Mission, Vision & Values

Honors Pledge
As a member of the John V. Roach Honors College, I pledge to dedicate myself to intellectual inquiry, life-long learning and critical thinking, to demonstrate personal and academic integrity, and to engage others in earnest and respectful discussion with an open mind.
Mission
Dedicated to enriching the intellectual life of TCU, the John V. Roach Honors College seeks to empower, inspire, and motivate high-achieving students to become leaders in our global society.
Vision
To be a world-class, values-centered Honors College characterized by critical, creative, cultural and cross-disciplinary inquiry.
Values
The John V. Roach Honors College encourages its students to develop a deep understanding of the ideals, principles, and beliefs that guide their behavior and shape their decisions. To promote this high level of self-understanding, the John V. Roach Honors College supports TCU's values of integrity, engagement, community and excellence.
Why Honors?
The John V. Roach Honors College at TCU gives you a learning community to grow both personally and intellectually.
Academics
Our curriculum engages you in high-impact practices, so you can create connections both in and beyond the classroom.
Beyond the Classroom
The Honors College fosters a connected community where you build relationships with mentors and peers.