In short, yes. Your transcript will look the same as any other Texas Tech student's transcript, and your diploma will look the same as any other Texas Tech student's diploma.

Six applicable credit hours may be transferred into the Graduate school. Applicable credit hours are determined on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Graduate School; transfer courses must be equivalent to courses required for degree completion at Texas Tech University or the course will not be accepted as a transfer credit.

No course on any degree plan may be over six years old at the time the degree is completed.

If you are pursuing a master's, you have to take the GRE and report your scores when applying to the Graduate School. If you are pursuing a Certificate or Certification Preparation Program, you will not need to take the GRE.

Due to the holistic approach that the Graduate School takes toward admissions, there is not an exact number that is the "cut-off." However, it is recommended that you work toward at least a total score of 1100 on the math and verbal sections of the test, balanced between the two areas. In other words, although an 800 on the math and a 300 on the verbal achieve the goal of 1100, it is not balanced and might not be acceptable when viewed hollistically.

Texas Tech's Graduate School accpets scores that are up to five years old at the time of application.

It depends on the program. Many students can finish a master's degree in two or two-and-a-half years, assuming that you take two classes a semester. Some Certificate and Certification Preparation Programs are designed to be completed in only one year, others may take longer.

Most master's programs have both a thesis and non-thesis option. The thesis option typically requires successful completion of coursework and a master's thesis. The non-thesis option typically requires you to take an additional six hours of coursework, and upon completion of coursework students are required to pass a series of exams in order to complete the master's.

Yes, you may take up to 12 credit hours of coursework as a Graduate Temporary (GTMP) student before being admitted into a specific program. However, successful completion of coursework as a GTMP does not guarantee admission into a program. Once you have submitted an application for a specific study objective such as master's degree, it can take approximately six to eight weeks for the entire process to be complete with a final decision. If you feel your application may not be processed in time for the semester you requested, you may apply to be admitted as GTMP for the requested semester. To apply for Graduate Temporary status after applying to a program, you may access the "Request to Change Current Study Objective".

You will fill in your current study objective (master's or doctoral degree), checking YES, you wish to complete this objective. Fill in the semester you wish to begins as GTMP and check the Graduate Temporary (GTMP) box under the Non-degree option. Complete the form and mail or fax it to the Graduate Admissions office. (Contact information must be submitted for each semester you wish to attend as a GTMP. Provided you have not already completed 12 hours of coursework, you will be permitted to continue to register as GTMP.

Tuition and fees vary by course.

It's best to submit your application as soon as possible. The Graduate School suggests submitting your application at least three months prior to the semester you wish to take your first course.

There are some degree plans that require travel to Lubbock or another location. Contact the program coordinator for information about a specific program.

Because most distance and off-campus students are also working professionals, a typical course load is one or two classes a semester.

Most of the financial aid available for on-campus students is available to distance students as well. Student registered under the GTEMP status will not be eligible for financial or scholarships.

Most degrees, Certificates, and Certification Preparation Programs follow the Texas Tech academic calendar. Some individual courses and all coursework for the Bachelor of General Studies can be taken as self-paced, indepenedent study courses.

The College of Outreach and Distance Education does not issue transcripts. If an official transcript is needed, please contact Texas Tech University's Office of the Registrar. Official transcripts can be ordered by mail or fax using the transcript request form, or online using an eRaider account. An unofficial transcript is available immediately to any student who has an active eRaider account. Please login in order to access an unofficial transcript.

Send an email to sbs.locationchange@ttu.edu.

Coursework for teacher certification preparation and degree programs at Texas Tech University are designed to prepare you for Texas State educator certification exams.* If you would like to become certified in a state other than Texas using Texas Tech University certification preparation or degree programs, you are strongly advised to contact your state's educator certification board for consultation.

* Coursework for certification preparation and degree programs in Orientation and Mobility is designed to meet the educational standards for national certification.

Upon successful completion of all required coursework and examinations for a certificate program, you are awarded a certificate in your field of study from Texas Tech University.

Upon successful completion of all required coursework and examinations for a certification preparation program, you are considered to be prepared to sit for the Texas state certification exams* in your field of study. Students who complete certification preparation programs will not receive a certificate from Texas Tech University.

Upon successful completion of all required coursework and examinations for a Master's degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Visual Impairment, Orientation and Mobility, Educational Diagnostician, Generic Special Education and Deaf Education, you are awarded a Master of Education in Special Education degree and are considered to be prepared to sit for the Texas state certification exams* in your field of study.

* Coursework for certification preparation and degree programs in Orientation and Mobility is designed to meet the educational standards for national certification.

A hybrid program combines online and traditional classroom instruction to form a unique educational experience. Typical hybrid programs reduce time spent on campus because some of the coursework is available online. Face-to-face requirements are structured to help students create and maintain connections with instructors and other students.