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Preparing for Orientation

Before Orientation Checklist

  • Set up your TCU email on whatever device you check most regularly! All official university communication and orientation information will be sent to this address.
  • Complete your Pre-Orientation Modules before attending. The goal of Pre Orientation Modules is to provide you with valuable information about University resources and services, and about your college of enrollment. You may complete these at your own pace, however, they must be completed prior to Orientation. A hold is placed on your account, preventing you from registering for courses, until the pre-orientation modules are completed. To access the Pre-Orientation Modules, log into myTCU, select the Admitted Student Task tile, then select Pre-Orientation Modules.
  • Submit health history and vaccination records on the TCU Student Health Portal. Students have a hold on their account and cannot register for courses until these records are received.
  • Casual Attire
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Backpack with pen/pencil and notebook
  • Refillable water bottled & snacks (water filling stations will be available on-campus; while meals are provided you may want extra snacks or beverages for your stay)
  • Rain gear in the event of inclement weather (umbrella, raincoat, rain boots, etc.)
  • Jacket (while the Texas summer weather is hot, some of the rooms may be cold)
  • Toiletries (shampoo, deodorant, soap, toothbrush/toothpaste, etc.)
  • Laptop or tablet for course registration (we have some on campus if you don’t have one to bring with you)

Standard guest bedding and towels are provided for all students and guests who stay on campus. 

  • Casual Attire
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Backpack with pen/pencil and notebook
  • Refillable water bottled & snacks (water filling stations will be available on-campus; while meals are provided you may want extra snacks or beverages for your stay)
  • Laptop or tablet for course registration (we have some on campus if you don’t have one to bring with you)