expectations of students.
TCU Core Curriculum (TCU CC)
The TCU Core Curriculum has three components:
1. The Essential Competencies Curriculum (12 hours plus 6 hours Writing Emphasis);
2. The Human Experiences and Endeavors Curriculum (27 hours); and
3. The Heritage, Mission, Vision and Values Curriculum (18 hours).
Courses in the TCU Core Curriculum may overlay with other requirements of the student’s degree program. The overlay feature provides the flexibility for core requirements to be satisfied in a range between 39 and 63 hours. See TCU Core Curriculum in the TCU Undergraduate Studies Bulletin for specific information.
Walk A “walk” is the cancellation of a regularly scheduled class meeting. Sometimes, circumstances beyond the control of the faculty member, such as sudden illness or emergency, force the cancellation of a class. In most cases, the faculty member or department will attempt to notify students in advance if the class is cancelled; or a departmental representative will place a notice on the door announcing the cancellation.
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Co-Curricular Activities Athletics 817-257-FROG (3764) www.gofrogs.com (for all schedules & sports) Family Weekend: September 21-23 (TCU vs. Virginia) see www.familyweekend.tcu.edu Homecoming: October 20, 2012 (TCU vs. Texas Tech) see www.homecoming.tcu.edu
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09/08/12 ............................................ vs. Grambling State 09/15/12 ............................................................ at Kansas 09/22/12 .......................................................... vs. Virginia 09/29/12 ............................................................... at SMU 10/06/12 ..................................................... vs. Iowa State 10/13/12.............................................................. at Baylor 10/20/12 ..................................................... vs. Texas Tech 10/27/12 ..............................................at Oklahoma State 11/03/12 .................................................. at West Virginia 11/10/12 .................................................. vs. Kansas State 11/24/12 ...............................................................at Texas 12/01/12 ......................................................vs. Oklahoma
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available, coordinated through Guest Services (south lobby of BLUU). • General Campus Information • Information about University Union Facility Reservations • Lost and Found • Local Bus Information • General Fort Worth Information • Campus Map • Notary Service • Courtesy Phone • Vending and Laundry Refunds At Guest Services, discount tickets to the following local attractions may be purchased: Fort Worth Zoo NRH2O Scarborough Faire AMC Theaters Texas State Fair Omni Theater Circle Theater
Hurricane Harbor––Day Pass Hurricane Harbor––Season Pass Six Flags—Day Pass Six Flags—Season Pass Ripley’s Believe It or Not United Artists Theaters Rave Motion Pictures
Center for Community Involvement & Service-Learning
2901 Stadium Drive TCU Box 297320 817-257-7927 www.union.tcu.edu
Jarvis Hall, 2nd floor TCU Box 297090 817-257-5557 involved.tcu.edu
The Brown-Lupton University Union (BLUU) is the community center for all members of the university family: students, faculty, administration, alumni and friends of TCU. As the “living room” of the university, the BLUU is designed to provide a clean, comfortable and safe environment, offering services and amenities for the university’s family and friends.
TCU’s Center for Community Involvement & ServiceLearning works to foster social responsibility and lifelong learning through civic engagement. We challenge students to explore, engage and commit to public service. Service Opportunities Visit our website (www.involved.tcu.edu) for upcoming and ongoing projects in the community. Meet with our staff to discuss individual and group service opportunities. We’ll help you find connections to community agencies or plan service projects for your student group. Service Organizations & Programs Involved Service Network (ISN) is a networking group for the TCU student organizations with a focus on service. ISN meets monthly for professional development,
The BLUU is also part of the educational program of the university. As the center of university community life, it serves as an arena for students to apply their educational experiences outside the classroom, providing co-curricular leadership opportunities in a supportive, values-centered community. Throughout the BLUU there are a variety of services
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community agency visits and more. ISN organizations include: Alpha Phi Omega, Best Buddies, Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels Student Association, and the Student YMCA. Students may also volunteer through TCU programs like College Student for a Day, the Go Center, Service Spring Break, MLK Day of Service and TCU LEAPS. Service-Learning Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection. Students engage in community service in response to community-identified concerns and learn about the root causes of issues, the connection to their academic coursework, and their roles as citizens. Effective service-learning builds reciprocal, mutually-beneficial partnerships between TCU and our community. Visit our website for examples of recent service-learning classes.
Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life Brown-Lupton University Union TCU Box 297850 817-257-7281 www.greeks.tcu.edu The mission of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is to enhance the experience of fraternity and sorority students in their life-long commitment to a values-based organization. Our office provides support and advising to the governing councils and recognized chapters, as well as supervision of the 21 fraternity and sorority chapter facilities in Worth Hills.
Independent Greek Council (IGC)
IGC shall serve as resource for those organizations within the council and will act as an intermediary between organizations and their respective national boards. To promote and foster positive fraternal relations, communication, and development of all fraternal organizations through mutual respect, leadership, honesty, professionalism, and education.
Interfraternity Council (IFC)
The purpose of the IFC is to promote the development of gentlemen through scholarship, service, and leadership, in the bond of brotherhood in concordance with the values of the University. TCU’s Interfraternity Council is comprised of 11 fraternities. Men can be recruited once they are enrolled as a TCU student. Structured recruitment will begin within the first two weeks of class. Registration opens June 1st on the 28
Fraternity and Sorority Life website.
Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)
The MGC is comprised of four sororities and two fraternities. MGC provides member organizations with a voice within the TCU and Fort Worth communities. MGC provides a place for collaboration and expression. Each organization has its own membership intake process.
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
The purpose of NPHC is to create and maintain high standards in the life of fraternities and sororities; to perpetuate constructive fraternity and sorority relationships; to foster an understanding of the structure and the method of operating among the affiliate organizations; to address, coordinate, and develop action strategies of mutual concern to the affiliate organizations; and to serve as the conduit for such action plans as may be developed. NPHC has three sororities and four fraternities. Each organization has its own membership intake process.
Panhellenic Council (NPC)
The Panhellenic Council strives to maintain scholastic excellence, service to our community, and to promote leadership among sorority women to better the TCU community. TCU’s Panhellenic Council is comprised of 11 sororities with one starting new in Fall 2012. Fall Recruitment begins August 12, 2012. Registration is available at www.greeks.tcu.edu from June 1- August 8, 2012.
Recognized Fraternities and Sororities Fraternities
Sororities
Alpha Phi Alpha (NPHC) Beta Theta Pi (IFC) Brothers Under Christ (IGC) Delta Tau Delta (IFC) Kappa Alpha Psi (NPHC) Kappa Kappa Psi (IGC) Kappa Sigma (IFC) Lambda Chi Alpha (IFC) Lambda Theta Phi (MGC) Omega Delta Phi (MGC) Omega Psi Phi (NPHC) Phi Beta Sigma (NPHC) Phi Delta Theta (IFC) Phi Gamma Delta (IFC) Phi Kappa Sigma (IFC) Pi Kappa Phi (IFC) Phi Mu Alpha (IGC) Sigma Alpha Epsilon (IFC) Sigma Chi (IFC) Sigma Phi Epsilon (IFC)
Alpha Omicron Pi (NPC)* Alpha Chi Omega (NPC) Alpha Delta Pi (NPC) Alpha Kappa Alpha (NPHC) Chi Omega (NPC) Chi Upsilon Sigma (MGC) Delta Delta Delta (NPC) Delta Gamma (NPC) Delta Sigma Theta (NPHC) Gamma Phi Beta (NPC) He Is Sufficient (IGC) Kappa Alpha Theta (NPC) Kappa Kappa Gamma (NPC) Kappa Lambda Delta (MGC) Lambda Theta Alpha (MGC) Pi Beta Phi (NPC) Sigma Kappa (NPC) Sigma Lambda Alpha (MGC) Tau Beta Sigma (IGC) Zeta Tau Alpha (NPC) *colonizing fall 2012
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Housing & Residence Life
Inclusiveness & Intercultural Services
Samuelson Hall, Room 001 TCU Box 297360 817-257-7865 www.housing.tcu.edu
Jarvis Hall 205 TCU Box 297090 817-257-5557 www.diversity.tcu.edu
TCU is a residential campus by design. Approximately half of the undergraduate population lives in one of the thirteen residence halls, eight fraternity and ten sorority houses.
Helping students succeed is at the heart of what we do in Inclusiveness and Intercultural Services (IIS). Through mentoring, advising and programming, we focus on education equity, student learning and retention. In addition, we assist the University with institutional planning and policy formation regarding diversity and inclusiveness.
Each of TCU’s 1,532 residence hall rooms are equipped with beds, and in most cases an XL twin mattress, desks, chairs, and dressers, as well as A/C, access to cable TV, telephone service, and the Internet which are included in the housing rate for the semester. And, of course, each residence hall also comes with its own history and heritage, which tends to rub off on its residents. Students will love Colby Halloween, the Brachman “family dinners” or take pride in being a “Clark Shark.” Regardless of which hall a TCU student lives in, the focus on a caring community where students know each other is the hallmark of the residential experience. One thing is for certain: residence halls are vibrant communities. Each residence hall is administered by a Hall Director, who is a full-time, live-in professional. Hall Directors are assisted by Resident Assistants (RAs) who are undergraduate students living in each building. Each residence hall staff offers students the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities and programs. All residents are encouraged to take the initiative in developing a hall environment that meets their needs and interests. Freedom within limits is the guiding principle just as it is in other communities that make up society. At TCU, residence halls are more than places to put your pillow and hang your clothes. It’s where students can hang out with their roommates (who may become great friends), exchange thoughts, grow, and be challenged. In short, it’s where they learn to live with others. Residence Hall rates range from $2,825 - $3,500 per semester for a double or triple occupancy room. This cost includes cable, local phone and internet. All residence hall rooms in which freshmen reside are equipped with a combination microwave and mini fridge. For more information, please visit our website, www.housing.tcu. edu.
Intercultural and special interest organizations under IIS include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
African Heritage Organization (AHO) Asian Student Association (ASA) Black Student Association (BSA) Brothers of a Successful Standard (B.O.S.S.) Caribbean Student Association (CaribSA) Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) International Student Association (ISA) Muslim Student Association (MSA) National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs (NACWC) Sisters Transcending And Reaching Success (STARS) Soul Steppers Students for Asian Indian Cultural Awareness (SAICA) Student Veteran Organization (SVO) United Latino Association (ULA) Word of Truth Gospel Choir
Other programs and services offered during the year include the following: Welcome Back Bar be que —As incoming students, your student will have an opportunity to learn about various international and student of color organizations offered at TCU. For returning students, the Welcome Back Bar be que provides them the venue to catch up from the summer break and meet new students. Tutorial Support Program—To ensure students’ academic success, IIS sets aside funds to provide eligible students with tutoring services every year .
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Student Leadership Conferences—To further develop students’ leadership skills and knowledge of world issues, IIS offers qualified students opportunities in the fall and spring to attend various conferences throughout the country. Conferences include Southwestern Black Leadership Conference, Adelante Leadership Institute, BIG 12 Conference on Black Student Government, National Hispanic Conference, Asian Indian Cultural Conference and the Diversity and Equity Conference. Intercultural Banquet—The highlight event that ends the academic year for our students of color, LGBTQ students, and student veterans. The Intercultural Banquet, has become one of TCU’s most recognized and wellattended events. Every spring, IIS sponsors the banquet to honor students, faculty and staff for their individual and collective contributions to TCU’s international, veterans, LGBTQ and student of color community and the community at large. Inclusiveness Conference—This is a campus-wide opportunity for students, faculty and staff to have interactive discussions on various topics of diversity. Past topics include diversity in the media, global diversity, and the various “isms” in our society. Leaders Retreat—Designed to build relationships and develop leadership skills, this retreat brings together officers of various student organizations under the Cultural, Community, and International Services umbrella. Annual Minority Student Leadership Conference—This one day conference brings local high school students to campus for sessions about college access, college life, financial aid, and academics. CommUNITY Week—This program is a campuswide celebration that brings together TCU’s diverse backgrounds in a week-long program of events. Through education and awareness activities, our diverse populations provide opportunities to socialize and build relationships throughout the entire campus. In this CommUNITY, Every Frog Counts. Safe Zone Training – This half-day training provides a venue for students, faculty, and staff to learn about what it means to be an ally and how to effectively create a safe space for LGBTQ students. 30
Veterans Appreciation Week – This annual event is a campus-wide celebration to honor and recognize the contributions of our student, staff and faculty veteran population. The wreath-laying ceremony, wall of honor and veterans luncheon allow the TCU community to reflect on the service and sacrifice of our veterans. Community Scholars Program- The Community Scholars Program provides outstanding students who have achieved academic excellence and demonstrated leadership skills the funding and support necessary to be a successful member of the TCU community. The program provides support and guidance to students through leadership programs and retreats, programming activities, student organizations and individual advising. Community Scholars are provided with resources to help them transition into the TCU environment so they can succeed on campus and beyond. This unique program has transformed the nature of the university. The Community Scholars Program attracts diverse students to campus and in turn assures that TCU fulfills its vision of being a world-class, values-centered university.
Office of International Services Jarvis Hall, Suite 208 TCU Box 297003 817-257-7292 www.wholewideworld.tcu.edu The Office of International Services is responsible for immigration, programmatic, and adjustment related concerns of 600+ students from 86 different countries at TCU. The Office is part of the Culture, Community and International Services unit within the Division of Student Affairs. The Office staff actively participates in the NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
Immigration
International Services is responsible for informing students about immigration matters and handling related paperwork regarding: • Employment and Practical Training Information and Processing • Long Range and Family Immigration Planning & Assistance
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• IRS Tax Workshops • Work with Admission, Academic, & Administrative units • Social Security • US State Department
International Involvement
International Services works to promote cultural engagement both locally and outside our borders, focusing on the international community to create learning opportunities tailored for students (both US and international) who might wish for a career in an international field. Programs such as the Tepeyac program in Nicaragua provide a unique chance for students to take academic knowledge and apply it on a global scale. At home, work with International Fellows and with a range of organizations serving the community’s international population gives students who might not be able to afford international travel a chance to experience the same.
Cultural Matters
With 600+ international students, International Services is uniquely positioned to provide programs, sessions and workshops on campus representing a variety of cultures and cultural practices. Programs on dance, film, religion and education bring together the expertise of our students with University academic and social organizations, lending credence to TCU’s mission to become a global community. International Fellows, the International Student Association and international student participation in a host of recognized cultural organizations provide officially recognized opportunities for cultural engagement.
Office of Religious & Spiritual Life Jarvis Hall, 1st Floor TCU Box 297310 817-257-7830 www.faith.tcu.edu Religious & Spiritual Life (RSL) works with students everyday developing relationships, resources, and programs that support their faith, their religious traditions, their spiritual practices and the basic human quest to find meaning, purpose, and belonging. We have a rich history as a university affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and we are proud of how our church relationship is still lived out on campus today. We are about connecting all students to the campus, each other, and most importantly to their own stories of faith, belief and value. We are here to help students develop an “engaged faith” (one that’s active in the world) and a “deep faith” (one that’s reflective and can be articulated). Some of what we offer includes: Student Religious Organizations RSL provides advising, support & resources for 24 diverse student religious organizations on campus. Each provides opportunities for worship, study, service and learning. Leaders come together, grow & share experiences through the Council of Presidents and organizations connect to experts and resources to strengthen their communities through the Religious Advisory Council. Students are invited to join any of these communities or connect with RSL staff to find a faith community offcampus or begin a new one here. Religious Organizations and Communities Under RSL include: • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Baptist Student Ministry Catholic Community Disciples on Campus TCU Wesley Reformed University Fellowship Brothers Under Christ (BYX) Campus Crusade for Christ Calling in Action Chi Alpha (Assemblies of God), Eta Iota Sigma (HIS) Episcopal Campus Ministry TCU Exodus Retreat Fellowship of Christian Athletes
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Hillel Jewish Student Foundation Interfaith Community International Christian Fellowship Impact Ignite Love for Lancaster Muslim Student Association Student Mobilization Soul Steppers Word of Truth Gospel Choir Young Life
Worship @ the Chapel Mixing both traditional and contemporary styles, Chapel Worship exists to unite Christians across campus for worship during special times of the academic and religious year. Join us the first Sunday in the fall for Frogs First Worship. In October, come celebrate as creatures of all kinds gather for the Blessing of the Animals and then again before break, as we prepare for the Christmas season at Carols by Candlelight. Finally, in the spring, join us for Ash Wednesday and Holy Week Services as well as other special services.
The TCU Interfaith Initiative
In addition, our office also provides the following:
What if people of across faith traditions came together - to celebrate our individual beliefs, learn about one another and work together to change the world? The TCU Interfaith Initiative gathers students who through leadership, learning, service & dialogue do just this. Students can get connected on campus through the Interfaith Community & Better Together Program, explore interfaith movements off-campus through the Spring Break Service & Study Trip, and gain leadership experience through the Interfaith Fellows or Internship Programs.
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Pastoral Care and Crisis Support Multiple Spaces for Worship & Reflection The Church Fair Potluck & Picnic The Advent & Lenten Devotional Series Hunger Week & the Heal Hunger Campaign The TCU Justice & Advocacy Network
Above all, know that students are welcome to come by our office and be themselves, find an ear that will listen, and take a moment to pause and relax at a place where they can find support, connection and belonging.
TCU Disciples on Campus Program TCU Disciples on Campus (DOC) is a welcoming and inclusive Christian student community, affiliated with TCU’s denominational partner, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). TCU DOC exists to provide lifechanging Christian community, engaging worship, thoughtful study and dialogue, and service to the campus, community and world. In particular, TCU DOC hosts beloved campus wide events including the weekly PB&J Ministry, the TCU Toolbox Series and the Fall & Spring Spiritual Camping & Retreat Program. This I Believe at TCU (TIB@TCU) As part of the national program, TIB@TCU exists to encourage the TCU community to explore, name and share their beliefs. We ask the basic question, “What Do You Believe?” in classrooms, organizations and at events encouraging individuals to submit short essays that together, tell the stories of TCU. We do this to celebrate the diverse beliefs and stories that make up our campus, to encourage the practice of storytelling and to come together around shared values. Learn more at www. believe.tcu.edu. 32
Student Development Services Brown-Lupton University Union, Suite 2003 TCU Box 297350 817-257-7855 www.sds.tcu.edu Student Development Services (SDS) maximizes student potential through individual and community development. Utilizing the social change model of leadership, SDS supports and recognizes students through their development as leaders and growth as members of the learning community. The unit houses Orientation, Frog Camp, Connections, Leadership for Life, the Office of Student Organizations, Parent & Family Programs, Women and Men’s Programs, Community Development & Renewal, and the TCU Leadership Center, and provides support for each year of the fouryear college experience including services for transfer students and special programs for each class. Starting with the first year, SDS provides a variety of programs and services geared towards the developmental needs of students throughout each
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year of their TCU experience. Information on specific milestones and opportunities can be found at sds.tcu.edu or by calling 817.257.7855.
Orientation
The Orientation program is designed to assist new students and families with the transition to University life by providing essential information and helping students meet new and continuing students, faculty and staff. While at Orientation, students meet with an academic advisor and register for the first semester of classes. Each summer, there are several sessions from which to choose, with special sessions designed specifically for transfer students. All new students who start in January will have a special session prior to the start of the Spring semester. Orientation is required for all first year students. Though Orientation is optional for transfer students, it is strongly encouraged. Because TCU has an institutional commitment to new students both in and out of the classroom, curricular programs and services such as academic advising, tutoring service and the Adams Center for Writing are highlighted in the Academic Support and Services section of this catalog. For more information, call 817.257.7855, e-mail fye@tcu.edu or visit www.orientation.tcu.edu.
Frog Camp
Frog Camp is a three to nine-day experiential retreat that immerses new students in TCU history and traditions, helps them establish new friendships and guides them to acquire the skills they need to be successful in college. Each new Horned Frog becomes a part of a small group of around 15 students. Along with upper-class students and a member of the faculty or staff, Frog Campers find out what it means to be Horned Frogs and, along the way, forge lasting bonds and friendships. While each of the camps offers a different emphasis, all of them afford campers the same set of core experiences. These common activities are what make Frog Camp a powerful event. The camps differ in scheduled dates, location of the camp, and the type of challenge each small group will face. For example, Challenge camp groups participate in a team-building challenge course and grimy games. Summit campers work together on a variety of physical, artistic, creative and mental challenges. Quest camp groups work on local community outreach projects like Habitat for Humanity. Frog Camp Alpine takes students
to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado to raft, hike and traverse a high-element challenge course. Frog Camp Spain partners with the Honors College to take a group of Honors students abroad to experience the history and culture of Spain, while Frog Camp D.C. exposes students to TCU’s ethic of leadership. And for those students interested in investigating their new home away from home, Frog Camp Casa Nueva explores the history, culture and excitement that Fort Worth has to offer. A variety of activities and small group conversations ensure that students will have the know-how and friendships they need to make the most of their college years. Regardless of the camp a student chooses to attend, he/she will leave with a sense of what it means to be a Horned Frog and a new set of close friends. For more information, call 817.257.7855, e-mail fye@tcu.edu or visit www.frogcamp.tcu.edu.
Connections After attending Orientation and Frog Camp, it is time for students to make a connection to the TCU community. Connections is a six week leadership program specifically designed to help new students transition successfully to college life. Connections provides an environment where students have the opportunity to begin wrestling with the TCU mission statement; specifically, what it means to “think and act like ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community.” Connections offers: • A consistent group of first-year students who serve as a support and networking group • Interaction with successful student mentors • Significant interaction with successful student leaders, faculty/staff members, and administrators and community members who serve as keynote speakers each week • Structured activities and discussions that develop leadership skills, self-awareness, concern for community and world, and enhance life skills Over the course of the program, groups of about 20 students, facilitated by two older student mentors and a faculty/staff partner, meet and discuss topics such as developing strengths-based awareness, being committed to the community and the well-being of others, and
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learning more about the resources available at TCU. New students have the opportunity to participate in Connections during the first half of their first semester. Each Connections group meets on Wednesday from 5-6:30 P.M. For more information, visit www.sds.tcu.edu.
Leadership for Life
The Leadership for Life coaching program offers a limited number of first-year students the opportunity to be assigned a personal coach—a successful upper-class student who has been trained by an internationallyknown coaching expert. Coaches meet with students in person at the conclusion of Connections, in midOctober. Following that meeting, they will stay in touch periodically throughout the remainder of the school year and will be available to guide and support students as needed. Coaches will connect students to important campus programs and resources and help empower them to create success for themselves through goalsetting, prioritization, self-care, and maximization of students’ strengths. With the assistance of their coaches, students can decide their own definitions of leadership and success, and work toward achieving their own personal level of excellence.
Parent and Family Programs
For more information about Parent Council and the Parents’ Association, visit www.parents.tcu.edu or e-mail parents@tcu.edu.
Transfer Student Services
Upon admission to the University, transfer students are invited to attend Frog Camp and Transfer Orientation. Once they arrive, transfers are provided special support services and programs to meet their individual needs. For more information, visit www.sds.tcu.edu or email transfers@tcu.edu.
Transitional Programming
TCU Transitions exists to enhance the student experience through programs, services, and experiences that address and respond to the developmental tasks and dimensions of student growth during the undergraduate years. Personal growth takes place within the context of community where students experience both the possibilities and challenges of growth alongside others. The goal of our programs is to foster individual and community development. The programs developed 34
within TCU Transitions fall into one of three periods during the undergraduate experience: first year, middle years, and fourth year. Transitions programs have the following objectives for students: • foster identity and vocational development • promote class year identity • develop a sense of personal and social responsibility • cultivate autonomy and decision making congruent with one’s values • create understanding that community is built and sustained through meaningful personal relationships TCU Transitions sponsors more than 30 developmental programs during the academic year. For more information, visit www.sds.tcu.edu.
Women’s and Men’s Programs
The mission of Women’s & Men’s Programs at TCU is to increase and challenge students’ understanding of gender and society and provide them with the necessary skills and support to become well-informed political and social change agents who can effectively prepare, engage and commit themselves to building safe, caring communities free of gender inequity and violence. Throughout the year, Women’s & Men’s Programs sponsors speakers, performers, events and activities that address issues of significance to men and women locally, nationally and globally. The department also seeks to create meaningful communication networks that empower both male and female students to feel supported and valued for their diverse identities and experiences and partners with organizations and departments wherever possible to provide resources and refer when appropriate. The office also assesses the climate for women and men and advocates for the diverse needs of women and men when and where appropriate and celebrates and honor accomplishments of women and men on and off campus. For more information, visit www.womenandmen.tcu.edu.
Office of Student Organizations
The mission of the Office of Student Organizations is to promote involvements that offer leadership development, social, cultural and educational programming. With more than 200 student organizations ranging from academic and honorary groups to religious and service groups, and national fraternities and sororities, students are offered
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a wide range of opportunities to expand new interests, enhance the academic experience, develop leadership skills and meet new friends. To learn more, visit www. studentorgs.tcu.edu.
TCU Leadership Center
The TCU Leadership Center offers leadership programs flexible enough to meet the diverse needs of today’s students and comprehensive enough to ensure a thorough exposure to contemporary leadership topics. As TCU’s premier resource for leadership development, the Leadership Center acts as a clearinghouse for programs, information and services related to leadership development. Students may request group leadership training or individualized consulting on topics such as communication, team building, strengths-based leadership, skill development, and leadership preferences and style. Additionally, leadership seminars are offered for students interested in dedicating more time and energy to their growth as a leader. Core seminars include Exploring Leadership, Community Action, Intercultural Leadership, Philosophy of Leadership, and Ethical Leadership. Firstyear students can apply to be Fellows in the Chancellor’s Leadership Program, a cohort-based program built on the Social Change Model of Leadership. This three year program was developed for students who wanted to be more intentional about creating positive change in their community. National and international experiences are also offered through conferences and trips to locations such as Chile, Argentina, Scotland, and Washington D.C. The Center coordinates the State of Leadership Conference and Leadership Institute Dinner, both featuring community leaders, leadership educators, and nationally recognized change agents. Lastly, the Center offers various campus events and a leadership recognition program designed to support leadership development at TCU. For more information, call 817.257.7855, visit www.leadership.tcu. edu or stop by BLUU 2003.
One Book, One TCU One Book, One TCU is a university-wide reading program that encourages students, faculty and staff to all read a common book and participate in discussions and activities related to that book. Copies of the book are provided and circulated. Visit www.sds.tcu.edu for more information.
Model United Nations
The Award-Winning Model United Nations (MUN) program at TCU is a joint program of Student Development Services and the Department of Political Science. It offers students the opportunity to simulate the workings of the UN as representatives of one of the member-states of the UN. In their capacity as delegates to MUN conferences, students research the policies of their designated country on a variety of topics to then participate in conferences, which helps them improve their negotiating, public speaking and writing skills. Visit www.sds.tcu.edu for more information.
Student Government Association Brown-Lupton University Union, First Floor TCU Box 297326 www.sga.tcu.edu The mission of the Student Government Association (SGA) is to represent 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 and supporting student programming on campus. The House of Student Representatives empowers the TCU student body by providing a unified voice for students and by encouraging a clear, continuous exchange of ideas. The House annually allocates about $150,000 student fee monies to support student projects and create permanent improvements on campus. SGA also plays a major role in supporting student programming on campus by providing funding to student organizations and theCrew to plan social and educational events for the TCU community. Through their financial support, SGA keeps TCU traditions like Family Weekend, Homecoming and Holidays at TCU alive, as well as sponsoring concerts, festivals, programs and speakers throughout the year.
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theCrew Brown-Lupton University Union, First Floor TCU Box 297320 www.studentactivities.tcu.edu facebook.com/what2doattcu theCrew is a student-led event planning group charged with creating events that develop a dynamic atmosphere on campus that endears students to TCU. theCrew accomplishes this task by programming two to three events per day that range from small, passive programming all the way to large scale, all-campus events. theCrew is led by student team leaders who oversee different events each week and coordinate a volunteer pool of over 200 students. In the fall of 2010, theCrew put on 188 events in 17 weeks. theCrew, in conjunction with Student Government, also annually produces the fall concert (which had over 7,000 students in attendance in 2010), Homecoming and the annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
Yearbook The traditional yearbook is alive and thriving on the TCU campus, with an award-winning book that serves as the university’s only on-going pictorial and historical record of University life. The Horned Frog, which received its name even before the school mascot was dubbed “Horned Frogs,” has been in print since 1898, which was the book’s first production year. It has progressed with the times, and is now published digitally, with all design, photography, scans and pre-press production taking place in the student-run Horned Frog offices. In addition to a printed, leather-bound book, the Horned Frog also provides a two-hour, movie-style DVD, free with the book and bound within it. In its first year, 20042005, TCU’s yearbook DVD was the first of its kind among American colleges and universities. All videography and all video editing are provided by TCU students on the yearbook staff. Student participation in the yearbook is invited, and all students, with or without previous experience, may find spots in the group. The staff boasts a healthy sense of friendship and community, and a strong work ethic, and functions cohesively during strenuous, often stressful deadline times, as well as regular social events. The Horned Frog is consistently ranked among the nation’s top yearbooks, and wins design awards yearly.
Financial Information Cost Information for 2012-2013
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• Tuition for 2012-2013 is $34,500 per year. • Books and supplies are estimated at $1050 per year. • Health Insurance through TCU is $1,648 per year. • Residence Hall rates range from $2,950 - $3,700 per semester for a double or triple occupancy room. This cost includes cable, local phone and technology hookups. • Student Government Fees are $90 per year. • P.O. Box rental is $48 per year. • Parking permit is $75 per year.
Scholarships and Financial Aid Sadler Hall, second floor TCU Box 297012 817-257-7858, 1-800-TCU-Frog financialaid@tcu.edu www.financialaid.tcu.edu Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Important Dates and Deadlines
April 1: Suggested last date to file the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) to ensure results are sent to TCU by May 1. May 1: FAFSA results must be received by Financial Aid Office to qualify for priority funding on grants and work study. June 1: Returning student aid packages posted.
Renewal Requirements
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Credit card payments are only accepted online (at www. tcu.edu or by clicking on the link on the monthly e-Z bill). A convenience fee of 2.75% will be assessed on each credit card payment. There is NO convenience fee for online ACH payments. TCU accepts American Express, China Union Pay, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, and MasterCard credit cards.
Student Financial Services Sadler Hall, Room 2011 TCU Box 297077 817-257-7836 www.vcfa.tcu.edu/studentaccounts.asp finserv@tcu.edu Counselors are available to talk to students and parents concerning their accounts during office hours, Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4 PM. Personal checks up to $100 per day can be cashed by the cashiers. Payments for student accounts can be made with the cashiers (cash, check, or money order), by mail (check), or on-line at www.tcu.edu (credit card and ACH payments).
Statements (e-Z bills) are sent monthly via email. Students are sent an email when the monthly statement is available to view – by the 12th of each month. Payments are due on the 1st of the following month. Students must “Grant Access to Others” to allow parents or other responsible parties to view their bill. Each authorized person will receive an email when the e-Z bill is available. Access must be renewed every year. Students are responsible for updating or changing the email address for anyone to whom they have granted access.
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There are two amounts listed on each statement – the Total Amount Due and the Minimum Amount Due. To keep a student’s account current, payment of at least the Minimum Amount Due by the stated Due Date must be made. Students with accounts that are not current cannot add classes, place additional charges on their accounts (Library, Bookstore, Vending), or obtain a transcript or graduate.
When and how is financial aid credit applied? Financial Aid, with the exception of work study, is credited to the student’s account. On the July and August e-Z bills, fall Financial Aid will show as “Anticipated Aid”, as financial aid cannot be disbursed to the student’s account until 10 days before the beginning of the semester. If your student’s account does not include all of the financial aid that you were expecting, please have your student check for any missing information at my.tcu.edu/Financial Aid/ Requested Information, or call the Scholarships and Financial Aid Office at 817/257-7858.
How should the bill be handled if financial aid has been awarded? Financial Aid will show as “Anticipated Aid” on the July and August e-Z bills. Your financial aid will be deducted from the total charges for the semester. You have two options to pay your portion of the balance on your account. First, you can pay the total amount owed to TCU upon receipt of the semester’s bill. Second, upon receipt of the bill, you can make installment payments (20% of the basic charges plus all miscellaneous fees). If you choose the payment plan, additional charges will be assessed. If you attend a June Orientation, a minimum of 20% of the total charges must be paid by August 1st. Participants in the August Orientations need to pay 40% of their total bill (after any financial aid has been deducted) at Orientation or by September 1st at the latest.
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Procedures for Payment of Student Accounts New Students attending June Orientation sessions will be billed for Fall charges in July. A minimum of 20% of basic charges (after any financial aid has been deducted) must be paid by August 1st. Participants in the August Orientation sessions will be billed for Fall charges by August 18th. These students should pay a minimum of 40% of their basic charges (after any financial aid has been deducted) at Orientation or by September 1st
Outstanding financial obligations may prevent registration for subsequent semesters and/or cancellation of registration for current classes.
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Two payment options are available: OPTION A - Full-Payment
• Payment in Full for each semester’s charges is due on the first day of the month that classes begin.
OPTION B - Payment Plan
• Payment of a minimum 20% of total Basic semester charges (tuition, fees, room, meal plan and insurance) is required for students who have advance registered. The balance is due in four monthly installments. Additional charges will be assessed if you choose the payment plan option. • Payment of a minimum 40% of total Basic semester charges is required for students who register after the Advance Registration statement (July) is prepared. The balance is due in three monthly installments. • Statements are prepared and available to view by the 12th of each month and are due on the 1st of the following month. • Students who choose this option, will automatically be enrolled in the TCU Payment Plan if the Total Balance is not paid by September 1st (February 1st for Spring Semester). The Payment Plan Enrollment Fee is 1.67% ($100 Maximum) of remaining tuition, fees, room, meal plan and health insurance minus financial aid credits and payments. • Students will receive a Truth-in-Lending statement in September and February regarding the amount to be financed. DO NOT PAY from the TIL statement.
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Miscellaneous Charges All charges incurred for University Store purchases, library and parking fines, health center medicine and services, parking permits and fines, vending, printing, and late fee charges are billed monthly and must be paid in full each month.
Methods and Deadlines for Payments Methods of payment include: check, cash, money order, cashier check or wire transfer. TCU accepts American Express, China Union Pay, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, and MasterCard for online payments. The Due Date is the 1st of each month. If the Minimum Amount Due is not received by the 1st of the month, a HOLD will be placed on the student’s account until the payment is received. If the payment is made online, the hold will not be removed until the payment posts to the student’s account, by 4:30 PM each afternoon. If the payment is made in our office, the hold can be removed immediately. A Late Fee, 1% of the Minimum Amount Due or $7.50 Minimum, will be assessed if the payment is not received by the 11th of each month. 2012-2013 Parent & Family Resource Guide
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Credit Credit for cancelled registration or dropped courses is applied to the student account in accordance with the refund schedule shown on the Academic Calendar found on the Registrar’s Home page. Cancellation of advance registration MUST be in writing to Financial Services PRIOR to the first day of class. Cancellations received prior to the first class day will result in full credit of all tuition and fee charges for the advance registration. Fees are not refundable once the term has started.
Refunds
Refunds for credit balances on student accounts are made only upon written request. If payment(s) was (were) made with a credit card during that semester, the credit must first be refunded to the credit card. Please allow one to two weeks after receipt of the request for issuance of the check. No refunds will be made during the first five days of each semester. Credit balances resulting from Title IV funds will be refunded in accordance with Federal guidelines.
Inquiries About Bills
Send all inquiries in writing on a separate sheet so that TCU receives it within sixty days after the bill was emailed to you. Written inquires must include: • Student name and TCU ID number • A description of the error and why (to the extent you can explain) you believe it is an error • The dollar amount of the suspected error Inquiries should be mailed to: Student Financial Services Texas Christian University TCU Box 297077 Fort Worth, TX 76129
The Tuition Refund Plan (T.R.P.) complements and enhances the University’s published refund policy. Students are assured, in most cases, of a 100% refund of tuition and fees throughout the semester even after the University’s refund schedule has expired. The chart below illustrates how the Tuition Refund Plan supplements TCU’s tuition refund schedule for students who completely withdraw from the University due to medical problems. If the withdrawal occurs TCU The TRP Student on or before: refunds: pays: receives: 5th Class Day 100% 0% 100% 10th Class Day 75% 25% 100% 15th Class Day 50% 50% 100% 20th Class Day 25% 75% 100% After 20th Class Day 0% 100% 100% TCU believes the Tuition Refund Plan available from Dewar is an excellent option for students and parents. Information about the Tuition Refund Plan will be mailed to your home during the summer by the Dewar company. Please read the information concerning the Plan. If you wish to participate, return the completed application to Dewar. If you have questions about the Tuition Refund Plan, you may contact A.W.G. Dewar, Inc. at 617-774-1555. NOTES: 1. TCU prorates room refunds as of the completion of check out process. 2. A federal aid recipient who withdraws before the 60% point in the enrollment period may have to return a prorated portion of the federal aid he or she received or that TCU received on his or her behalf. 3. The Tuition Refund Plan pays 60% of the costs insured when complete withdrawal from classes is due to mental, nervous or emotional disorders.
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Student Health Insurance Requirement Undergraduates registered for nine or more semester hours are required to have health insurance through either an individual/family plan or the University-offered plan. International Students, regardless of classification, are required to carry the University-offered student health insurance as a minimum standard of coverage and are not eligible for a waiver of the insurance.
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The University-offered student health insurance plan, Aetna Student Health, is a major medical policy that provides benefits for both illnesses and injuries that occur either on or off campus. This plan also covers students while studying abroad or traveling away from home. While on campus the student will realize significant savings when treated at the TCU Health Center. The Health Center submits charges for non-prescription services such as lab test, x-rays, dressings, etc. directly to Aetna Student Health for students covered by the student plan. Family policies often carry an annual deductible that is much higher than the Student Plan’s In-Network deductible of $300. Also, some family policies (HMO, PPO, Tri-Care, etc.) may have restrictions and/or provisions that provide only limited coverage for the student once he/she enters TCU. The Health Center will not submit a claim to any private insurance company. Submitting such a claim will be the responsibility of the student who will be given an itemized statement.
Student Health Insurance Plan Benefits • Major Medical Plan – maximum benefit of $500,000 per illness/injury • Mental Health & Substance Abuse Benefits • Significant Savings when treated at TCU Health Center – pre-existing exclusion waived • Prescriptions written by a Health Center doctor and obtained from the Health Center Pharmacy (after the deductible has been met) may be eligible for an 80% reimbursement. Prescription Drug Benefit for covered prescriptions is 70%/30% at all other pharmacies • Prescription Drug Benefit increased to a $100,000 maximum per Plan Year • Plan Year Deductible: In-Network is $300; Out-ofNetwork is $600 • Plan has a Preferred Provider Network through 46
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Aetna with an 80%/20% benefit when seeking care outside of the Health Center; Non-network is 70%/30% Out-of-Pocket Maximums – Preferred Care is $3,000; Non-Preferred Care is $6,000 Emergency Travel Assistance Services Medical Evacuation & Repatriation Optional Dental Discount Program Informed Health® Line is a service that provides 24-hour telephone access to registered nurses who provide information on a variety of health topics Coverage period for Fall 2012 is August 15, 2012 to January 14,2013 Coverage period for Spring 2013 is January 14, 2013 to August 15, 2013 Per Semester Cost for Student - $887
For more details about plan benefits, provisions, exclusions, etc. go to the Health Center’s website where you will find the Benefit Brochure for the 20122013 Student Health Insurance Plan. If you determine after reviewing your current policy, that your student has adequate health insurance comparable to the Student Health Insurance Plan that will remain in effect throughout the 2012-2013 academic year, your student must WAIVE the Student Health Insurance by entering his/her current insurance information online by 6 P.M. CST August 22, 2012, at www.healthcenter.tcu.edu. A waiver entered by the fall deadline remains in effect for the entire academic year but must be re-submitted EACH FALL. Failure to waive the insurance by the deadline will result in automatic enrollment in the student plan and the semester charge will be posted to the student’s university account. The student can check their Elect/Waive status anytime by going to my.tcu.edu and clicking on Health Insurance Confirmation found in the drop-down box under “Health Center.” Students who attend Frog Camp will fill out a release form complete with basic health and insurance information. This information is used strictly in case of emergency at Frog Camp. Neither the health nor insurance information is submitted to any other department on campus, including the Health Center. The medical portion of the release form is not a substitute for the Health History form that must be on file in the Health
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student Wellness & Safety Alcohol & Drug Education Center University Recreation Center, Room 049 TCU Box 297740 817-257-7100 www.ade.tcu.edu
Concerned About the College Environment and Alcohol or Other Drugs?
The misuse of alcohol and other drugs is a significant problem in today’s society. As the parent or family member of a student entering college, it is natural for you to be interested in this issue. To that end, it is important that you are aware of your own expectations for your student regarding alcohol and other substances. It is also essential that you educate your student about your expectations as well as university policies and campus resources. Even though over half the adults in this country drink alcoholic beverages, many parents and family members struggle with how to talk to students about alcohol and other drug use. Some fear that talking about alcohol use will somehow encourage students to drink. Other parents feel that if they themselves drink alcohol, it is contradictory to ask their students to abstain. Sometimes parents simply do not know how to discuss the issue with their students for fear of giving them a mixed message. The result is that many simply say nothing or limit their comments to, “Don’t drink, it’s against the law.” By saying nothing, parents risk that their students will think they approve of their drinking or that they do not care. Additionally, not taking the time to discuss concerns, issues, or expectations assumes that students know how to navigate situations involving alcohol or other substance use when they may not.
Why is Alcohol an Issue?
Few things present a greater risk to the safe and successful completion of a college career than the highrisk use of alcohol. Although not all college students drink alcohol, and many use alcohol moderately and safely, college students as a group drink more than sameage peers not in college, and more than older adults. While people of all ages have some risk for alcoholrelated problems, college students are at a significantly
higher risk than almost any other population. Drinking is directly related to lower academic performance, dropping out of college, high-risk sexual activity, sexual assault and rape, vandalism, violent behavior, and death or injury from alcohol-related car crashes. These risks are even greater for first-year students. The opportunity to be away from home and the control of parents for the first time, the desire to fit in quickly in a new environment, and the expectations of drinking as an important part of college life all combine to make the first year of college a particularly perilous time for alcohol use problems. Perpetuated by the media and college “myths,” there are also customs and traditions on many campuses that encourage high-risk drinking patterns. Regardless of the size and location of their campus, young men and women of traditional college age (18-22 years) are involved much more frequently in drinking games, prepartying, and other high-risk drinking behavior. Alcohol is often intertwined with specific social events, sporting events, and gambling. Additionally, college students are often the primary targets for advertising and promotions of the alcohol beverage industry.
What About Other Substances?
The college years are a time for new experiences, exploration and discovery. Unfortunately, they can also be a time for experimentation, especially into the world of drugs. Although alcohol remains the substance of choice for most college students, there are many other drugs that some may choose to misuse or abuse while in college. Although parents and family members may struggle with the idea of how to discuss expectations about alcohol with their students, most have a strong negative response to the idea of their students using drugs. However, according to the Office of the National Drug Control Policy, nearly half of all U.S. college students have tried marijuana at least once. Also, the medical journal Addiction (2005) reports up to one-in-four college students have misused ADD/ADHD medications such as Ritalin, Adderall, or Concerta. Illegal drugs, overthe-counter medicines, or even prescription drugs can all be misused or abused which may result in severe negative consequences for students. It is crucial that students understand these substances and their effects.
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It is also essential that parents and families open lines of communication with their students about drugs and clearly relay their expectations and concerns.
TCU – A Moderate Use Campus
Colleges and universities throughout the country are taking steps to reduce alcohol use problems. Yet heavy drinking among traditional college-age students has remained remarkably consistent over the past 22 years in spite of decreases among high school seniors and same age peers who are not in college. This is also true at TCU. As reported in the 2010 TCU results of the Core Alcohol and Drug Survey, 46% of TCU students (46% nationally) reported binge drinking, as compared to 41% in 2008 (47% nationally). Overall, TCU is considered a “moderate use campus” since our survey information shows students’ use to be similar to or lower than national averages with regards to all substance use.
TCU Alcohol & Drug Education Center – About Us TCU has an active Alcohol and Drug Education Center, which plays a significant role in enhancing the campus environment. Education and prevention programs with regard to substance abuse are integral to the mission of the Center, and TCU’s efforts in this regard have been recognized nationally. The continuing improvement of the Center’s activities reflects TCU’s commitment to the goal of creating an environment that promotes wellness, discourages substance abuse, and offers assistance to students who have become harmfully involved. We are convinced that our efforts are paying off for students.
What is Our Approach?
The programs and services of the TCU Alcohol and Drug Education Center reflect national guidelines for university alcohol and other drug programs. The Center utilizes an environmental management approach to college alcohol abuse prevention that addresses student alcohol use and abuse in a comprehensive way. Such an approach promotes responsible decision making and healthy lifestyle choices on three levels: with the individual student, with the entire student body, and in the broader college and community environment.
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a healthy, informed, and safe campus environment, Student Affairs staff work diligently to enforce these policies, which are outlined in the Student Handbook, available on the Campus Life website.
What YOU Can Do
What parents and other significant adults say has a substantial effect on the choices students make about the use and nonuse of alcohol and other drugs. Those who feel their parents and family members will be troubled about their use, and whose parents have communicated clear expectations about non-use, are much more likely to abstain or use infrequently. In order to have a more informed conversation with your students, we encourage you to become familiar with both the policies and the penalties for violation of the policies. Discussing university standards with your student prior to their arrival to campus helps to contribute to a safe and healthy campus environment. It is important for students to establish personal guidelines regarding alcohol and other drug use and nonuse. Talking to your students about your expectations related to alcohol or other substances is a key component in helping them create their own values and principles.
Setting the Guidelines
The following points are suggested to help you discuss the use and non-use of alcohol with your students. 1. To use or not use alcohol is a personal choice. Despite the perception on some campuses that drinking is the norm, no one should feel pressured to drink or uneasy or embarrassed because of a personal choice to abstain. Many students choose not to drink for a variety of reasons: they are underage, because of negative interactions with medications, due to religious beliefs or personal values, etc. No one should feel that he/she has to drink to be accepted. 2. Alcohol use is not essential for enjoying social events. The real value of parties and other social activities is being with friends and taking time out from the pressure of school and work. Drinking alcohol should not be seen as a necessary component for having fun and being with friends. 3. Drinking that leads to impairment or intoxication is unhealthy and risky.
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Getting drunk is not a condition to be admired, laughed at, or taken lightly. Behavior that is rude, destructive, or hazardous to others is unacceptable and may also indicate an alcohol use problem. 4. Know personal limits of moderation. It is essential that everyone who chooses to drink alcohol know his/her personal limit of moderation. It is important that each person set a limit before having any alcohol, as judgment can be affected after even a small amount of alcohol is consumed 5. There are situations where someone else’s alcohol or other drug use may put you at risk. Riding with an impaired or intoxicated driver is always dangerous. However, using seat belts at all times can protect everyone in the vehicle against being injured or killed in an alcohol-related crash. Additionally, it is wise to exercise caution in unfamiliar environments, particularly ones that may lead to high-risk sexual situations.
protect our investment in the future of our students, we can encourage discussions in our families about alcohol use and be role models for healthy, and appropriate choices about if, when, and how to drink. References: Alcohol Use by College Students: A Guide for Parent Mounds View, MN: Health Promotion Resources, 2003. TCU Official Student Handbook. http://www.campuslife. tcu.edu/2008 CORE Alcohol and Drug Survey, TCU Statistics. The Core Institute, SIU/Carbondale.
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Alcohol use that is outside these guidelines is clearly risky, and can lead to consequences ranging from personal regret to severe health and/or legal issues. Academic achievement and attainment of other goals can also be compromised.
What If Your Student’s Alcohol Use Concerns You
In spite of our best efforts to prevent problems, it is possible that you will experience times when your student may use alcohol in ways that do not follow these guidelines and seem to be risky. Assisting your student to get the best professional help available is often the most caring action anyone can take. The Alcohol and Drug Education Center provides confidential screening assessments as well as brief counseling for students in need of assistance. Staff members are also available to help students intervene with friends about whom they are concerned. In addition, the Center can connect students to a variety of resources, including Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon, which may be a source of support and assistance for many students.
Final Thoughts
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Victim Advocate Program
Campus Life Sadler 2006 TCU Box 297010 817-257-7926 www.sa.tcu.edu The staff in the Dean of Campus Life Office meet with students to assist in resolving any issues which might impede success during the TCU experience. The Campus Life Deans assist with student emergencies by working with the student and family and liaison with faculty to assist students with academic concerns. There is a “Dean on Call” available by calling TCU Police (817-257-7777) if an emergency occurs after regular business hours. If a student needs assistance working with faculty due to serious illness, a dean will help.
Educational Discipline
TCU students are obliged to conduct themselves in a manner that is compatible with the University’s function as an educational institution and with the TCU Mission Statement. Each student is expected to be fully acquainted with all published policies, rules, and regulations of the University and will be held responsible for compliance with them. Students are also expected to comply with all federal, state, and local laws. This principle extends to conduct on and off campus, and cyberspace that is likely to have an adverse effect on the University or on the educational process of any student. Students may be held accountable by TCU and by police agencies for the same instance of misconduct. Reported violations of the Code of Student Conduct are investigated and resolved by staff members in the Division of Student Affairs under the general supervision and direction of the Office of Campus Life. Violations of the Code are subject to a wide range of disciplinary action. A complete Code of Student Conduct and the Bill of Student Rights, including the educational judicial process is available in the Student Handbook and on the TCU website. These documents guide the student discipline and grievance processes.
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The TCU Victim Advocate Program provides campus and community resources for students, faculty, and staff who are victims. This includes, but is not limited to, assault, relationship violence, sexual harassment, stalking, rape, and prior assault. The program is designed to assist individuals in the recovery process by providing timely information and confidential support. A TCU Victim Advocate is part of a trained and experienced team. The Advocate’s goal is to empower and support the victim. A victim is encouraged to report the offense to the Fort Worth Police and utilize the university discipline process described in the Student Handbook. While it is the objective of TCU officials that perpetrators of crimes are arrested and prosecuted, the university will honor choices made by each individual. Federal regulations require the TCU Victim Advocate Program to insure that all incidents reported to the program are reflected accurately in TCU’s Annual Crime Statistics. This information is reported and disseminated in statistical format only. Individuals victimized by crimes are encouraged to use the resources and support provided by the TCU Victim Advocate Program. For more information on this program, call the Campus Life Office at 817-257-7926, check our website at www.sa.tcu.edu, or stop by the office in Sadler 2006.
Texas Christian University On-Campus Resources TCU Victim Advocate Program......... 817-257-7926 TCU Police*....................................... 817-257-7777 Counseling Center ........................... 817-257-7863 Health Center................................... 817-257-7940 Campus Life Office............................ 817-257-7926 Religious and Spiritual Life............... 817-257-7830 Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs .. 817-257-7820
Fort Worth Agencies Available To Help Victims of Violent Crime
Women’s Center * ........................... 817-924-2737 Crisis Intervention ........................... 817-927-5544 Ridglea Family Guidance ................. 817-731-3700 Fort Worth Police* ........................... 817-335-4222 Women’s Haven * ............................ 817-535-6464 John Peter Smith Hospital* ............. 817-921-3431 Tarrant County Victim Assistance..... 817-884-2740 * denotes 24-hour services
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1 N 4 Program
at (817) 257-7777 or dial 911.
The mission of the 1 N 4 Program is to empower the male community at TCU in preventing sexual assault. The Men’s 1 N 4 Program is a 45-minute presentation titled: “How to Help a Sexual Assault Survivor: What Men Can Do”. The presentation utilizes males to present to a male audience: research shows that an all male environment significantly impacts the changing of attitudes among men on rape issues. The program will focus on increasing empathy toward women who survive rape. Participants of this workshop will learn how to help women recover from rape, dispel myths surrounding rape, and decrease their likelihood of being sexually coercive in their own encounters.
Psychiatric Consultation
Psychiatric evaluations and consultations are available for students who are using our counseling services. Students seeking longer-term medication management who are not in counseling will be referred to providers in the community.
Testing Services
We offer personality, career, and aptitude assessments. We also offer national tests such the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), the ACT, and other national tests for admission to graduate school. We provide brief ADHD/LD screeings. There are fees for national tests.
Outreach Programs and Prevention Education
Counseling, Testing, & Mental Health Center Brown-Lupton Health Center, west entrance TCU Box 298730 817-257-7863 and 817-257-7864 www.counseling.tcu.edu
Counseling Center Mission Statement
To promote the psychological health and well-being of TCU students, and to be a resource for students seeking assistance with personal and academic challenges. College is a time of personal growth and transformations, and we offer services to help students cope with these transformations and reach their full potential. Our counseling services are confidential and at no extra charge to students.
Individual, Couples, and Group Counseling
We provide short-term counseling for students seeking assistance with challenges of college and life. Stress, academic pressures, relationships and family concerns, depression, test anxiety, disordered eating, grief, and self-esteem issues are some common reasons students request counseling. Counseling is provided by Ph.D.level licensed psychologists and licensed professional counselors. Personal growth and various support groups are formed to meet needs of students on specific issues.
Our staff provides outreach education on a wide variety of topics that affect college students, such as stress management, healthy relationships, disordered eating, suicide prevention, and other topics. Outreach includes presentations to student groups, faculty, and staff.
Consultation to Parents, Faculty, and Staff
Parents and faculty are invited to contact the Counseling Center to discuss any concerns they may have about a student. Due to laws protecting the privacy of our clients, we may not disclose whether a student is a client of ours without a signed release of information. However, we can provide advice on how to approach a student in need and provide information on possible referrals.
How to Make an Appointment
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Health Services Brown-Lupton Health Center, 2825 Stadium Drive TCU Box 297400 817-257-7940 or 817-257-7938 www.healthcenter.tcu.edu The Brown-Lupton Health Center houses both the Medical Clinic and the Counseling Center and is located immediately north of the University Union on Stadium Drive. The Health Center provides ambulatory care for the various needs of TCU students, regardless of insurance coverage.
Medical History and Immunizations
All new students, regardless of academic classification, must submit to the Health Center a completed Medical History form. This form can be found online on the Health Center’s website under “The Clinic.” An immunization record showing that required immunizations have been received should be attached to the Medical History form. Two (2) doses of MMR (Measles/Mumps/Rubella) vaccine are required and the dates received must appear on the immunization record. Information reported on the Medical History form is treated confidentially and will not be released without the student’s permission. Students who attend Frog Camp will fill out a release form complete with basic health and insurance information. This information is used strictly in case of emergency at Frog Camp. Neither the health nor insurance information is submitted to any other department on campus, including the Health Center. The medical portion of the release form is not a substitute for the Medical History form that must be on file in the Health Center.
Meningitis Requirement
In compliance with Texas House Bill 4189 signed into law and effective January 1, 2010, TCU REQUIRES all firsttime and transfer students to TCU who plan on living in university assigned housing to submit proof of having received a Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine. The specific Immunization Form for Bacterial Meningitis can be found on the Health Center’s website www.healthcenter.tcu. edu under “The Clinic.” To show proof of having received the vaccine, this form must be submitted to the Health Center as early as possible. Forms arriving less than 15 52
business days prior to a student taking up residence in an on-campus housing facility may result in a delay in their housing status. Additional information about meningitis and the vaccine can be found on the website of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) www.cdc.gov/ncidod/ dbmd/diseaseinfo.
Frequently Asked Questions Q: Where should my student go if they get sick or injured? A: The Brown-Lupton Health Center’s Medical Clinic offers services similar to those found in your private doctor’s office. General medical care is provided on a walk-in basis by well-qualified physicians, nurses, and ancillary personnel. Our hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and we request that the student check in by 4:30 p.m. Q: If my student needs medicine, where can they get a prescription filled? A: The Health Center offers the convenience of an independent pharmacy located within the Health Center facility. Prescriptions are available when: • Ordered by a Health Center physician • A written prescription is brought in from an offcampus physician • Called in by an off-campus physician • Transferred from another pharmacy
The pharmacy accepts most insurance plans and copays and medication costs can be paid for by check or cash at the time they are filled or they may be billed to your student’s university account. Another option, when treated by a Health Center physician, is to request a written prescription and have it filled by a local pharmacy.
Q: How much does it cost to see the doctor? A: There is no charge for an office visit. Services such as laboratory tests, x-rays, medications, and injections are provided at reasonable cost. Charges for these services may be paid by check or cash in the Health Center at the time of service or billed to the student’s university account. The Health Center does not submit claims to any non-universityoffered insurance carrier. However, if a student has family health insurance and presents their insurance card at the time of service, the lab or the radiology
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facility will direct bill their private health insurance. Students may request an itemized statement for the charges that appear on his/her university account. In order for parents to submit a claim to their private insurance company, the student is responsible for sending this itemized statement to them.
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If the student has the university-offered student health insurance, the Health Center will submit directly to the insurance carrier for non-prescription, eligible charges for services; e.g. lab tests, x-rays, dressings, etc. Prescriptions may be eligible for reimbursement if the student submits a claim form with a receipt directly to Aetna Student Health. Claim forms are found on the Health Center’s website under “Insurance.”
Q: What happens if my student is too sick to attend class? A: Students are expected to communicate directly with their professors regarding missed classes, assignments, or exams because of illness. We recommend and strongly encourage students to visit the clinic during their free time, not during a class or exam. Documentation of severe illnesses or injuries requiring hospitalization, bed rest, or modification of activities will be handled on a case-by-case basis by the Health Center and Campus Life. Q: Where can we find more information about the services of the Health Center? A: Check out our webpage at www.healthcenter.tcu. edu. Information about professional staff, services available, hours of operation, immunization requirements and other pertinent facts can be found at the multi-page site. Q: How does my student waive/decline the Universityoffered Student Health Insurance? A: If you determine that your student has adequate health insurance comparable to the Student Health Insurance Plan that will remain in place for the entire academic year, the student must enter his/ her private health insurance information online by 6 P.M. CST August 30, 2011. Once the student has registered for classes, he/she can access the Health Center’s website to waive the student health insurance.
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TCU Alert and Official Communication
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TCU utilizes email messages, web pages, telephone, US Mail, and/or Campus Mail to communicate official university business. Important notifications such as registration information, housing assignments and communication from Professors are regularly sent to the student’s TCU-provided email account; therefore it is important that students read their TCU email frequently. It is not recommended for students to forward their TCU email to a different address. Important: Email communication will be sent to the student’s TCU-provided email account. Messages sent to the students via email are considered an official form of university communication. Most university offices will use TCU email exclusively to communicate with students. TCU also utilizes its official Facebook page and Twitter account to distribute information. Campus members or parents may also sign up for RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds from the TCU homepage to have information sent directly to their customized Google, Yahoo!, or My AOL portals.
TCU ALERT
In the event of an emergency, the University will notify students through TCU ALERT. This service sends emergency messages to campus members via texts to cell phones, campus-wide emails and messages to home phones. TCU also will utilize the media, in addition to TCU ALERT, to inform the community about campus closures, and delays. In the event of an emergency, updated information can be found on the TCU Home page (www. tcu.edu), and on the recorded information line (817-257INFO or 4636 and toll-free 1-866-321-7428). To receive these emergency text messages, students must add their cell phone number in the “Student Center”at my.tcu.edu.
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TCU Police Department
TCU Transportation Systems
3025 Lubbock Street TCU Box 298230 817-257-7930 www.police.tcu.edu
Rape Aggression Defense Systems
RAD stands for Rape Aggression Defense systems and the program has been offered on the TCU campus for several years. RAD teaches women defensive concepts and techniques against various types of assault by utilizing easy, effective, and proven self-defense/martial arts tactics. RAD provides effective options by teaching women to take an active role in their own self-defense and psychological well-being. The RAD program was developed for and is offered to females only.
Froggie Five-O Student Escort Services
The TCU Police Department administers a student escort program, Froggie Five-O, which operates between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. during the Fall and Spring semesters. Froggie Five-O escorts drive golf carts to all areas of campus and can offer student transportation between academic buildings and residence halls. Students may request an escort by using any of the 110 emergency telephones located on campus or by calling the TCU Police at 817-257-7777. Froggie Five-O was put in place to ensure the safety of female students on campus.
Crime Prevention
Crime prevention and other services are offered by TCU Police Department and the Fort Worth Police Department’s Community Service Officer and include:
TCU provides shuttles throughout campus for students, faculty, and staff to be able to conveniently, safely and quickly arrive at their destinations. Two full-sized, ADAcompliant buses originating in the Worth Hills area operate every 10 minutes starting at 7:28 a.m., Monday through Friday during the Fall and Spring semesters. The last trip begins at 5:28 p.m. Board this shuttle at any of the seven shuttle stops around campus designated by the purple and white TCU Frog Shuttle signs. Two additional shuttle routes originate from north of the stadium (Lot 3) with service to the main campus and east campus. Each route includes several stops before returning to Lot 3. These routes operate 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Another route begins in Lot 12, located on Sandage Avenue on the east side of campus and makes a quick turnaround in the lot between the Bass building and Dan Rogers Hall. This route operates from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., MondayFriday. One shuttle is available from 11:00 p.m.-4:00 a.m., Tuesday-Saturday and typically serves those parking in the north stadium lots during these hours. All shuttles operate during the fall & Spring semester. One route operates during the summer from Lot 3 (north of stadium) between 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday -Friday. Condensed versions of these routes are available during the summer.
Please visit police.tcu.edu/crmbro.htm for the detailed Annual Crime Report and police.tcu.edu/fire safety report.htm for the detailed Annual Fire Safety Report.
• Sexual Assault/Acquaintance Rape Prevention • Personal Safety/Healthy Relationships Training • DWI Awareness/Campus Alcohol Policy Information • Campus Crime Watch Meetings • Crime Prevention Surveys for Home and Business • Operation ID Property Identification System • Auto Theft Prevention (Window Etching) • Vehicle “Jump Starts” (Due to possible problems with electric locks, TCU PD does not provide vehicle unlocking services) • TCU PD website and summary of crime reports
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Student Services Alumni Relations
Campus Recreation
Dee J. Kelly Alumni & Visitors Center TCU Box 297430 817-257-7803 or 800-646-4TCU www.froglinks.com
University Recreation Center, Room 124 TCU Box 297750 817-257-7529 www.campusrec.tcu.edu
Welcome to the Horned Frog Family! Did you know that the TCU Alumni Association encompasses not only alumni but parents and friends as well? You and your student are a vital part of the University and are welcome to attend all alumni events. Your student’s first introduction to the alumni association will take place at the Chancellor’s Assembly for New Students during Frogs First in August, where he or she will first view the University’s official ring. This ring identifies the wearer as a true TCU Horned Frog. The highly cherished TCU ring can only be obtained through the alumni relations office after your student has successfully met the appropriate undergraduate requirements. As a junior, he or she will be presented with the ring by the Chancellor in a special ring ceremony during Family Weekend. Parents are encouraged to attend the ceremony to celebrate this wonderful accomplishment. As a parent, you are a part of the alumni association and are encouraged to attend activities such as Homecoming Weekend, the annual football trip and local events held in your area. There are over 16 chapter cities across the United States with which you may get involved, each hosting a variety of events and activities. To learn if there is a chapter in your area or to register for events visit froglinks.com. The alumni association is here for you. Drop by the Dee J. Kelly Alumni & Visitors Center anytime. We are located near the Brown-Lupton University Union and Amon G. Carter Stadium.
Campus Recreation Purpose Statement
To provide a broad spectrum of quality recreational sport and wellness programs and services to the TCU community that encourage healthy lifestyles and enhance personal development through participation and leadership opportunities.
University Recreation Center
The national and international award winning University Recreation Center (URC) contains over 180,000 square feet of recreational space, including a Fitness Center, Racquetball Courts, Basketball Courts, Multi-Purpose Rooms, Indoor Track, Climbing Wall, Natatorium, Outdoor Pool, Locker Rooms with saunas, and a Games Area. With nearly 500,000 uses per year, the Rec Center is the center of campus activity.
Group Exercise Classes
TCU’s Group Exercise program provides classes that encourage total health, physical fitness, social interaction, diversity, and fun for men and women of all ages and fitness levels. Whether this is your first time in a fitness center or you work out regularly, we have classes that can meet your needs.
Personal Training
The trainers are certified by reputable organizations or academic institutions in their field of expertise. Personal trainers can be used to create a safe, effective exercise program, assist with changes so you can achieve better results, and help develop an overall healthy lifestyle. Training can either be done one-on-one with the trainer, or with a friend.
Massage Therapy
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relieves chronic muscle tension, stiff joints, sprains, and overworked muscles.
Climbing Wall
Seven courses are available on the 30 ft. high Climbing Wall. It is open to all students and URC members at no charge.
Intramural Sports
The Intramural (IM) Sports Program offers something for everyone. From traditional sports such flag football and basketball to nontraditional sports and special events, the IM program offers nearly 30 activities throughout the year. Students may play with friends, or we will help you find a team. Activities involve team sports, individual or dual events, and special events. A new list of activities is published each semester. Nearly half of the students at TCU participate in the IM Program.
Sport Club Program
The TCU Sport Club program is designed to promote participation in a wide variety of activities offering greater opportunity for student involvement at various levels of play. Each of the clubs is open to anyone who has a specific interest in furthering his/her own level of involvement in that particular sport. There are currently 22 active sports clubs on campus. For a list of the clubs, visit our website, www.campusrec.tcu.edu.
Career Services BNSF Railway Career Center Jarvis Hall TCU Box 297300 817-257-2222 www.careers.tcu.edu
Alcon Career Center Dan Rogers Hall 140 817-257-5572
Career Services takes the TCU student’s world class, value-centered education to the next level with professional career advising, on campus recruiting and a variety of networking opportunities. The following are essential services and resources offered free of charge to all TCU students and alumni.
Career Advising
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Job Search Assistance
Students can work one on one with an advisor to develop high-impact résumés and cover letters and practice interviewing through taped mock interview sessions.
Job Listings on FrogJobs
FrogJobs is exclusively for TCU students and alumni. This job database lists internships as well as part-time and full-time job opportunities. Students can search for jobs, upload their résumé and apply for on-campus interviews by accessing FrogJobs through the Career Services’ website, www.careers.tcu.edu.
On Campus Interviewing
In the fall and spring semesters, companies conduct interviews on campus. Students are able to submit their résumés online and schedule interviews utilizing FrogJobs.
Professional Programs
Career Services conducts workshops and events throughout the year. Programs are specifically developed to focus on the needs of sophomores, junior and seniors. In addition there is also a fall and spring career fair, graduate and professional school day, and class and group presentations.
Online Resources
Career Services’ website, www.careers.tcu.edu, contains valuable information on résumé development, interview preparation, information about working abroad, and graduate school preparation. In addition to FrogJobs on the website additional key resources that can be found at www.careers.tcu.edu include: • Optimal Résumé - online resource that helps students design résumés, conduct practice interviews and build online portfolios and web sites. • Career Insider - online resource to research industries, professions and top employers. • Facebook Fan page – Career Services has its own fan page where new job and internships are posted along with videos and even information.
Resource Center
A Resource Center is located on the first floor of Jarvis Hall. Students can research various topics, including employer directories and career options for different majors. Handouts on career-related subjects such as résumé and cover letter writing, and interviewing are also available.
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The Resource Center is equipped with computers for students to work on résumés and cover letters, as well as utilizing internet access to search for jobs.
Computing Support for Students Location: IC Commons – Library First Floor Phone: 817-257-5855 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Summer and Holiday Hours vary
Dining Services Brown-Lupton University Union TCU Box 297330 817-257-7283 www.diningservices.tcu.edu Welcome to TCU Dining Services! Your student will undoubtedly miss home cooking, but we aim to have them feel right at home in the BLUU with their new Horned Frog family. The BLUU houses three of the six dining locations on campus. Our goal at TCU Dining Services is to provide an innovative and memorable dining experience that embodies the TCU experience. Your Horned Frog will watch his/her food being grilled, seared, tossed or baked to order as our Chefs perform their culinary theatre.
Website: www.help.tcu.edu Passwords: www.password.tcu.edu Email: www.mail.tcu.edu myTCU: my.tcu.edu Services Provided • Account access and password help • Documentation for technology services • Email setup • Wireless setup • Computer troubleshooting Note: In general, the Technology HelpDesk staff provides assistance with network connections, support for TCU student accounts and troubleshooting for general computer related issues. The TCU Technology HelpDesk does not provide hardware repair services for studentowned devices. Students are asked to contact the vendor of the device or contact an SOS consultant for repair and installation inquiries. A list of SOS consultants may be found at www.sos.tcu.edu. TCU ResNet Network • Wireless and Ethernet network connections are provided in all residence halls. • Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Mac OSX. • Supported Mobile Devices: iPhone, iPad, and Android (2.1 and newer) • Wireless Routers are NOT allowed on campus.
All of our locations feature a distinctive menu to accommodate the varying tastes of students and staff. We know that students don’t operate on a 9:00-5:00 schedule, so neither do we. Nutritional values can be found at www.diningservices. tcu.edu.
About TCU Dining Plans
We’ve created a plan that offers convenience, flexibility and variety when dining on campus. First-year resident students will have a choice of one of the first four plans listed in this section. Each plan gives unlimited access to Market Square, our specialty restaurant dining location and largest eatery on campus. One swipe of the student’s card allows them to enter the facility and enjoy the allyou-can-eat, dine-in-only experience as often as they wish. Most of the plans provide Frog Bucks, which are declining balance dollars that can be used at any retail location on campus as well as local participating retail locations, and all plans provide Campus Cash which can be used at any retail location on campus. When your student signs up for housing, they will also select their dining plan. TCU Dining Services is managed by the Sodexo Corporation. Residential students are required to purchase a dining plan each semester, but any remaining Frog Pass Bucks or Campus Pass Cash will roll over from Fall to Spring. Frog Pass Silver– $1,975 • Unlimited access to Market Square • Convenience swipe option available
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• $200 Campus Cash • Default for any on-campus resident who does not select a dining plan • Available to all students (resident & non-resident) • This plan does NOT include any Frog Bucks, which must be purchased separately for dollar amount. Frog Pass Gold– $2,125 • Unlimited access to Market Square • Convenience swipe option available • $225 Campus Cash • $125 Frog Bucks • Available to all students (resident & non-resident) Frog Pass Platinum–$2,275 • Unlimited access to Market Square • Convenience swipe option available • $300 Campus Cash • $225 Frog Bucks • Available to all students (resident & non-resident) Frog Pass Diamond–$2,290 • Unlimited access to Market Square • Convenience swipe option available • $175 Campus Cash • $350 Frog Bucks • Available to all students (resident & non-resident) Frog Pass Limited 50–$735 • 50 swipes to Market Square • Convenience swipe option available • $150 Campus Cash • $150 Frog Bucks • Available to apartment and non-resident students only. Frog Pass Limited 75–$735 • 75 swipes to Market Square • Convenience swipe option available • $50 Campus Cash • $50 Frog Bucks • Available to apartment and non-resident students only. Frog Pass Pick Three - $1,350 • Choose any three days each week and have unlimited access to Market Square on those three days • NO convenience swipe option • $100 Campus Cash • $100 Frog Bucks • Available to Worth Hills juniors/seniors, apartment and non-resident students only 60
If a selection is not made, students will automatically be assigned the Frog Pass Silver plan.
Other TCU Dining Services Catering Another function of TCU Dining Services is our Catering Department which provides food services for many campus events. The Catering Department also delivers birthday and specialty cakes as well as care packages to students. Charges may be deducted from dining funds. All requests should be made 72 hours in advance. Call 817257-5239 or email catering@tcu.edu to place your order.
Employment Opportunities with Dining Services Working on campus is easier for students because they don’t have to leave campus and brave the traffic. It’s also hard to find employers willing to work with a school schedule. Dining Services offers: a great pay/benefit package, free meals during the shift and shifts available in every location. Stop by our office for an application or call 817-257-7283.
Frequently Asked Questions Q. What does it mean to have “unlimited” access with the Frog Pass dining plan? A. “Unlimited” means students may come and go from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily as often as they like to the Market Square dining area in the BLUU. Q. Where else can students eat on campus? A. Students can enjoy our Smith Building location and Bistro Burnett on East Campus. 1873 Sports Grill and Cafe will be open for lunch, dinner, and late night until 3:00 a.m. on Thursday through Saturday, and 2:00 a.m. on Sunday through Wednesday. Students will be able to get grab-and-go items in Union Grounds in the BLUU, and smoothies are served at NRG. Q. My student has a friend who lives off campus. Can his/her friend get one of these plans? A. Any off-campus TCU student may purchase one of the meal plans or add Frog Bucks or Campus Cash to his/her student ID card. Q. Can my student get to-go meals at Market Square? A. No. It is designed as a sit-down, dine-in experience. Students may use Frog Bucks or Campus Cash at any
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other location for to-go meals. Q. If my student has a visitor, can they dine in Market Square? A. Yes. The guest is more than welcome at Market Square or at any other location on campus. At Market Square, the student may pay cash at the door, use Campus Cash, Frog Bucks, or a credit card to treat the guest to a specialty dining experience. Q. I heard Frog Bucks can be used on and off campus. Is this true, and does it cost extra? A. It is true that Frog Bucks may be used on or off campus. A list of restaurants is can be found at www. tcufrogbucks.com. There is no extra cost for Frog Bucks. They are included in the Frog Gold, Platinum, and Diamond plans. Refundable Frog Bucks may be purchased in addition to those included in a dining plan. Q. What if my student cannot get to Market Square because of an internship, clinicals, or other schedule conflicts? A. TCU and Sodexo will have a pre-order plan that students may use to order a meal for pick-up in the morning to take with them. Students may use a convenience swipe to purchase a “Simply To Go” breakfast and/or lunch alternative at TCU’s Smith Building dining location. For example: the “Simply To Go” lunch options consists of a sub sandwich, a drink, and a choice of dessert or fruit. Please note that a convenience swipe for a “Simply To Go” meal temporarily “freezes” the card’s swipe plan. Students will have to wait at least three hours before they can swipe into Market Square. Q. My student has special dietary needs. Will his/her need be met? A. Whether your student is a vegetarian, vegan, or has food allergies, TCU Dining Services can help make sure he/she always has something to eat. We have a nutrition counselor on staff who is available to work with your student and set up a diet plan to meet specific needs. In addition, all of our stations in Market Square will have a vegetarian entree available at each meal. Because most of our items are made to order, we can work with your student to prepare a meal that meets the dietary requirements.
Q. What happens if my student uses all of his/her Frog Bucks or Campus Cash? A. Additional Campus Cash may be added to an account by having the student visit the ID Center. The funds will be added to their ID card and billed on the next billing cycle. Additional Frog Bucks may be purchased: • online using a MasterCard, Discover, or American Express card. (TCU does not accept VISA) • by bringing a check made payable to TCU to the ID Center. Please include student name and ID number.
Locations
Frogorrito is a convenient dining location on the first floor of the Sarah and Steve Smith Entrepreneur’s Hall. The menu lets you pick your favorite Tex-Mex item and then customize it. Pick from burritos, salads, nachos or bowls, and then from chicken, carnitas, steak or vegetarian, and our employees will add the toppings of your choice. This is the only location on campus outside of Market Square where a swipe may be used to pick up an alternative breakfast or lunch. If your student needs coffee, pastries, or fruit while in the library, Bistro Burnett is a sure choice. Located in the Mary Couts Burnett Library, this coffee shop offers 24hour service, five days a week to match a variety of study schedules, including late-night sessions. NRG is located in the University Recreation Center and now allows you to combine your workout with a bite to eat. Our offerings include Freshens Smoothies and ice cream from Freshens Farms Ice Creamery, prepackaged salads and sandwiches from Simply to Go, and fresh fruit. Union Grounds is located on the first floor of the BLUU. It carries a limited line of grocery and sundry items along with snacks, bottled beverages, freshly packaged salads and sandwiches from Simply to Go, and a Starbucks Coffee kiosk. The 1873 Sports Grill and Cafe is also on the first floor of the BLUU. It is our feature restaurant that embodies the fusion of old world and contemporary styles, both in its ambiance and menu. Open for lunch, dinner and late night, the menu has a wide variety of items for each part of the day. This fusion of styles offers savory dishes like home-made pot pies, stews, and steaks, as well as more contemporary salads, fish, and chicken dishes. Market Square is the all-you-care-to-eat facility on
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campus. It occupies the east wing of the second floor of the BLUU and is the largest dining location on campus. We have seven stations that offer varying menus that change from breakfast to lunch to dinner.
“swipes” are used. 3. Debit Card in all dining facilities by accessing Campus Cash and Frog Bucks. Frog Bucks can also be used off campus at participating restaurants 4. Card access to residence hall, library, sporting events, TCU Recreation Center, etc. and to verify identity.
Frog Prints Grand Marc, 2865 W. Bowie TCU Box 297325 817-257-5992 r.goode@tcu.edu www.tcuprint.tcu.edu
Online Viewing of Transactions
Frog Prints is dedicated to the copying and printing needs of students and student organizations and the personal copying of faculty and staff. Services include full-service and self-service copying and printing, color copies, transparencies, binding, laminating, fax service and wideformat prints. All services can be paid for with cash, check, major credit cards or with the student ID card, which puts the charges on the student account.
ID Center Brown-Lupton University Union, second floor TCU Box 297365 817-257-7856 www.idcenter.tcu.edu The TCU ID Card is used as a key, a meal card and a credit card. The front of the card bears the student’s photo and TCU ID number along with a barcode. The back of the card contains a magnetic strip that communicates with the central computer, which is programmed with all the student’s access information, meal plan information, and a number of subaccounts (vending, bookstore, etc.). The TCU ID is valid as long as the student is enrolled at TCU. The card is the property of TCU and is non-transferable. It remains the property of TCU, and abuse of the card could result in loss of privileges or disciplinary action. Students should have possession of their cards at all times. Cards must be surrendered upon the request of any TCU official.
Card owners can access their transaction histories online. To see purchases from the bookstore or vending machines, as well as see how many Frog Bucks they have left to use card holders can log onto my.tcu.edu, click on “Helpful Links,” click on “Frog Bucks,” agree to the terms, and click on Submit. The TCU ID Center’s website at www.idcenter.tcu.edu offers a complete list of logs and information available online.
Lost or Stolen
Card owners are responsible for reporting lost or stolen cards PROMPTLY to prevent fraud. Card owners can deactivate a lost or stolen card online. Log onto my.tcu. edu, click on “Helpful Links,” click on “Frog Bucks,” agree to the terms and click Submit. The menu on the left side of the screen shows an option on to “Report a Card Lost or Stolen.” A found card can be reactivated at the same site. Cards can also be reported lost or stolen by calling the ID Center or the TCU police department. Until the card is reported lost or stolen, the card owner is responsible for any purchases made with the card. There is a replacement charge of $20 for a lost or stolen card, which is added to the student’s account.
Contact Information
For more information on or problems with ID cards, contact the ID Center in the Brown-Lupton University Union, Room 2033, phone 817-257-7856, or e-mail IDCenter@tcu.edu. Many questions regarding the use of ID cards can be found at www.idcenter.tcu.edu.
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Post Office Brown-Lupton University Union, Suite 1200 817-257-7840 www.tcupostoffice.com Retail hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., except during summer and university breaks. The TCU Postal Contract Station provides all USPS services, except Foreign Money Orders, insurance claims and Passports. Students who rent a TCU BOX receive their mail in postal boxes located in the BLUU. When items too large to fit in the TCU BOX arrive, notices are placed in the box and email notifications are sent. All mail should be addressed to a proper TCU BOX number. The USPS will not deliver directly to a residence hall address. To receive USPS mail on campus, you must rent a TCU Box. For other information, please visit our website.
TCU Connect 3015 Merida Avenue TCU Box 297150 817-257-4357 www.telecom.tcu.edu TCU Connect is the cable TV (CATV) and telephone helpdesk. TCU Connect is ready to assist with CATV, long distance and phone features. One telephone line and CATV drops are provided in the dorm rooms. If you would like to utilize the long distance, please call 817257-4357 and we will issue you a personal billing number (PBN). All long distance calls within the US are $.05 cents a minute plus tax with no monthly fee. All local calls are free. All charges are billed to the student’s TCU account. The TCU Connect CATV system is comprised of 99 digital channels. A coax cable will be required to connect to our CATV system. For additional information and a complete listing of channels, please visit www.telecom.tcu.edu.
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Educating the Whole Student Kay Higgins, Ph.D. Associate Dean of Student Development Services Director of Parent & Family Programs, Dean for Transfer Students
What do we want our students to be? What is our goal? To educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community.
We have responsibility for educating the whole student: • • • • • • •
Academically Vocationally Physically Socially Spiritually Developmentally Financially
Other Important Info:
Pre-majors
• Celebrate your student being a Pre-major! • Students must declare a major when he/she has completed 54 hours. (For most students that is FOUR semesters from now!) Have an International Experience • • • •
www.studyabroad.tcu.edu 30% of students study abroad Closer to 50% have an international experience Do not automatically assume that “we cannot afford it!”
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Academically, TCU has two primary responsibilities: (One of them is NOT to “get your student a job!”) 1. To teach students how to learn 2. To help each student find his/her passion
Academically Students should get to know their faculty. • Encourage your student to meet with his/her professors within the first three weeks of class! • Encourage your student to visit with professor following an assignment in which he/she did not do well and/or a class period in which he/she did not understand the material. • If necessary, students should seek resources, which may include getting a tutor. • Read every assignment prior to the day it will be discussed in class. • Create a calendar for the semester and for each week.
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෮෮ Al Housing/Dining Services & Health, Safety & Wellness information will be provided in detail at the designated time on your schedule.
Vocationally The BNSF Career Center is available to students throughout their time at TCU and for the rest of their lives. • FrogJobs.com (after enrollment) • Encourage your student to meet with a career counselor to start building his/her résumé early. • Internships • www.careers.tcu.edu • For students ෮෮ exploring possibilities ෮෮ preparing yourself ෮෮ gaining experience ෮෮ pursuing next steps
Physically • TCU Recreation Center is free to all students • TCU Dining Services provide healthy meal options and the nutritional values can be found on their website: www.diningservices.tcu.edu. • ID Card serves 4 roles, three related to dining services. ෮෮ Membership Card in Market Square. ෮෮ Credit Card in the bookstore & vending machines. ෮෮ Debit Card in all dining facilities except Market Square (Campus Cash) select off-campus restaurants (Frog Bucks) ෮෮ Card access to residence hall, library, sporting events, etc.
Socially • Many positive social opportunities: Life-long friendships, trips to different cites/states/ countries with roommates and friends, etc • Consequences of Poor Choices: ෮෮ Eating Disorders, acquaintance sexual assault, misuse/abuse alcohol & other drugs ෮෮ Comprehensive education programs ෮෮ Comprehensive response teams
You can call me • It doesn’t feel right • You think “that is not the student I took to TCU” • If you know no one else to call, you may call me. Kay Higgins k.higgins@tcu.edu 817-257-7855
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Other Health & Safety Information • TCU Health Center and the TCU Counseling Center are open to all students- like going to your family doctor without the co-pay • Campus Safety: campus is constantly patrolled by TCU Police who can be reached at any time at 817-257-7777. ෮෮ Numerous emergency call boxes, security camera, Froggie 5-0, locked buildings, card access, etc. ෮෮ Ultimately, short of having a bodyguard for every student, we can’t make guarantees. Your student MUST be a partner in managing his/her own safety. ෮෮ STUDENTS MUST MAKE WISE CHOICES! 66
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Spiritually • The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) believes in the dignity and respect of all people. • Historically, education is the root of the Disciples of Christ (sometimes referred to as the DOC) denomination. • TCU believes that personal values and beliefs come from one’s own chosen faith journey. • The university will never prescribe a faith journey for any student, but the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life has numerous religious organizations and can help your student find his/her own way. • www.faith.tcu.edu
What will be the impact of that decision? What resources will you need? What have you done so far? What is the effect on others? Tell me more!
Financially • Students can/should/do work (and take 15 hours a semester – minimum)! • The absolute most dangerous 2 things that students can have at one time: too much money IN their hands AND too much time ON their hands!
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Intentional Developmental Learning • All learning on TCU’s campus does not take place in the classroom. ෮෮ Curricular: in the classroom ෮෮ Co-Curricular: alongside of, in complement to the classroom experience. • Student Affairs staff help students make meaningful connections between curricular and the co-curricular learning. • Purposeful learning opportunities occur along a developmental continuum- through Transitions, formal presentations and informal conversation. For more information about challenging and rewarding opportunities for your student — www.sds.tcu.edu and www.parents.tcu.edu.
Being the Parent of an Adult • Your 18-year-old student is an adult. • All official TCU activity will be between the University and the student. (invoices, financial aid, and grade reports) • Only your student may “GRANT ACCESS TO OTHERS.”
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TCU Parents Website
Money Matters • Financial literacy for our students • Student knowledge of origin of his/her college resources • The list of TCU costs** (www.fam.tcu.edu/costs.asp) and a wonderful worksheet, called TCU Costs & Resources Worksheet 2012-2013 • Use the worksheet, adding in other personal expenses to have a conversation with your son/ daughter. • Remember: The same children that were in your son/daughter’s kindergarten class go to college. Money you give them is ONLY what you can afford and choose to give! **parking fines, alcohol violations, excessive bookstore charges, etc
More specific information tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. Rules to live by: Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should! Don’t feel guilty.
www.parents.tcu.edu • Always visit here first for information specifically for you. • Be sure to check out the TCU Parent Experience e-newsletter, a great source for current happenings on TCU’s campus delivered to your inbox, and the Parent & Family Resource Guide. • Visit www.parents.tcu.edu to register for the parent e-newsletter for your student’s class. • Behavioral contract • Money matters worksheet • Monthly calendar • TCU Core Curriculum worksheet • Poem • Plus much more!
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Other Important Topics • CAR: The fact that almost every student does bring a car to campus does not mean that your son or daughter must! • WEEKENDS: TCU is NOT a suitcase college! LOTS to do! • STUDENTS with DISABILITIES: If you needed glasses in high school, you will need them even more in college! Accommodations for Learning Differences are no different! (www.acs.tcu.edu — Click on Disability Services across the top bar) ** If you have documentation with you today, your student must take it to the office AFTER he/she is enrolled for classes tomorrow afternoon. Disability Services Coordinator: Laurel Overby l.overby@tcu.edu 817-257-6567
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Advising and the Core Curriculum Dr. Phil Hartman Advising What is Academic Advising?
• Academic Advising is an interactive process that assists students with the development of their educational plans and clarification of their life and career goals. • The student-advisor relationship is one of shared expectations and responsibilities. • Academic Advising is mandatory in the first three semesters but strongly encouraged for each semester.
Two groups of individuals will help your son/ daughter with advising during orientation:
• Orientation Student Assistants-prepare them to see advisors • Orientation Advisors prepare them for enrollment
• Make a long list of alternatives, particularly for classes that are close to closing • Follow these 5 steps: ෮෮ Determine incoming credit ෮෮ Choose major classes ෮෮ Choose core classes ෮෮ Choose foreign language ෮෮ Choose electives
What is a full schedule of classes?
• 12 hours is considered a full-time student • 15 hours is considered the norm • Some degrees require 132 hours (or 16.5 hours/ semester if no summer school or other credit) • A “full” schedule is specific to each student and depends on a variety of factors
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There are three overlapping groups of advisors who will help your student:
• Orientation Advisors-advise during first year/ transfer orientation sessions • Pre-major Advisors-advise Pre-Major students who have not yet declared a major • Major Advisors-advise students in a specific major
For orientation advising, several documents are invaluable to planning a schedule: • Student resource guide (contains: information about colleges and schools and recommended courses for each major (for both fall and spring semesters) • Open class list (complete list of all freshman-level courses that are open) • online TCU undergraduate catalog (www.catalog. tcu.edu)
This is how your son/daughter should prepare to meet with their Orientation Advisor: • Block times on the schedule for non-class responsibilities • Make a wish list of courses, that includes the specific sections and meeting times (based upon the Student Resource Guide and Open class list)
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The Curriculum Course nomenclature:
Each course has a first, middle and last name • The first name designates the department offering the course (e.g., ENGL=English) • The middle name is the Bulletin number (it is always 5 numbers, with the last number indicating the number of semester hours the course is worth) • The last name is the section number, which indicates when the course meets • Example: ENGL 10803 010 is an introductory English composition course that meets MWF from 9 to 9:50
Courses fall into several categories:
• Major courses-courses in a student’s specific major (e.g., English, Biology) • Minor courses-courses in a students minor (note: in some cases a minor is not required) • Elective course-courses that contribute towards the total hours needed to graduate but don’t fall into a specific category • Core courses-courses that fulfill the TCU Core Curriculum (TCU-CC) • Some majors do not allow first year students to register for major-related courses during their first semester or year. For example, any new student who is listed as a Business major is actually a pre-Business major who will take certain prerequisites as well as Core courses during their first year and apply to the Neeley School during their sophomore year.
core course and a major course • Many courses can transfer to TCU and count towards the core ෮෮ These must be approved on a course-bycourse basis ෮෮ Global Awareness, Cultural Awareness, Citizenship and Social Values, Writing Emphasis courses never transfer
There are a host of resources available to assist your son/daughter academically: • • • •
Faculty members Center for Academic Services W.L. Adams Writing Center Tutorial programs (e.g., Math clinic, chemistry tutoring, physics tutoring)
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The TCU Core Curriculum (TCU-CC):
• Speaks to our mission statement (To educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in a global community) • The core can be divided into three primary areas (with subdivisions in each area): ෮෮ Human Experiences and Endeavors- HEE ෮෮ Heritage MIssion Vision and Values- HMVV ෮෮ Essential Competencies- EC • This is a total of 63 hours, but can be reduced to as few as 39 hours because: ෮෮ Many courses counts as both a HEE and a HMVV course ෮෮ The writing emphasis courses are often taken in a student’s major, so they count as both a
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campus living at a residential university Housing and Residence Life Moving In
The Small Print – On a Big Screen!
Move in days:
• Wednesday August 8 9am- 3pm (International students, students attending Transfer Orientation B, some athletes, TCU spirit squads and other pre-approved TCU groups) • Saturday August 11 9am – 7pm (Sorority recruitment, Frog Camp Casa C, Challenge B, and Summit) • Tuesday August 174 8am – 2pm (All others)
Two year residency requirement • Sophomore year – Fraternity/Sorority, Commons, Tom Brown/Pete Wright Apartments, Milton Daniel, Waits, other halls • All resident students must select a meal plan • We regularly send important information via e-mail to students – please don’t delete
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Check in at Kelly Center No Meningitis vaccine = no key (TX HB 4189)
Who is My Roommate? Log on to my.tcu.edu beginning July 10 to get roommate name and contact info.
Meal Plans Unlimited access to Market Square for ALL
• Frog Pass Silver - $2050/semester ෮෮ $200 Campus Cash • Frog Pass Gold - $2165/semester ෮෮ $225 Campus Cash and $125 Frog Bucks • Frog Pass Platinum -$2320/semester ෮෮ $300 Campus Cash and $225 Frog Bucks • Frog Pass Diamond - $2340/semester ෮෮ $175 Campus Cash and $350 Frog Bucks
What is Campus Cash?
$$ to spend for on campus eating
What is Frog Bucks?
$$ to spend for on or OFF CAMPUS eating
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Dining Services Sodexo
Cookhouse
Dining Locations on Campus
At Cookhouse, you’ll find food that reminds you of home including chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes.
EAST of University Drive In the BLUU Market Square: Explained in detail on next page. 1873: wings, tenders, BBQ, grill items, and custom built salads Union Grounds: Starbucks coffee, grab-and-go items. In the University Recreation Center NRG: Made-to-order smoothies, snacks, water and sodas.
WEST of University Drive In the Library Bistro Burnett: Starbucks coffee, grab-and-go items In Smith Hall Frogorrito: Made-to-order burritos, salads, nachos and burrito bowls.
Expeditions
Experience the world through food. Expeditions features a variety of cultural cuisines from shrimp pad Thai to fajitas.
TCU Dining and Nutrition • Balance, Mind, Body, Soul is our nutrition program that addresses all aspects of leading a healthy life. • Nutrition calculator tool is available on Dining Services website. • Nutrition counselor on staff available to all students, at no additional charge, to work with students who have food allergies or just want to set up a special diet.
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Market Square Oasis
Oasis features everything you need to build the perfect salad, just the way you like it. You can also find our soup of the day, yogurt and granola at this station.
Stacks
At Stacks, you can have your perfect sandwich built right in front of you with fresh meats, cheeses and veggies.
Il Trattoria
Il Trattoria classic pizzas are made fresh and baked in our brick oven throughout the day. Here you’ll find three featured pizzas daily.
Trinity Express
Trinity Express is home to the all-American classics including the hamburger, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, grilled cheese sandwich, as well as featured specials like the California burger.
Shuffles
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student health and wellness Campus Life / Counseling, Testing, and Mental Health / Health Center Campus Life To promote student learning, enhance campus life, and provide a comprehensive, expert response to issues impeding collegiate success Located in Sadler Hall Room 2006 PHONE: 817-257-7926
www.campuslife.tcu.edu
Services Provided By Campus Life • • • • • • •
Student support Health promotion Crisis response Family support Discipline process Liaison to campus resources Sexual harassment advocacy
Frequently Asked Questions of CTMH • What kinds of problems or concerns would cause a student to seek help from a mental health professional? • If I am worried or concerned that my student is unhappy, distressed, or making poor decisions, may I call and consult with a counselor? • If my students is in counseling or visits with the psyciatrist, can I call for information regarding their treatment? • If my student has been receiving ongoing, longterm, psychological or psychiatric services in our home town, may we transfer their care to counseling center providers?
Frequently Asked Questions of Campus Life • If I have a concern about my student- who should I contact first? • Who should my student speak to if there has been a death or emergency in the family? • How does the campus life office work with faculty and other professional staff to assist students?
Counseling, Testing, And Mental Health To promote the psychological health and well being of TCU students, and to provide resources to cope with personal and academic challenges Located in the Brown-Lupton Health Center PHONE: 817-257-7863
www.counseling.tcu.edu
Services Provided by CTMH • • • •
Individual, couples & group counseling Outreach programs/prevention education Crisis intervention CLEP testing, LD/ADD screening, career testing, personaility assessments • Psychiatric evaulations/consultations
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Health Center • To promote, protext, maintain and restore the students physical and mental health. Located in the Brown-Lupton Health Center PHONE: 817-257-7940
www.healthcenter.tcu.edu
Services Provided by the Health Center • Primary care medical clinic • Evaluation and treatment of acute and ongoing illnesses • Treatment of injuries • Vaccinations • Women’s & men’s health services • Specialty referrals
Frequently Asked Questions of the Health Center • Are there specific immunizations that my student should be receiving while in college? If so, can my student receive them at the Health Center? • Can I call the Health Center for information regarding my student? • What if my student needs to see a specialist for an ongoing medical problem or something that is newly diagnosed at the Health Center? • What types of perscriptions can my student fill at the Health Center?
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Alcohol & Drug Education and TCU Police Alcohol & Drug Education
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Why do we want to talk about alcohol and other drugs at orientation? • Why is alcohol an issue? • What about other substances? TCU is considered a moderate use campus.
TCU Alcohol & Drug Education Center Purpose/Mission: • To enhance students’ overall academic experiences and personal development. • To promote responsible decision making and healthy lifestyle choices, especially regarding alcohol and other drugs. How? Through Prevention/Intervention/Post-vention
Alcohol Violation Process Overview • Policies and Procedures are in the Student Handbook which can be found online at www. studenthandbook.tcu.edu/student_handbook.pdf.
What YOU can do… Clearly communicate expectations with your student. Alcohol and Drug Education Contact Information: University Recreation Center Room 049 817-257-7100
Introduction to TCU Police Department Services Provided • Transportation Services • Crime Prevention • Parking • Student Programs • Patrol Services
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Student Health Insurance Plan Marilyn Hallam Aetna Student Health Insurance • Good health is essential to academic success. • Insurance can assure access to necessary care.
Health Insurance is a university requirement • TCU requires that all undergraduates enrolled for 9+ hours carry health insurance. • Requirement may be satisfied by a family/ individual plan or the University–offered plan. • Aetna Student Health is a major medical plan for injuries, illnesses, and routine health care. The 2012-2013 Student Health Insurance Plan has added benefits and incrased coverage.
Aetna Student Health Insurance Examples of Benefits • Preventative care covered at 100%- includes immunizations, routine eye exams, a well-woman exam, freedom to choose any doctor, etc. • Prescription Drug Benefit ෮෮ $2,000 max per plan year • Mental health/substance abuse benefits- 20 outpatient visits per plan year • Plan maximum benefit - $500,000 per injury or illness. • Travel assistance services • Informed Health Line • On campus benefits at Health Center ෮෮ Ledger billing of services ෮෮ No pre-existing ෮෮ Reimbursement of covered prescriptions • Off campus benefit ෮෮ Deductible -$300/plan year (in network) ෮෮ $600/plan year (out of network) ෮෮ After deductible- In network 80/20; Out of network 70/30 ෮෮ Pre-existing excluded for those under 19
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Coverage Periods and Cost • Coverage periods ෮෮ Fall – 8/15/12 to 1/13/13 ෮෮ Spring – 1/13/13 to 8/14/13 • Cost of student’s coverage - $887/semester • “2012-2013 Student Health Insurance Plan” provides a summary of benefits & includes a temporary ID card. ID cards may also be found under Insurance on the Health Center’s web site (www.healthcenter.tcu.edu).
Health Insurance is a University Requirement • If after copmairing the TCU plan with current coverage it is decided to decline/waive the student plan, your student must enter private insurance information online. Students enrolled for 9+ hours who have not waived by the specified deadline will be auto-enrolled in the student health insurance plan.
“My student does not wish to be enrolled in the student health insurance plan.” • To opt out, students MUST WAIVE the plan ONLINE. ෮෮ Must have adequate health insurance that will remain in effect for the 2012-2013 academic year ෮෮ Can access web site 24 hours after registering ෮෮ Instructions will be sent via email to students and may also be found on the Health Center’s website • July 11–AUTO-ENROLLMENT FOR PRE-REGISTERED STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT WAIVED • August 22–FINAL DATE TO WAIVE FOR FALL SEMESTER
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Money Matters for Your Student Wendy Crowley
Images shown in this presentation can be seen starting on page 40.
Student Financial Agreement
Payment Plan
Before student can register, must agree: • Account set up in Student’s name • Tuition, fees, room, meal plan, health center, library, parking, and other miscellaneous charges will be posted to the account • Account will be due on Stated Due Date (can pay Total or Minimum Amount Due) • Student is responsible for all charges on account • If payment is not made, STUDENT’S credit is affected • Account will be sent to Collection Agency if not paid; collection and/or attorney fees will be added to account
Payment Options
• Payment Plan Enrollment Fee 1.66% ($100 Maximum) of remaining tuition, fees, room, board, and health insurance charges minus financial aid credits and payments • Student will receive a Truth-In-Lending statement in September and February regarding the amount to be financed. DO NOT PAY from the TIL statement. • Pay by cash, cashier’s check, check, money order, credit card: ෮෮ Mail: TCU Box 297077 (Checks only) ෮෮ In Person: Sadler Hall Room 2011 (Check, Cashier’s Check, Cash, Money Order)
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Five Payments Per Semester • Statements ready to view by the 12th of each month • Minimum of 1/5 of basic charges (Tuition, Fees, Room, Meal Plan, Health Insurance) minus any Financial Aid due AUGUST 1st • Four remaining fall payments: ෮෮ September 1, 2012 ෮෮ October 1, 2012 ෮෮ November 1, 2012 ෮෮ December 1, 2012 • Spring Due Dates ෮෮ January 1, 2013 ෮෮ February 1, 2013 ෮෮ March 1, 2013 ෮෮ April 1, 2013 ෮෮ May 1, 2013 The Minimum Amount Due must be paid by the Due Date. Holds are placed on the account if the payment is not received. A LATE FEE (1% of the payment or a minimum of $7.50) will be assessed 10 days after the stated Due Date.
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(Minimum Amount Due not paid)
Pay by Wire Transfer Sender must provide this information to their bank in order to wire a payment to TCU: SWIFT Code: CHASUS33TEX ABA Routing # : 021000021 –JPMorganChase TCU Bank Account # : 1561678663 TCU Account Name: TCU Payments Bank Contact #: (817) 884-4283
* Specify Student Name and TCU ID Number * Request JPMorgan Chase to FAX (817-257-7733) to TCU Financial Services confirmation of payment
• No Advance Registration for next semester • No bookstore, laundry, snack, or off-campus dining charges allowed • No future housing sign-up • No transcript • If account is not paid IN FULL: NO GRADUATION
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Online Payments • ACH (E-check) payments – NO FEE • Credit Card: American Express, Discover, MasterCard • 2.75% Convenience Fee (Fee included in amount shown on credit card statement) • Web Site is Secure – Not “Real Time” • Payments made by 3 PM are posted same day
Remember • In person payments are posted immediately • Daily deadline for online payments 3 PM; payments are posted daily by 4:30 PM • Mail payments must include student’s TCU ID number • If using a Payment Service, make the due date at least 3 days before the actual due date of the statement • Students “Grant Access” to responsible billing party • Email notification is sent when the bill is available to view (by the 12th of each month) • Direct link on bill to online payment screen • Two amounts are listed: ෮෮ Total Balance ෮෮ Minimum Amount Due (REQUIRED to keep account current)
FULL PAYMENT CAN BE MADE AT ANY TIME
If Account is Not Current
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Refund Requests • Refunds are available when excess funds are on account • Refunds will be issued according to Title IV regulations • Credits must first be refunded to Credit Card if payment(s) were made with credit card during the previous 6 months • Refunds MUST be requested in writing • Fill out form in Sadler Hall Room 2011 • Mail or email (TCU email account) • $100 cash • Checks are issued once a week
Dewar Tuition Insurance • Covers tuition, fees, room and meal plan* * Off-campus room and meals are not insured • $517 – On Campus Fall 12/Spr 13 • $389 – Off Campus Fall 12/Spr 13 • 100% Refund in most cases; 60% Mental, Nervous or Emotional Disorders • Apply directly to Dewar PRIOR to first day of class, 8/20/2012 • Pamphlet available
Private College 529 Plan • Contact the Holder/Administrator of the Plan (Oppenheimer Funds) • Obtain Withdrawal Form on-line or toll-free number • Oppenheimer Funds will verify eligibility and notify TCU to expect payment • Oppenheimer Funds will send payment directly to TCU
Agency Students • Any student whose account is paid for wholly or in part by an outside agency ෮෮ Texas Tomorrow Fund ෮෮ Army ROTC ෮෮ Air Force ROTC ෮෮ DRS • Monthly statements will be generated – agency amount should be shown as credit
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Career Services Terrence Hood & Vanden Thong TCU Career Services…What We Offer
TCU Career Services
Career Advising & Job Search Assistance
BNSF Railway Career Center
Jarvis Hall, 1st and 2nd floors 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday 817-257-2222
Alcon Career Center
Dan Rogers 140 Neeley School of Business 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday 817-257-5572
www.careers.tcu.edu
College Major and Employment Trends Students (between 60% and 75%) that begin university studies with declared majors change their majors at least once before they graduate. Source: National Academic Advising Association • Young Americans seek out employers who are environmentally friendly and socially responsible. • They want jobs where they can make a difference in the world. Source: www.america.gov
College Major and Employment Trends 244 employers participated in a survey to rate the important skills/qualities that they seek in a candidate. The following 10 qualities are at the top. • Ability to work in a team • Ability to verbally communicate • Ability to make decisions and solve problems • Ability to obtain and process information • Ability to organize and prioritize work • Ability to analyze quantitative data • Technical knowledge related to job • Proficiency with computer software programs • Ability to create and/or edit written reports • Ability to sell or influence others Source: National Association of Colleges and EmployersJob Outlook 2012 Employer Survey 80
• Develop resumes and cover letters • Choose majors and careers with advising and assessments • Identify employers and provide information about the job market • Conduct mock interviews and offer strategies for salary negotiation • Employment Opportunities & On-Campus Interviews • Provide access to FrogJobs (internships, summer jobs, full-time jobs, on/off campus employment opportunities) • Develop relationships with employers
17 of the Fortune Top 20 Companies that Recruit Horned Frogs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Wal-Mart Exxon Mobil Chevron Conoco Phillips General Electric Berkshire Hathaway Bank of America Hewlett-Packard AT&T J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Citigroup McKesson Verizon Communications American International Group International Business Machines Cardinal Health Freddie Mac
Professional Programs • • • • • • •
Coordinate Career & Intern Expos Employer Information Sessions Networking Events On-Campus Interviews Graduate and Professional School Day On-campus workshops Career Topics presentations
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• Advantages ෮෮ Interns are 70% more likely to be hired as fulltime emplyoyees with any company • Transition time for new hires ෮෮ 2.5 months for intern ෮෮ 6.5 months for non-intern • Median Starting Salary ෮෮ Interns- $46,000 ෮෮ Non-interns- $34,600 • Job Offers ෮෮ Interns- 58% ෮෮ Non-interns- 30% • Employer Expectations ෮෮ 50% of employers expect 1 intern experience ෮෮ 25% of employers expect 2 intern experiences
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25+ Departmental programs 1000+ Internship postings annually 10+ Career Services support • Timing Prep ෮෮ Resume ෮෮ Strategy/Plan ෮෮ Target list Seek ෮෮ FrogJobs listings ෮෮ Networking-Family, Friends, Faculty ෮෮ Career Services events Perform ෮෮ Demonstrate ability ෮෮ Build Portfolio ෮෮ Gain references
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Building A Successful Partnership Family
• Provide support and encouragement to explore personality and interests • Share relevant experiences • Discuss opportunities for networking with friends, family and co-workers
Student
• Be flexible and open-minded to new ideas and experiences • Learn about yourself, talk to people, and reflect upon your experiences • Take advantage of career assessments and experiential learning opportunities • Get involved! Be a leader, volunteer, and get a part-time job
TCU Career Services
• Provide professional advising sessions • Offer internships and employment opportunities • Coordinate experiential programs and workshops
TCU Career Services…The Student Process Freshman Year: Self Discovery
• Gain understanding of interests, personality, and strengths • Connect interests to courses, majors, and minors • Assess previous experiences and create new goals (resume and professional development)
Career Services Staff Administration John Thompson III, Executive Director Cheri Massey, Assistant to Executive Director Chrysteen Gabbert, Administrative Program Specialist Marketing and Programs Susan Nethery, Director of Student Affairs Marketing Career Advisement Vanden Thong, Associate Director Terrence Hood, Assistant Director Matt Riordan, Assistant Director Mary Beth Grayson, Career Advisor Kathryn Trimble, Career Advisor Shannon Merchant, Career Advisor Employer Development Ashley Grubbs, Associate Director Susan Sledge, Assistant Director Camille Williams, Recruitment Assistant Laura Chaney, Administrative Assistant Alcon Career Center Jessica Cates, Associate Director Meg Lehman, Assistant Director Laura Barclay, Internship Coordinator Julie Reynolds, Administrative Assistant
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Sophomore Year: Major and Career Exploration • Clarify major and build connections • Participate in activities and seek out leadership opportunities • Explore and test area of interests (volunteer opportunities, internships, and jobs)
Junior Year: Self-Awareness—Possible Occupations • Obtain hands-on experiences and internships • Explore graduate schools and international opportunities • Assess experiences and qualifications
Senior Year: Graduate School and Job Search
• Finalize plan of action and focus on targeted jobs, industries, and careers • Find employment opportunities and participate in interviews • Market relevant experiences, skills, and qualifications
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Scholarships and Financial Aid Trudy Conner Work Study
What Happens Next • If your student has not been awarded, please contact our office for further information • Students can view/accept their awards and complete requested information at my.tcu.edu • Disbursement begins (if processing is complete) 10 days prior to first class day.
Important Information
• Amount awarded represents “earning potential” and will not disburse to the student’s account • Student’s paid bi-weekly • View job listings online at Career Services • Be sure to make arrangements with the student regarding the use of work study funds
Outside Scholarships
• Students may grant 3rd party access to parents at my.tcu.edu. • Late submission of required documents may result in the payment plan and/or late fee, so please encourage your student to check their “Requested Information” • All future notifications regarding financial aid are sent to the student’s TCU Email account • May 1 priority funding deadline – don’t forget! • Returning students are awarded aid in mid to late June
Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Outside scholarships are applied to the student’s account as a payment when funds arrive • Please report any outside scholarships to TCU through your “Supplemental Information” form at my.tcu.edu • For accuracy purposes, please report scholarships that are certain, not pending
Loan Processing Federal Direct Stafford loans: www.studentloans.gov
Loan Comparison
Scholarship Recipients
• 24 graded credit hours by the end of the spring semester • Cumulative TCU GPA of at least a 3.0 by the end of spring. Each subsequent year a 3.25
Financial Aid
• 75% graded credit hours successfully completed by the end of the spring semester • Cumulative TCU GPA of at least a 2.0
Stafford
PLUS
CAL
Private
Interest Rate
6.8% fixed 6.8% fixed
7.9% fixed
6% fixed
Varies based upon credit
Amount
$5500
Up to cost of attendance
$25,000
Cost of attendance
Repayment Begins
6 months after graduation
60 days after 6 months the 2nd after dispersement graduation (March)
Need Eligibility
Subsidized No Yes Unsubsidized No
Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Reviewed once a year • Only grades of a “D” or better counted towards hour completion • CLEP, AP, and dual credit courses do not count towards hour requirements, but do count towards classification • Encourage your student to review scholarship and financial aid requirements prior to enrolling or dropping classes each semester • Students should consult our office prior to changing enrollment if they have any questions
No
6 months after graduation No
Financial Aid Advisors A-G D-I
Kathryn Blackham Trudy Conner
J-P Q-Z
Jennifer Zettler Michael Leshner
Contact Information Office Hours Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm Phone 817-257-7858 Email financialaid@tcu.edu Website www.financialaid.tcu.edu Mail TCU Box 297012 Fort Worth, TX 76129
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