Texas Tech University Student Resource Guide

 

Academic Advisor

Each student at Texas Tech has at least one academic advisor.  Some students will have as many as four advisors assisting them with different aspects of their degree program (i.e. major, minor, specialization such as teacher certification, designation such as prelaw, etc.). The advisor(s) may be a faculty member or a professional staff academic advisor. Students who are unsure who their advisors are need to first check with their major department office or call the Advising Center at Texas Tech (ACTT).

Located in: 79 Holden Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-2189

Website Address: www.advising.ttu.edu

Academic Testing Services

The Academic Testing Services (ATS) office provides a wide variety of standardized exams integral to the admissions, enrollment, matriculation, and graduation/certification/licensure requirements of Texas Tech, the state of Texas, and specific employers recruiting Texas Tech graduates. These exams include, but are not limited to, ACT/SAT, TSI exams (Accuplacer, THEA and Quick THEA), CLEP, Distance Learning, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, PCAT, TExES/ExCET, TOEFL, Foreign Service Written Exam for govt. employment, etc.

The ATS office also offers some computer-based versions of exams including THEA and some graduate admissions exams to assist students in meeting deadlines whether for enrollment or financial aid. CLEP exams for course credit and Distance Learning exams help students shorten the path to graduation thereby assisting students to graduate on time. A variety of other exams administered, in conjunction with other campus departments, contribute to the academic success and matriculation of students.

Located In: 242 West Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-3671

Website Address: www.depts.ttu.edu/testing/

AccessTECH: An Academic Accommodation & Disability Support Program

AccessTECH is a disability support program which provides students with full access to, and participation in, the academic environment and university community. AccessTECH embraces the diversity of the student body and celebrates a culturally sensitive and accessible campus through outreach and partnerships with many university organizations and departments.

 provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities in order to remove barriers to their education and therefore encourage, empower, and challenge students to excel. Reasonable academic accommodations are provided on an individual basis and in coordination with services through existing Student Support Programs to support students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to apply for academic accommodations at least 30 days prior to the initial semester of enrollment.

Located In: 335 West Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-2405

TTY Phone Number: (806) 742-2092

Website Address: www.accesstech.dsa.ttu.edu

Advance Technology Learning Center (ATLC)

The ATLC supervises and operates many computer labs across campus to make this technology accessible to TTU students. There are several labs located in Residence halls across campus, but the two most commonly known are located in the West basement of the TTU Main Library and in the basement of the Student Union building.

Additional resources:

·       online short courses students may utilize to enhance, improve, or refresh their computer skills

·       IT Help Desk for computer questions whether online or by phone

·       Tutorial for TechSIS Web for Students

·       Printing capabilities where students can print papers, class schedules, or other needed documents

·       And much, much more

See the IT Website or visit their main office in the west basement of the library for more information on the resources available to students.

Located in: West Basement of the TTU Main library

Phone Number: (806) 742-1650

Website Address: www.ttu.edu/it4students/

 

Advising Center at Texas Tech (ACTT)

ACTT is the University Advising Center and serves all prospective and currently enrolled students in the University. Assigned caseloads include students who are:

• Undecided, Uncertain, and Undeclared (ASUD) with fewer than 45 credits
• First Generation College (FGC)
• Prelaw (PLAW)
• ASUD student athletes
• high school students in the Lubbock ISD Accelerated Learning Program (LEAP)
• who are concurrently enrolled at the University

·       Gateway Program students in conjunction with South Plains College

Students are not required to make an appointment to see an ACTT advisor except during registration periods (new student orientation, open registration, and advance registration).

Programs available through ACTT include:

• 1:1 Academic Advising
• DISCOVERY!, a structured process to help students learn to make decisions around academic majors and professional careers
• PEGASUS, an outreach and scholarship program empowering FGC students to achieve academic success at TTU
• TTU Prelaw Program, a four-year structured program that assists students in preparing for law school
• OPUS, Outreach to Prospective Undecided Students

Located In: 79 Holden Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-2189

Email Address: advising@actt.ttu.edu

Website Address: www.actt.ttu.edu

ACTT DISCOVERY! – Advising Center at Texas Tech (ACTT)

See DISCOVERY!

 

ACTT Forum - Advising Center at Texas Tech

The ACTT Forum is an online, thread-driven discussion developed to foster communication and the interchange of ideas between current and future members of the Texas Tech University community. The ACTT Forum offers discussion areas for students, family members, faculty, and staff as well as providing forums for academic advisors both on and off campus. The ACTT Forum is not restricted to a particular college or major at Texas Tech, thus making it accessible to all students.  Students should view this as yet another way to contact and communicate with advisors to receive answers to their questions as well as interact with other students on advising issues.

Located In: 79 Holden Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-2189

Website Address: www.actt.ttu.edu

Assistant Area Coordinators-Residence Halls

Assistant Area Coordinators (AACs) are full-time professionals employed by the Department of Housing and Dining Services.  Their education, interest in students and experience in residence hall living qualify them for such positions. In addition to the general administration of the hall’s physical operation, major responsibilities include working with program development to enhance the personal growth of each individual student; advising students and hall government groups; coordinating the judicial process within the hall/complex; and supervising and training student staff. AACs are available to assist with counseling and working with resident concerns.

 Located in: each Resident Hall has an assigned AAC, check with your hall office

 Phone Number: 742-2602   Doak Hall – Main Office

742-0037  Bledsoe/Gordon/Sneed

742-0224  Carpenter/Wells

742-2697  Chitwood/Weymouth

742-2645  Coleman Hall

742-2643     Gaston Hall

742-2604  Horn/Knapp

742-2615     Hulen/Clement

742-2624     Stangel/Murdough

742-2610     Wall/Gates

 Website Address: www.housing.ttu.edu/ResLife/get_involved.asp

Career Center

The Center provides a number of services designed to assist all Texas Tech students and alumni with their career development and job search efforts. The Center offers workshops, seminars, individual career counseling, career exploration programs, a career library, Career Days, SIGI-Plus (computerized career guidance system), and on-campus interviews with prospective employers. During Career Days, representatives from hundreds of organizations visit the Career Center each year to conduct employment interviews with students in an effort to fill internship, Co-Op, and full-time positions. To obtain interviews and submit a resume, students may register at www.careercenter.ttu.edu.

The Career Center also sponsors job fairs that include graduate and professional schools, school districts, summer camps, and two large career expos. Resources at the Career Center include videos and job listings. Counselors are available to meet individually with students to discuss job-related topics such as resumes, cover letters, etc.

Located In: 150 Wiggins Complex

Phone Number: (806) 742-2210

Website Address: www.careercenter.ttu.edu

Center for Campus Life

From campus resources to involvement opportunities, the Center for Campus Life is part of the ongoing excitement of the Red Raider Experience. Whether students are interested in joining student organizations, contributing to the community through service, developing leadership skills, or submersing themselves in culture, the Center for Campus Life is the comprehensive stop for student involvement. The mission of the Center is to offer diverse programs and services to enhance all students’ Red Raider Experience. The /center provides the following programs and services to build upon this mission:

·       Campus Events and Programs – enhance students’ university experience through programs that offer cultural diversity, entertainment, social engagement, and educational activities.

·       Crisis Intervention – assist students and parents in the event of a personal or family emergency.

·       First Year Experience – introduce students to the culture, traditions and community of Texas Tech University, while easing the transition into university life.

·       Greek Life – provide diverse opportunities for campus involvement, academic achievement, leadership development, socialization and services in on of 40 Greek organizations.

·       Grievances – assist students with the process of filing grievances and investigating sexual harassment and discrimination complaints.

·       Leadership and Civic Engagement – connect students to the Lubbock and Texas Tech University community through community services and leadership development.

·       Student Life Research – creates a snapshot of Texas Tech University students and helps the university determine how to meet students’ needs through national and campus research studies.

·       Student Organizations – provide support, communication, programming and advisement to 380+ student organizations and advisors.

·       Tech spirit and Traditions – provide support to many groups that enhance the spirit of the university such as the Cheerleaders, Pom Pom Squad, Masked Rider, and the Homecoming Committee.

Located In: 201 Student Union

Phone Number: (806) 742-5433

Website Address: www.campuslife.ttu.edu

Center for the Study of Addiction

The Center for the Study of Addiction at Texas Tech University maintains one primary focus: the creation of a comprehensive education, support and service network for students struggling with issues related to recovery from an addictive disorder. The creation of this Collegiate Recovery Community is designed to expose participants to a holistic approach to recovery in which students can experience a full range of sober life experiences.  The Collegiate Recovery Community provides students in recovery with an opportunity to learn and grow in an environment free of the stigma often attached to addiction/recovery.  The Center for the Study of Addiction has been able to nurture this community of students in recovery through programming which includes: Twelve Step meetings and other support groups, academic support, education about the disease of addiction’s impact on social systems, and scholarships for recovering students.

Located In: 172 Human Sciences

Phone Number: (806) 742-2891

Website Address: www.hs.ttu.edu/csa

Community Assistants-Residence Hall

Each floor in every residence hall has at least one Community Assistant (CA), a student staff member living in the building to personally help his/her residents and the entire floor in every way possible. CA’s are upper-class students specially trained in all aspects of residence hall living with the experience and knowledge to answer questions or help find the answers. CAs coordinate many events throughout the academic year for the residents including hosting staff from offices who provide resources designed to enhance the academic success of TTU students.

Located in: check with your hall office to find out the name of your CA

Phone Number:   742-2602  Doak Hall – Main Office

742-0037  Bledsoe/Gordon/Sneed

742-0224  Carpenter/Wells

742-2697  Chitwood/Weymouth

742-2645  Coleman Hall

742-2644     Gaston Hall

742-2604  Horn/Knapp

742-2616     Hulen/Clement

742-2625     Stangel/Murdough

742-2611     Wall/Gates

 Website Address: www.housing.ttu.edu/ResLife/get_involved.asp

DISCOVERY! - Advising Center at Texas Tech (ACTT)

DISCOVERY! is a structured program to assist students to Graduate-On-Time. The program is designed to teach students a decision-making process leading to better educational research, planning, and best fit choices. The process focuses on developing decision-making skills and teaches how to use University resources in the fields of self-discovery, academics and career interest and advancement. 

 

DISCOVERY! shows students where to go and what to do to uncover values, learning styles, personality types, strengths and interests and then use that information to selecting an appropriate major and/or career. The program helps students gather, analyze and organize information to discover and interpret their findings to form a plan for reaching their goals and dreams. The decision-making process learned will assist students in problem-solving for life, not merely during their undergraduate career at Texas Tech.  All students, regardless of entering major, are encouraged to participate in the DISCOVERY! Program.

Located In: 79 Holden Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-2189

Website Address: www.actt.ttu.edu

Distance Learning – Outreach and Extended Learning

Texas Tech University offers college credit courses and degree programs as well as K-12 options, a high school diploma program, and non-credit programs at a distance. Offering flexibility and convenience, distance learning opportunities are available in several formats, including web-based independent study (print and, in some cases, online), CD-ROM, two-way interactive television, video, e-mail and audio. These options enable students to take both credit and non-credit courses at their convenience, choosing the appropriate time and place to meet their needs. All college credit courses meet the same academic standards as campus-based courses, and, in many cases, are taught by the same faculty.

Extended Studies works closely with the academic departments to offer print-based, and in some cases web-based, college credit courses that are self-paced and can be completed regardless of your geographical location. Students often take courses through Distance Learning to resolve scheduling conflicts or as an alternative to summer school. If you are pursuing a degree at Texas Tech University, you must receive approval from your academic dean’s office before enrolling in a distance learning course. Seeking approval prior to registering for these courses will ensure the student understands how the course will or will not apply to the degree the student is seeking to earn at TTU. For more information, students are encouraged to contact Outreach and Extended Learning.

Located In: 6901 Quaker Avenue

Phone Number: (806) 742-7200

Phone Number: (800) 692-6877 ext. 276

Website Address: www.de.ttu.edu

Family Therapy Clinic

The Family Therapy Clinic offers fee-based services to help individuals, single parents, children, couples, and all kinds of families (biological, blended, and step-families). The Clinic can help with many different problems, including individual depression, child behavior problems, grief and loss, separation and divorce issues, sexual problems, and problems in communication.

Located In: Human Sciences

Phone Number: (806) 742-3074

Website Address: www.hs.ttu.edu/mft

Financial Aid for Students (Title IV Institution Code: 003644)

The mission of the Financial Aid office is to provide financial assistance to students who, without such aid, would not be able to pursue higher education.

Texas Tech University’s Financial Aid office provides students with the highest quality services, programs, and opportunities for financial assistance which, in combination with the resources expected from the student and/or the family, will enable the student to attend the University and assist the student in achieving his/her educational and life goals. Financial Aid aims to provide students with information in the most timely manner possible to supplement the decision-making process for investing in an education. TTU expects its students and their families to make a realistic effort to contribute toward educational expenses. Aid is not intended to replace the role of the family in financing education, but rather to play a partnership role with the student. Financial aid includes student loans, grants, work-study programs, and part-time employment programs.   

Located In: 310 West Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-3681

Email Address: finaid.advisor@ttu.edu

Website Address: www.fina.ttu.edu

First Generation College (FGC) Students - Advising Center at Texas Tech

The Advising Center at Texas Tech (ACTT) recognizes the unique needs of First Generation College (FGC) students and provides academic, social, and personal support during their first year experience.  FGC students (students whose immediate family or guardians did not complete a four-year bachelor’s degree) often do not have a comprehensive perspective of the university culture and succeed with academic advising specific to their needs.  FGC students that want to meet peers, develop skills that lead to success in college, or would like to meet a peer FGC Mentor should contact the PEGASUS program located in the Advising Center at Texas Tech.

Located In: 79 Holden Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-2189

Email Address: advising@actt.ttu.edu

Website Address: www.actt.ttu.edu

Honors College

The Honors College at Texas Tech University offers students a small college experience within the context of a large research university, providing outstanding academic and extracurricular opportunities for those students who are intellectually curious and capable and who are interested in making the most of their time as undergraduates. The members of the Honors College staff are dedicated to assisting students in achieving their academic, personal, and professional goals.

The purpose of the Honors College is to broaden a student’s educational experience and is unlike the honors class experience students find in high school. Honors at TTU is about engaging and involving students intellectually in the educational experience through smaller class sizes, an honors student organization, and personal advising. Students who are not in the Honors College may take Honors classes with permission from the college.  Students must apply to the Honors College independently of their University application.

Located In: 103 McClellan Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-1828

Website Address: www.honor.ttu.edu

IS 1100 Freshman Seminar

Tech Transition: The Freshman Seminar. A class designed to smooth the transition of students from high school to the University. The course focuses on the development of critical thinking skills as they apply to the nature of a university, the purposes and values of a college education, and a variety of campus issues. Practical matters covered include time and event management, essay writing, effective note taking, test taking, and campus resources. Refer to Schedule of Classes or advisor for more information.

Located in: not available

Phone Number: (806) 742-6500 ext. 246

Email Address: roger.saathoff@ttu.edu

Website Address: www.IS1100.ttu.edu

 

Interfraternity Council - Greek Life Programs

Texas Tech Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the governing body of the fraternities at Tech who are members of The National Interfraternity Conference (NIC). IFC strives to promote high academic standards, philanthropic services, resources for recruitment, and inter-fraternity unity.

Of the sixty-three NIC fraternities in the United States and Canada, sixteen are registered at Texas Tech. The National Interfraternity Conference (NIC) is an organization established to foster inter-fraternity relations and assist in the development and education of NIC fraternities and their member chapters. These organizations are dedicated to personal development, academic achievement, leadership, and service to the campus community. Activities of an NIC fraternity may include study halls, community service projects, cook-outs, intramural sports, educational programs, sorority mixers, formal dances, and leadership training. Fraternities ultimately offer close friendships that will last through college and beyond.

You may contact the Greek Life Advisor at the Center for Campus Life office.

Located In: 228 Student Union Building (SUB)

Phone Number: (806) 742-5433

Website Address: www.campuslife.ttu.edu/GreekLife/interfraternity_council.asp 

Junction Center – See TTU Center at Junction

 

Library

Texas Tech University has 3 primary libraries. The names of the libraries are: the University libraries, the law library, and the Health Sciences library. One of the three, the University Libraries, has 4 branches which include; the main library, the SW Collections/Special Collections library, the Architecture library, and the International Cultural Center library. Any student may use any of the libraries. However, check out privileges may be restricted. Example, while any student may use the Health Sciences library resources while actually in the library or by accessing online, only students enrolled in Health Science Center degree programs may check books out from that library.

University (Main) library

Located In: Main Library building located West of the Student Union

Phone Number: (806) 742-2261

Website Address: www.library.ttu.edu/  

 

SW Collections/Special Collections library

Located In: SW Collection/Special Library building north of the Main Library

Phone Number: (806) 742-3749

Website Address:  www.swco.ttu.edu/ 

 

Architecture library

Located In: Architecture Building, room 906 

Phone Number: (806) 742-8058

Website Address: www.library.ttu.edu/arch/

 

International Cultural Center library

Located In: 601 N. Indiana Avenue

Phone Number: (806) 742-1954

Website Address: www.library.ttu.edu/icc/

 

The Law Library

Located In: 1802 Hartford Avenue in the Law School

Phone Number: (806) 742-3957

Website Address: www.law.ttu.edu/lawsite/library/LawLibraryHome.asp

 

Preston Smith Library of the Health Sciences

Located In: 3601 4^th Street

Phone Number: (806) 743-2200

Website Address: www.ttuhsc.edu/libraries/

 

Missouri Math Club

The Missouri Club is a free tutorial service available to students registered in Math 0301–3350 that is provided by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at TTU. The tutors are typically TTU undergraduate and graduate students who meet the knowledge and skill qualifications for tutoring as specified by the department of Mathematics and Statistics. The department lists the tutoring schedule on the department website (see below link) each semester.

Contact the math department for more information.

Located In: 106 Math

Phone Number: (806) 742-2566

Website Address: www.math.ttu.edu/department/tutorial.shtml

Ombudsman’s Office

The Ombudsman provides informal, neutral, and confidential dispute resolution services for students and can assist with interpersonal misunderstandings or disputes as well as with concerns about academic or administrative issues. The Ombudsman's Office operates independently as a supplement to existing administrative or formal grievance procedures and has no formal decision-making authority. The Ombudsman does not act as an advocate for either side in a dispute. Instead, the Ombudsman acts as an advocate for fairness for all parties involved. The Ombudsman's Office is a safe place for students to bring concerns and find solutions.

Located In: 202 Student Union

Phone Number: (806) 742-4791

Website Address: www.ttu.edu/ombudsman

Overseas Resource Center

Texas Tech students may study abroad in over 40 countries worldwide. Some programs require foreign language skill but several do not. Through TTU programs students may study in Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, Australia and Africa. There are four different kinds of program offered at TTU:

·       Reciprocal Exchange Programs
Students pay TTU tuition and fees and trade places in the classroom with a foreign student from an overseas university. Both credit and grades transfer back to Texas Tech. TTU has Reciprocal agreements with many institutions in Europe and Latin America.

·       TTU Affiliated Study Abroad Programs
Students are enrolled in a non-tuition-bearing registration while they attend a program designed specifically for study abroad students. Tuition is paid to the program. Transfer credit is possible. Through Affiliated programs Tech students have opportunities to study all over the world.

·       TTU Departmental and College Programs
Several departments and colleges on the TTU campus offer unique study abroad programs for students pursuing majors in those areas. Students participating on such programs enroll in TTU course and pay tuition at TTU. Students are also required to pay program fees to TTU before the start of their programs. The students are accompanied abroad by faculty members in the sponsoring department.

·       TTU Center in Seville, Spain
Qualified TTU students may spend the semester taking TTU courses in English or in Spanish while living in Spanish households in Seville, Spain. Courses are taught by TTU faculty and the center is run by Texas Tech. Students enroll in TTU courses and pay tuition and program fees at TTU.

 

Program costs vary depending on the location and type of program. Some programs allow students to pay Texas Tech tuition whereas others have set tuition fees paid to the third-party program. This site lists cost estimates for TTU Reciprocal programs. Cost information for Affiliated programs may be found at program websites. Students in TTU programs are registered at Texas Tech and therefore are eligible for most state, federal and university grants, awards and financial aid. Students may also apply for the Texas Tech International Education Fee Scholarship and other study abroad scholarships.

 

For more information on these programs, the costs of studying abroad, requirements, steps on how to get started planning your abroad program simply click on the above links or contact a Study Abroad Counselor in the Office of International Affairs.

Located in: Office of International Affairs at 601 N. Indiana (located at 4th and Indiana across from Health Science Center)

Phone Number: (806) 742-3667

Website Address: www.iaff.ttu.edu/Home/OIA/StudyAbroad

 

Panhellenic Council - Greek Life Programs

The Panhellenic Council (PHC) is the unifying, coordinating, and governing body of the sororities at Texas Tech University that are members of The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). Panhellenic strives to promote high academic standards, philanthropic services, deep friendships, and the empowerment of women on campus. There are twenty-six NPC sororities in the United States and Canada, and eleven of them are registered at Texas Tech. The Texas Tech Panhellenic Council follows the policies and procedures as outlined in the Constitution of the Texas Tech Panhellenic Association and the By-Laws.

The Council can provide information on Greek life, recruitment dates, etc. You may also contact the Greek Life Advisor in the Center for Campus Life office.

Located In: 201 Student Union

Phone Number: (806) 742-5433

Website Address: www.campuslife.ttu.edu

PEGASUS:  Pioneers in Education: Generations Achieving Scholarship & Unprecedented Success - Advising Center at Texas Tech

PEGASUS is an interactive support program for First Generation College (FGC) students and their friends. Students are engaged in three areas of student success: academic, personal, and social development. The PEGASUS program offers the following to FGC students and their friends:

• personalized academic advising
• academic major selection advising via the DISCOVERY! program
• leadership development workshop series
• peer mentoring with academically successful FGC upper class students

We also offer success tools such as the College Student Inventory (CSI). Topics discussed with students include goal setting, time and event management, study skills, getting involved in the campus community, applying for financial aid, utilizing services at TTU, managing credit debt, and personal development. The PEGASUS program is available to all FGC students and their friends. Selected FGC students may be eligible for a PEGASUS scholarship upon completing a semester agreement. For additional information please contact PEGASUS via the Advising Center at Texas Tech (ACTT.)

Located In: 79 Holden Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-2189

Email Address: pegasus.mentors@ttu.edu

Website Address: www.actt.ttu.edu

Prelaw – See TTU Prelaw Program

 

Programs for Academic Support Services (PASS) - Learning Center

The Learning Center provides a variety of learning assistance services designed to enhance students’ academic effectiveness while empowering them to make the most of the educational opportunities available at the university.  Students have already paid for these services with their semester fees, thus there is no additional charge when students make use of the center’s resources. Services include, but are not necessarily limited to, in-house and on-line peer tutoring (math, science, foreign languages), computer lab access, test preparation study guides, testing accommodations and outreach presentations. Outreach presentations as well as individual study skills advising are offered on topics such as time management, reading comprehension, test taking strategies and test anxiety, listening / note taking skills and applying your learning style to various learning situations. Supplemental Instruction (SI) is offered in various courses to help students be academically successful. SI targets difficult courses and hires student peers who have taken and successfully completed the class (made a grade of “A”) to be an SI leader. The SI leaders attend the class with the students, hold voluntary group study sessions throughout the week for students currently taking the course, and assist the students in learning to apply successful study strategies. Research shows that students who regularly attend SI sessions will make ½ to one whole letter grade higher than the students who do not attend the sessions.

Located In: 205 West Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-3664

Website Address: www.pass.ttu.edu

Psychology Clinic

The Psychology Clinic provides short- and long-term counseling, psychotherapy, and psychological and vocational assessment to Texas Tech students and staff as well as children and adults in the Lubbock community. The clinic provides training experience for doctoral students in clinical and counseling psychology. The clinic is located on the first floor in the east end of the Psychology Building.

Located In: 111A Psychology

Phone Number: (806) 742-3737

Website Address: www.depts.ttu.edu/psychologyclinic  

 

Recreational Sports

The Student Recreation Center at TTU is one of the largest facilities in the country. The Rec Center offers students opportunities to participate in intramurals, open recreation, sports clubs, aquatics, non-credit instruction, special events and general fitness activities by providing open recreation racquetball, basketball, jogging, volleyball, weight rooms, cardiovascular equipment and a 50-meter pool.. The Rec Center also possesses an Outdoor Pursuits Center to provide students with opportunities to enjoy and create both recreational and learning experiences within the natural environment by providing workshops and clinics on outdoor topics, cooperative off-campus adventure trips, an outdoor equipment rental shop, and the indoor rock climbing center. In addition to the above services, the Rec Center also offers CPR and other Red Cross classes, health and fitness screenings, personal coaches, massage, educational programs, and more.

Located In: 202 Student Recreation Center – Main Office

Phone Number: (806) 742-3351 (Main Office)

                           (806) 742-3828 (Fitness/Wellness Center)

                           (806) 742-2949 (Outdoor Pursuits Center)

Website Address: www.recsport.ttu.edu

RAP (Raider Assistance Program) – Student Health Services

The Raider Assistance Program provides a safe and confidential place for Texas Tech students to find solution-oriented assistance for self-defeating and self-destructive behaviors.

The program tries to explain to students how the choices they make today affect tomorrow by presenting the concept of peer preference instead of peer pressure. The program encourages students to demystify the college student stereotype by offering solutions that provide a college experience without the daze.

RAP is a comprehensive Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drugs (ATOD) prevention, intervention, and education program. Student Health offers a Centralized Assistance Center providing education, assessment, intervention, and treatment. One of the programs offered is called Impact Tech. This program utilizes peer health educators who design, coordinate and conduct health education programs focused on health issues relevant to college life, including relationships, nutrition, stress, time management, sexual responsibility, alcohol and drugs, and domestic violence. The presentations of the peer health educators provide current, scientifically-based information so that Tech students can make low risk, responsible and informed decisions regarding personal health, well-being, and success. For more information contact Bonnie Bourland (see contact information below).

Located in: S-107 Thompson Hall

Phone Number:   (806) 743-2860 ext. 292

Website Address: www.depts.ttu.edu/rap/main.asp  

Research – See Undergraduate Research

 

Student Business Services

Student Business Services handles tuition and fee payments, emergency enrollment loans, institutional (short-term) loans, financial aid refunds and tuition exemptions and waivers.

Located In: 163 Drane Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-3272

Toll Free Phone Number: (866) 774-9477

Website Address: www.depts.ttu.edu/studentbusinessservices/

Student Counseling Center

The Student Counseling Center provides professional psychological services to address the   concerns affecting a college student’s personal life and academic performance. Personal and social adjustment counseling focuses on the developmental issues of early adulthood that many college students experience as well as the particular concerns of graduate and nontraditional students.

Counseling is provided by licensed psychologists and other professionally trained therapists in an individual, or group format. Other services include outreach presentations on preventive mental health topics, clinical supervision for graduate students, and couples/relationship counseling. Services are free and confidential within limits of the law to enrolled students.

Located In: 214 West Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-3674

Website Address: www.depts.ttu.edu/scc

Student Employment - Financial Aid for Students

The Office of Student Financial Aid maintains a Part-time Employment Service (Student Employment Office/Part-time Employment) which assists students in locating employment. The office provides a current listing of both on-campus and off-campus employment opportunities for referral purposes. The Part-time Employment Service and prospective employers require a personal interview prior to employee selection.

All students are required to register at our offices prior to interviewing with any potential employers. Employment opportunities received by the office range from those which require no experience to those which are highly skilled and technical.  Employment opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Childcare
- Clerical
- Health Science
- Housework
- Miscellaneous
- Restaurant
- Sales
- Yard Work Etc.

Student Employment Wages
The rate of pay (like most any job) varies with previous experience and training of the applicant. It is decided upon by the employer, not the Part-time Employment Office. Also, most employers prefer to have part-time employees on a schedule which permits them to work from three to four or more hours at a time.

Located In: 310 West Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-3721 Ext. 225

Website Address: www.fina.ttu.edu

Student Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) - Financial Aid for Students

Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a program provided by the Federal Government that allows this University to employ students based on their financial aid eligibility. The awarded amount is NOT applied directly to registration expenses. Students have to work in order to receive the amount of money awarded to them. You do not, however, have to pay any of it back after you graduate; nor will it go against your financial aid eligibility in future years.

How To Be Awarded Federal Work Study
If you are not sure that you have been awarded Federal Work-Study, you need to contact the Financial Aid Office regarding your award for this program. Federal Work-Study is based on Financial need, therefore, the Financial Aid Office has to determine if FWS can be part of your aid package.

How To Find A Job
Having accepted Federal Work-Study as part of your financial aid package, sign and return your award letter to the Financial Aid Office. Now it is time to start looking for a job. Look at the bulletin boards located outside the Federal Work-Study Office (312 West hall) or On-Line Job Postings. It is your choice and you make your own decision concerning which job(s) you might be interested in and qualified to apply for. Call the Department you may qualify to work for or stop by their office (whatever the ad tells you to do), and schedule an interview.

You DO NOT start work without signing the necessary forms. Return to the FWSP office, after you have been hired, to pick up the necessary paperwork in order to start working. DO NOT expect to receive a paycheck for the hours you have worked if you do not return the signed forms to this office. There may be an exception to this procedure. The exception needs to be authorized by the FWSP office, if someone else other than the FWSP office allows you to do so, this office needs to be notified immediately. It is your responsibility to make sure that the FWSP office is aware of any changes.

Pick up the necessary paperwork and take it to the department that you will be working for, and have them complete their part of the agreement. Again, before you start working, you need to return the signed paperwork (Authorization Card) to the Federal Work-Study Office. This office will not consider you working under this program without an Authorization Card filled out and signed by you and the department that you will be working for. You will be filling out Time Sheets every two weeks in order for you to receive a paycheck for the hours worked every two weeks. Instructions on how to fill out these time sheets are on the back of each form. A schedule listing Pay Periods, Due Dates, and Pay Dates will be provided to you along with the Authorization Card.

Additional Information
Consult the Financial Aid website and contact the office of Financial Aid. They will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have about the TTU Work Study program.

Located in: 312 West Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-3721 Ext. 241

Website Address: www.fina.ttu.edu/wsoi2.asp

Student Health Services

Student Health Services is a primary care clinic staffed with licensed physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and support staff who provide care for illnesses and injuries, as well as mental health issues. Students enrolled for 4 or more semester hours pay a medical services fee that entitles them to clinic and pharmacy services. Services include primary health care clinic, sports medicine clinic, dermatology clinic, allergy clinic, eye clinic (743-2020), mental health referrals, nutrition counseling, confidential HIV testing/counseling, and comprehensive alcohol, tobacco and other drugs prevention, intervention, and education. Lab tests and x-rays ordered by Student Health Services providers and performed at Student Health are also covered by the medical service fee.

Pharmacy services (743-2636) are conveniently located in the same building. The pharmacy can fill most physician prescriptions, including those written by an outside physician or transferred from another pharmacy. Over-the-counter medications are also available. Pharmacy purchases may be charged to major credit cards, Tech Express, and prescription insurance cards.

Located In: Thompson Hall

Phone Number: (806) 743-2848

Located In: 3601 4th Street

Website Address: www.depts.ttu.edu/studenthealth

Student Legal Services

Student Legal Services provides legal advising, group lectures, lawyer referrals, document preparation, notary and limited representation in court and mediation services.  All services are free of charge to currently enrolled Texas Tech students.  Functions of the office include alternative dispute resolution (mediation), auto accidents, consumer credit counseling services, criminal law, divorce, managing money, raffles, renting an apartment, small claims court, general legal information, telephone solicitation, Texas bicycle laws, and appeals procedures for students. No attorney fees will be assessed, however, if a suit is filed the student will be responsible for court costs only.

Located In: 250 West Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-3289 - Legal Services

Website Address: www.depts.ttu.edu/studentmediationcenter

 

Student Judicial Programs

Student Judicial Programs maintains the Code of Student Conduct and adjudicate referrals of violations of the code.  Thus, the department conducts hearings for alleged violations of the Code of Student Conduct, including concerns regarding Academic Integrity, Civility in the Classroom, and conduct that falls outside the parameter of acceptable behaviors of a Red Raider. We provide outreach and training opportunities for academic departments and student organizations on all things related to the Code of Student Conduct. We also do background checks and provide notary services. Clery Act reporting is one of the federal compliance reports this office provides to the university community.

Located In: 250 West Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-1714

Website Address: www.depts.ttu.edu/studentjudicialprograms

Student Organization Guide

The Student Organization Guide lists names, organization type (i.e. service, academic, professional, religious groups, etc.) and contact information for the 390+ registered student organizations at Texas Tech. As a part of the Texas Tech University residence community, students have the opportunity to join most any of the registered organizations. The below website address will connect you to the on-line guide where you can find the organization(s) in which you are most interested in participating.

Located In: 228 Student Union

Phone Number: (806) 742-LIFE (742-5433)

Website Address: www.campuslife.ttu.edu/StuOrg/reg_info_guide.asp

Study Abroad – See Overseas Resource Center

 

Success Center

During evening hours, the Success Center provides leadership development opportunities, career exploration experiences, and academic support to enable students to succeed in college. Students can utilize tutoring services, attend workshops and programs, and learn about leadership opportunities and student organizations. The Success Center is open after 5:00 PM including four nights a week when it is open until Midnight. Check out the website for the “unique” hours of availability to students.

Located In: Weymouth Hall Lobby

Phone Number: (806) 742-4187

Email Address: success.center@ttu.edu

Website Address: www.successcenter.ttu.edu

TECHniques Center

The only program of its kind in Texas, the TECHniques Center provides supplemental academic support services to meet the needs of, and to promote the retention of, undergraduate students with documented evidence of learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders. Techniques, by definition, reflect a way in which each student is guided to find the best strategies for learning. Educators refer to this process as finding a personal learning style. At the TECHniques Center, learning styles are only part of the puzzle. The TECHniques Center supports students in maintaining their focus, accomplishing their educational goals, and making education accessible to those who learn differently. Services include: content and study skills tutoring, learning style assessments, specialized computer software, academic skill-building seminars, and individual support from staff members including assistance with course scheduling, time management and organizational skills, and academic performance monitoring.

Located In: 143 Wiggins Complex

Phone Number: (806) 742-1822

Website Address: www.techniques.ttu.edu

Testing Accomodations - PASS Learning Center

Under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, students with documented learning, mechanical, mobility, or visual disabilities may be eligible for various accommodations in classroom and testing situations. Eligibility for testing accommodations must be established through the AccessTECH Disability Support Program office in Room 214 West Hall. Once eligibility has been established, students may seek the services of the Testing Accommodations office where they may find accommodations including, but not necessarily limited to, taking tests in a less distracting environment, additional time on tests, use of a test reader or scribe. Students must register for any of these testing services with the PASS Learning Center after having established eligibility with AccessTECH Disability Support Program.

Located In: 205 West Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-3664

Website Address: www.depts.ttu.edu/passcntr/ta.php

 

Texas Success Initiative Program (TSI) – Skills Development Office

The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) took the place of TASP as of September 1, 2003. Under the Texas Success Initiative, any student who is not exempt is required to take the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA), the Compass, Accuplacer, or Asset test to test for basic skills in the areas of reading, math, and writing.

TSI was implemented to ensure that students enrolled in Texas public colleges and universities possess the necessary academic skills to succeed. The THEA test – a diagnostic assessment of reading, mathematics, and writing skills – must be taken by all entering undergraduate students without exempt or waived statuses. Students may also take the TSI approved tests: Accuplacer, Asset, or Compass.

TSI test scores are not used to determine admissions status; however, entering students must test before enrolling in college-level courses in any Texas public institution of higher education. Students are strongly encouraged to take a TSI approved test before coming to Texas Tech so that the scores may be used to help determine initial placement in college courses.

THEA test registration must usually be completed a month prior to the scheduled testing date. Six or more test dates are available each year at 110 Texas locations. TASP test registration booklets are available at most Texas public college and universities or by writing to the testing company, National Evaluation Systems, Inc., PO Box 140347, Austin, Texas 78714-0347.

Students who have tested but have not attained the established minimum scores on all three sections of the test are required by Texas Law to obtain TSI advising and to enroll in a formal program of skills development each semester until they have passed all sections of the test. Assigned skills development must be completed as a condition of enrollment.

The objective of the Skills Development Program is to assist student to improve their readiness for successful completion of college-level work. Students are required by Texas State Law to formulate a skills development plan with a TSI advisor each semester. Following the completion of their skills development plan, students are required to retake and pass the THEA Test. Developmental work that is TSI required is mandatory and students cannot drop any developmental courses from their schedule.  TSI students should address questions concerning their basic skills classes to the TSI Skills Development Office.

Located In: 72 Holden Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-3242

Website Address: www.depts.ttu.edu/registrar/tasp/TSIindex.html

Website for THEA Practice Exam: www.thea.nesinc.com

Texas Tech Federal Credit Union

The TTU Credit Union offers membership to students. Student accounts are open with a deposit of $5. The Credit Union is a full-service financial institution that offers three on-campus branches. There is a Student Loan Center located in Room 166 in the Administration Building on campus (Lender ID 829651). The Credit Union has 24/7 banking including online baking, ATM located in the Student Union, ATM at main office, and Telephone Teller ("TT") at 742-0207. Lobby hours are 9-4 and drive-thru (at the main office) hours 8-6 M-F and 9-1 Saturday.

Services include: Free Masked Rider Checking, Savings, IRA accounts, low interest Credit Cards, Consumer Loans including vehicle and Home Equity, and Student Loans. Direct Deposit is available as well as payroll deductions from TTU. Other no-cost services include: Notary Service, Signature Guarantee, NADA Used Vehicle Guide, Quarterly Newsletters, Consumer Information and Education, Discount Theme Park tickets, and more. In addition, low-cost services such as Travelers and Cashiers Checks, Money Orders, Wire Transfers, and Western Union are Available.

Main Branch Located In: 1802 Texas Tech Parkway

Phone Number: (806) 742-3605

Student Loan Center Branch Located In: 166 Administration Building

Phone Number: (806) 742-3640

HSC Branch Located In: 1A99 Health Sciences Center

Phone Number: (806) 743-1655

Website Address: www.texastechfcu.org

TTU Prelaw Program – Advising Center at Texas Tech (ACTT)

The TTU Prelaw Program is a four year structured program that supports students through their undergraduate course of study. The program focuses on the development of skill sets that law schools value in the students who are admitted. The TTU Prelaw Program also supports students in discovering a best-fit academic major that will lead to the practicing or non-practicing law career of their choice.

ACTT is the academic home for TTU prelaw students. ACTT advisors will help students learn about and assess their values, their strengths and challenges personally and academically, their talents, opportunities, and choices thereby preparing students to make an informed choice about a best fit major.

Through the ACTT SILO program, prelaw students learn how to tailor the educational opportunities afforded them at TTU into a structured, well developed educational plan directed toward applying to law school.  Interested students should contact the Advising Center at Texas Tech (ACTT) to find out how to participate in the program.

Located In: 79 Holden Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-2189

Email Address: advising@actt.ttu.edu

Website Address: www.actt.ttu.edu

 

TTU Center at Junction

Texas Tech University Center at Junction is located in the Central Texas Hill Country. The campus provides an excellent setting for a variety of year-round activities. Located on the South Llano River, the diverse 400 acre campus provides a natural landscape for academic learning, recreation, and solitude.  As part of Texas Tech University, the Junction campus serves as a natural laboratory for science courses as well as being a vital part of the Department of Art's recruiting and graduate studies.

 

The center offers regular, full-credit undergraduate and graduate courses in an intensive format over three-week periods, May through July.  An Intersession is held in May, allowing students to earn up to three hours credit between the spring and the summer sessions. These courses ordinarily include art, biology, botany, zoology, geography, education, and physical education, and have first priority for campus use.

 

In addition to regular credit courses, the center is used for workshops, retreats, continuing education short courses, and other special activities.  The center is frequently used by Texas Tech student organizations, faculty groups, and researchers.  Other universities and colleges, state and federal agencies, professional organizations and foundations regularly schedule activities at the Center.  The Center's facilities can be used, on a space available, basis by non-profit groups and organizations for modest charges.  Annually the Texas Tech Center at Junction sponsors many special events such as an International Kite Retreat, a Spring Retreat for Art Educators, and an Elder Hostel program.

 

Many entering freshmen first experience the Junction Campus facilities as attendees of Red Raider Camp. Red Raider Camp (RRC) is an exciting program for first-year college students to introduce them to the traditions and culture that make Texas Tech University unique! At RRC you will have fun, develop the skills you will need to be successful in college and learn what it means to be a “true Red Raider!” Your Red Raider Camp experience will help ease your transition into college life and will give you an opportunity to create a support network within the University community.

 

The richness of the flora and fauna and the beauty of the physical setting create an unusually relaxing atmosphere for these programs while also providing the opportunity for intensive academic study. Join us in Junction for a unique educational experience you are sure to enjoy!

Located in: Junction, Texas in Kimble County

Phone Number: (325) 466-2301

Website Address: www.depts.ttu.edu/hillcountry/junction

 

Undecided, Undeclared, and Uncertain – Advising Center at Texas Tech (ACTT)

Incoming freshmen and transfer students are often unsure of a direction regarding an academic major and often choose the “Undecided” category to begin their educational career. The Undecided academic status actually consists of three subgroups: undecided, undeclared, and uncertain.  The three subgroups have some common characteristics, but are better defined as being in different stages of the decision-making process for selecting a best fit degree program.

Undecided:  truly means the student does not know where to begin or what options are available from which to choose a major.

Uncertain: the student who has narrowed the degree options to a specific college or to two or three specific majors.

Undeclared:  the student has researched and made a best fit choice, but for various reasons (such as college regulations or grade requirements) are unable to declare that major.

Whichever the case may be, “undecided,” “uncertain,” and “undeclared” students have options. For Arts & Sciences Undecided (ASUD) students, the first year offers a time for major/discipline exploration and is time when many students switch majors.

By entering the University as ASUD, “undecided” and “uncertain” students have the opportunity to work on general education or core curriculum courses (applicable toward most majors) while also considering which major/discipline route is best by participating in the ACTT DISCOVERY! Program. For “undeclared” students, this first year will be used to focus on setting appropriate educational goals, preparing an educational plan to reach the stipulated goals, enhancing or developing a strong academic work ethic, concentrating on completing coursework successfully, and otherwise preparing to declare their desired major.

Located In: 79 Holden Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-2189

Email Address: advising@actt.ttu.edu

Website Address: www.actt.ttu.edu

Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate research is an excellent opportunity for students to expand and enhance their educational experience at the university. In all colleges and departments across the campus, professors are looking for motivated students to help them with research.  This might come in the form of a course for which you might receive degree credit, a paying undergraduate assistant position, or simple volunteer work. All of these opportunities can lead to publications.

The first step is to find research in which you are interested in learning more.  Also, it's best to work with a professor that you already know and get along with.  Each department has a list detailing TTU professors and the type of research in which they are involved. This list is available to any student upon request. The easiest method is to simply approach a professor and ask him/her about his/her research. This is a guaranteed way of opening the path to communication. If you have a specific instructor for class whose lectures you readily enjoy, we recommend starting with him/her. They will be excited about your interest and will most likely be able to assist you in finding a position with their own research or a colleague with who might be doing related work.

Undergraduate research is by no means required, but it does show that you have the motivation to go beyond the normal classroom experience and the desire for acquiring additional knowledge. These two factors are especially important for students intending to pursue Master’s or Doctoral study after receiving their Bachelor’s degree. Keep in mind that you do not have to limit your research experience to your major or minor. You may become involved in research in any academic area that interests you. For more information, we recommend you speak to your professors, academic departments on campus, and even the college offices. You might also begin with the Office of Research, Technology Transfer, and Economic Development:

Located in: 103 Holden Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-3905

Website Address: www.depts.ttu.edu/vprgs/burns.php   

 

 

University Writing Center (UWC)

The Writing Center is a University-supported facility that serves students, faculty, and staff in all disciplines. The Writing Center works with writing projects of all types, from course assignments to personal writing tasks. Tutorials are available on-site, usually lasting 30 minutes, in which each client works with a tutor who may assist with any stage of the writing process. Although clients are seen on a walk-in basis, a scheduled appointment is highly recommended. The UWC also provides on-line assistance to students with writing projects. Check out their website for more details!

Located In: 175 English Building

Phone Number: (806) 742-2476

Website Address: http://english.ttu.edu/uwc01/

XL – Strategies for Learning (XL – 0201)

The XL: Strategies for Learning program is a resource for helping students ensure their academic success.  Implemented in 1989, XL provides opportunities for students to acquire and build learning strategies for college and improves resources and curricula with help from students and instructors. XL is open to all students at Texas Tech University. Classes generally average 25 to 27 students beginning the first week of class and meeting 21 class sessions during the semester.

Course goals are to provide students with opportunities for personal and academic skill development. These include setting and achieving academic goals, learning style awareness, time management skills, stress management, and academic study strategies. In addition to classroom interaction, students are given the opportunity to have individualized time with the instructor to pinpoint and work on specific problems that might hinder the student's success.

XL is a non-credit course with a mandatory attendance policy. The cost for the course is $150 (a non-refundable course-fee). Those students who are returning from academic suspension or freshman who do not achieve a 2.0 GPA in their first semester are required to register for XL in order to continue their enrollment at Texas Tech.

Located In: 56 Holden Hall

Phone Number: (806) 742-3928

Website Address: www.depts.ttu.edu/passcntr/xl.php