Texas Christian University

Texas Christian University requires a minimum of 124 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. TCU accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, TCU has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 83% of students who start college at TCU finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

TCU offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: TCU may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At TCU?

TCU has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with TCU directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at TCU

When choosing a major, TCU students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at TCU.

Student Designed Majors

TCU allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

TCU does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at TCU

TCU offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Christian University

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Does TCU Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ TCU offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does TCU Have An Online Program?

✅ TCU has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does TCU Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ TCU offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does TCU Have An Honors Program?

✅ TCU offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at TCU.

Does TCU Require Internships?

🟨 TCU does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About Texas Christian University

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Texas Christian University Library

The main library on campus is the Mary Couts Burnett Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at TCU

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

TCU does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does TCU have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

TCU has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at TCU include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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