Students participating in the TCU-In Paris program will take 3-4 courses at Paris College of Art, and one TCU-taught course at the Accent Center, for a total of 12-15 TCU credit hours. New course lists are generally provided in October for the Spring semester and April for the Fall semester.
Please be aware that some courses will require a portfolio and an interview before being enrolled.
Students receive TCU credit that applies towards the TCU GPA. As part of the application, students must have their courses pre-approved through the Credit Approval Process. Previous French language study is not required to participate in this program
For more information about how credits work, see our Study Abroad Basics page.
While you are abroad, you are enrolled in 12 hours of coursework as a placeholder. Your classes will not be posted to your TCU recorded until 8 – 10 weeks after the semester ends, when the transcript from PCA is sent. Once the Registrar receives your transcript, they will record the courses using the department codes on your Course Approvals (i.e., MARK, HIST) and a generic course code. Your dean’s office will apply these to your major / minor / electives / core as approved. All coursework, regardless of program type, counts for grades and will be included in your TCU GPA.
You must abide by the academic policies and regulations of the host university, including but not limited to policies on:
- Attendance / Absence policies
- Add / Drop process
- Grade Appeals
- Final Exam schedule
TCU cannot override host university policies and regulations.
Students are required to live in accommodations provided through TCU.
TCU-In Paris students live in fully-furnished apartments throughout the city with other TCU students or ACCENT program students. Students may request one TCU roommate. Each apartment is unique, but all are comfortable and typical of Parisian accommodations, which tend to be smaller and older than apartments in the United States. Students should expect to commute to classes on the Paris public transportation system. Commutes can range from 15 to 45 minutes.
All housing amenities vary, but most have washing machines (none have dryers) and showers (although some only have bathtubs). Students must bring or purchase their own towels and toiletries. Bedrooms are generally furnished with a bed, a closet or armoire, sheets, pillows and blankets. Kitchen facilities include a small stove-stop, refrigerator, dishes and basic cooking utensils. Apartments usually have a table or desk for studying.
Any damages to housing will be posted to your TCU account upon return.
Semester Costs for 2024-25
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- Paris Program Fee: Spring 2025 – $13,800
Pay $500 Non-Refundable Deposit to confirm your spot in the program after admission
Program Fee is billed to your TCU Student Account before the semester begins ($500 deposit applied as a credit)
This includes:
— Housing
— Multiple excursions in France
— Cultural activities, including cooking classes and lectures
— TCU Sash
- TCU Tuition: $30,825
- Estimated Additional Expenses: For other outside expenses not included in the program fee. Individual budgets are highly variable. This may include:
— Airfare: $1,000 – $2,000
— French Visa Fees: $120
— Books: $200
— Class Excursions: $200
— Meals/Groceries: $2,500 – $4,000
— Local Transportation: $150
— Personal Expenses: $1,500
— Travel Expenses: Highly variable
Visit the Scholarships & Aid page to learn about study abroad scholarships, through TCU and other organizations. In particular, TCU-In Florence applicants should look at the:
- TCU International Studies Award (included in program application)
