Pre-Frog Camp Checklist � Complete Student Participant Release and Emergency

Medical Treatment forms. Please note: If you are 17 years old or younger on the day camp starts, both of these items must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. Please bring the completed forms with you when you check in for Frog Camp. Please do not mail them ahead of time, as we are unable to take them prior to check in. If you have already registered for Frog Camp, the forms are enclosed. Copies of the forms may also be downloaded at www.frogcamp.tcu.edu.

� PACK! Please refer to www.frogcamp.tcu.edu for the suggested packing list for the specific camp you will be attending. Frog Camp Rome & London participants only: We will be emailing you additional information for the trip so be sure to check your TCU email regularly. Frog Camp Alpine participants only: Please bring the completed release forms for (1) Scenic River Tours and (2) Adventure Experiences to Frog Camp Check-In. These will be mailed to you in a separate packet containing specific information.

Pre-Orientation Checklist � Bring your immunization history.

� Schedule to receive the meningitis vaccine at least ten days before your residence hall move-in date in August.

� Beginning May 1, complete the nformed.on.sexual.assault online educational program at https://www.studentsuccess.org/tcu11/sexualassault/ and enter Student Access Code: 11828. If you are a transfer student, please refer to page 15 for your code and instructions.

� Review your degree requirements.

� Review placement information about foreign language study.

� Review placement information about mathematics.

� Check your TCU email! This is where we will be sending important information over the summer and throughout your time at TCU. Go to mobile.tcu.edu and use the same username and password you use for my.tcu.edu.

� PACK! For June sessions, students are required to spend the night in the residence hall. For August sessions, you will move into your fall housing assignment prior to your Orientation session.

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Table of ContentsAcademic Orientation

Dates and Arrival Times 3 Tentative Orientation Schedule 4 Meals During Orientation 4 Packing for Orientation 4 Specifics for June Orientation 5 Specifics for August Orientation 5 Parking on Campus 5 Degree Requirements 5 Medical Requirements 5 Immunization Requirements 5 Health Insurance Requirement 5 Changing Majors 6 Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment 7 Traveling to TCU 7 University Post Office Box 7 Language Placement 8 Mathematics Placement 8

Frog Camp General Frog Camp Information 9 Cell Phone Usage 9 Emergency Contact Information 9 Payment for Frog Camp 9 Frog Camp Cancellation Policy 9 Before Frog Camp 9 Alpine 10 Casa Nueva 10 Challenge 11 London 11 Rome 11 Summit 12 Quest 12

What’s Next? Helpful Financial Information 13 August Move-In Information 13 Connections 13 August Programs 14 Frogs First 14 Common Reading 14 Need 2 Know 14 Chancellor’s Assembly 14 nformed.on.sexual.assault 14 For Transfer Students ONLY 15

Academic OrientationDates 1 June 5 - 6 ...............................................................................................................Sunday - Monday 2 June 8 - 9 ................................................................................................Wednesday - Thursday 3 June 12 - 13 ........................................................................................................Sunday - Monday 4 June 15 - 16 .........................................................................................Wednesday - Thursday 5 June 19 - 20 ......................................................................................................Sunday - Monday 6 June 22 - 23 .......................................................................................Wednesday - Thursday 7 June 26 - 27 ......................................................................................................Sunday - Monday 8 June 29 - 30 ......................................................................................Wednesday - Thursday 9 August 14 - 15.................................................................................................Sunday - Monday 10 August 17 - 18 .................................................................................Wednesday - Thursday 11 Transfer Orientation 1 .............................................................................Tuesday, June 21 12 Transfer Orientation 2 ........................................................................... Friday, August 12

Arrival TimesJune OrientationsCheck-in on the first day takes place from 12:00 -12:45 pm in Milton Daniel Residence Hall. There will be signs to direct you.

August OrientationsCheck-in on the first day takes place from 12:00 -12:45 pm in the Brown-Lupton University Union. There will be signs to direct you.

Transfer OrientationsCheck-in takes place from 8:00-8:45 am in the Brown-Lupton University Union. There will be signs to direct you.

Honors StudentsStudents who have been invited to join the John V. Roach Honors College should plan to arrive at Orientation between 10:30-11:00 am. Students will first check in for the Orientation program and then proceed to an 11:00 am Honors presentation covering important de-tails, including the Honors curriculum and class scheduling. Parents will attend a separate Honors presentation, also beginning at 11:00 am. This parents-only session will address questions, curriculum, program-ming, and benefits of the John V. Roach Honors College. Both sessions will end by 12:15 pm, giving students and parents time to have lunch on their own before proceeding to the Opening Session at 1:00 pm.

This booklet contains important specifics about First Year Experience and Transfer Student programs designed to help you prepare for satisfying experiences. All of the information in this booklet is also located at www.orientation.tcu.edu or www.frogcamp.tcu.edu.

Academic Orientation

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Meals During OrientationLunch on the first day of Orientation is on your own. Dinner on the first day of Orientation is included as part of the program. This meal provides an opportunity to interact with TCU students, faculty, and other Orientation participants. Casual dress is appropriate at this occasion. On the second day of Orientation, TCU Dining Services and Housing and Residence Life will provide you the opportunity to experience dining in Market Square with complimentary breakfast and lunch. This dining experience is sponsored by Housing and Residence Life.

Packing for OrientationCasual, comfortable attire is appropriate for all activities. Make sure to bring comfortable walking shoes. Sometimes it is chilly inside buildings, so bring a sweater or jacket! All alcohol/drugs (except prescriptions) are prohibited at Orientation for students and family members.

Packing Checklist � Comfortable walking shoes

� Casual, comfortable clothes

� Sweater or jacket for cold meeting rooms

� Pen

� Shower shoes

� Toiletries–– the bathrooms are down the hall!

� Alarm clock

� Snack food

� Umbrella

� Immunization Record/Report of Medical History

� Academic information explained on the next pages for foreign languages, math, and/or classes taken at other colleges/universities.

Tentative Orientation ScheduleFirst Day10:30 -11:00 am .....................................................................................Honors Student Check-In11:00 am -12:00 pm ...............................................................Honors Student Orientation12:00 -12:45 pm .............................................................................All Other Student Check-In Lobby of Milton Daniel Hall*1:00 pm ........................................................................................................................................Welcome Session

Student Activities Family ActivitiesGroup meetings with

Orientation Student AssistantsAcademic Advising Issues

& ProcessStudent Group Activity Families’ Changing Roles

Academics at TCU Academics at TCU

6:30 pm ............................................................................................................................................................................Dinner8:30 pm ................................................................................ Family Activities End After Dessert

Second Day8:00 am ...............................................................................................................Morning Announcements

Student Activities Family ActivitiesNetworking at TCU Faculty ExpectationsFaculty Expectations Finances at TCUAcademic Advising Career Services

Registration Co-curricular InvolvementPhoto for Yearbook & ID card

5:00 pm ......................................................................................................................Orientation Concludes*Students attending August Orientation sessions will check in at the Brown-Lupton University Union.

The program officially concludes before dinner on the second evening. We encourage you to remain on campus through the end of the program as there are important sessions that should not be missed.

For a special glance at Orientation, download a QR code reader on your SmartPhone and scan this image.

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Degree RequirementsWhile you are at Orientation, you will learn about the Core Curriculum as well as your specific degree requirements. You will also have access to course descriptions while you are advised and enroll for your fall classes. If you’d like to review course descriptions or print out your own copies, please visit the Academic Catalog at http://catalog.tcu.edu/undergraduate/.

In the catalog, you will be able to see your specific degree requirements as well as course descriptions. You will have plenty of time during Orientation to fully review degree requirements, the Core Curriculum, and course descriptions, so there is no need to worry about fully understanding all of this before you arrive.

Specifics for June OrientationLodgingAll students, including those from the Dallas/Fort Worth area, are required to stay overnight in Milton Daniel Hall. Sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels/washcloths are provided for those staying in the residence hall.

A limited number of residence hall rooms are available for family members at a cost of $30 per person. A reservation can be made online through the student’s Orientation reservation at my.tcu.edu.

Families not interested in staying in the residence hall during June sessions are welcome to make a reservation at a local hotel. There is a hotel listing at www.parents.tcu.edu that can help you view options.

Specifics for August OrientationArrival and Check-InPlease check in with the Orientation staff in the Brown-Lupton University Union for Sessions 9 and 10. Honors students need to check in between 10:30 -11:00 am. All other students check in between 12:00 -12:45 pm.

LodgingStudents who are assigned to a residence hall for the fall semester will check into and stay in their own residence hall rooms prior to their Orientation session. Move-in instructions will be emailed to you in early August. Students not living on campus in the fall, as well as family members, must make sleeping arrangements off campus. There is a hotel listing at www.parents.tcu.edu that can help you view options.

Parking on Campus Please refer to the campus map at the end of this booklet. We encourage you to park at the Dee J. Kelly Alumni Center or Coliseum parking lots. Both lots are located on Stadium Drive. Be aware that construction projects may change traffic patterns and parking.

Medical RequirementsImmunization and Health History Bring a copy of your immunization record. All students attending TCU for the first time must complete a Report of Medical History form. A copy of the Report of Medical History form is included in this mailing and also found online at www.healthcenter.tcu.edu. Your immunization record should be attached to the Report of Medical History. You can turn in these documents to the Health Center by mail, fax, or during your Orientation session.

Two doses of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubeola) vaccine are required and should be reflected on your immunization record.

Medical Requirements for Students Moving on CampusTexas state law requires all first-time students to TCU who plan on living in university assigned housing to submit proof of having received a Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine. The Immunization Form for Bacterial Meningitis is enclosed and must be submitted to the Health Center no later than 10 days prior to moving on campus to show proof of having received the vaccine. Incomplete forms of those arriving less than 15 days prior to taking up residency may result in a delay in your housing status.

Additional information can be found on the Health Center’s website at www.healthcenter.tcu.edu.

Health InsuranceUndergraduate students registered for nine or more hours are REQUIRED to have health insurance through either the University-offered plan or an individual/family plan. International students, regardless of classification, are REQUIRED to carry the University-offered plan as a minimum standard of coverage. If the student is not otherwise required to carry the TCU Plan and has a family/individual policy that will remain in effect throughout the 2011-2012 academic year, the student must access the elect/waive portal at www.healthcenter.tcu.edu 24 hours after registering for classes to enter the name of their private insurance company and group number. Submitting this information by the fall deadline, 6 p.m. CST, August 23, 2011, will waive the student for the entire academic year. Information submitted after the deadline will result in the student being auto-enrolled in the Student Health Insurance and billed for the fall semester. Again, the deadline to elect/waive for fall 2011 is August 23, 2011, by 6 p.m. CST.

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Changing MajorsSome students start college knowing exactly what major they want, while others are undecided or tentative about a major. At TCU, you will have the opportunity to select from over 80 majors. Many students will change their major more than once before finally discovering the right one for them.

If you are one of these students, you will have numerous opportunities to change your major before or after you arrive on campus. If you want to change your major prior to Academic Orientation, you may do so by e-mailing the Office of Admission at frogmail@tcu.edu. Your email request must be received at least 10 days prior to the start of your Orientation session. Once you have arrived for Orientation, you can change your major at the end of the Academics at TCU presentation the first afternoon, when you register for classes on the second afternoon, or at any point by visiting the Registrar’s Office. If you have decided on a new major after you leave Orientation, you may change your major online through your my.tcu.edu portal.

There are a few exceptions to these procedures. Because the departments of Biology, Business, and Nursing have experienced unusual growth, they find it necessary to restrict the number of new majors this year. Students wishing to change to one of these majors should contact either the Admission office prior to Orientation or the department after they arrive on campus to discuss options that will allow them to stay on track toward graduation.

If you are not able to declare Biology, Business, or Nursing as your major this year, please review the following options listed below. These options will help you to prepare to declare one of these majors at a later date.

BiologyFirst, you may want to consider a major in Neuroscience, Chemistry or Biochemistry. You may also become pre-majors for a semester or two and complete some of your TCU Core Curriculum requirements. Students will be permitted to declare Biology as a major after earning a C or better in both of the following courses:

• BIOL 10504 – Introductory Biology I• BIOL 10514 – Introductory Biology II

BusinessEven though you may not change your major to pre-Business at Orientation, you may still take some of the prerequisite courses that are recommended for first year pre-Business students. You may then request to change majors to pre-Business at the end of your first year (spring semester). Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to be considered for pre-Business. Space is limited and acceptance is competitive and not guaranteed. Please visit http://www.neeley.tcu.edu/Academics/BBA/Admissions.aspx to view the requirements and processes for application.

You may take the following courses which are recommended for all first year pre-Business students.

• ENGL 10803 – Introductory Composition• ENGL 20803 – Intermediate Composition (must be a

Sophomore)• MATH 10283 – Introductory Applied Calculus

(MATH 10273 with a “C” or higher serves as a prerequisite for MATH 10283)

• ECON 10223 – Introductory Microeconomics• ECON 10233 – Introductory Macroeconomics• INSC 20153 – Statistical Analysis

NursingA student who wishes to change to the Nursing major must meet with a Nursing advisor first. Students who are not Nursing majors upon enrollment at TCU but wish to become a Nursing major have two options:

1. If you bring in 12 or more hours of AP or dual credit and take Anatomy and Physiology (8 credit hours) at a 4-year university the summer after your first year, it may be possible to begin Nursing clinical coursework in the fall of the sophomore year and thereby graduate a semester early.

2. You may plan to begin Nursing clinical coursework in the fall of your junior year. Graduation will be one semester later. In this scenario, you would be able to complete all TCU core classes prior to beginning Nursing clinicals.

Here is a list of prerequisite courses that you can take prior to declaring Nursing as your major.

• PSYC 10213 – General Psychology• SOCI 20213 – Introductory Sociology• NTDT 20403 – Nutrition • MATH 10043 – Elementary Statistics• BIOL 20233 – Basic Microbiology

We would recommend that you do not take a non-Nursing course to meet the Oral Communication TCU Core requirement because one of the Nursing required courses meets that requirement. If you do, then the Oral Communication course would count as a free elective.

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Panhellenic Sorority RecruitmentFor women interested in participating in Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment, please review the following information.

If you are participating in Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment, it is strongly encouraged that you attend Orientation in June. If you cannot attend in June, you must attend Session 9. You will participate in all parts of Orientation Session 9 and have a special schedule for portions of recruitment you will miss. In order to arrange a special schedule, please email panhellenic@tcu.edu and let Panhellenic know you will be attending Orientation Session 9. Please know that special schedules are arranged immediately prior to recruitment, so you will not receive information about the schedule until that time.

For transfer students, you may attend either June or August Orientation sessions as they do not overlap with Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment.

Frog Camp Summit occurs at the same time as Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment, so please register for a different Frog Camp.

For more detailed information on Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment, please visit www.greeks.tcu.edu or contact the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life at 817-257-7281.

University Post Office BoxDuring Orientation, you will have the opportunity to rent a TCU post office box. There is an annual fee for post office box rental of $48. The rental period begins May 15 and runs through May 15 of the following year. If you live on campus, you will have no other way of receiving personal mail.

Traveling to TCUFlyingThere are two major commercial airports that serve the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) area— Dallas Love Field and DFW International. Dallas Love Field is located close to downtown Dallas and Southwest Airlines flies into this airport. DFW International is closer to TCU and a number of major airlines fly into and out of DFW.

From the airports — Love Field and DFW International:TCU does not provide transportation to or from the airport.

Super Shuttle: Super Shuttle is a commercial transportation system. Fares depend on the number of people in your group, beginning at $30 for one person, one way. For transportation to TCU from DFW, no reservations are necessary––simply locate the Super Shuttle phone in baggage claim and a van will come to pick you up. HOWEVER, reservations are required 24 hours in advance for either a trip from Dallas Love Field OR for the return trip to either airport. You can reach Super Shuttle at: 817-329-2000, 1-800-258-3826, or visit Super Shuttle online at www.supershuttle.com.

Fort Worth Airporter: (From DFW International Airport only) The Fort Worth Airporter is an airport shuttlebus. It offers direct service every half hour from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm daily from DFW terminals to the major hotels in downtown Fort Worth. Hours after 9:00 pm vary. A one-way ticket is $15 and can be purchased from the shuttlebus driver. To get the best information on where to find the shuttlebuses at the airport, call the Fort Worth Airporter at 817-334-0092 or 817-267-5150. To get to TCU from downtown, you will need to call a taxi from your hotel. The cost should be approximately $17.

Public Taxi: From the airport to TCU, a public taxi wil cost approximately $60.

DrivingFrom DFW International: Follow the South airport exit. Take 360 South to Arlington. Follow signs to I-30 west to Fort Worth. Travel past Six Flags and the Ballpark, through downtown Fort Worth, and exit going south on University Drive. TCU is two miles from the highway.

From the North or South: Take I-35W to I-30 West. Travel through downtown and exit going south on University Drive. TCU is two miles from the highway.

From East or West: Exit I-30 going south on University Drive. TCU is two miles from the highway.

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Language PlacementStudents have several options for finding the appropriate level at which they should start their language studies at TCU. Various means of determining proper placement as well as obtaining credit for previous language study are outlined below. If your language is not listed below, you can find additional Foreign Language guidelines at www.acs.tcu.edu/orientation.

1. To determine proper placement level, students should consult the level descriptions on the department’s website and take the computerized CAPE examination. Please understand that this test will not affect your scholastic standing. The test is focused on serving you better in your class placement for Spanish courses. To access, go to http://webcape.byuhtrsc.org/ Password in lower case letters: frogs1 [ends with the digit one]. Important: Students are advised to allow 30-50 minutes to take the test and not to rush through it.

If your score on the CAPE is You should enroll in

Below 236 SPAN 10103

236-315 SPAN 10203

316-375 SPAN 20103

376-479 SPAN 20203

480 or above Third-Year Spanish

2. As an incentive for students to enroll at their actual level of ability, TCU offers the opportunity to earn advanced placement credits through one of two ways:

a. By means of exams administered by the College Board (AP or CLEP).

Suggested placement for students with AP credit is as follows:

AP Score TCU Equivalent Credit Placement

3 10103, 10203 6 sem. hrs 20103

4 10103, 10203, 20103, 20203

12 sem. hrs 31103/ 31203/ 31403

5 10103, 10203, 20103, 20203

12 sem. hrs 31103/ 31203/ 31403

b. By entering at an appropriate level based on academic or life experience in accordance with the guidelines provided below (whenever uncertain, please consult an advisor in the Department of Spanish and Hispanic Studies):

SPAN 10103: students who have never studied Spanish.

SPAN 10203: students who have minimal formal study and very limited knowledge of Spanish grammar and culture.

SPAN 20103: students who know basic Spanish grammar and need to learn more complex structures and practice writing.

SPAN 20203: students who have a good grasp of Spanish grammar but are not quite ready for advanced language courses.

SPAN 31103, 31203, 31403: students who are ready to begin at an advanced level. This is the entry point into the Spanish major.

Earning Advanced Placement Credits According to Entrance LevelStudents whose first foreign language class at TCU is beyond the first semester level may earn additional language credit (if credit has not already been awarded for transfer, CLEP, or AP work) as follows:

a. If the first foreign language class is at the second semester level (SPAN 10203) and a grade of B- or higher is earned, three semester hours credit will also be awarded for the first semester course. That is, the student will earn a total of six hours of credits for taking a three-credit course

b. If the first foreign language class is at the third semester level (SPAN 20103) and a grade of B- or higher is earned, six semester hours credit will also be awarded for the first and second semester courses. That is, the student will earn a total of nine hours of credits for taking a three-credit course.

c. If the first foreign language class is at the fourth semester level (SPAN 20203) and a grade of B- or higher is earned, nine semester hours credit will also be awarded for the first, second, and third semester courses. That is, the student will earn a total of twelve hours of credits for taking a three-credit course.

d. If the first foreign language class is above SPAN 20203 and a grade of B- or higher is earned, nine semester hours credit will also be awarded for the second, third, and fourth semester courses. That is, the student will earn a total of twelve hours of credits for taking a three-credit course.

Notes:

A) Spanish for Beginners 1 is strictly designed and reserved for students with no previous study of the language.

B) Students are advised not to enroll in courses numbered 10103-31103 in reverse order for credit. E.g., a student who receives credit for SPAN 20103 and then decides to take SPAN 10203 will receive credit only for SPAN 20103.

C) Native and Heritage Speakers please see: http://www.span.tcu.edu/placement.asp

Math PlacementAre you wondering which math class you should take?

Check out the Department of Mathematics’ website at www.math.tcu.edu/placement to find out which math course is right for you.

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Frog Camp is what college is all about––exciting challenges, new friendships, stimulating learning, leadership opportunities, and the chance to discover more about yourself than you ever thought possible. We have two main goals at Frog Camp: helping you with your transition to college and having lots of fun.

Even though each camp is unique, they will all help you feel more confident and more prepared for college. Most importantly, when Frog Camp is over, you will know other new students, upper-class students, and faculty and staff members to help guide you through your first year and beyond.

There are ten Frog Camps this summer — all different, all interesting!Challenge A June 5 - 7 Bruceville, Texas

Casa Nueva A June 12 - 14 Fort Worth, Texas

Quest June 19 - 21 Fort Worth, Texas

Rome* June 24 - July 2 Rome, Italy

London July 1 - 9 London, England

Alpine A July 24 - 28 Taylor Park, Colorado

Alpine B July 29 - August 2 Taylor Park, Colorado

Challenge B August 11 - 13 Bruceville, Texas

Casa Nueva B August 11 - 13 Fort Worth, Texas

Summit August 16 - 18 Bruceville, Texas

*Available only to those in the Honors College

Haven’t signed up yet? Register online at my.tcu.edu

then click on First Year Experience

Specific information, including up-to-date packing lists, travel specifics, and a tentative schedule of activities is listed on the following pages and on our website at www.frogcamp.tcu.edu. If you are attending Alpine, Rome or London, additional information will be sent to you later.

Please note: Departure and arrival times are subject to change. We will notify you if they do.

All Frog Camp participants are expected to:

• Participate in all scheduled camp events• Refrain from the possession or use of alcohol or

other drugs (other than prescription medications)

Cell Phone UsageWe ask that cell phones remain off and left in the camp lodging. There will be time during the day to check messages and return important calls.

Emergency Contact InformationIn an emergency, families may contact TCU Police at 817-257-7777. They will put you in touch with the on-site director who will be able to deliver messages to campers so emergency calls can be returned.

Payment for Frog CampFrog Camp will be charged to your student account after the camp has occured.

Need-based scholarships are available for Frog Camp, please email fye@tcu.edu and request an application.

Frog Camp Cancellation Policy Confirmed registrants will be charged for camp unless cancellation is received in writing no later than 10 days prior to the scheduled camp. You may mail, email, or fax your cancellation. Our mailing address is: First Year Experience; TCU Box 297350; Fort Worth, TX 76129. Our email address is fye@tcu.edu and our fax number is 817-257-7285. Please include your name, TCU ID number, and the camp for which you were registered. Unless you cancel more than 10 days from the start of your camp, you will be charged the full amount for camp.

Before Frog Camp1. Complete Student/Participant Release and Emergency

Medical Treatment Forms. DO NOT MAIL THESE. BRING THEM WHEN YOU CHECK IN FOR CAMP! If you have already registered for Frog Camp, you should find a copy of the forms in this envelope. The release forms may also be downloaded from the web at www.frogcamp.tcu.edu.

2. Pack! It is best to refer to the packing list for the specific camp you will be attending. Packing lists are available at www.frogcamp.tcu.edu.

Frog Camp

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Frog Camp AlpineFrog Camp Alpine is a wilderness camp held near Gunnison, Colorado. Adventure Experiences, Inc. owns and operates this rural retreat center where electrical outlets and daily showers are as scarce as honking cars and blinding skyscrapers. Get ready for the time of your life!

Adventure Experiences, Inc. provides the necessary wilderness equipment for your trip; however, you should plan to bring the items listed online, in addition to clothing for five days. Attempt to pack as lightly as possible, keeping in mind that the weather in Colorado can change rapidly. Rain or snow showers are likely and temperatures can vary from 15° at night to 80° during the afternoon. This means that wool and synthetic blends are preferred over cotton clothing. Try to bring layering clothes that include both cotton and wool/synthetic. Also, please let the camp staff know if you have any health conditions of which we should be aware.

Camp starts and concludes at the Colorado Springs Airport.In addition to the release form inserted in this booklet, you will be mailed release forms for specific activities in which you will be involved at Frog Camp Alpine. Please bring all of the release forms with you to camp. You will also be mailed a Frog Camp t-shirt, please wear this when you arrive at the Colorado Springs Airport so we can easily recognize you.

Frog Camp Alpine A Specifics July 24-28 All participants will meet and check in at the Colorado Springs Airport by 1:00 pm on Sunday, July 24 and depart from the same airport after 3:00 pm on Thursday, July 28. Please eat lunch before checking in.

Frog Camp Alpine B Specifics July 29-August 2All participants will meet and check in at the Colorado Springs Airport by 1:00 pm on Friday, July 29 and depart from the same airport after 3:00 pm on Tuesday, August 2. Please eat lunch before checking in.

Alpine fee: $475Transportation to Colorado Springs Airport is not included.

Frog Camp Casa NuevaFrog Camp Casa Nueva introduces you to your new home away from home. Mingle with the cowboys in the Fort Worth Stockyards; learn how to line dance at Billy Bob’s, the largest honky-tonk in Texas; explore the Fort Worth Art and Cultural Districts; and visit the Fort Worth Zoo. Some activities are outside, and it will be HOT–– so plan accordingly!! Please let the camp staff know if you have any health conditions of which we should be aware.

Frog Camp Casa Nueva A Specifics June 12-14If you are attending Frog Camp Casa Nueva A, you will check in at 11:00 am on Sunday, June 12, in the parking lot of Daniel-Meyer Coliseum on the west side of Stadium Drive. The buses will return you to the same location on Tuesday, June 14, around 5:00 pm. If you are flying home after camp, do not schedule a flight prior to 7:00 pm on June 14. Many students choose to attend Frog Camp Casa Nueva A and Orientation Session 4.

Frog Camp Casa Nueva B Specifics August 11-13If you are attending Frog Camp Casa Nueva B, you will check in at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 11 in the parking lot of Daniel-Meyer Coliseum on the west side of Stadium Drive. The buses will return you to the same location on Saturday, August 13, around 5:00 pm. Please refer to the August Move-In information located in this brochure for residence hall move-in information.

Casa Nueva Fee: $225

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Frog Camp ChallengeFrog Camp Challenge is a camp designed around a low-element challenge course. The focus on team-building through a low-element challenge course will help to introduce the personal growth and development possible at TCU. At night, you can swim, tell stories around the campfire, or just lie on a blanket on the soccer field and stare at the stars. Facilities include air-conditioned cabins, full dining facilities, outdoor pool, climbing tower, and sand volleyball and basketball courts.

Many of the Frog Camp activities are outside, and it will be HOT in June and HOTTER in August–– so plan accordingly!! Please let the camp staff know if you have any health conditions of which we should be aware.

Frog Camp Challenge A Specifics June 5-7If you are attending Frog Camp Challenge A, you will check in at 1:00 pm on Sunday, June 5, in the parking lot of Daniel-Meyer Coliseum on the west side of Stadium Drive. There you will register, load your gear on a bus, and prepare to leave for camp. Please eat lunch prior to check-in. The buses will return you to the same location on Tuesday, June 7, around 6:00 pm. Many students choose to attend Frog Camp Challenge A and Orientation Session 2.

Frog Camp Challenge B Specifics August 11-13If you are attending Frog Camp Challenge B, you will check in at 1:00 pm on Thursday, August 11, in the parking lot of Daniel-Meyer Coliseum on the west side of Stadium Drive. There you will register, load your gear on a bus, and prepare to leave for camp. Please eat lunch prior to check-in, as you will not eat again until dinner. The buses will return you to the same location on Saturday, August 13, around 5:00 pm. Please refer to the August Move-In information located in this brochure for residence hall move-in information.

Challenge Fee: $200

Frog Camp LondonFrog Camp London lets you experience firsthand why TCU students consider themselves leaders in the global community. During this nine-day camp, you’ll visit sites from Westminster Abbey to the West End and from the Tate Modern to the Globe Theatre.

Frog Camp London Specifics July 1-9If you are attending Frog Camp London, you will check in at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1 in the Brown-Lupton University Union. We’ll spend the night on campus and leave for London the next morning. Flights will return to DFW at 7:30 p.m. on July 9.

London Fee: $2200Extensive London information, including a tentative schedule and a packing list, will be sent to you in a separate email.

Frog Camp RomeHave you always wanted to climb to the top of the Colosseum or dine on pasta near Trevi Fountain? During this nine-day camp, exclusively for Honors College students, you will explore Rome with Honors Faculty, and learn about this great city’s history, culture, and food. Information on registration and travel for Rome is at www.frogcamp.tcu.edu.

Frog Camp Rome Specifics June 24 - July 2If you are attending Frog Camp Rome, you will check in at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 24 in the Brown-Lupton University Union. We’ll spend the night on campus and leave for Rome the next morning. Flights will return to DFW at 10:45 p.m. on July 2. Please contact us if you need help making alternate arrangements.

Rome Fee: $2200Extensive Rome information, including a tentative schedule and a packing list, will be sent to you in a separate email.

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Frog Camp SummitCome to Summit and claim your spot in TCU’s heritage of success! Work together with your small group to tackle the Summit Championship, and then relax at the pool, volleyball courts, or campfire.

Many of the Frog Camp activities are outside, and Texas summers are HOT – so plan accordingly! Please let the camp staff know if you have any health conditions of which we should be aware.

Frog Camp Summit Specifics August 16-18If you are attending Frog Camp Summit, you will check in at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, August 16, in the parking lot of Daniel-Meyer Coliseum on the west side of Stadium Drive. There you will register, load your gear on a bus, and prepare to leave for camp. Please eat lunch prior to check-in. The buses will return you to the same location on Thursday, August 18, around 6:00 pm. Please refer to the August Move-In information located in this brochure for residence hall move-in information.

Please note that you will not be able to participate in Sorority Recruitment if you attend Frog Camp Summit.

Summit Fee: $200

Frog Camp QuestIf you’re interested in having the time of your life and helping other people while doing it, then Frog Camp Quest is the camp for you! Your home during camp will be at a local hotel. During Quest you will play, dance, laugh, and spend time figuring out what college can be for you and your new friends!

In addition to everything mentioned above, Quest campers will spend part of their time making a difference in the community. Past projects have included helping build homes with Habitat for Humanity and renovating a community center for disadvantaged kids.

When you’re packing remember that this is June in Texas–– and that means HOT! But don’t worry; we’ll give you plenty of chances to cool off.

Frog Camp Quest Specifics June 19-21If you are attending Frog Camp Quest, you will check in at 1:00 pm on Sunday, June 19, in the parking lot of Daniel-Meyer Coliseum on the west side of Stadium Drive. (Please eat lunch before you check in.) There you will register, load your gear on a bus, and prepare to leave for camp. The buses will return you to the same location on Tuesday, June 21, around 6:00 pm. If you are flying home after camp, do not schedule a flight prior to 7:00 pm on June 21. Many students choose to attend Frog Camp Quest and Orientation Session 6.

Quest Fee: $225

For a special glance at Frog Camp, download a QR code reader on your smart phone and scan this image.

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Helpful Financial InformationYour first bill will be processed in early July and available for viewing on my.tcu.edu around July 10th. You will not receive a paper notice. If you attend a June Academic Orientation session, you will see your tuition and housing charges on your July statement. If you attend an August Academic Orientation session, you will see only your housing charges on your July statement. Tuition charges are processed only after you have registered for classes.

If you wish to have others view your TCU Student Account, please visit http://www.vcfa.tcu.edu/226.asp for further instructions.

Academic Year Charges – estimated costsUndergraduate Tuition $30,090Room $6,300Dining Plan $3,710Books and Supplies $1,000Total Fall and Spring Estimated Direct Cost* $41,100

*Does not include travel (estimated $450), miscellaneous personal expenses (estimated $1,500), or health insurance ($1,648).

Any Federal Work-Study wages earned are not credited toward your TCU amount due. These wages are paid directly to you on a biweekly basis.

Helpful Contact InformationScholarships and Financial Aid 817-257-7858 financialaid@tcu.edu

Financial Services (Billing) 817-257-7836 finserv@tcu.edu

Housing and Residence Life 817-257-7865 housing@tcu.edu

Admission 817-257-7490 frogmail@tcu.edu

August Move-In InformationYour move-in date depends on your August activities. If you are attending an August Orientation or August Frog Camp, you may check into the residence halls before you attend these programs. Check in is at the Dee J. Kelly Alumni and Visitors Center.

Official First-Year Student Move-In: August 17, 9 am - 3 pmAcademic Orientation 9: August 13, 9 am - 2 pmFrog Camp Challenge B & Casa B: August 10, 9 am - 2 pmFrog Camp Summit: August 13, 9 am - 2 pm Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment: August 13, 9 am - 2 amTransfers: August 10, 9 am - 3 pm

If you are a Fall Athlete, Cheerleader, Showgirl, or Marching Band member, please check with your program director for your check-in information.

ConnectionsAfter attending Academic Orientation and Frog Camp, the next step to making a strong connection to the TCU community is participating in CONNECTIONS. Connections is a co-curricular seminar designed to help new Horned Frogs transition successfully to college life by providing an environment where students have the opportunity to reflect on the meaning and possibilities of the college experience, network with peers, develop leadership skills and self-awareness, and connect with faculty members.

Connections offers:

• a consistent group of first-year students who serve as a support and networking group

• interaction with successful, upper-class student mentors• significant interaction with a faculty or staff member • activities that develop leadership, ethics, concern for

community and world, and enhance life skills

Over the course of the program, small groups of students, led by two older undergraduate student mentors and supported by a faculty/staff sponsor, will meet and cover topics such as understanding one’s own story, developing strengths-based self-awareness, coming to see oneself as part of a community, being committed to the well-being of others, recognizing the larger context within which we work, learn and play, and learning TCU community traditions and standards. Connections is six weeks well-spent in gaining skills and knowledge necessary to be successful at TCU. Last year, more than 500 incoming students participated. Don’t miss out on this great leadership development opportunity!

As a new student, you have the opportunity to participate in Connections during your first fall semester on campus. Your Connections group will meet on Thursdays from 5:00-6:20 pm, unless otherwise specified.

For more information and to register, please visit the website http://www.connections.tcu.edu, or visit Student Development Services in Brown-Lupton University Union, Suite 2003.

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August ProgramsPlease keep in mind that we have programming planned for the days between August move-in and the start of classes. More information will come about these events. They will fit into any other August activities, such as Frog Camp, Orientation and Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment. All of these activities are mandatory for all first-year students.

Frogs FirstFrogs First is your first weekend at TCU. The goal is to challenge you, inspire you, connect you to your fellow Horned Frogs and make you fall in love with TCU.

During this three-day program, you will be placed in a community group led by upper-class student leaders. With this group, you will experience the TCU campus in new ways, explore Fort Worth as only Horned Frogs can, and begin your journey as a member of the Horned Frog Family.

For more information, check out www.frogsfirst.tcu.edu.

Common ReadingFriday, August 19 Every member of the Class of 2015 will read and discuss the Common Reading as part of their induction into the TCU learning community. Faculty will lead small groups as they discuss how the reading relates to the TCU Mission Statement and our place in the global community. Come prepared to engage in a lively conversation. You will receive your reading at June Orientations or by mail if you are registered for an August Orientation. Check www.commonreading.tcu.edu for more information.

Need 2 Know Saturday, August 20Need 2 Know is a required program for the incoming class that is designed to give you information about various situations that you may face in college as well as provide information regarding resources on campus to assist you if needed. Students will be contacted regarding which session you will need to attend.

Chancellor’s Assembly Sunday, August 21Join Chancellor Victor Boschini, Provost Nowell Donovan, TCU faculty, members of the Class of 2015, and other students as you begin your academic journey at TCU.

nformed.on.sexual.assaultTCU is taking one of the country’s most pro-active stances against sexual assault by requiring all first-year students to view and complete the nformed.on.sexual.assault online education program before you attend Orientation. We know that for survivors of sexual assault, the support of friends, family and the university is critical. While we certainly hope that you never have to put the knowledge provided by this program to use, we believe that it is important for you to be prepared if you, one of your friends, or a member of your family is assaulted.

The nformed.on.sexual.assault program will educate you about these issues and more, thus helping all of our students maximize the undergraduate experiences available to them while they are at TCU. In addition, the comprehensiveness of this program should underscore our commitment that each graduate of TCU is expected to strive to become an ethical leader and responsible citizen in his or her communities.

Student Program URL Available Beginning May 1: https://www.studentsuccess.org/tcu11/sexualassault/

Student Access Code: 11828

If you have questions or concerns, call Tracy Tucker in Campus Life at 817-257-7926 or email t.tucker@tcu.edu.

TCU MissionTo educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community.

Student Development Services Texas Christian University

TCU Box 297350 Fort Worth, TX 76129

www.sds.tcu.edu fye@tcu.edu

817-257-7855 817-257-7285 (fax)

Brown-Lupton University Union 2003

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Dear Transfer Student, Again, welcome to TCU! We are delighted that you are joining the TCU community. While a significant amount of information in this booklet is pertinent to you, there are a few differences and some Transfer-specific information that you should know.

Of course you have registered for Orientation, but did you register for Frog Camp? In a survey of recent transfer students, 95 of the 197 people who answered, wanted events and information that are already included in Frog Camp, but they did not attend a camp.

While you may attend any camp you choose, most transfer students will attend an August camp. Haven’t signed up yet? Register online at my.tcu.edu then click on First Year Experience to sign up.

At Transfer Orientation, the student staff will be assisted by many students who have previously transferred to TCU. They are coordinated by the Transfer Student Advisory Board (TSAB). You will want to get to know these students. They work hard to make your transition to TCU an easy one!

August Move-In InformationIf you are a transfer first year student or sophomore transfer student the information regarding move-in on page 13 applies to you since you will be living on campus or at home.

T-ConnectionsAfter attending Academic Orientation and Frog Camp, the next step in making a strong connection to TCU is participating in T-Connections. T-Connections is a co-curricular seminar designed specifically for new students transferring to TCU. In the first few weeks of school, you will meet for one hour a week, with other newly transferred students and several upper-class students who have previously transferred to TCU. They have designed a curriculum that will meet your specific needs as a student with college experience, but new to TCU. You will have an opportunity to register for T-Connections when you attend Transfer Orientation. If you attend another Orientation session, please email k.higgins@tcu.edu about registering for the T-Connections program.

August ProgrammingIn August, you are expected to participate in Need2Know on Saturday, August 20. If you are employed, please make plans now to arrange to begin work after Noon on Saturday. You must also complete the nformed.on.sexual.assault online before attending orientation.

If you would like to participate in the Common Reading on Friday, August 19 from 9:30- 11:00 am, please email fye@tcu.edu to request your free copy of this year’s reading.

nformed.on.sexual.assaultTCU is taking one of the country’s most pro-active stances against sexual assault by requiring all new students to view and complete the nformed.on.sexual.assault online education program before you attend Academic Orientation. We know that for survivors of sexual assault, the support of friends, family and the university is critical. While we certainly hope that you never have to put the knowledge provided by this program to use, we believe that it is important for you to be prepared if you, one of your friends, or a member of your family is assaulted.

The nformed.on.sexual.assault program will educate you about these issues and more, thus helping all of our students maximize the undergraduate experiences available to them while they are at TCU. In addition, the comprehensiveness of this program should underscore our commitment that each graduate of TCU is expected to strive to become an ethical leader and responsible citizen in his or her communities.

Student Program URL Available Beginning May 1: https://www.studentsuccess.org/tcu11t/sexualassault/

Student Access Code: 118288

If you have questions or concerns, call Tracy Tucker in Campus Life at 817-257-7926 or email her at t.tucker@tcu.edu.

Howdy Week Howdy Week begins the first week of school with many events and activities to help all new students with a smooth transition to TCU. Look for the detailed schedule once you are on campus in the fall. While there will be one event scheduled especially for Transfer students new to TCU, you are strongly encouraged to attend any and/or all of the other events, as well. These activities will be fun and you will meet people! You will feel more like a Horned Frog everyday!

We have a rule at TCU: You are allowed to be a transfer student ONLY for one semester. After that one semester, and for the rest of your life, YOU ARE A HORNED FROG!

If you need anything, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Kay Higgins at 817-257-7855 or k.higgins@tcu.edu.

Welcome and GO FROGS!

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