As you know, TCU is undergoing a period of significant growth and evolution in our physical campus. That evolution has made it necessary for us to quickly modernize our parking experience for the TCU community. As we excitedly await new parking options being built, we will share campus parking resources in new ways. This year,… Read more »
Parking Updates
July 29, 2025 – Students
As you know, TCU is undergoing a period of significant growth and evolution in our physical campus. That evolution has made it necessary for us to quickly modernize our parking experience for the TCU community. As we excitedly await new parking options being built, we will share campus parking resources in new ways. This year,… Read more »
July 11, 2025 – 3:30 PM
Notifications to first-year students who were selected in the lottery for the opportunity to purchase a parking permit were sent via email. These students must accept/deny their permit by Friday, July 18. They can purchase a permit on August 4 with the portal opens. Those who were not selected were notified via email. If any… Read more »
July 8, 2025 – 4:15pm – First-Year Parking Permit Lottery Applicants
We have received your application for the first-year parking permit exemption and will be conducting the lottery this week. If drawn, you will receive an email on Friday, July 11. During the 2024-25 academic year, 1,000 first-year students purchased parking permits. Approximately 900 incoming first-year students requested a parking exemption for the upcoming 2025-26 school… Read more »
July 8, 2025 – 9:15am – First-Year Parking Permit Update
As you prepare for this exciting next chapter at TCU, we want to keep you informed about on-campus parking for first-year students. During the 2024-25 academic year, 1,000 first-year students purchased parking permits. However, with our community’s continued growth and ongoing campus planning, parking availability has become severely limited. Approximately 900 incoming first-year students requested… Read more »
June 26, 2025 – Molly Reid Parking Garage Reallocation
Effective Fall 2025, the Molly Reid parking garage will be reallocated to Tier 1 faculty and staff. This change is part of ongoing efforts to optimize our campus facilities. As changes continue, residential students will continue to see less parking near residential facilities. Please note that all reallocations will remain in place for a minimum… Read more »
June 1, 2025 – Email to Incoming First-Year Students
Horned Frogs, We’re excited to welcome you to TCU! If you’re wanting to bring a car to campus, here’s an important update about parking permits for first-year students. Key Details: A limited number of parking permit exemptions are available for first-year residential students. All requests will be entered into a lottery system, and a select… Read more »
April 16, 2025: Email Communication
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, As shared in our April 1 communication, continuous parking adjustments are needed to support campus development efforts. Effective April 20 through May 15, parking lots EC-1, EC-3, EC-15, Lot RH and Lot RI will be permanently closed. Students: Commuter students may park in Lot 3, Lot 4, or existing and available commuter… Read more »
April 1, 2025: Email Communication
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, As part of TCU’s long-term campus development plans, parking across campus will be reallocated, adjusted and, in some cases, permanently eliminated to accommodate major construction projects launching over the next few years. The first phase of parking changes will begin on April 20, with additional changes taking effect in May… Read more »