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Everything you need to know about what to do before your program starts.
Key Dates Fall 2025
| July | Transition to Fort Worth Build some time in your summer plans to move to DFW and take care of logistics. Once Orientation begins on August 1, you will have very little free time. |
| July 23 | Zoom Enrollment Info Session 8:00 a.m. – Bianca Upshaw, Graduate Academic Advisor, and Olivia Williams will lead a review of the enrollment information emailed to you. You can enroll in fall classes on the second day of orientation. |
| July 24 | Incoming Students Meet-and-Greet 5:30 p.m. – Join incoming and returning students at Lot 12's beautiful rooftop patio overlooking TCU. Attire is business casual. |
| July 30 | Orientation – Opening Night and Dinner 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. – Join your classmates, MBA faculty and staff for programming designed to help you get to know each other while setting the tone for your MBA experience. You will have a professional headshot taken, so attire is business professional. |
| July 31 - Aug 13 |
Orientation Beginning at 8:30 a.m. each day – Required for all incoming full-time MBA students, this immersive onboarding experience prepares you for all aspects of life as an MBA student. Sessions will take place on campus. Fall class enrollment will take place during this time as well. Orientation concludes with a case competition and overnight stay in Dallas. |
| Week of Aug. 18 | Fall classes begin |
| Aug. 20 | Alumni/Incoming Student Mixer 5:30 p.m. – Join alumni and incoming students from all business graduate programs for a networking mixer on campus. Attire is business casual. |
Key Dates Fall 2025
| July 24 | Incoming Students Meet-and-Greet 5:30 p.m. – Join incoming and returning students at Lot 12's beautiful rooftop patio overlooking TCU. Attire is business casual. |
| July 31 | Zoom Enrollment Info Session 12:30 p.m. – Bianca Upshaw, Graduate Academic Advisor, and Olivia Williams will lead a review of the enrollment information emailed to you. You will have the opportunity to enroll in Fall classes after attending orientation. |
| Aug. 14 | Orientation – Opening Night and Dinner 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. – Join your classmates and MBA faculty and staff on campus for programming designed to prepare you for an outstanding MBA experience. Business casual attire is appropriate, but you may want to bring a jacket to wear for the professional headshot photograph that will be taken shortly after your arrival. Dinner will be provided. |
| Aug. 15 | Orientation 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Join other incoming students for professional development, an introduction to the Graduate Career Management Center, and lunch with your newly assigned fall learning team. |
| Week of Aug. 18 | Fall classes begin |
| Aug. 20 | Alumni/Incoming Student Mixer 5:30 p.m. – Join alumni and incoming students from all business graduate programs for a networking mixer on campus. Attire is business casual. |
Key Dates Fall 2025
| July 24 | Incoming Students Meet-and-Greet 5:30 p.m. – If you are in town, join incoming and returning students at Lot 12's beautiful rooftop patio overlooking TCU. Attire is business casual. |
| July 31 | Zoom Enrollment Info Session 2:45 p.m. – Bianca Upshaw, Graduate Academic Advisor, and Olivia Williams will lead a review of the enrollment information emailed to you. You will have the opportunity to enroll in fall classes after attending orientation |
| Aug. 4 | Online Orientation 6:00 p.m. – Join your classmates and MBA faculty and staff online for programming designed to prepare you for an outstanding PMBA Online experience. Details will be provided after acceptance. |
| Week of Aug. 18 | Fall classes begin |
| Aug. 20 | Alumni/Incoming Students Mixer 5:30 p.m. – If you are in town, join alumni and incoming students from all business graduate programs for a networking mixer on campus. Attire is business casual. |
Key Dates Fall 2025
| July 24 | Incoming Students Meet-and-Greet 5:30 p.m. – Join incoming and returning students at Lot 12's beautiful rooftop patio overlooking TCU. Attire is business casual. |
| July 30 | Zoom Enrollment Info Session 12:30 p.m. – Bianca Upshaw, Graduate Academic Advisor, and Olivia Williams will lead a review of the enrollment information emailed to you. You will have the opportunity to enroll in fall classes after attending orientation. |
| Aug. 14 | Orientation – Opening Night and Dinner 5:30 p.m. – Join your classmates and MBA faculty and staff on campus for programming designed to prepare you for an outstanding MBA experience. Business casual attire is appropriate, but you may want to bring a jacket to wear for the professional headshot photograph that will be taken shortly after your arrival. Dinner will be provided. |
| Aug. 15 | Orientation 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Join other incoming students for professional development, an introduction to the Graduate Career Management Center and lunch with your newly assigned fall learning team. |
| Week of Aug. 18 | Fall classes begin |
| Aug. 20 | Alumni and Incoming Student Mixer 5:30 p.m. – Join alumni and incoming students from all business graduate programs for a networking mixer on campus. Attire is business casual. |
Key Dates Fall 2025
| July 24 | Incoming Students Meet-and-Greet 5:30 p.m. – Join incoming and returning students at Lot 12's beautiful rooftop patio overlooking TCU. Attire is business casual. |
| July 30 | Zoom Enrollment Info Session 12:30 p.m. – Bianca Upshaw, Graduate Academic Advisor, and Olivia Williams will lead a review of the enrollment information emailed to you. You will have the opportunity to enroll in fall classes after attending orientation. |
| Aug. 4 | Orientation 6:00 p.m. – Join your classmates, faculty and staff online for programming designed to prepare you for an outstanding Energy Online experience. Details will be provided after acceptance. |
| Week of Aug. 18 | Fall classes begin |
| Aug. 20 | Alumni and Incoming Student Mixer 5:30 p.m. – Join alumni and incoming students from all business graduate programs for a networking mixer on campus. Attire is business casual. |
Key Dates Fall 2025
| July 1-31 | Schedule Academic Advising Session Email Cliff Defee at cliff.defee@tcu.edu, our MS in Supply Chain Faculty Lead and your academic advisor, to schedule a one-on-one advising appointment in preparation for fall class enrollment. |
| July 24 | Incoming Students Meet-and-Greet 5:30 p.m. – Join incoming and returning students at Lot 12's beautiful rooftop patio overlooking TCU. Attire is business casual. |
| Aug. 4 | Orientation 6:00 p.m. –Join your classmates, faculty and staff online for programming designed to prepare you for an outstanding MS in Supply Chain experience. Details will be provided after acceptance. |
| Week of Aug. 18 | Fall Classes Begin |
| Aug. 20 | Alumni/Incoming Student Mixer 5:30 p.m. – Join alumni and incoming students from all business graduate programs for a networking mixer on campus. Attire is business casual. |
START Workshop
Evan Konecky, Director, Student Engagement Graduate Programs
evan.konecky@tcu.edu | 817-257-4681
International Student Services
John Singleton, Director, TCU International Student Services
j.singleton@tcu.edu | 817-257-7292
Neeley Graduate Career Services
Jessica Cates
Senior Director, Graduate Student Success
j.cates@tcu.edu | 817-257-7152
Pre-Enrollment Modules
Olivia Williams, Director, MBA Academic Services
o.williams@tcu.edu | 817-257-7155
Need-Based Financial Aid, Student Loans and Grants
Kyle Parsons, Associate Director of Financial Aid
TCU Office of Financial Aid
k.parsons@tcu.edu | 817-257-7858
Scholarships
Stephen Jenkins, Senior Director, Graduate Admissions
s.jenkins@tcu.edu | 817-257-4671
Health Insurance and TCU Health Center
healthcenter@tcu.edu | 817-257-7940
To request to enroll in a graduate independent study course, please download the form and follow the instructions.
FAQs
We asked our staff and students to respond to frequently asked questions about student technology, transitioning to Fort Worth, START Workshop, academics, student life and more.
TCU Bookstore
Information about books for the fall semester will be available in the spring.
Academic Calendar
The academic calendar provides key dates for TCU. Please note that the MBA program does not observe the university fall break. A detailed calendar specific to the MBA program will be made available at START.
TCU Recreation Center
No need to join a fitness center! The “Rec” has everything you will need. Once you are a student in the fall, you will have free access to the Rec. For those arriving in the summer, we will offer reduced rates for access. More information soon.
TCU Health Insurance
For more information about health insurance for Graduate and International student, please click here to learn more.
Thursday, September 11, 2025 |
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| 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Energy Summit: NEEL 2302 |
| 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Career Coaches & Academic Advisors available for appointments: NEEL 2210 |
| 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Class |
| 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Networking Mixer & Dinner: NEEL 1520 |
Friday, September 12, 2025 |
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| 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast available: Graduate Lounge |
| 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Class |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch & IDs |
| 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Class |
| 5:45 p.m. | Courtside Kitchen Event |
Saturday, September 13, 2025 |
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| TBD | Graduate Tailgate and TCU Football Game Class TBD until game time release |
Sunday, September 14, 2025 |
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| 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast available: Graduate Lounge |
| 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Class |
| 1:00 p.m. | Boxed Lunches Available |
Thursday, September 11, 2025 |
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| 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Career Coaches & Academic Advisors available for appointments: NEEL 2210 |
| 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Class |
| 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Networking Mixer & Dinner: NEEL 1520 |
Friday, September 12, 2025 |
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| 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast available: Graduate Lounge |
| 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Class |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch & IDs |
| 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Class |
| 5:45 p.m. | Courtside Kitchen Event |
Saturday, September 13, 2025 |
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| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch available |
| 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Executive Coaching Kick-off |
| 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Grad Programs Tailgate |
| 7:00 p.m. | Football Game : TCU vs Abilene Christian |
Sunday, September 14, 2025 |
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| 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast available: Graduate Lounge |
| 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Class |
| 1:00 p.m. | Boxed Lunches available |
Thursday, September 11, 2025 |
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| 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Career Coaches & Academic Advisors available for appointments: NEEL 2210 |
| 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Class |
| 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Networking Mixer & Dinner: NEEL 1520 |
Friday, September, 12, 2025 |
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| 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast available: Graduate Lounge |
| 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. | Class |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch & IDs |
| 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Class |
| 5:45 p.m. | Courtside Kitchen Event |
Saturday, September 13, 2025 |
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| 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast available: Graduate Lounge |
| 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. | Class |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch available |
| 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Executive Coaching Kick-off |
| 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Grad Programs Tailgate |
| 7:00 p.m. | Football Games: TCU vs Abilene Christian |
Sunday, September 14, 2025 |
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| 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast available: Graduate Lounge |
| 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Class |
| 1:00 p.m. | Boxed lunches available |
Key Dates Summer 2025
| May 29 | Enrollment Advising Session 11:30 a.m. – Enrollment Advising Session (via Zoom). The Advising team will review and detail the enrollment process and courses. |
| June 3 | Class Enrollment 8:00 a.m. – Registration/Enrollment. Incoming MSBA students will enroll in summer and fall courses when registration opens at 8 a.m. on June 3. |
| June 16 | Orientation Opening Night and Dinner 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. – Join other incoming MSBA students on campus for professional headshots, dinner and programming designed to set you up for success as an MSBA student. You will receive an email with additional details in mid-May. |
| June 17-18 | Orientation 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Week of June 23 | Tech Boot Camp 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| June 30 - July 17 |
Accounting and Analytics & Marketing and Analytics Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Accounting and Analytics: Tuesday and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Marketing and Analytics: |
| July 24 | Incoming Students Meet-and-Greet 5:30 p.m. – Join incoming and returning students at Lot 12's beautiful rooftop patio overlooking TCU. Attire is business casual. |
| July 21 - Aug. 7 |
Supply Chain Management and Analytics & Finance and Analytics Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Supply Chain Management and Analytics Tuesday and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Finance and Analytics |
| Week of Aug. 18 | Fall classes begin |
| Aug. 20 | Alumni/Incoming Student Mixer 5:30 p.m. – Join alumni and incoming students from all business graduate programs for a networking mixer on campus. Attire is business casual. |
Key Dates Summer 2025
| May 14 | Class Enrollment Information Watch for an email from Olivia Williams, Director of Graduate Academic Programs, regarding the summer class enrollment process. |
| May 28 | Zoom Enrollment Info Session 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. – Bianca Upshaw, Graduate Academic Advisor, and Olivia Williams will lead a review of the enrollment information emailed to you. You will have the opportunity to enroll in summer classes after attending orientation. |
| June 4 | Orientation Opening Night 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. – Join your classmates and PMBA faculty and staff for programming designed to prepare you for an outstanding PMBA experience. Details will be provided after acceptance. |
Key Dates Summer 2025
| May 14 | Class Enrollment Information Watch for an email from Olivia Williams, Director of Graduate Academic Programs, regarding the summer class enrollment process. |
| May 28 | Zoom Enrollment Info Session 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. – Bianca Upshaw, Graduate Academic Advisor, and Olivia Williams will lead a review of the enrollment information emailed to you. You will have the opportunity to enroll in summer classes after attending orientation. |
| June 4 | Orientation Opening Night 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. – Join your classmates and PMBA faculty and staff online for programming designed to prepare you for an outstanding PMBA Online experience. Details will be provided after acceptance. |
| Week of Aug. 18 | Fall classes begin |
Key Dates Summer 2025
| May 28 | Class Enrollment Information 12:30 p.m. –Watch for an email from Olivia Williams, Director of Graduate Academic Programs, regarding the summer class enrollment process. |
| May 28 | Zoom Enrollment Info Session 8:00 a.m. – Bianca Upshaw, Graduate Academic Advisor, and Olivia Williams will lead a review of the enrollment information emailed to you. You will have the opportunity to enroll in summer classes after attending orientation. |
| June 4 | Orientation Opening Night 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. – Join your classmates and MBA faculty and staff for programming designed to prepare you for an outstanding MBA experience. Details will be provided after acceptance. |
| Week of Aug. 18 | Fall classes begin |