Incoming Horned Frogs
As a future Horned Frog, it’s important to stay informed about your health and wellness. The TCU Health Center is here to make sure you have the information you need to start strong. Please review the details below.
The health center sees all TCU students, regardless of insurance. You do not have to be on the TCU health insurance plan.
The health center does not bill insurance but there is no charge for an office visit to see a doctor or nurse. We do charge for supplies, medications, in house tests, labs and immunizations. These charges go on your student’s account. If you have the TCU student health insurance plan, all health center charges are covered and there is no bill. Health insurance is required to be carried by all students. Note that Kaiser Permanent plans, Christian ministries and emergency/urgent only coverage do not qualify as health insurance. Students who do not wish to carry the student health insurance plan must waive the plan by submitting comparable coverage to our broker. Read more on the Health Insurance page.
Students are seen at the health center by appointment. Students can call or walk in to make an appointment. If a student walks in without an appointment, they will always be triaged by a nurse. There is an after hours nurse line. If a student calls the health center when we are closed, they can speak to a nurse and get advice. The health center follows up on all after hours calls. Call the Health Center at 817-257-7940 .
Students are required to have two doses of the MMR vaccine and the Meningitis ACYW vaccine. Immunization records must be uploaded to the health portal before class registration. For details, visit the Health Requirements page.
The health center has two psychiatric providers, one psychiatrist and one psychiatric nurse practitioner, who see students by referral only.
An independent pharmacy is located on-site and accepts most insurance plans. The TCU Pharmacy can fill stimulant prescriptions for ADD, including those from both in-state and out-of-state providers. However, health center physicians do not prescribe stimulants, so students should continue working with their current prescribing doctor.
Once a student turns 18, their medical information becomes fully confidential. We cannot speak to parents without the student’s verbal or written permission. There is no blanket release, each visit is treated independently and requires separate consent.