I'm Admitted, Now What?
Updated February 11, 2026.
Congratulations! You’ve been admitted to TCU. Whew. Breathe a sigh of relief, pat
yourself on the back and take time to celebrate. But, now what?
We have some tips to guide you through next steps to making TCU your official college
home! And be sure to watch your mailbox for a brochure with more information about
Frog Camp, orientation, housing and more.
1. Visit campus.
Still making your decision or want to visit to catch the excitement on campus? We
offer in-person events just for admitted students and registration is available in
your MyTCU portal. When you visit, talk to students, faculty, staff and families in
our community to get a real sense of what life is like in the classroom and around
campus. If you can't make it for a visit event, join us for an in-person or virtual campus tour.
2. Pay your commitment deposit by May 1.
Pay your $500 nonrefundable commitment deposit by May 1 at 5 p.m. CST to let us know you officially plan to attend TCU!
Keep in mind that the commitment deposit is due by January 15 for Early Decision I and March 15 for Early Decision II.
If you’re still waiting on financial aid information or have an extenuating circumstance,
please contact us as soon as possible so we can assess your situation.
3. Submit your health records and explore health insurance options.
Check out student health requirements and submit your records through our Health Center website. There, you can also explore insurance options and requirements for undergraduate students.
4. Register for First-Year experience programs.
At Frog Camp, you’ll make unforgettable memories in exciting destinations. Make new friends at
late night dance parties and talk through what to expect from college life with student
mentors. Texas Frog Camps are free!
TCU's orientation is a required part of your first-year experience, and we make it fun! You’ll meet
with your academic advisor, sign up for classes and learn about student life while
staying in residence halls with new fellow Frogs. Registration for Frog Camp and orientation opens on the MyTCU portal in late March and is only for students who have made their commitment deposit.
5. Apply for Housing.
The housing application opens May 1 for committed students and can be completed after vaccination records have been accepted.
Check out the housing website to view first-year residence halls.
It helps to answer the lifestyle questionnaire honestly, especially if you don’t already
know who you’ll room with. Our housing staff uses answers from your survey to match
up roommates or you can choose your own roommate. Many new students seek out a roommate
on Instagram or BrightCrowd, a platform that all committed students receive an invitation
to join.
First-year room assignments for students who have submitted the housing application
will be completed by TCU Housing & Residence Life staff and will be viewable on the
housing portal in the summer.
Assignments are determined based on a variety of factors, including the student’s
gender, classification and application preferences. Hall and room type, community
type, roommate group members and programmatic considerations are also considered.
Every effort will be made to accommodate student requests, however assignment in a
particular hall and/or with a particular roommate cannot be guaranteed.
As for dining, TCU has many on-campus eateries, so you'll have countless options to
fuel up for classes. All first-year and sophomore students living on campus are required
to have a meal plan and you’ll select one through your my.tcu.edu account. Check out
meal plan options and dining locations on the Dining Services website.
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