Beginning of Fall & Spring Semesters

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

Techsans Day is mandatory, so be sure you schedule your flights to arrive several days before so you will be well rested.

We will provide insight into the following:

• Health Care & Insurance
• Risk-Intervention & Safety Intervention Immigration
• Campus Life & how to thrive
• Engage in person with Global Guides and new peers
• Learn about the numerous resources available around campus designed to help you THRIVE mentally, physically, academically, financially, emotionally, and socially!

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Graduate Students:
International Graduate students will need to attend both the International Graduate Orientation (International Affairs) and the New Graduate Student Orientation (with the Graduate School).

You will receive an email from the Graduate School with information on how to attend the virtual program.

Register for International Graduate Student Orientation

Visit our Airport Pick-up Page to learn more 

SIM Cards

Need a FREE US SIM card? Stop by the International Affairs Office at your earliest convenience between Monday-Friday, 8 AM-12 PM, 1-5 PM to obtain one from the front desk, your F-1 counselor or ISL staff.

Check out our SIM card partner, Campus SIMS!

Welcome to Campus!

"To help you get set up with your life in the US, campusSIMS is giving you one month of FREE wireless from Mint Mobile. Your free month comes with 5GB of 4G • 5G LTE data and unlimited talk & text, as well as free mobile hotspot and WiFi calling & text."
*E-Sims not available

TTU International Student Life has partnered with Visit Lubbock, the city's tourism department to provide international students with special rates as they arrive for the start of the semester. We are very excited to be able to offer you several hotel choices, each with wonderful accommodations and great rates to help you settle into your new life in Lubbock before the dorm/apartment move-in begins.

This service is for STUDENTS and immediate family traveling with them for Orientation only. It can not be utilized for friends and family coming to visit.

Book a Hotel

TTU Housing does not offer any type of temporary housing options between move-in or during winter break. You are responsible for ensuring you have somewhere to live during this time. This is part of your lease agreement if you signed a non-12-month lease with on-campus housing.

TTU International Student Life has put together a Temporary Hotel Discount Program to help students during these times. We have also compiled a list of options that might help you find somewhere to stay.

There are NO hostels in Lubbock.

Hotel Partnership Program

Furnished Housing Resources:

• Airbnb
• Travel Nurse Housing (Yes, we know you are not nurses, but this might still be a viable option for you to try)
• Furnished Finder.com
• Tripping.com
• Home-to-go
• Vrbo
• Short-Term Housing.com
• Extended Stay America

F-1 Undergraduate students new to Texas Tech will be assigned a Global Guide to help you transition into life here in Lubbock.

These GlobalGuides are fellow students who have been where you are and want to help connect you to the community, and generally be a friend and helper to you as you settle here in Lubbock. They will help out at our International Student Orientation, they will assist with dorm move-in, they will be inviting you to go to different welcome events on campus, and more! Take advantage of their expertise!

Texas Tech Global Guides Program

Student Housing will allow students to move in on early move-in day, August 15th, 2025. If students cannot move in on this day, they will need to select a date between August 21st and 24th for the main move-in period. 

You will need to register for move-in through your Housing Portal. 

August 15th is the ONLY early move-in day available. If you do not see this date available in your housing portal, please contact International Student Life at oia.intlstudentlife@ttu.edu

You do not need to contact TTU International Affairs to ask for early move-in permission. A full list of all admitted students has been sent to TTU Housing. 

The Global Guides have created a new committee this Fall 2025 that is dedicated to ensuring that international families receive support and engagement while their spouse/father/mother is studying at TTU.