Student Orientation Sessions
New Student Orientation
Completion of an orientation session is required for all entering full-time undergraduate students of freshman standing and all new international students. Transfer students of sophomore and junior standing are encouraged to also attend orientation. These sessions are designed to give entering students information about the programs of study available, to acquaint them with campus procedures and activities, to meet with faculty advisors for advising and to register for the Fall semester. Each session is limited to approximately 200 students so that each person can be given the necessary individual attention.
New students will receive information concerning registration for orientation by mail. All entering freshmen and transfer students who participate in orientation sessions will register for the fall semester as part of the orientation activities.
Applications for orientation sessions will be mailed following a student’s admission to TCU. Since the size of each group is limited, students should return the completed application form as soon as possible for the session that will be most convenient. Application forms and any other inquiries concerning the program should be addressed to the Orientation Office (TCU Box 297370, Fort Worth, Texas 76129) or call (817) 257-7776. Go to the Student Development Web Page for dates/complete information/registration on Orientation and Frog Camp.
Nursing Students
Nursing students enrolled in practicum nursing courses must attend practicum orientation and testing sessions. These are held the first week of classes and the student must demonstrate mastery of prerequisite material by passing examinations specified by the faculty and which are in the opinion of the faculty critical to the safe care of patients. Failure to pass mastery examinations prior to the last day to add courses will result in required enrollment in a one-hour special-problems course to address those deficiencies. Absence from these orientations may cause cancellation of enrollment in the courses and will be considered in the performance evaluation in the course. See bulletin boards on the second floor of the Bass Building for exact schedules and locations. Nursing students enrolled in clinical courses are reminded that assignments in clinical course sections are subject to change and this information should also be checked prior to the first week of classes.
New MBA Students
New MBA students are required to attend an orientation (including advising) workshop prior to the start of the fall semester. Information regarding orientation, registration, and the workshop will be mailed to all new MBA students.
Brite Divinity School
Brite Divinity School Orientation will be scheduled by Brite Divinity.
