International Graduate Orientation & Global Techsans Day

Intl. Undergraduate's Intl. Graduates Important Dates

What Orientations do I need to attend?

Undergraduates: Must attend 2 orientations

Red Raider Orientation: Mandatory (with TTU Orientation Services)
Global Techsans Day: Mandatory (August 22nd, 2025 with International Affairs)

Graduate students: must attend 2 orientations, plus any additional ones offered by your college or if you will work as a TA or RA

New Red Raider Orientation: Mandatory (with Graduate School)
International Graduate Student Orientation: Mandatory (August 19th or 20th 2025, with International Affairs Office)

Global Techsans Day (Undergraduates)

August 22nd 2025

Undergraduate Global Techsans Day is designed to answer questions unique to you as an international student. The Office of International Affairs has designed this with you in mind to help guide you through your transition into Texas Tech and the culture of West Texas. Professionals that know what you are about to go through will discuss the people, programs, groups, materials and resources that will help you achieve great success as a student here at Texas Tech University!

This is a mandatory event for all International Undergraduate students and all J-1 students (grad and undergrad).

In Orientation, we will provide insight into:

Health care and insurance in the US
Risk-intervention, safety intervention, and US laws
The chance to meet your international student advisers (DSO)
How to maintain your immigration status
Campus life and how to thrive in your new environment
Learn about the numerous resources available around campus designed to help you THRIVE mentally, physically, academically, financially, emotionally and socially!
Engage with Global Guides and new peers face-to-face
Parent Session hosted by Dr. Elizabeth Trejos-Castillo, vice provost for International Affairs.

Registration will open in June 2025

To register please click here

International Graduate Orientation

International Graduate Orientation will be held on August 19th & 20th, 2025.

You only need to attend one of these two days, so please choose the day that works best with your schedule. This is a required orientation.

In Orientation, we will provide insight into:

Health care and insurance
Risk-intervention, safety intervention and US laws
Meet your international student advisers (DSO)
How to maintain your immigration status
Campus life and how to thrive in your new environment
Learn about the numerous resources available around campus designed to help you THRIVE mentally, physically, academically, financially, emotionally and socially!
Engage with Global Guides and new peers face-to-face
Snacks will be provided
Parent Session hosted by Dr. Elizabeth Trejos-Castillo, vice provost for International Affairs. (This will take place only on August 22nd. If you are the parent of a Graduate Student you are welcome to attend. Please email us for times).

Registration will open in June 2025

To register please click here

Next Step:Register for New Graduate Student Orientation with the Graduate School here.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am a J-1 Student. Which orientation should I attend?

All J-1 international students (Undergraduate and Graduate) will take place on August 22nd, 2025.

Please register for International Techsans Day.

Where can I find Temporary Housing before I move into my dorm/apartment?

TTU housing does not offer any type of temporary housing for students. There are a lot of preparations that go into getting the rooms ready before students arrive between the Summer II semester and Fall.

However, we have put together a list of possible stay options that you can use while waiting.

Please visit our Dorms and Housing page for more information.

We also work with Visit Lubbock and local hotels to offer discounted hotel rates for you. You can find these hotels on the same page as our temporary housing options.

Information For Admitted International Students

For Undergraduate Students only

Congratulations on your admission to Texas Tech University! We're here to help you with the next steps to becoming a Red Raider!

Take These Next Steps!

On-campus dining plans and how to refill accounts

All students living on campus are required to have a dining plan.

The great part about these plans is if you ever want family to refill your account from back home, they can!

View the TTU Hospitality Services website to learn more!

https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hospitality/

Will there be a parent session?

Yes!

We love meeting our students' parents, and we greatly appreciate how far you have come to see your student off.

We will host a parent session on August ___ at ___. Parents of both undergraduate and Graduate students are welcome to attend. This will be an open forum where you can ask questions and receive information from staff from across the International Office. The session will be led by Vice-Provost of International Affairs, Dr. Elizabeth Trejos-Castillo. She was at one time an International student herself in the USA and is now a mother who can relate on many levels to both the student and parent experience.

(Spanish & Portuguese is available)

Traducción al español disponible

Tradução para português disponível

I am not an F1 Student. Can I still attend orientation?

We welcome many types of international students, from dual citizens to permanent residents.

It is not uncommon to have new TTU students who have grown up in another country but are in the USA as domestic students or non-F1 visa holders.

If you would like to attend one of our international orientations, we welcome you! Please contact kathleen.cade-gerzon@ttu.edu to get registered.

Will Buses run before classes start?

No.

On-campus buses will not be available until classes start.

This means that for your international orientations and RRO, you need to plan your transportation in advance. Transportation in Lubbock is limited as a whole. Locals rely on personal vehicles or ride shares such as Uber or Lyft.

Ride shares allow you to book a ride through an App. The driver will then come and pick you up and take you to your location. Payment and communication are all done via the app. The two most popular in the USA are Uber and Lyft.

Taxis are also available. If you are staying at a hotel, the front desk may be able to help you arrange a ride.

Setting up a Bank Account

Visit our webpage to learn more about setting up a bank account in Lubbock.

Important Dates

Keep these dates in mind when booking flights. Be sure to give yourself time to settle in and overcome jet-lag as well.

Dorm Move in Date: August 21st 2025
Early Move in Letter from Housing: For international students only - Coming Soon
Airport Pick-up *New Students only. August 15th-21st, 2025 (registration link coming soon)
International "Techsans Welcome Day" (Undergraduates & J1's of all levels): Friday August 22nd 2025 . Required for all new undergraduates.
International Graduate Student Orientation(For F1 students only): August 19th or 20th 2025. In-person and designed for new incoming international graduate students.
New Graduate Student Orientation August 21st 2025.Virtually hosted by the Graduate School.
Classes Begin: August 25th, 2025
2025-2026 Calendar

International Affairs

Address

601 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79409-5004
Phone
806.742.3667
Email
oia.reception@ttu.edu