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You've graduated from high school.
You've made it to college.

So, what now?

Success here will probably look a little different than you've imagined. Don't sweat it, your road to a degree in higher education will be the biggest adventure [road trip] you've ever encountered.

[And we're calling shotgun.]

Your diploma won't give you a job; it will get you an interview to a job. One in four of you will graduate and go into a career that doesn't currently exist. You'll probably change careers at least four times before you retire. Yeah, no kidding. So the Advising Center is here to give you a chance to make the most of your college education. Get Started...

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I'm a parent and I need help.
Can you help me too?

The Advising Center understands that you as a parent (or other parent-type family member) have invested your time and energy (not to mention your money), towards the success of your now-college-student since around 1989. That's a significant investment. We also understand that you know your child better than we ever will, and that makes you the single greatest asset they have as they pursue academic success. Now, because we know the university pretty well, we want to make sure to partner with and equip you with all the tools you'll need as you continue to support your student ... albeit in a brand new way.

Advising: it's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it.

TTU Advisors, we're glad it's you. Whether they say, "Thank you," or not, one day, the students will also appreciate your diligent efforts to resource and guide their academic progress. Most of the advisors at TTU are tied to specific colleges and schools, with the charge of focusing on students in their area. As the Advising Center, our job is to specialize in helping students find their place with you, so you can guide them on toward graduation. To help us all, we've put together a collection of resources that we find useful, and want to make them available to you as well. We're so swell. :)

Advising Programs for the University Community
Undergraduate Research

So you're an overachiever, huh? Sweet.

Ron McNair, a first generation college graduate and researcher, was an overachiever we all can look up to. Like him, there are many Texas Tech students who want to maximize their educational experience, and undergraduate research is just the ticket. Curious? Great.

DISCOVERY!

Choosing a major and career is an important step in your first year of college.

By using the DISCOVERY! program you don't not lose time and money. Instead, you spend your first year discovering who you are, what you want out of life, and creating an educational plan to get you there. "What major really fits you?" It is a big question ... and we are here to help.

TTU Prelaw Program

Law School. Really? That's brave.
Don't be intimidated, though.

With your drive and determination, plus a little direction and encouragement, it can be yours for the taking. While starting a degree in law may be four or more years away, preparing for law school starts today. The TTU Prelaw Program is here to walk with you through the application process, planning your finances, and preparing for the LSAT exam. Law School is waiting and the competition will be fierce. Will you be ready?

PEGASUS Program for First Generation College (FGC) Students

Get ready to fly.

Your parents didn't graduate from a four-year college, and that means that you're the first in your family to really learn about college through the experience of being here. PEGASUS is here to help you explore with purpose and succeed with panache. Yeah, panache - I'm not talking flapjacks. Pegasus is the mythological horse that can fly. You are the one in your family who will go beyond what you've dreamed. You are now cleared for takeoff.