TCU Transitions

First Year Experience

First Year Experience Learning Community Educated Individuals
TCU offers programs and services designed just for First Year students centered on becoming a part of a learning community.

Your first year is all about finding your place in the TCU community: where you'll lead, what you'll learn, who you'll impact. The whole time, we'll be there to support you. You'll be independent, but you won't be alone.

Start off right with Academic Orientation, Frog Camp and Connections, where you'll connect with mentors from the faculty, staff and student body who are handpicked to help you find your right track. Our mentors will engage and challenge you to find your fit as an individual in a community of scholars. Through interactions with other students in the residence halls and classrooms you'll learn what life is like halfway around the worlds and in our own backyard.
 
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Event
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Friday, August 17
9:30 a.m.
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Common Reading
 Every member of the Class of 2011 will read and discuss the Common Reading as part of their induction to the TCU learning community. The reading will be mailed to you in late July. Faculty will lead these discussions focusing on the reading and on our role as educated individuals and TCU's R-Rated semester. Come prepared to engage in a lively conversation. This program is mandatory for all first-year students.

Saturday, August 18
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Student Center Ballroom
Truth or Consequences
College life requires you to make decisions everyday that will affect your life during college and beyond. This program addresses making smart and responsible decisions about alcohol, drugs, and sexual relationships. You will also receive your Class of 2011 t-shirt during Truth or Consequences. This program is mandatory for all first-year students.
Sunday, August 19
7:00 p.m.
Daniel-Meyer Coliseum
Chancellor’s Assembly for the Class of 2011
 Join Chancellor Victor Boschini, Provost Nowell Donovan, TCU faculty and staff, and members of the Class of 2011 as you officially begin your academic journey at TCU. This program is mandatory for all First Year students.
Sunday, August 19
7:00 p.m.
Location TBA
Frog Floats
 Following the Chancellor's Assembly, the TCU Alumni Association invites you to join them for a special welcome to the Class of 2011.

Wednesday, September 26

4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

TCU Recreation Center
Career Expo

Employers come on campus to promote their internship and professional positions to current students and alumni.

For more information, contact University Career Services at 817.257.7860.
Tuesday, October 16
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Student Center Lounge
Graduate and Professional School Day

Representatives from graduate and professional school programs will be available to discuss their opportunities.

For more information, contact University Career Services at 817.257.7860.