On September 1, 1873, AddRan College opened with just 13 students in Thorp Spring, Texas. Thirty-seven years later the institution, by then known as Texas Christian University, moved to its present location in Fort Worth. Since that time, the student body and campus sizes have changed, but the mission remains the same — “To educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in a global community.” Today, over 10,000 students call TCU home and live out the many traditions that make TCU a vibrant student experience. You are invited to explore some of TCU’s most cherished traditions so you can better understand what it truly means to be part of the TCU Horned Frog Family.
