Community Engagement

Community engagement includes providing more access to our campus for under-represented groups in the community by building pathways to connection and fostering a sense of belonging. Student Affairs works to build and sustain purposeful, mutual partnerships with Fort Worth communities utilizing the following programs and events. If you’d like to learn more about any of the student focused programs below or discover additional initiatives, please go to the department link highlighted and utilize the contact form.

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) History Month
The AAPI History Month pays tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history and are instrumental in its future success.
Student Identity & Engagement

Black History Month
Every February, TCU joins people across the United States in celebrating the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month. It honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to African Americans living in the United States today.
Student Identity & Engagement

Community Conversations
A series of workshops including community leaders from various underserved neighborhoods in Fort Worth.
Leadership & Student Involvement – Service Learning & Academic Initiatives

Fort Worth Fellows
A cohort program for students interested in social justice, includes sessions on social identity, power and privilege and social inequities.
Leadership & Student Involvement – Service Learning & Academic Initiatives

Frog Camp
TCU’s Frog Camp introduces incoming students to the TCU community. Students walk away from Frog Camp with new friends, faculty/staff resources and upper-division mentors. Participants also get an inside look at what it means to be a Horned Frog, learn TCU traditions, how to create an inclusive culture, and how to make a difference at TCU.
Leadership & Student Involvement – First Year Experience

Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15, TCU celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month through speakers and activities. This month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Student Identity & Engagement

Juneteenth
TCU celebrates Juneteenth, which is on June 19 and is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth celebrates June 19, 1865, the date on which enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally received the news they were free.
Student Identity & Engagement

Know Your Neighbor Nights
Different communities within the TCU community are brought together twice a semester to engage in conversation across faith boundaries in order to build a more cohesive religious and spiritual community at TCU.
Religious & Spiritual Life

Latinas & The Beauty of One’s Body
Latina Chingonas series created to highlight Latinas who have endured obstacles to become successful.
Dean of Students Office

Latinas & The STEM Field
Latina Chingonas series created to highlight Latinas who have endured various obstacles to become successful in STEM field.
Dean of Students Office

LGBTQIA+ History Month
LGBTQIA+ History Month is an annual month-long (October) observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements.
Student Identity & Engagement

Pride Month
Pride Month in June honors the movement for LGBTQIA+ rights and celebrates its culture.
Student Identity & Engagement

Religious Advisory Council
12 students from various faith traditions come together during the academic year to learn from one another and be a unified voice on campus for the importance of religious diversity.
Religious & Spiritual Life

Religion in the Workplace Programs
Connecting conversations regarding faith and the workplace.
Center for Career & Professional Development

RRI Training for Student Leadership Council
Students learn more about the Race & Reconciliation Initiative at TCU and how our religious organizations can be sources of healing to racial injustice.
Religious & Spiritual Life

Women’s History Month
In March TCU celebrates Women’s History Month, commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.
Student Identity & Engagement

Women’s Leadership Panel
Fraternity & Sorority Life host a Women’s Leadership Panel featuring women leaders from TCU Campus and our surrounding community. All women on campus are welcome to participate.
Fraternity & Student Life