Frequently Asked Questions

You will need to fill out the Texas Common Application which can be found at www.applytexas.org.  Also, use our admissions checklist to make sure you get everything sent in that TTU needs.

For students applying for scholarships the deadlines are:

• February 1st - Incoming Freshman, current students at TTU
• March 1st - Transfer Students for the Fall semester
• November 15th - Transfer Students in the Spring semester

For students applying for financial aid, the priority dates to ensure the maximum grant eligibility are:

• Fall - March 1st
• Spring - October 1st
• Summer - March 1st

RRO is a program for all incoming students and their families to introduce them to the Texas Tech campus and academic programs. Students will meet with their academic advisors and register for courses. There will also be opportunities to learn more about campus life, the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech traditions, and to meet other students.

First, look at our Department Information page to find a list of all the majors in the College of Arts and Sciences.  Choose the department that houses your major and begin exploring.  On each department page, you will find information about specific courses required, career options, and links to the department web site.

The short answer to this question is that your academic advisor will be your "Go-To" person for any questions about your academic major and will ensure that you take the courses you need to graduate.  However, academic advisors are equipped to do so much more than that.  Click here to see a more comprehensive description of academic advisors.

Assuming that the dorm you want to live in still has spots available, you need to go to the housing web site to state your dorm preference.

First of all, you should take a deep breath and realize that you are not alone.  Most incoming students at Texas Tech are probably in the same boat as you, but they just don't want to admit it.  The fact that you are willing to take a step back and explore your options at TTU is a GREAT thing. 

Most incoming students don't realize that they don't have to declare a major immediately.  Texas Tech allows students up to 60 credit hours (about 4 semesters) to explore before they have to nail down what they are going to study.  This option is a designation called Undecided (ASUD).  However, this is much more than just a holding pattern for the floundering students who can't make up their minds.  As we like to say in our office, "Undecided is a good decision."

As an Undecided student, you will have the opportunity to participate in the DISCOVERY! Program, which is one of the many ways TTU helps students in the exploration process.  You will take an assessment of 120 questions that focus in on your skills, interests, abilities and values and help you narrow down your career possibilities to a Top 3 list.  From that list of options, you will discuss with an academic advisor which major will be the "best-fit" for your future career.  TTU has over 150 degree possibilities, so it sure helps to have an expert directing you toward a successful future.

The PEGASUS Program at TTU is for students just like you.  PEGASUS is focused on helping you succeed. Particularly during your first and second year, you will have periodic meetings with a Texas Tech Advisor and have one-on-one peer mentoring available to you as a PEGASUS student. You will grow with the program through community service projects and exciting social events, which will engage you in all facets that are important to the college experience.  Check out the PEGASUS web site to learn more.

The TTU Prelaw Program is a structured four-year program that prepares undergraduate students to be exceptional applicants to a school of law.  You will be assigned an academic advisor who specializes in preparing students for law school and get a head start on developing yourself to be an ideal law school applicant.  Students who choose to participate in the TTU Prelaw Program will focus on the three essential areas identified by law school professionals nationwide:

1. Writing and speaking with comprehension and clarity
2. Understanding social institutions and human nature
3. Thinking creatively and analytically

You can go to the Visitors Center web site to schedule a visit.  If you want to speak with someone about your academic major, make sure you choose a date that is shaded green to make your visit.

Yes, students are allowed to bring cars to TTU as freshmen.  That said, it is possible to live on campus without a car during your first year or two in Lubbock.

Students wanting to park on campus will need to purchase a parking permit from University Parking Services.  This can be done on their web site using your eRaider username and password.  For detailed instructions, check out #6 on the RRO Checklist.

The Registrar's Office has a web site that will allow you to see how your credit will transfer to Texas Tech.  Simply use the drop down menus to choose your state, the name of the institution from which you received credit, and the name of the course(s) you took.  Voila... the course information at TTU magically appears.

We have a list of the AP tests and what you must score to gain credit at TTU on this web site.

The general requirements at TTU are referred to as the Core Curriculum.  These requirements include English, Mathematics, Science, Foreign Language, and Humanities.  For the complete list of the TTU Core Curriculum requirements for the College of Arts & Sciences, click on this link.  For a list of all the courses that will count in each of the previous categories check out our online course catalog.

From the two Texas Tech campuses abroad in Seville, Spain and Quedlinburg, Germany, to the numerous opportunities through our departments, to partner programs in over 60 countries in the world, the possibilities for study abroad are almost endless.  Check out the Study Abroad web site for more information.