First-Year Leadership Opportunities

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey during your first year at TCU? Look no further than our First Year Leadership Opportunities (FLOs) – an exciting gateway to social connections, leadership development, and personal growth!


Social Connections: FLOs serve as dynamic platforms for forging meaningful connections with fellow Horned Frogs who share your passions and interests. No matter what you interested in, there’s a FLO for you. Through collaborative projects, team-building activities, retreats, and engaging events, you’ll cultivate friendships that last a lifetime.

Leadership Development Opportunities: At TCU, we believe that leadership is not just a position but a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. FLOs provide the perfect environment to hone your leadership skills and unleash your potential. Whether you’re leading a discussion, organizing an event, or spearheading a community service project, you’ll have ample opportunities to develop critical leadership competencies such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Personal Growth: Your first year at college is a time of immense personal growth and exploration. FLOs offer a supportive and nurturing space for you to step out of your comfort zone, embrace new challenges, and discover your strengths and passions. FLOs can help empower you to become the best version of yourself while making a positive impact on the TCU community and beyond.

Join the FLO Family: Whether you’re a natural-born leader or just beginning to explore your leadership potential, there’s a place for you in the FLO family. Join a community of diverse individuals who are committed to making a difference and leaving a legacy at TCU. With a wide range of FLOs to choose from, there’s something for everyone – so why wait? Join us on this extraordinary journey of growth, connection, and leadership at TCU!

Ready to join a FLO? Explore our different FLOs and get connected to TCU in a unique and meaningful way.

Applications for 2024 First-Year Leadership Opportunities have now closed.  

Miss the info session? Check out the virtual session here: https://youtu.be/UwFSmpNeeIg

First-Year Leadership Opportunities (FLO)

Frog Aides LogoFrog Aides is a first-year leadership program designed to empower first-year students to create lasting, servant-focused change and develop leadership skills to aid in both personal and professional growth. Frog Aides selects a cohort composed of students from all over campus with a shared passion for discovering why and how they want to lead. Students will meet weekly to learn new leadership skills through workshops, participate in small groups, attend an overnight retreat in the Fall to develop deep friendships, participate in fun events with the cohort, and have the opportunity to serve through various projects once a month.

LeadNow network of womenLeadNOW (Network of Women) is a program for first-year students to discover what it means to be a woman and a leader. Participating students will be placed in small-groups to foster closer friendships, helping them transition to college life. Through weekly meetings and activities, a retreat in the fall, and unique service opportunities, students will turn their passions into purpose through empowerment, leadership, community, and sisterhood.

LEAPSLeaders Engaging & Assisting People through Service (LEAPS) is a First-Year Leadership Organization (FLO) that focuses on community engagement and servant leadership, while also developing and executing TCU Serves Days, weekly general member meetings, and various community service and volunteer programming throughout the year.

LEAPS Cohort members will develop relationships with campus and community partners while also working closely with the Office of Leadership & Experiential Learning (LEL) staff to promote a campus-wide atmosphere of community involvement, service, and excellence.

Student Testimonials

Brittney Bell“Through LeadNOW, I’ve learned a lot about myself and how to embrace my skills as a leader. If you’re looking for a program that celebrates women and encourages empowerment and leadership, then LeadNOW is definitely the one to join!”- Brittney Bell

Claudia Urbina“LEAPS is an incredible opportunity for first-year students to grow as servant leaders. Students will be part of a cohort of driven, community-oriented individuals dedicated to creating meaningful impact on both the TCU and greater Fort Worth community.”-Claudia Urbina

Ryan Thorpe“I don’t even know where to start. Frog Aides genuinely changed my life, and I would be nowhere near the growth that I have gone through over the past 3 years if it wasn’t for the program. The workshops and project taught me how to lead effectively, how to adapt to different people and meet them where they’re at, and find the right intentions for doing the things I do. It’s given me the best and most genuine connections, created a phenomenal foundation for my future, and has taught me skills that I will implement into my life forever.”-Ryan Thorpe