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TCU requires conference groups to adhere to all of TCU’s regulations, policies, guidelines and all local, state and federal laws concerning health, safety and public order. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in the forfeiture of the privilege of using TCU facilities and services or termination of TCU agreements. TCU regulations include, but are not limited to, the following in TCU buildings and on TCU property:

  • Smoking is prohibited in all buildings. TCU is a tobacco-free campus.
  • Minors require direct supervision at all times while on campus.
  • Attaching any object to any TCU premise by tape, nail, screw or alteration of the premises in any manner whatsoever without prior written permission from Conference Services is not permitted. No signs are to be attached to the outside walls of any TCU facility without prior written permission.
  • All visitors are expected to comply with TCU traffic regulations. Parking is allowed only in the white-lined spaces. There is no parking or driving on ANY non-paved area.
  • All facility and residence hall rooms must be left in the condition found. Any damages or excessive clean-up will be billed after the event. No furniture may be moved out of the residence hall rooms or from lounge areas into individual rooms.
  • TCU prohibits alcoholic beverages in all areas of the campus without written permission. Residents of legal age twenty-one (21) or over may possess and consume alcoholic beverages in their residence hall rooms only. The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in all hallways, stairways, elevators, lobbies, lounges, recreation areas, restrooms and all other areas of residence halls. Kegs and any other containers larger than one gallon used for alcoholic beverages are not permitted anywhere on campus. If approved, alcohol cut off times are 30 minutes before end of event time scheduled.
  • The illegal possession, manufacture, distribution, use or sale of any quantity of any drug, narcotic or any controlled substance or being illegally under the influence of any drug, narcotic or any controlled substance is prohibited.
  • Tampering with the fire system or with fire fighting equipment is a violation of the Fort Worth City Ordinance. EVERYONE MUST evacuate the building when an alarm is sounded. All violators are subject to persecution and fine ($400) by the University as well as city authorities.
  • Possession, ignition or detonation of any explosive device, fireworks liquid or flammable object is prohibited. This includes any hazardous materials, and any and all firearms.
  • Candles and open flames may not be used in any building without permission from Conference Services.
  • No shoes with cleats are allowed in any facility. Only white-soled court shoes (tennis shoes) are allowed on University Recreation Center gym floors.
  • No cut-offs are allowed in the University Recreation Center pool.
  • All security arrangements must be made through TCU Conference Services. The number of officers required for each event is at the discretion of TCU Police.