TCU Family Weekend | 2023 Schedule

ABOUT THE SCHEDULE

The Family Weekend schedule is continually changing as we add new events from our many campus partners. Please check back throughout the summer and early fall for the most up-to-date version of the schedule of events.

An online schedule is available at the bottom of this page. To view the schedule online, click on the arrow to the right of each date to see the full day’s events.

GUIDEBOOK APP

Once on campus for Family Weekend, we recommend using the Guidebook app on your mobile device for the most convenient and updated version of the schedule. Guidebook keeps you and your family in-the-know with any last-minute changes and schedule additions. To download Guidebook to your mobile device:

In the app store, search for and download Guidebook.
Open Guidebook and search for TCU New Student & Family Programs.
Download the TCU New Student & Family Programs Guide to your device and you’re all set!

2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Free Rec Center Guest Access

6:00am-10:00pm | University Recreation Center

Family members/guests can join their Horned Frog for a workout at the Rec! *Student must be with guest the entire time.

sponsored by Campus Recreation & Wellness Promotion | 817-257-7529

Library Open House & 150th Exhibit Celebration

9:00am-Noon | Mary Couts Burnett Library

Come to this open house to learn all about the library and take a walk through the past with a rare glimpse of TCU’s history! Free swag and refreshments available.

sponsored by TCU Library | 817-257-6109 | s.dean@tcu.edu

Fashion Merchandising Open House

1:00-3:00pm | The Fine Arts Building (2900 Princeton Street)

The Department of Fashion Merchandising invites students, alumni, and their families to join faculty and staff for an open house in The Fine Arts Building. Come view examples of students’ work, and learn about the department, the major, and the exciting things happening in Fashion Merchandising at TCU. See our Apparel Construction Studio, the Textile Testing Lab, and the TCU Historic Costume Collection.

sponsored by Fashion Merchandising | 817-257-7499 | s.fortenberry@tcu.edu

Neeley School of Business Open House

1:00-3:00pm | Spencer and Marlene Hays Business Commons (2900 Lubbock Avenue)

Join us for an open house at the Neeley School of Business. Hear from Interim Dean Hettie Richardson, mix and mingle with Neeley faculty and staff, and take a tour of the building.

sponsored by Neeley School of Business | 817-257-7154 | m.riddle@tcu.edu

TCU Research and Creative Activities Week Poster Session

1:00-3:00pm | Brown-Lupton University Union Ballroom

The poster session is open to undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, and staff in all fields. The goal of this event is to promote communication between students, postdocs, faculty, and staff in different disciplines, give them the opportunity to present on-going and completed research in a friendly and professional setting, and share the outstanding research and creative activity being conducted at TCU. Viewer’s Choice Awards will be given for undergraduate and graduate student and postdoctoral poster presentations, along with other door prizes. Light refreshments will also be provided.

sponsored by Office of Research | 817-257-8329 | alberto.argueta@tcu.edu

AddRan College Open House: TED Talks and Reception

2:00-4:00pm | Scharbauer Hall – Debate Chamber and Lobby

AddRan College of Liberal Arts invites you to join us for an open house featuring faculty TED-style talks with a reception following. Learn about the college and interesting research happening. Then, meet and mingle with the faculty and Dean during the reception. Talks will be from 2:00-3:30pm in the Debate Chamber and the reception will follow in the lobby of Scharbauer Hall.

sponsored by AddRan College of Liberal Arts | 817-257-6163 | h.confessore@tcu.edu

College of Education Open House

2:00-4:00pm | Palko Hall – Ann Jones Lounge

Education students and their families are invited to join faculty and staff of the College of Education for an open house in Palko Hall.

sponsored by College of Education | 817-257-7662 | adam.hile@tcu.edu

Honors College Open House

2:00-4:00pm | Andrews Honors Lounge Sadler Hall – 2nd Floor

Honors student and their families are invited to join faculty and staff of the John V. Roach Honors College for an open house in Sadler Hall.

sponsored by John V. Roach Honors College | 817-257-7125 | c.birdsell@tcu.edu

Schieffer College of Communication Open House

2:00-4:00pm | Moudy South

Join Schieffer College of Communication students, faculty, and staff for an open house. See our multimedia newsroom. Visit our advertising and public relations agency. Check out our special effects studio and our video editing lab. Learn about communication careers. See our museum room celebrating our namesake Bob Schieffer’s career. Meet Dean Kristie Bunton, and find out why we wear purple socks.

sponsored by Bob Schieffer College of Communication | 817-257-5918 | j.stayton@tcu.edu

TCU Athletics Open House

2:00-4:00pm | Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena

Get in the spirit for gameday with TCU Athletics! Families are invited to join us in Schollmaier Arena lobby for refreshments, photos with SuperFrog, giveaways, and more. Mingle with coaches and Athletics staff and walk through the Hall of Fame.

sponsored by TCU Athletics | 817-257-6658 | julie.austin@tcu.edu

TCU Global Open House

2:00-4:00pm | Sadler Hall – Lobby

Please join us for light snacks and learn about TCUs study abroad programs, application processes, scholarships and more! This will be a perfect place to start for anyone with an interest in studying abroad.

sponsored by TCU Global | 817-257-7473 | b.edwards@tcu.edu

Housing & Residence Life Family Fun

2:00-5:00pm | Frog Fountain

Housing and Residence Life invites students and their families to Frog Fountain to meet the Housing family, enjoy a sweet treat, and join us in family trivia and games!

sponsored by Housing & Residence Life | 817-257-7999 | d.hoefeld@tcu.edu

Welcome Center & Reception

2:00-5:00pm | Brown-Lupton University Union Auditorium

Kick off Family Weekend at our official Welcome Center and Reception! Join us inside the Auditorium to enjoy amazing photo opportunities; experience the Horned Frog Yearbook pop-up museum; walk around a mini museum celebrating TCU’s 150 years; and meet and greet TCU faculty, staff, and coaches. You can also pick-up pre-purchased tailgate wristbands, Family Weekend booklets, family buttons, maps, and get answers to any Family Weekend questions. In addition, come outside to the heart of TCU, the Campus Commons to enjoy free refreshments and live music performed by TCU students and local artists.

sponsored by Student Activities | 817-257-7855 | Contact Us > General Family Weekend Question

Exploring Graphs

3:00-3:30pm | Tucker 244

We will take you to the limits of human knowledge by asking some simple questions about graphs with simple answers, simple questions with complicated answers, and simple questions with no known answers.

sponsored by Math Department | 817-257-5474 | e.herzig@tcu.edu

2023 Ring Celebration

3:00-5:00pm | Dee J. Kelly Alumni & Visitors Center

Join the TCU Alumni Association for the 2023 Ring Celebration! Students will receive their class rings, sign the official ring book and take part of several photo opportunities. This TCU tradition celebrates the success students have achieved as they near the completion of their degrees. Invitation and registration details will be available in August. *This is a ticketed/RSVP-required event.

sponsored by TCU Alumni Association | 817-257-7845 | c.wright2@tcu.edu

Physics and Astronomy Open House

3:00-5:00pm | Sid Richardson 357

Families are invited to join faculty and students from Physics and Astronomy for demonstrations and poster presentations in Sid Richardson 357. We will also discuss physics, department happenings, and have lab tours available.

sponsored by Physics & Astronomy | 817-257-5793 | y.strzhemechny@tcu.edu

Religious and Spiritual Life Open House

3:30-4:30pm | Jarvis Hall 1st Floor – Religious and Spiritual Life Office Suite

Please join the Religious and Spiritual Life staff and and learn more about TCU’s 20 campus ministries, eight spiritual support groups, connected spirit programming, interfaith initiatives, and more! Refreshments provided. All are welcome.

sponsored by Religious and Spiritual Life | 817-257-7830 | lea.mccracken@tcu.edu

Nursing Open House

4:00-6:00pm | Annie Richardson Bass Building – Atrium

Nursing families, join us for an open house in the Bass Building! You will get to view the classrooms and also get a tour of the simulation labs.

sponsored by Nursing | 817-257-4975 | k.wigington@tcu.edu

College of Science & Engineering Open House

4:00-6:00pm | Intellectual Commons (behind Tucker Technology)

Join CSE faculty, staff, and students for an open house. Visit our augmented reality experience, tour our Mobile Health Unit, enjoy fine refreshments, and much more.

sponsored by College of Science & Engineering | 817-257-4922 | j.casseday@tcu.edu

Sophomore Pinning

5:00-6:00pm | Brown-Lupton University Union Ballroom

The Sophomore Pinning celebrates your return to campus. The purpose of this event is to recognize the demonstrated intent of sophomores to complete their education at TCU, encourage sophomores to assume their role as rising campus leaders, and foster a stronger connection and deeper affinity to their class and the institution as a whole.

Students will participate in a brief ceremony and receive a class pin. Parents and family members are welcome to attend. Seating is limited due to space and registration is required for planning purposes. For more information, please visit the Contact Us section of this website and select the “Sophomore Pinning” option.

To register, please click link below. Student login is required for registration.

Please note that this event is intended for second-year students at TCU. Emails about this event were pulled by credit hour, as opposed to entry year. If your student is in their second year at TCU, this event is for them!

sponsored by Leadership & Student Involvement | 817-257-7855 | Contact Us > Sophomore Pinning

Campus Store Palooza

5:00-8:00pm | TCU Campus Store

Join us at the TCU Campus Store for an after-hours event! There will be live music, giveaways with a $250 gift card, Keith Saarloss is signing the Sesquicentennial wine bottles from 5-6pm, and food trucks while you shop. The Campus Store Starbucks will also feature two purple themed specialty drinks! Gear up for gameday with new, official Texas Christian University apparel – just for you!

sponsored by Student Activities and TCU Campus Store | 817-257-7855 | Contact Us > General Family Weekend Question

Frog Alley

8:00am | Stadium Drive

Prior to kickoff make sure to stop by Frog Alley, TCU’s purple-powered pre-game party. Enjoy music, food and beverage, sponsor booths, TCU Band and Spirit appearance, and more!.

sponsored by TCU Athletics

Pre-Health Family Weekend Tailgate

3 Hours Before Kickoff (Unless Early Game Time) | Off Campus (Details in Email Invitation)

Join other Pre-Health students and their families at the home of Dr. Matt Chumchal for a pre-game tailgate. Snacks will be provided. Invitations will be sent to all students on the Pre-Health track. RSVP required.

sponsored by Pre-Health Professions Institute | 817-257-7196 | sarah.jung@tcu.edu

Frog Walk

8:30am | Frog Alley

Come see your favorite Horned Frog Football players and coaches as they arrive at Amon G. Carter Stadium and walk through Frog Alley on their way to the locker room.  You won’t want to miss this TCU tradition.

sponsored by TCU Athletics

Parent & Family Programs Tailgate

8:45-10:45am | Kelly Center Lawn

Prior to kickoff versus SMU, join other Frog families for the TCU Parent & Family Programs Tailgate just outside the entrance to Amon G. Carter Stadium! The tailgate will begin approximately 2 hours prior to kickoff (game time to be announced).

Tickets include access to the Kelly Center Lawn, meal, non-alcoholic beverages, entertainment, lawn games, photo opportunities, and TCU giveaways! A cash bar is available. This is a come-and-go event. Tickets ($30 per adult/$20 per child ages 5-10) are required. Tickets not required for guests under age 5. Current students must purchase a ticket to attend.

8.8.2023 Update: Tickets are sold out! We will not re-open sales due to capacity constraints. There will be a buy/sell/trade board located at tailgate ticket pick-up on Friday of Family Weekend. You can also keep an eye on our TCU Parent Facebook Group, as several people typically end up posting available tickets there. Forewarning, there are scammers in the world and the Facebook group is no different. We’ve had a handful of people scammed in the past. Please request order verification, such as screenshot, from the individual selling the tickets.

sponsored by New Student & Family Programs and Parent & Family Council | parents@tcu.edu

TCU Spirit March & Pre-Game Show

10:00am | Frog Alley & Amon G. Carter Stadium

Get in the game day spirit by watching the TCU Horned Frog Marching Band and spirit squads march by Frog Alley and into Amon G. Carter Stadium. Make sure you’re in your seats in the Stadium for their stadium pre-game show, starting 30 minutes prior to kickoff.

sponsored by TCU Athletics

TCU vs. SMU Football

11:00am | Amon G. Carter Stadium | Televised on FS1

Come experience firsthand the excitement and tradition of TCU Horned Frog Football. For more information, including ticketing, game time, and stadium regulations, please visit the Football section of this website and www.gofrogs.com.  Gates open 2 hours prior to kickoff.

sponsored by TCU Athletics

Free Rec Center Guest Access

8:00am-10:00pm | University Recreation Center

Family members/guests can join their Horned Frog for a workout at the Rec! *Student must be with guest the entire time.

sponsored by Campus Recreation & Wellness Promotion | 817-257-7529

Kappa Alpha Theta CASA 5K

8:30am | Frog Fountain

The Kappa Alpha Theta 5k is an annual Family Weekend event, with the proceeds benefitting CASA of Tarrant County. CASA of Tarrant County is a non-profit organization that provides abused and neglected foster children with advocates in the court system. CASA volunteers allow children to have a future beyond the foster care system.

The 5K will start at Frog Fountain. The course takes participants around parts of the TCU campus and the surrounding neighborhoods. Come join the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and CASA of Tarrant Country to make a lasting impact for vulnerable foster children in need!

Race sign ups, t-shirt sales, and donations are available through CrowdChange using the button below. Please contact Clare Lucewicz at tcuthetavpea@gmail.com for questions and additional information.

Race Sign Up Donate to CASA

sponsored by Kappa Alpha Theta | tcuthetavpea@gmail.com