Travel and Logistics
TRAVEL AND LOGISTICS
- Selection of your travel dates: All university programs include an orientation which is mandatory for your participation. You should arrive at least the day before your required orientation begins in order that you are ready to participate fully in your program with other students.
- Arrival at Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport: DFW is one of America’s largest airports and is approximately 30 miles from TCU. Ground transportation in the US differs in a negative way to most countries—there is no consistent public transportation and you should be prepared to spend between $45 and $80 for use of Uber or Lyft. Supershuttle is a third option but will expect you to share the vehicle with others.
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- Travel Documents: International travel to the United States requires the following documents: A valid passport, a valid F (or J visa), and a valid I-20 (or DS 2019) to TCU. You will be asked to present these at the airport upon arrival in the United States. (If you have misplaced your I-20, you MUST enter with your F-1 visa and will be given a I-515 at the airport).
- Arrival Housing: Your housing options depend upon your program. Most graduate students and many transfer students choose to live off campus, while freshmen students must live on campus. The information below pertains to Fall 2018:
Graduate Undergraduate Exchange Students Intensive English Transfer