Welcome - Congratulations on your acceptance to TCU !

Here are a few of the things you should know, and answers to frequently asked questions....

Save and print your graduate bulletin. It is available on the Registrar's Website : (TCU Registrar's homepage) This is your graduation contract with TCU. Your Graduate Bulletin (Catalog) contains information outlining rules, regulations, graduation and your degree plan. General rules, applying to all TCU graduate students, may be found here: (Overview)

All TCU students are required to carry medical insurance. Insurance costs will automatically be added to your bill unless you submit proof of insurance to Financial Services. All International Students will automatically be enrolled in the student health insurance program and costs added to your financial statement.

It is mandatory that you fill out a student health information card and return it to the Health Center. Forms are available in your admittance packet or through the Student Health Center or Graduate office.

In order to start receiving your assistantship (stipend) checks, take your driver's license and social security card to Career Services and fill out a PDF. (International Students take your passport and social security card to Career Services). Bring the completed PDF form to the Graduate Office, Ed Landreth, 130.

Your degree plan is critical toward receiving your diploma. Should you deviate from the degree plan for any reason, (example: a course substitution or special studies class - Special Studies Form make sure your faculty advisor advises the Graduate Office, in writing (Course Substitution Form) , of any change from your degree plan. This is your responsibility and is essential in processing your Intent to Graduate.

If you were given a tuition award, you were awarded a certain number of hours for the Spring and Fall semesters. Be sure and notify the Graduate office if you are enrolled in a more or less hours than your tuition award. You will be personally responsible for any financial differences.

Be sure and check the Registrar's calendar for the last day to add and drop. You will be personally responsible for any financial penalties. If you must add and drop past the deadlines, be sure and contact the Graduate Office to possibly avoid financial penalties.

Be sure and file your Intent to Graduate during the first two weeks of the semester in which you intend to graduate.

Instructions and forms for students preparing to graduate:Graduation forms and instructions

How many hours do I have to work for an assistantship? Most assistantships require approximately 10 hours per week.

What kind of work will I do for my assistantship? That will be determined by your department chair or faculty advisor.

How is the assistantship paid? The assistantship is paid on a bi-weekly basis just as if you were receiving a paycheck, which technically you are. Take the amount of the assistantship and divide it by the number of weeks in the fall and spring semesters (usually around 18 to 20). That will give you the amount of your bi-weekly check. (Do not forget that taxes are taken out.)

 

 

 

 

Useful Phone Numbers:

Graduate Office (817) 257-7603

Music Department (817) 257-7341

Art Department (817) 257-7643

Graduate Housing (817) 257-5895 (Amy McDurham) or (817) 257-7891

TCU Police (817) 257-7930 (emergency on Campus - x7777)

International Student Services (817) 257-7292

Health Center (817) 257-7940

Student Insurance (817) 257-7940