Red Raider Orientation (RRO)

 

General FAQs

When you have the chance, explore raiderlink.ttu.edu. Think of this as a student information hub that you will need to be familiar with not only at RRO but throughout your student career at TTU. Explore degree works and schedule builder. You can find these two programs under your “My Tech” tab and then “Registration”.

• I've been admitted, now what?
  The Admitted Student Tasklist can walk you through the next steps. **Be sure to activate your TTU email immediately as important correspondence will be sent to this email.
• What should I know before I arrive at RRO?
  Plan ahead and be prepared with the RRO Before You Arrive information.
• What is Raider Success Hub?
  Once enrolled, students will be able to use Raider Success Hub to connect with their success team comprised of academic advisors, success specialists and career advisors through multi-channel communication methods such as SMS and LiveChat. They will be able to get a 360° view of their: academic status, alerts, success plans, advising and registration information, deadlines and course schedule.
• I am a parent of an admitted student. Where do I find more information?
  Make to visit this RRO homepage for TTU Parents and Family Members and connect with the Texas Tech Office of Parent and Family Relations and the Texas Tech Parents Association.
• How do I register for classes?
  Check out the COHS Advising website for step-by-step instructions. You'll also get a chance to meet with your advisor if you have questions.

Restaurant, Hotel, & Institutional Management (RHIM), Retail Management (RTL), Personal Financial Planning (PFP), and Counseling and Addiction Recovery Sciences (CARS)

• Advising information is sent prior to RRO to student's TTU email
  • Powerpoint presentation (takes about 45 minutes to review)
  • 4 year degree plan for major
  • List of courses being offered
  • Advising questions pertinent to the specific major
• It's important to know what you have taken. (AP credit, Dual Credit, etc.)
• Be sure you review your checklist from RRO.
• Check holds.
• Register for and complete all TSI requirements PRIOR to Advising session.
• Submit all complete transcripts from other institutions (if applicable).
• Start memorizing your R#.
• Start checking TTU email daily. 

Apparel Design and Manufacturing (ADM)

• This 4-year program utilizes advanced fashion technology to give you knowledge of the design and manufacturing process from drawings to finished product.
• Strictly a 4-year program regardless of any transfer or previously completed coursework.
• Ideal for the student who loves to sew and create their own fashions.
• Design students with any previously completed design coursework may submit a portfolio for evaluation.  Contact Kourtney.rodriguez@ttu.edu for instructions.

Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Early Childhood Education is a degree that helps you become certified to teach children Pre-Kindergarten to 6th grade. A common question asked is, “Why am I not in the College of Education (COE)?” The College of Human Sciences partners with the COE to administer teacher certification. The degree practices the most effective early childhood teaching techniques, and you will study the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development patterns that affect childhood learning. Some examples of these courses are EC 3306 Child and Adolescent Guidance, EC 3312, Development During Childhood, EC 3313 Experiences with Young Children, and EC 3310 Pre-natal and Infant Development. More information on the EC degree can be found here: hdfs.ttu.edu.

The first 2 years cover specific courses needed and each student needs to be proactive in their scheduling. The second 2 years cover your teaching blocks (Tech Teach). All courses must have a C or higher to count. A GPA of 2.75 or above must be maintained to enter the Tech Teach program (last two years).

Family Consumer Science Education (FCSE)

Family Consumer Sciences Education certifies you for teaching 6th-12th grades in multiple subject areas found here in the College of Human Sciences. Family and Consumer Sciences Educators are in high demand, and job placement is virtually 100%. Many students are given jobs before graduation. We partner with the College of Education to administer teacher certification. Please see this website for more information to read up at fcse.ttu.edu.

Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS)

Human Development and Family Sciences is a social behavioral science degree and blends psychology and sociology together. You will learn about how the individual functions within peer-to-peer relationships, marriage, the couple, and the family. Many students have big hearts for people and want to serve humanity in one way or another. More information can be found at hdfs.ttu.edu. It is a degree that has very broad paths in terms of its career. 

Nutritional Sciences (NS)

Take a look at this Nutritional Sciences checklist to help you prepare for the college advising session with Red Raider Orientation.

Human Sciences (HS)

• Interdisciplinary program that allows for flexibility and independence while pursuing a degree custom built by the student.
• Three concentration areas will help the student stand out when it is time to apply for jobs and/ or grad school.
• Ideal for the student who loves flexibility. Pre-Professional students thrive in the HS program.

Interior Design (ID)

• This 4-year program utilizes architecture, project-based learning, and top-of-the-line technology to prepare you for a career in Interior Design.
• Strictly a 4-year program regardless of any transfer or previously completed coursework.
• Ideal for the student who has a desire to design spaces at the residential or commercial level.
• Design students with any previously completed design coursework may submit a portfolio for evaluation. Contact Kourtney.rodriguez@ttu.edu for instructions.

BAAS - Early Childhood Education Online-Non-Teaching 

• Must have a completed Associate of Applied Sciences
• Please let admissions know if you are interested in this degree and you have an AAS. 
• More information

BAAS - Human Sciences

• Must have a completed Associate of Applied Sciences
• Can be completed online if areas offered online
• Complete 2 concentration areas:
  • Human Sciences Concentration
  • Choose from Human Development and Family Sciences, Nutrition, Personal Finance, Addictive Disorders and Recovery Sciences, Community, Family & Addiction Sciences, Interior Design, Apparel Design, Restaurant, Hotel & Institutional Management
• More information