Welcome to First-Year Housing at TCU. Our residential communities are designed to help students be known, connected, and empowered from the moment they arrive on campus. Here you’ll find key dates, application steps, move-in details, and helpful resources to prepare for your first year.
Important Dates
- Application Dates
- Incoming first-year students will complete their housing application via my.tcu.edu.
The Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Housing Application is open from May 1 to May 15, 2026. More details will be shared via students’ TCU emails mid-Spring. - Move-In Dates
Living on campus at TCU is about more than where you stay. It is an opportunity to build community, create meaningful connections, and grow in a supportive environment. As a residential student, you can expect to meet new people, learn how to navigate shared living, and access resources that help you succeed both in and out of the classroom. Through everyday experiences, campus involvement, and support from staff, living on campus helps students feel known, connected, and empowered from the start.
We’re offering a limited opportunity for students to live in Shared Amenity spaces and converted lounges. These spaces are larger rooms accommodating three or four residents that each have a bed and dresser, but may share a desk or closet space. While the space is a bit cozier, it’s a great way to start your TCU journey with built-in connections and extra housing benefits!
Students who choose this option will receive a $1,000 housing credit each semester, priority housing selection for their second year, and a guaranteed housing option for their third and fourth years if they choose to stay on campus.
You’ll be part of a small, supportive group of students helping us make the most of our on-campus experience. During the housing application, you will have the opportunity to opt into this experience. Not opting in does not mean you may not be placed in this room type as we need to accommodate all first-year students on campus this fall. These spaces are located in many of our first-year communities.
