Student Organizations
The College of Fine Arts provides peer student organizations designed to help you enhance your skills and build connections with industry professionals. These organizations are open to all students, regardless of major, unless otherwise noted.
School of Art
Art.org is a student-run organization open to all majors, including any students enrolled in School of Art classes. The club holds weekly meetings and serves as a gathering space for students to share ideas and engage in extracurricular activities.
@tcuartorg on Instagram
To learn more and join, email Richard Lane
School for Classical & Contemporary Dance
Founded in 1967 at TCU, this honor society welcomes BFA students specializing in ballet and/or modern dance who actively promote dance in both the TCU community and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The Alpha Chapter maintains a longstanding partnership with the AIDS Outreach Center of Fort Worth and Tarrant County (AOC), organizing an annual benefit concert to support the AOC's initiatives.
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To learn more and join, email Brad Garner
At the start of the academic year, each class within the school selects one representative from among its majors. These representatives, known as "Reps," serve as a direct channel of communication between students and the SCCDance Director. They meet several times per semester, both as a group and individually, to brainstorm, report, strategize and provide feedback for the continual growth and improvement of the program.
To learn more and join, email Brad Garner
Department of Design
Design Focus welcomes all students interested in graphic design and aims to enhance design education through on-campus speakers, special events and service projects. The organization supports students by subsidizing fees for design conferences and competitions.
@tcu.design.focus on Instagram
To learn more and join, email tcudsn@gmail.com
The Graphic Design Society of Creative Excellence comprises exceptional graphic design and design studies students, including scholarship recipients, who are invited to join by faculty.
To learn more and join, email Dusty Crocker
Professional Organizations
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) provides interior design students with educational resources, networking opportunities, design competitions and internship/job listings. Professional development is supported through workshops, conferences and events, while scholarship programs offer financial assistance.
To learn more, email Tamara Rice
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) supports interior design and architecture students, offering resources for professional growth, industry connections and scholarship opportunities.
To learn more, email Tamara Rice
The Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH) provides students with networking events, mentorship opportunities, educational resources and industry-specific scholarships. Students can connect with hospitality professionals, explore career paths, and access resources to support their academic and professional growth.
To learn more, visit their website.
Department of Fashion Merchandising
Fashion Forward is a student-run organization dedicated to fostering creativity, self-expression, and curiosity about the fashion industry while providing networking opportunities for its members.
@tcufashionforward on Instagram
To learn more and join, email Dr. Charles Freeman
The TCU Chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron recognizes and promotes excellence in scholarship, leadership and service among fashion merchandising and interior design majors. Through networking opportunities with established professionals, the honor society supports students' careers in their field throughout their lifetime.
To learn more and join, email Dr. Charles Freeman
School of Music
The TCU Flute Society enriches the community through music performance and pedagogy. Comprised of undergraduate and graduate students who actively perform on the flute, the organization hosts events on campus open to the entire student body and Fort Worth community.
Kappa Kappa Psi (KKPsi) is a coed National Honorary Band Fraternity dedicated to serving TCU’s university bands. During football season, they organize fun activities and volunteer at marching rehearsals and football games. In the spring semester, KKPsi, along with their sister organization Tau Beta Sigma, engage in various service activities, including assisting at TCU’s music events and local schools.
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To learn more and join, email kkygammasigma@gmail.com
The mariachi program started as a student group and is now an official ensemble and course in the School of Music. Mariachi Sangre Royal is under the direction of Imelda Martinez and Ramon Nino, instructors of the nationally acclaimed Mariachi Espuelas de Plata at North Side High School.
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To learn more and join, email Imelda Martinez
Mu Phi Epsilon is a coeducational, professional music fraternity with a mission to advance music globally and promote musicianship, scholarship, therapy, and education. Emphasizing service through music, the fraternity aims to enhance loyalty to the alma mater and foster genuine bonds of friendship.
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To learn more and join
The Music Educators Organization (MEO) strives to offer networking, professional development, and service opportunities for students passionate about music education. Each year, MEO organizes a trip to the Texas Music Educators Association convention, providing members with a platform to connect with professionals and gain insights into the field of education.
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To learn more and join
Professional Development for Musicians (PDM) provides students with opportunities for growth, networking and service through music. With events like masterclasses, Q&A sessions, and outreach performances, PDM helps students enhance their resumes, gain performance experience and excel in auditions and competitions.
@tcupdm on Instagram
The Society for Composers provides a platform for student composers to share and discuss their music while also exploring various compositional techniques and styles. The organization invites anyone interested in composing music, regardless of style, to join.
@tcusocietyofcomposers
To learn more and join
Tau Beta Sigma is an honorary band service sorority.
@tbs_bd on Instagram
To learn more and join, email tbsbetadelta1957@gmail.com
The TCU Horn Society aims to enhance the TCU Horn Program by fostering collaboration among students and other musicians while encouraging continuous improvement in their musical pursuits.
@tcuhornstudio on Instagram
The TCU Percussion Club assists and supports the TCU Percussion Studio, promotes percussive events and performances on campus, and offers learning opportunities for musicians and in the surrounding community.
The TCU Horned Tones, the university's male a cappella group, have been showcased across campus with numerous performances and featured on FOX 4 News. Comprising 18 young men from diverse majors, including music, theater, entrepreneurship, and finance, they are among TCU's most eclectic and passionate groups.
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Department of Theatre
Alpha Psi Omega ais a nationally recognized theatre honor society that promotes excellence in theatre arts through leadership, service and performance opportunities. Our chapter fosters a close-knit community of students dedicated to enhancing the creative and educational experience in the TCU Theatre Department.
@theatretcuapo on Instagram.
The Company Representative acts as a confidential liaison between the cast/crew and the creative team, providing a safe channel for voicing concerns without fear of repercussions. Selected by the company, the representative ensures that any issues raised are communicated to the creative team, fostering a positive and transparent working environment.
To learn more, email Jennifer Engler
The Student Season Selection Committee, composed of two elected representatives from each class, reads plays and musical librettos to gather and share class perspectives. These insights are then presented to the faculty committee to help inform the final season selection.
To learn more, email Jennifer Engler
Theatre TCU Black Excellence is a student-run organization dedicated to providing a safe space for educating and showcasing prolific works written for and about the historical impact and experience of Black artists.
@theatretcublackexcellence on Instagram
To learn more, visit their website.
The student chapter of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology is dedicated to fostering professional development and technical excellence in the performing arts. Through workshops, networking opportunities, and hands-on experiences, theatre majors gain valuable skills and industry connections within the field of theatre technology.
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To learn more, email Jennifer Engler