MEDIA ADVISORY

TCU Welcomes Record-Breaking Class Back to Campus and Fort Worth

“Welcome Home” celebration marks first day of classes and is open to media with prior RSVP

FORT WORTH, TEXAS (August 14, 2025) — On Monday, Texas Christian University (TCU) will kick off its 152nd academic year by welcoming more than 13,000 students, including more than 2,700 first-year students, the largest incoming class in university history, back to campus and Fort Worth. The “Welcome Home” celebration is staged on Sesquicentennial Plaza featuring giveaways, food trucks and plenty of Horned Frog spirit.

WHO:
Chancellor Daniel W. Pullin will be available for media stand-up from 12:15-12:30 p.m.

WHAT:
The “Welcome Home” event celebrating the first day of classes featuring giveaways, food trucks and more.

WHEN:
Monday, Aug. 18 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Chancellor Daniel W. Pullin available 12:15-12:30 p.m.

WHERE:
The Intellectual Commons/Sesquicentennial Plaza (next to the Mary Couts Burnett Library, 2905 S. University Dr.)

Four TCU students pose with the Horned Frog mascot holding a ‘First Day of School, Pic for Mom, 2023’ sign, while someone takes their photo on campus.

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VISUALS:

Giant “HOME” sign along S. University Drive
Students engaging with tables of giveaways, resources and other Horned Frogs
Food trucks and bustling “first day” campus energy
B-roll of students recently moving into residence halls [download]

WHY IT MATTERS:

Largest incoming class in TCU history, tied to strategic, student-centered growth
NEW Princeton Review accolades (SouthernLiving.com):
- 2 for best quality of life
- 3 for best-run colleges
- 4 for most beautiful campus
- 5 for best athletic facilities
TCU is a vital economic engine for Fort Worth and the surrounding region. The university’s operations, expenditures and contributions from faculty, staff, students and visitors not only drive economic growth, but also foster job creation, innovation and community development.
The new Hill and Walsh halls are open for their first full academic year, adding capacity for growing enrollment, with additional residential facilities under construction.

Email: news@tcu.edu to confirm you will attend this event and get parking information.

Media Contact:
Holly Ellman
Associate Director of Communication
817.252.6397
news@tcu.edu

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