We encourage students to change their eRaider password and monitor their student account for any unauthorized activity, especially if it or any other passwords are based on or similar to any information in the list above.

The Whitacre College of Engineering, in coordination with Texas Tech University, has secured two years worth of credit monitoring for all students impacted by the data release. Additional information will be shared this week.

Texas Tech will improve employee communications and training to reinforce policies and practices to ensure that sensitive data is not inappropriately shared. A follow-up report will be sent to those whose data was disclosed.

Red to Black ® Peer Financial Coaching offers free peer-to-peer financial coaching to Texas Tech students. They provide individual coaching sessions on a variety of financial related topics including: credit and debt concerns (including how to monitor credit reports), developing a spending plan, and identification and establishment of financial goals. Appointments may be scheduled online https://www.depts.ttu.edu/r2b/schedule.php  via email redtoblack@ttu.edu or via phone (806) 742-9781.

Changing an R# is not necessary. Please take the time to change your password. A password is needed to access your account and related information.

Changing a password requires two–factor authentication requiring you to enter your eRaider username and password, as well as a code that Texas Tech University has sent you by voice or text.

Presently, all TTU faculty, staff, and students are required to provide a valid contact phone number for either voice or text verification numbers. Texas Tech University uses this number to send you a verification code for Two Factor Authentication.

Students must have a student ID to access/purchase meals. They cannot enter R#'s. Campus dining services staff are monitoring any meal plan requests/changes in response to this incident.

Students may use their student ID to swipe into any Texas Tech recreation facilities. If they do not have an ID, they may provide their R#; however, UREC staff members use photo verification, ensuring the individual attempting to gain access to the UREC matches the provided R#. Students do not have purchasing power for items with only an R#.

Student Health Services requests a student's R# when they call to make an appointment, however several other data points are verified prior to providing medical care or records for a student.

Student Life can help. Individual students may reach out to the Student Counseling Center and schedule an appointment. Students can also receive assistance through the Dean of Students Office by submitting a Student of Concern report. If someone is concerned about another student's wellbeing, please use this same form to report to connect them to the appropriate resources.

All recipients were notified to delete the message and to not retain or forward the message. Failure to do so is a violation of the student code of conduct.  Student misconduct can be reported using the general student conduct report form.