Texas Tech University

Registration FAQ's

When can I register?

Registration is based on your completed hours. Please consult your Academic Transcript on Raiderlink. You can also click on “Registration Statuson your MyTech tab

For more information on Registration Dates, please visit the TTU Registar's site.

I tried to register, but I'm running into a lot of problems. What should I do?

Swing by Student Services in HS Room 154 for assistance during drop-in registration help hours! Human Sciences Student Ambassadors will be present and ready to help you with your registration questions.

How do I look up classes?

Click on “Look Up Classes” under registration on your MyTech tab in Raiderlink. Be sure to select the correct TTU term. Write down the 5-digit call numbers (CRNs) of the courses you want to register for.

How do I register?

Click on “Add or Drop Classes” under Registration on your MyTech tab. You will enter your CRNs into the boxes on the worksheet.

My registration date is incorrect!

Please remember that the courses you're currently enrolled in do not count towards your total number of completed hours. Consult your Academic Transcript on Raiderlink for the total number of hours you have completed. If your registration date is incorrect, please contact your Adviser for further assistance.

I'm trying to register, but it says I don't have a time ticket.

Please call our office at 742-1180, and we will be able to assist you with this issue.

Do I need to see an Adviser before I register?

No, you are not required to meet with an Adviser before you register. However, if this is your first semester at Tech, you will have a registration hold on your account. Please make an appointment to see your Adviser.

I'd like to speak with my Adviser. What do I do?

You can schedule an appointment by visiting http://www.ttuhs.timetrade.com/, calling 742-1180, or stopping by our office in HS 159. Our calendars fill up quickly, so please book your appointment ASAP!

I'm trying to register, but it's giving me some D1/ X1/ L1 error!

It looks like you not selecting the correctly linked sections. You can view the linked course table to see how the lab/ lecture/ discussions are linked: https://apps.texastech.edu/sections/

I need to register, but I have a HOLD on my account.

What hold is it? You can look at your holds by clicking on “View Holds” or “Registration Status”. Please contact the appropriate office for more information on your hold. Please remember that your Adviser can only remove Human Sciences holds.

It says prerequisite error, but I've taken them all.

Please look carefully at what prerequisites are listed on the system. Go to “Look Up Classes”, click on the CRN, and then click on course title to view the prerequisites.

  • NS – Are you a Dietetics student who needs to take RHIM 3322? Please contact our office, and we will give you a registration permit.
  • HDFS- Are you wanting to take 3000 and 4000 level courses? Do you have at least a 2.5 GPA? If not, you'll need to complete a GPA restriction appeal form with the HDFS department in HS 507.
  • PFP- Are you wanting to take 3000 and 4000 level courses? Do you have at least a 2.8 GPA? If not, you'll need to complete a GPA appeal. Please see Donna in Advising.
  • CFAS- Are you wanting to take 3000 and 4000 level courses? Do you have at least a 2.5 GPA? If not, you'll need a Consent of Instructor form. Please see Dolores in Advising.

I'm trying to register for a class, but it says I need Adviser approval.

What course is it? If it is HDFS 4314, please come by our office to pick up a practicum form. If it is HDFS 3411 or HDFS 3413, please come by our office to pick up a Lab Attendance Contract. You can also access these documents on our “Forms” section.

I'm trying to register for a class but it said I need permission from the department.

What course is it? If it is a 4000 or 4320, please speak with the specific department.

CFAS Room 271
DOD (ID, ADM) Room 211
HDFS  (HDFS, EC) Room 507
HRM & NS (NS, RHIM, RTLM) Room 601
PFP Room 262

I'd like to sign up for an individual study. What do I do?

Please see the department for the appropriate form.  Once the form is completed, bring it back to the departmental office.

I want to get into a class, but it is full.

Please speak with your Adviser about your options. For some Human Sciences courses, your Adviser will be able to give you an Override form which will allow you to enroll with the instructor's permission. For courses outside of Human Sciences, please contact the appropriate department/college directly.

I want to get into the course, but I don't have the prerequisite. What do I do?

Please speak with your Adviser about your options. For some Human Sciences courses, your Adviser will be able to give you a Consent of Instructor form which will allow you to enroll with the instructor's permission.

I want to take two courses that overlap. I have received permission from both instructors.

Please speak with your Adviser for a Consent of Instructor form.

I need to take more than 19 hours in the Fall or 8 hours in a summer session, what do I do?

Please complete an Overload Request form, available in our office or in the "Forms" section.