Schedule
Below is the schedule of events!
All times are CDT (Central Daylight Time).
Day 1
| TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | RRO Check-In Students and guests will receive information and supplies that will help make your RRO experience a success. All students and registered guests will need to check in first. |
Student Union Building (SUB) Red Raider Ballroom |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | College Check-In & Major Change Check in with your academic college. If you would like to change your major, you may do so at this time. |
SUB Red Raider Ballroom |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Overnight Housing Check-In Check in with Housing and get your key for the night! |
SUB Red Raider Lounge |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Hold Removal Take care of Housing, Immunization or Texas Success Initiative (TSI) holds you may have. |
SUB Matador Room (2nd Floor) |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | RRO Online Modules To remove your RRO hold, use this time to complete RRO Modules if you need to. |
University Library (1st Floor) |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Take Your Student ID Photo Get your photo taken and pick up your ID tomorrow. |
University ID Office (SUB 105) |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | WAKE UP with Student Success Start your day with a cup of coffee and meet members of your success team! We’ll answer your questions, hear what matters most to you, and share how we can help you reach your goals at Texas Tech. |
SUB Courtyard |
| 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | RRO Information Table Stop by to ask general questions about your schedule or get directions. We are here to help! |
SUB Food Court |
| 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Campus Tours First time in Raiderland? Get to know our beautiful campus! Tours last approximately 30 minutes. Last tour leaves at 11:30 AM. |
RRO Information Table |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Lunch Use your meal card to choose from Texas Tech’s dining options. Guests will purchase meals on their own. |
SUB Food Court |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Settle into Your Room If you are staying on campus for the night, use this time to take your belongings to your assigned room. Be sure you have checked in with Housing to get your key. Do not leave any materials you got at Check-In in your room. Please be aware that residence halls are noted above. |
Sunday or Tuesday: Wall/Gates Hall Thursday: Hulen/Clement Hall |
| 12:00 p.m. - 12:25 p.m. | ¡Bienvenido a Texas Tech! ¡Para nuestras familias que hablan español, queremos darles la bienvenida a Texas Tech! Aquí aprenderán qué esperar durante RRO. |
SUB Senate Room |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Official RRO Welcome ¡Esta es su bienvenida oficial a Texas Tech! ¡Arriba las armas!z This session is mandatory for all students. |
SUB Allen Theatre |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | College Welcome Learn about your academic college and what to expect for course registration on day two. You will be led to this session. |
Various Locations |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Raider-to-Raider Curious about life as a college student? This is your opportunity to learn about college life, meet other new students and connect with our RRO Crew, made up of current students at Texas Tech. |
Various Locations |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Red Raider Families: Supporting Your Student’s Transition Join Parent & Family Relations to learn how you can best support your Red Raider through a successful transition to Texas Tech and throughout their career! |
SUB Allen Theatre |
| 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Campus Resource Fair Learn how campus departments can support your success at Texas Tech. |
SUB Red Raider Ballroom |
| 3:45 p.m. - 4:05 p.m. | Financial Matters: Financial Aid, Scholarships & Student Business Services Have questions about your tuition bill, payment plans, scholarships or the financial aid process? Come to this session and learn how to utilize financial aid to cover the cost of college. |
SUB Allen Theatre |
| 3:45 p.m. - 4:05 p.m. | Getting Involved at TTU! As part of the Texas Tech community, students can explore hundreds of unique student organizations. Come hear about the benefits of becoming involved on campus and how to find student organizations using TechConnect. |
SUB Mesa Room (2nd Floor) |
| 3:45 p.m. - 4:05 p.m. | Pre-Professional Health Careers - Session for Students in Declared Majors Are you interested in a career in the health professions? The advisors in Pre-Professional Health Careers will outline how they guide and assist students from any degree-granting major toward reaching their health profession career goals. |
SUB Red Raider Lounge |
| 3:45 p.m. - 4:05 p.m. | TechThrive Come learn about all the ways TTU supports student well-being through the TechThrive initiative. Unlock your full potential and embrace success by becoming a Mindful Matador. |
SUB Canyon Room (2nd Floor) |
| 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Fraternity & Sorority Life: Meet & Greet Interested in Fraternity & Sorority Life? Join council representatives and learn about the fraternity and sorority community! |
East SUB Courtyard |
| 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Student Organization Fair Students have the opportunity to join more than 600 student organizations. |
SUB Matador Room (2nd Floor) |
| 4:10 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Financial Matters: Financial Aid, Scholarships & Student Business Services Have questions about your tuition bill, payment plans, scholarships or the financial aid process? Come to this session and learn how to utilize financial aid to cover the cost of college. |
SUB Allen Theatre |
| 4:10 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | First-Gen Raider Experience Start your journey strong as a first-generation college student by learning about the community and support systems here for you. Peer mentors will highlight opportunities to grow through mentorship, leadership, and engagement in your first year at Texas Tech. |
SUB Playa Room (2nd Floor) |
| 4:10 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Pre-Professional Health Careers - Session for Students in Declared Majors Are you interested in a career in the health professions? The advisors in Pre-Professional Health Careers will outline how they guide and assist students from any degree-granting major toward reaching their health profession career goals. |
SUB Red Raider Lounge |
| 4:10 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | TechThrive Come learn about all the ways TTU supports student well-being through the TechThrive initiative. Unlock your full potential and embrace success by becoming a Mindful Matador. |
SUB Canyon Room (2nd Floor) |
| 4:35 p.m. - 4:55 p.m. | First-Gen Raider Experience Start your journey strong as a first-generation college student by learning about the community and support systems here for you. Peer mentors will highlight opportunities to grow through mentorship, leadership, and engagement in your first year at Texas Tech. |
SUB Playa Room (2nd Floor) |
| 4:35 p.m. - 4:55 p.m. | Study Abroad at Texas Tech Summer, semester, and year-long programs are available around the world. Students can earn credit abroad for most degree plans, or participate in undergraduate research, internships, or service learning. |
SUB Red Raider Lounge |
| 5:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. | Career Readiness: Begin with the End in Mind Join the University Career Center to learn more about how Texas Tech prepares students from all majors for success post-graduation. |
SUB Mesa Room (2nd Floor) |
| 5:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. | First-Gen Raider Experience Start your journey as a first-generation college student by learning about the community and support systems here for you. Peer mentors will highlight opportunities to grow through mentorship, leadership, and engagement in your first year at Texas Tech. |
SUB Playa Room (2nd Floor) |
| 5:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. | Housing, Hospitality & Parking Want to hear more about on-campus housing, Move-In, dining plans, and parking? Come to this session and hear from representatives of these departments. |
SUB Allen Theatre |
| 5:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. | Study Abroad at Texas Tech Summer, semester, and year-long programs are available around the world. Students can earn credit abroad for most degree plans, or participate in undergraduate research, internships, or service learning. |
SUB Red Raider Lounge |
| 5:25 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. | Career Readiness: Begin with the End in Mind Join the University Career Center to learn more about how Texas Tech prepares students from all majors for success post-graduation. |
SUB Mesa Room (2nd Floor) |
| 5:25 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. | Housing, Hospitality & Parking Want to hear more about on-campus housing, Move-In, dining plans, and parking? Come to this session and hear from representatives of these departments. |
SUB Allen Theatre |
| 5:25 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. | Pre-Law Program Interested in applying to law school? Join Pre-Law Program Coordinators to learn more about Pre-Law at TTU, how to get involved, and how to begin building your law school application. |
SUB Playa Room (2nd Floor) |
| 5:25 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. | TTUHSC School of Health Professions Interested in healthcare? Learn more about the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Health Professions. This session will cover degree programs and admission requirements. |
SUB Red Raider Lounge |
| 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Fajita Dinner Relax and enjoy dinner with the RRO Crew. Dinner is provided for students with their nametag and registered guests with their ticket. Guests not registered may purchase a ticket at the door. |
SUB Red Raider Ballroom & Food Court |
| 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Parent & Family Social Stop by to socialize with other parents and family members. Registered guests can pick up their t-shirt with their ticket. Hosted by the Texas Tech Alumni Association. |
McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center |
| 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Raider Life Hear from the RRO Crew about college life, best gameday tips, and secrets to success as a student! Win prizes and have fun during this interactive session! |
SUB Allen Theatre |
| 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Night at the Rec Students will get the opportunity to explore the Rec Center and meet other Red Raiders. You can enjoy the leisure pool, play basketball, climb the rock wall, or just relax and have fun! |
Robert H. Ewalt Student Recreation Center |
Day 2
| TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast & ID Pickup Get started with a morning breakfast, pick up your TTU Student ID and discover how you can study abroad as a Red Raider. A valid government ID is required for pick up. |
SUB Red Raider Ballroom & Courtyard |
| 7:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Overnight Housing Check-Out Residence Hall keys must be dropped off at the hall office you are staying in. Students who do not return their keys will be issued a $50 charge. If you are attending Red Raider Camp, you will not need to checkout until Sunday. |
Sunday or Tuesday: Wall/Gates Hall Thursday: Hulen/Clement Hall |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Preparing for Student Success at Texas Tech Hear about the importance of academics during your college career. You will also gain important information that will assist you in registering for classes. This session is mandatory for all students. |
SUB Allen Theatre |
| 9:00 a.m. | Academic Advising Students and guests will be led to their advising sessions. Be sure to go with the academic college displayed on your White Sheet. |
Various Locations |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | OneStop Have any last minute questions? Connect with Parent & Family Relations, Red to Black, Hospitality, Housing, and on-campus jobs. |
SUB Red Raider Ballroom |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Residence Hall Tours Are you living on campus? This is your opportunity to see a showroom in Talkington or Horn/Knapp Hall! Housing Ambassadors will offer walking tours and answer questions. Tours will leave every 30 minutes. |
SUB Raider Red Ballroom |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Library Tours Join the University Library and Undergraduate Writing Center through an interactive tour to learn about academic resources that help you succeed. FREE swag! |
University Library Front Desk |
| 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Honors College: Come-and-Go Connection Students admitted to the Honors College are welcome to swing by the lawns outside McClellan Hall for a come-and-go opportunity to say hello to your Honors advisors, meet fellow Honors students, and chat about Honors-related questions that you may have. |
McClellan Hall (East of the SUB) |
| 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Individual Meetings: Student Financial Aid & Scholarships, Student Business Services and Military & Veteran Programs Meet individually with department representatives to get your questions answered on financial aid, paying the bill, and/or military benefits! |
SUB Red Raider Ballroom |
| 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Pick Up Student ID Didn’t pick up your TTU Student ID at breakfast? Stop by the ID Office with your valid government issued ID. |
University ID Office (SUB 105) |
| 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | RRO Check-Out Before you leave, be sure to check out of RRO. You will briefly meet with RRO Staff to learn more about your next steps and get your picture as an official Texas Tech Red Raider! Tag your photos with #IAmARedRaider. |
Jones AT&T Stadium (Southwest Ramp) |
Orientation Services
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Address
West Hall 205, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.2993 -
Email
orientation@ttu.edu