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TCU requires first- and second-year students to live on campus, and upper-division students have both on-campus apartment options and nearby off-campus choices. The main practical move is to compare the residence halls, apartment-style housing, and off-campus marketplace based on how much space, parking, and independence you want.
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- Check whether you’re required to live on campus based on class year.
- Compare residence halls with apartment-style housing if you want more independence.
- Use the off-campus marketplace if you want to live nearby but not in university housing.
- Review housing policies and laundry details before move-in.
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Compare homesOn-campus housing is required for most early undergrads
TCU says first- and second-year students must live on campus. The university has 18 residence halls, plus dining options that include vegan, vegetarian, and allergen-free food.
- This matters if you’re planning your first two years: on-campus housing is not optional for most students.
- Residence halls are described as recently updated and supported by staff and planned activities.
- TCU’s housing and dining page is the main place to review halls, rates, and dining details.
Upper-division students can choose apartment-style housing
TCU’s upper-division housing includes several apartment-style communities, and the university lists University House Apartments and Village East among them. University House is described as two blocks from campus, while Village East uses townhouse-style units across Sandage and McCart Avenue.
- University House Apartments has a fitness center, fountain, club room, parking garage, and social events.
- Village East offers units for two, three, or five residents, and parking spots are available for each resident if requested.
- If you live at Village East through a private lease, TCU says your scholarship will not cover those housing charges.
Off-campus housing is handled through TCU’s marketplace
TCU directs students looking off campus to the College Pads Off-Campus Housing Marketplace. The university says it includes filters for beds, bathrooms, cost, and amenities, plus a TCU map, TCU Bike Share, and an off-campus housing brochure.
- This is the clearest starting point if you want housing near TCU without living in university housing.
- TCU also notes that some nearby apartment complexes cater exclusively to students and may provide transportation.
- Use the off-campus brochure for transition tips and the marketplace for side-by-side comparisons.
Day-to-day basics to check before you commit
TCU’s housing resources page points students to community living and safety and security policies, plus laundry service options. That’s worth checking before move-in so you know the rules and how everyday things like laundry work.
- Look at housing policies before signing or accepting a room assignment.
- Check whether laundry is on-site or outsourced for your building.
- Ask housing directly if you need the current hall or apartment details that affect your daily routine.
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