Texas Tech University

After Acceptance

After you are notified of your acceptance, please complete these next steps.

  1. Confirming your participation in the Texas Tech Incoming Exchange Program by pressing ‘CONFIRM’ on your online application.
    • You can find the Confirmation button on the left side of your application. It is very important that you confirm your intention to attend Texas Tech since our office cannot initiate the immigration documentation process until you have done this.
  2. Provide your insurance information
    • All international students are required to have health insurance that meets or
      exceeds the U.S. State Department's standards. Students must provide proof that they have enrolled in one of the following insurance policies by the deadline listed below. If you choose to not to enroll in one of the two policies listed, you will be enrolled and billed for Texas Tech's insurance. The cost for this insurance is approximately $1,200 for one semester.
  3. Submit the Meningitis Form
    • This is a required form for students who are under the age of 22. You will have access to this form on your application. The completed document should be uploaded to your application.
  4. Advise the Exchange Coordinator of your housing plans. You can find information about on-campus accommodation at the on-campus housing page and information for off-campus accommodation at the off-campus housing page.
  5. Photo of yourself
    • This photo must meet the following criteria. This will be used for your TTU Student ID.
      • Color photo
      • White or off-white, smooth background
      • No side profile pictures, you must be looking straight at the camera
      • No borders on photo
      • Do not wear anything that will obstruct the view of your face (sunglasses, etc.) unless for religious puposes
      • Please send the above information to Enola French

The Exchange Coordinator will process your admission to Texas Tech and generate your student ID (R-Number). You will be sent instructions on how to set up your TTU account (E-raider) online.

The Exchange Coordinator will enroll you in the courses you have been approved to take. Note: if you will be paying Texas Tech tuition and fees, you must enroll yourself. Instructions on how to do this will be sent to you.

Undergraduate students must take a minimum of 12 semester credit hours (usually 4 courses), and graduate students must take at least 9 semester credit hours.

You will be required to attend an Exchange Student Orientation when you arrive on campus before the start of classes. You will be asked to register for the orientation before arrival.

Our department of International Student Life has several important things available after you arrive like airport pickup, short-stay program, and more. You can find out more here