Red Raider Orientation (RRO) is designed to help you
become familiar with campus, learn about campus resources, meet other new students,
and register for classes.
As a member of the Honors College, you have expanded course options available and
have additional support to help with your transition to Texas Tech University.
What does RRO look like for incoming Honors students?
Honors students who are attending either the 1-day or 2-day session are only required
to check in with their major advisor, but we encourage them to visit the Honors College
and connect with our advisors to ask questions and learn more about what Honors offers.
Do I have to take an Honors course in the fall?
Yes, regardless of major, all Honors students starting in the Fall are required to
participate in the First-Year Experience (FYE) program which consists of two components: the First-Year Experience (FYE) course, and the Learning Community Group (LCG).
Honors students starting in the Spring or transferring may fulfill this requirement
with any Honors course.
I'm getting registration errors when trying to register for my First-Year Experience
class. Why?
Solution #1: When registering, be sure to enter the CRNs for both your First-Year Experience (FYE)
course and your Learning Community Group (LCG) at the same time. You can find both
CRNs in the FYE Course Booklet. Enter each CRN in a separate field under the "Enter CRNs" section of the registration
portal before submitting your registration.
Solution #2: If you are entering the CRNs for both your FYE and LCG classes, check to make sure
you have the correct CRNs. Please note that each FYE class is tied specifically to
the LCG listed below it, so you cannotmix and match sections.
Solution #3: If you receive a “Prerequisite and Test Score” error, check the FYE Course Booklet
to see whether the course you’re applying for has a prerequisite. If so, you must
wait for any prerequisite credit to post to your TTU transcript or choose a different
FYE. If the course has no prerequisite and you are still receiving the error, contact
honors advising for assistance.
Can I take more than one Honors course in my first semester?
Yes, Honors students are able to take as many honors courses as they like each semester
based on availability, major and/or Honors requirements, and prerequisites are met.
Am I required to meet with an Honors advisor during RRO?
No, students can register for Honors courses without meeting with an advisor. Students
are encouraged to visit the Honors College during RRO so they can connect with our
advising team who can address any Honors advising questions or concerns.
I heard there might be Honors sections of Chemistry and Calculus. Can I take these
in my first semester?
Absolutely! CHEM 1307 (Principles of Chemistry I) and Math 1451, 1452, and 2450 (Calculus
I, II, and III) are commonly offered each fall semester, but there’s a limited number
of Honors sections and prerequisites may be required. If there are no seats available
in the Honors sections, students should register for a non-Honors section and may
consider joining the waitlist for an Honors section.
