Keeping Horned Frogs Safe & Warm: What You Need to Know
Texas Christian University is working to keep our Horned Frogs safe, warm and fed during inclement winter weather and power conditions.
As previously announced, all classes are canceled and the campus is closed until noon, Saturday, Feb. 20.
If you can do so safely, please continue to check in with other TCU students to ensure they are receiving messages and know what services are available. TCU PD is available for any student needing assistance, 817-257-7777.
Below are recent updates on services and information for students:
Safety First
If you have an emergency, the TCU Police Department is here to help. Call 817-257-7777 or connect via the FrogShield app.
Rec Center Open for Staying Warm and Charged*
The Rec Center will remain open for off campus students who would like a more reliable place to stay warm, rest and charge devices. The game room will be available for games and TV. The building will be staffed by Rec Center supervisors. We will continue to ask you to socially distance and masks are required. Road conditions are not safe; please do not travel; call TCU Police for assistance with transportation if you are not within walking distance (817-257-7777).
Dining Information
Dining services continue with the following hours:
Breakfast: 8-9:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Dinner: 5:30-8 p.m.*
Health Center
The TCU Brown-Lupton Health Center is open with a limited staff from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Feb. 17-19. Students may call 817-257-7940 today for an appointment. During this winter weather, the Health Center is only open for sick students and acute problems (not routine physicals, etc.). Our pharmacist was on site today and also will be in from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday to fill prescriptions.
Counseling Services
TCU Counseling & Mental Health Center is available for virtual services and the 24/7 helpline is open (817-257-7233).
Mary Couts Burnett Library
The Mary Couts Burnett Library building remains closed through noon on Saturday, Feb. 20. Online services, including regular reference hours, remain available.
TCU Post Office
The TCU Post Office will be open for package pick up only from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, and Sat. Feb. 20 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Please note that while the post office is open, some mail service has been impacted by weather across the country.
COVID-19 Testing
Curative will resume testing for COVID-19 at its site in Lot 6 beginning Saturday, Feb. 20. The TCU-only Curative sitewill reopen by appointment in the BLUU Monday, Feb. 22.
Residential Students
As always, TCU’s residential housing staff is on call 24/7 and ready to help. Please use the same protocols to report any concerns or issues to the front desk, the RA on duty or the hall director. If you have heating or other facility issues, please reach out directly to your hall’s front desk, RA on duty or hall director to help. Please note that during sustained, severe below-freezing conditions, room temperatures will not feel as warm as usual. To help keep your room a little warmer, consider keeping your blinds closed and layering clothing for your comfort. Our state remains under a winter storm warning and electric grids are under duress. Please unplug appliances that are not in use and conserve energy where you can to do your part.
Our Emergency Management team is closely monitoring weather and power conditions, which continue to impact road conditions and infrastructure. Updates to campus status are announced via TCU Alert (text and email), posted on the TCU news site, shared on TCU social media and with local news outlets. The recording on TCU’s main phone line (817-257-7000) also will be updated.
Please stay safe and continue to look out for one another!
