FORT WORTH

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While we wish we could show you around personally, we know you will enjoy this walking tour at your own pace and on your own schedule. Lace up your sneakers to walk through part of our beautiful 283-acre, tree-lined campus.

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Start here TCU Office of Admission 3301 Bellaire Drive North Fort Worth, TX 76129 1 Mary Wright Admission Center 6 Frog Fountain WALKING TOUR MAP This is where your TCU journey begins. The folks in this building On campus since 1969, and renovated travel the world recruiting new Horned Frogs, read and process in 2008 when the Campus Commons applications, and send admission decisions and scholarship letters was completed, this icon is one of to incoming students. the most photographed locations at Building Hours: TCU. Each flute represents a student Monday through Friday, class (the tallest represents seniors, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. etc.) and the water flowing from 800.TCU.FROG (828.3764) flute to flute represents the passing of admissions.tcu.edu knowledge. Don’t miss this opportunity [email protected] to snap a picture!

2 Worth Hills 7 Sadler Mall This city block is home to residence halls, dining and athletics. Scharbauer and Reed halls are academic buildings that house the Upperclass and Greek students enjoy new and renovated housing John V. Roach Honors College and AddRan College of Liberal Arts. near four on-campus restaurants and a food truck. Baseball, soccer, Sadler Hall is an administrative building where the chancellor’s and tennis, track & field and intramurals all compete in this location, too. vice chancellors’ offices are located. Be sure to rub the nose of the A parking garage is also located here. horned frog statue; it’s good luck! (Students do it before a test.)

3 Daniel-Meyer Complex 8 Robert Carr Chapel Students gather here to cheer on the mighty Horned Frogs as they Every hour, the bell tower rings the alma mater and tolls the time. dominate in football in Amon G. Carter Stadium and basketball in The steeple is the highest point on campus (two inches higher Schollmaier Arena. On-campus athletic events are free to students. than the stadium) and the chapel hosts more than 200 weddings Schollmaier Arena is also where students begin their time at TCU per year. Though there is no chapel attendance requirement at TCU, during the Chancellor’s Assembly before the first day of class, and more than 60 faiths are represented in the student body. TCU has end their time at Commencement. an historic relationship with the Christian Church (Disciples | of Christ). 4 Brown-Lupton University Union (the BLUU) 9 Mary Couts Burnett Library The main on-campus eatery, Market Square, Newly-renovated in 2015, the library is is on the second floor. This all-you-care- open 24 hours a day, Monday through to-eat restaurant prepares meals for all Friday, and offers extended weekend palates and dietary restrictions. Chick- hours. Students find resources like fil-A and Union Grounds (the coffee computer labs, a bistro, a help desk shop) are other dining options. The and even a 3-D printer. Meeting Student Government Chambers and rooms are available by reservation other student organizations, a Spirit Shop, for group projects, and of course, a U.S. Post Office and information desk are millions of books, movies found here, as well. and periodicals are available for research and check-out. 5 Campus Commons This is the green space surrounded by four upperclass residence 10 Rees-Jones Hall halls. Many annual traditions take place here, including concerts, Rees-Jones Hall is a state-of-the-art academic building focused Homecoming festivities, the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and on interdisciplinary learning and is home to the School of film screenings, just to name a few. First-year residence halls are Interdisciplinary Studies. “Smart” classrooms feature cutting-edge just beyond the Campus Commons, and all are newly-renovated. technology, writable walls and movable furniture. TCU features First- and second-year students are required to live on campus. an average class size of 27, a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, and classes that are taught by professors (not assistants) who are accessible outside the classroom with an open-door policy and office hours. 11 University Drive Go online to APPLY TODAY!

Many favorite hangouts are near the An application is complete when all of the following Berry/University intersection, and items are received by the Office of Admission. the TCU Campus Store is located there, as well. Head north on University and you’ll run into the APPLICATION CHECKLIST Cultural District, and • Application for admission the Historic Stockyards. University • $50 nonrefundable application fee Drive connects TCU to the city of Fort • Essay Worth, which is ranked in the Top 10 by • Official high school transcript Forbes for Fastest Growing and also Top Cities for Job Seekers. (must be sent from the high school) • Counselor evaluation (freshmen only) 12 Clark Hall • Teacher evaluation Named for our founders, Addison and • SAT Reasoning or ACT scores Randolph Clark, this hall houses • Official college transcripts from each institution freshmen and was renovated in attended 2008. All rooms feature cable • “Freedom of Expression” page or ZeeMee (optional) and high-speed internet hook- ups, microwave-refrigerator combinations and free laundry facilities. Access to all halls is by FRESHMAN DEADLINES ID card and a resident assistant Early Action is on-duty 24/7. Froggie Five-O, NOV Non-binding decision from TCU by January 1 the student escort service, offers 1 free rides to the residence halls. Early Decision NOV Binding decision from TCU by January 1 13 Tom Brown-Pete Wright 1 Tuition deposit required by January 15 The on-campus apartments are for upperclassmen and feature four private bedrooms and two bathrooms in each fully- FEB Final Deadline furnished apartment. The TCU Language House consists of four 1 Admission notification by April 1 suites dedicated to students studying French and German who want to immerse themselves in these languages and cultures. Students are equipped for a better study-abroad experience, May National Candidate and have an opportunity to continue progress after returning 1 Reply Date from abroad. Applications received after February 1 will be considered on a space-available basis.

14 University Recreation Center This 200,000-square-foot facility is free to students TRANSFER DEADLINES and features weight and cardio equipment, a APR climbing wall, two gyms, sand volleyball Early Action for Fall courts, an outdoor pool and patio, an 15 indoor track with four lanes (8 laps = 1 mile), six racquetball courts, two AUG Final Deadline for Fall squash courts, a natatorium with 1 (transfers from U.S. only) six lanes and a diving well, billiards and a lounge area. It’s home to MAY women’s volleyball and the swimming Summer Deadline and diving teams. 1

DEC Final Deadline for Spring (transfers from U.S. only) 1 While you’re in Fort Worth... Attractions

Amon Carter Museum of Will Rogers Bluebonnet Circle LARGEST American Art Memorial Center Home to several favorite th IN THE CITY Showcases American art, Location for the Fort Worth local restaurants. 15 U. S . including Carter’s personal Livestock Show and Rodeo, and South end of University Dr. collection of works by Frederic other events. Remington and Charles Russell. 3401 W. Lancaster Ave. University Park Village 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. Shopping Center Shopping and dining sure to Casa Mañana The best shopping, dining, please everyone. world FAMouS Broadway and Children’s Theatre and entertainment in the heart 1612 S. University Dr. productions are of Fort Worth. MUSEUMS seen by nearly 200,000 Monnig Meteorite Gallery people annually. One of the largest 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. Water Gardens university-based meteorite Fountains abound in this collections in the world. Fort Worth Botanic Garden peaceful urban park. 2950 W. Bowie A lush 110-acre tapestry of 1502 Commerce St. dappled shade and vibrant Movie Tavern splashes of color. Four Day Weekend Watch new releases while 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. An award-winning improv enjoying a meal. comedy troupe. 2872 Crockett St. Fort Worth Museum of 312 Houston St. Science and History Programs and exhibits General Worth Square / Retail and restaurants in an interpreting science and JFK Tribute historic setting. the history of Texas JFK spent his last night in 2600 W. 7th St. and the Southwest. Fort Worth. 1600 Gendy St. Main & 8th Streets Justin Boots Outlet of the original, Intermodal handcrafted cowboy boot. Museum of international art Transportation Center 717 W. Vickery Blvd. with collections ranging A light rail train runs to Dallas from antiquities to 20th century or Grapevine and back. The Woodshed Smokehouse contemporary art. 1001 Jones St. An homage to all things grilled, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. roasted, and slow-cooked in an Panther Island Pavilion on indoor/outdoor place. Modern Art Museum of the 3201 Riverfront Dr. Fort Worth Home to festivals, concerts, Collects and presents post- paddle sports, adventure World War II art in all media. runs and more. 3200 Darnell St. 395 Purcey St.

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Recommendations from the TCU Admission Staff

Michael Glynn Beatriz Cherese Dickerson Melt Ice Cream Gutierrez Joe T. Garcia’s Rotates new craft flavors every McKinley’s Bakery Famous Tex-Mex food in a six weeks. The best strawberry cupcakes garden atmosphere. Cash or 1201 W. Magnolia Ave. and cake. check only. 1616 S. University Dr. 2201 N. Commerce St. Caitlin Provost Lili’s Bistro David Stein Victoria Herrera Gorgonzola fries are a favorite. Coyote Drive-In Los Vaqueros 1310 W. Magnolia Ave. Drive-in movies, concerts and Great Tex-Mex in the historic ice skating in the winter. Stockyards. Jill Sangl 223 NE 4th St. 2629 N. Main St. Railhead BBQ St The chopped brisket is incredibly MargareT RESK Mike Mooneyham tender and the fresh-cut fries Taverna Rodeo Goat are abundant. Wood-fired pizza and yummy House-ground organic 2900 Montgomery St. weekend brunch. hamburgers. 450 Throckmorton St. 2836 Bledsoe St. MAJORS & MINORS NEELEY Political Science International • Church Music SCHOOL OF Pre-Law Track • Music Education Pre-Major (Undecided) Track • Opera BUSINESS Religion • Performance Accounting# Sociology • Piano Pedagogy Business Information Systems# Spanish and Hispanic Studies* • Strings Entrepreneurship and Innovation# Spanish for Business Professions* • Theory/Composition Finance# Spanish for Health Professions* Music Education Finance with Real Estate# Urban Studies* Studio Art General Business* Writing Theatre Management and Leadership# • Acting Marketing# HARRIS • Design # Supply and Value Chain Management COLLEGE OF • Musical Theatre NURSING & • Production BOB SCHIEFFER • Theatre Studies COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES COMMUNICATION Habilitation of the Deaf COLLEGE OF Communication Studies and Hard of Hearing SCIENCE & Film-TV-Digital Media Health and Fitness Journalism Health Care Ethics* ENGINEERING News and Media Studies Healthy Aging* Actuarial Science Sports Broadcasting Movement Science Applied Geoscience Strategic Communication Nursing Astronomy Physical Education Biochemistry ADDRAN Social Work Biology COLLEGE OF Speech-Language Pathology Chemistry Sport Psychology Child Development LIBERAL ARTS Computer Information Technology Aerospace Studies COLLEGE OF Computer Science African American and Africana Studies* to Texas Christian University! EDUCATION Data Science* | Anthropology Energy Technology and Management* Asian Studies* All Level Education: Engineering Early Childhood – 12 British and Colonial/ Electrical or Mechanical Post-Colonial Studies* Early Childhood Education Environmental Science Chinese* Educational Studies* Geology Classical Studies* Middle School Education Mathematics Criminal Justice Secondary Education Neuroscience Creative Writing* Youth Advocacy and Educational Studies Nutritional Sciences Digital Culture and Data Analytics* COLLEGE OF Physics Economics Physics/Biomedical English FINE ARTS Pre-Health Professions Track French Architectural Lighting Design* Psychology Geography Arts Administration* Ranch Management German Arts Leadership and Entrepreneurship* Sustainability* History Art Education Human-Animal Relationships* Art History SCHOOL FOR International Economics Dance International* Design Studies INTERDISCIPLINARY Italian* Design of the Built Environment* STUDIES Jewish Studies* Fashion Merchandising Interdisciplinary Inquiry Latin American Studies Graphic Design Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies Middle East Studies* Interior Design Interdisciplinary Inquiry Military Science Music Women and Gender Studies Philosophy • Band Political Science • Choral Studies

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