General Information

P.O.s and Checks

Please note, TCU’s Institute for Teaching Excellence was formerly known as Pre-AP. This program focuses on advanced academics and serving gifted and talented students.

Click here to download the APSI, HS ITE & All English (6-8) Registration Form 2027 (Use this form if you are registering for Middle School English, PBL, Networking, Seminar or Research.)

Click here to download the MS ITE Registration Form 2027 (Use this form for Middle School Math, Science, and Social Studies.)

AP Summer Institute and High School ITE/ MS English ITE Tuition Rate:
Early Registration: $650 (through March 15, 2027)
Standard Registration: $700 (March 16- May 1, 2027)
Priority Rush Registration: $750 (begins May 2, 2027)
***$50 additional non-refundable lab fee for Science and Art Classes***

AP Seminar, AP Research, Cybersecurity, and PBL sessions Tuition Rate:
Online Standard Registration: $799 | In-person Standard Registration: $1,075

AP Summer Institute Refund Policy:
Refunds, less the non-refundable deposit of $150 including lab fees if applicable, will be issued for cancellations received in writing up by May 31st. No refunds will be issued after that date. Substitutions from the same school or school district will be allowed five working days before the beginning of each institute with a completed registration form for each substitute. Please contact the Office of Extended Education at 817-257-7132 for more information. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8am–4:30pm.

Cancellation Policy:

TCU reserves the right to cancel classes when required minimum enrollment is not met. Instructor illness or extreme weather may also cause the interruption of scheduled classes.

To process your AP Summer Institute registration, our office requires a fully completed registration form along with complete payment details.

Required Contact Information

• Participant’s home address and phone number
• An active email address that is monitored over the summer and can receive incoming emails from TCU

Payment Requirements

• Online Registrations: Full payment via credit card is required at the time of registration.
• Standard Registrations: Must include complete payment details, a copy of the purchase order (not just the PO number), business office contact information, and a check or credit card number.

Incomplete registration forms or submissions missing proper payment information cannot be processed.

Confirmation & Check-In Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email. Class check-in instructions will also be sent electronically prior to the program.

As a general rule, we define a new teacher as one who has been teaching Advanced Placement for 3 years or less. We realize there are special circumstances, so please contact us if you have a question about placement.

Our Fort Worth workshops are Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

If your instructor is requesting specific session supplies, it will be emailed to you prior to start of the class. You will need a charged laptop or portable device to access digital materials. All materials including the CED binder will be provided digitally by TCU or your presenter. Participants may print the electronic College Board bundle if they choose. If a participant would like a printed copy of the CED binder, they may be purchased on the College Board’s Store Website for $35.

You will receive an initial email confirmation from TCU Extended Education that we have received your registration.  It will list the course name and number, date, and time for the class in which you are enrolled. Please check this information for accuracy and contact Extended Education to make any changes. You will receive an additional email confirmation approximately 2 weeks prior to the start of your class, which will list the building and room number. You may use the TCU map to locate your building.

When you receive your course confirmation, a link to campus parking will be included. To avoid ticketing and towing, TCU has asked that APSI participants park only in the designated parking lots, not in visitor or reserved parking spaces.

As a College Board sanctioned workshop, the number of hours required for teachers to attend before a certificate of attendance can be awarded is pre-determined. Please notify your instructor of any pending conflicts.

APSI certificates of attendance: Participating Institute for Teaching Excellence and AP educators, with a zero balance and who have attended the required hours, will receive a certificate by email.

All of the instructional spaces and dining locations that the AP Summer Institute utilizes on our campus are handicapped accessible. If you require special accommodations while at TCU, before arriving on campus please contact TCU’s Student Access and Accommodation:

Texas Christian University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 regarding students with disabilities.  No otherwise qualified individual shall be denied access to or participation in the services, programs and activities of TCU solely on the basis of a disability.  The University shall provide reasonable accommodations for each eligible student who (a) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, (b) has a record or history of such an impairment, or (c) is regarded as having such an impairment.

Individuals seeking accommodations should contact the Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities prior to their registered session date.  Eligible teachers are responsible for presenting relevant, verifiable, professional documentation and/or assessment reports to the Coordinator.  Information concerning a disability is treated in a confidential manner in accordance with University policies as well as applicable federal and state laws.  Further documentation may be required from the teacher to substantiate the claim of a disability or to assist the University in determining appropriate accommodations.

Only registered participants are allowed in the classrooms. We do not provide facilities for guests, children or pets.