One of the first things you must do in order to maintain your F-1 or J-1 status in the US is to complete the Check-In Process as soon as you arrive. 

How to Check-In:

1. Receive an email with instructions from Hisa Fujino (hisatoshi.fujino@ttu.edu). Hisa is the International Affairs PDSO and will gladly assist you with the check-in process.
2. Upload the required documents via the link provided in Hisa's email.
   1. This process is NOT a virtual or in-person appointment. It is simply a webpage that allows you to upload all your documents in one place.
   2. You cannot complete the Check-In Porcess until you are in the US with a Lubbock address.
3. Receive a confirmation email from your assigned International Student Advisor. This email will confirm that you have completed Check-In, and no further appointments are required.

Note: This is a serious and important requirement. If you fail to check-in with your international student advisor after arriving in the US or transferring to TTU, you will be considered out of status(illegally present) in the US.

All incoming first-year undergraduate students are required to take the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) test before registering for classes. Students that are transferring from a community college in the US may not need to take the TSI.

To learn about the required TSI Pre-Assessment Activity, and to find out whether you are required to take this test, please visit the TSI website.

Information about the TSI Test

This test can take up to 8 hours. Please consider this before your classes begin. You will not be allowed to register for your classes until the test is completed.

All undergraduate students are required to attend a Red Raider Orientation (RRO). You must attend an RRO before you can register for classes. 

If you are a transferring student, we suggest that you take the RRO as early in the summer as possible so that you can register for your classes earlier. Newly arriving first-year students will sign up for an RRO that will take place after they arrive in the US (about a week before classes begin).

*Note: Once you register for RRO, you are automatically registered to attend International Student Orientation which is also mandatory for all new and transfer undergraduate students. 

 Registering for your Red Raider Orientation

All undergraduate students must also attend International Student Orientation (ISO). This event takes place during the week before classes begin. You are automatically registered for ISO when you complete registration for RRO. 

Undergraduate International Student Orientation

Graduate students are required to attend a separate orientation put on by the Graduate School. 

Graduate International Student Orientation

Your insurance card will be mailed to your local address listed in your eRaider account. If you don't have a local address in eRaider, you can pick up your card at Student Health Services or print the card online from the AETNA website. The insurance fee will appear on your bill 24-48 hours after you register for courses.

All international students enrolled in classes are required to purchase the TTU Student Health Insurance Policy. For more information about this insurance, visit the webpage below.

Student Health Insurance Information

Your bill for tuition, fees and on-campus housing will be available after you register for classes. There are a variety of payment plans, so all information and questions related to billing should be directed to Student Business Services.

Student Business Services

We suggest that you also set up a PayMyTuition Account to pay your tuition, fees and housing bills.

Set up a PayMyTuition Account

This service will allow you to easily pay your bill after you register for classes, reducing the risk of late payments. Sometimes there are delays in transferring money from your home bank account, or delays setting up a US bank account. Delayed payments can result in your classes being dropped. PayMyTuition can expedite the process of bill payment.

Your ID/RaiderCard is a card that you will use for a large variety of purposes during your time at TTU. You should always carry this card with you. Some places require your TTU ID, such as:

• Checking out materials in the library
• Dining
• Admittance to the Recreation Center
• Attending International Student Orientation
• ...and more!   

University ID/RaiderCard

• Learn who your assigned International Advisor is
  • This will be according to the first letter of your last name on your passport
• Obtain a Student Parking Permit if you own a vehicle
• Open a US Bank Account
• Connect to Campus Wi-Fi:
  • Network Name: TTUnet
  • Use your eRaider username and password
• Apply for a Texas State ID or Driver's License
• Texas Tech University map
• Download the TTU Mobile App
• Search for on-campus jobs
• Information Technology Services for Students
• Campus Bus Routes
• Learn about TTU's International Student Life
• Connect with the International Student Life Office with any questions, concerns, and opportunities to get involved