Schedule
Below is the schedule of events!
All times are CDT (Central Daylight Time).
Day 1
SUB Llano Estacado Room
| TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Red Raider Orientation Check-In Receive information and supplies that will help make your orientation experience a success. Check-In is required for all students and guests. |
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 |
SUB Matador Room (2nd Floor) |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Orientation Modules Reminder To remove an Academic Orientation hold, use this time to complete your online modules. |
University Library (1st Floor) |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Take your Student ID Photo Have your photo taken. Tomorrow, your ID will be available for pick up. |
University ID Office (SUB 105) |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | WAKE UP with Student Success (sponsored by Academic Innovation & Student Success) Start your day with a cup of coffee and meet members of your Student Success team! |
SUB Courtyard |
| 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Orientation 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 a.m |
Orientation 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 Take your belongings to your assigned room. Put on your white RRO t-shirt and keep your White Sheet with you. |
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| Mediodia - 12:25 p.m. | ¡La bienvenida a Texas Tech! ¡Para nuestras familias que hablan español, queremos darles la bienvenida a Texas Tech! Aquí aprenderán qué esperar durante orientación. |
SUB Senate Room |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Official Red Raider Orientation Welcome This is your official welcome to Texas Tech! 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 Learn about college life, meet other new students, and connect with our Orientation Crew. |
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! |
SUB Allen Theatre |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Familias de Red Raiders: Apoyando la transición de su estudiante Para nuestras familias que hablan español, aprenda sobre como apoyar a su Red Raider a través de una transición exitosa a Texas Tech! |
SUB Senate Room |
| 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Quiet Space Need a break and a quiet space? Come relax and practice mindfulness while you're here. Hosted by TechThrive. |
SUB Llano Estacado Room |
| 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. - 4:10 p.m. | Your College Money Toolkit: Understand Financial Aid, Your Bill & How to Pay for College This session helps families confidently navigate college finances. Learn how financial aid works, build smart money skills, and explore payment options. |
SUB Allen Theatre |
| 3:45 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. | First-Gen Raider Experience Start your first-generation college student journey b by connecting with people and programs designed to help you succeed at Texas Tech. |
SUB Red Raider Lounge |
| 3:45 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. | Getting Involved! Learn the benefits of getting involved and how to find student organizations on TechConnect. |
SUB Playa Room (2nd Floor) |
| 3:45 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. | Pre-Professional Health Careers - Session for Students in Declared Majors Interested in a career in health career? Pre-Professional Health advisors explain how they support students of any major in reaching their health profession goals. |
SUB Mesa Room (2nd Floor) |
| 3:45 p.m. - 4:10 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 for success post-graduation. |
SUB Senate Room |
| 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Fraternity & Sorority Life: Meet & Greet Meet council representatives and learn about the fraternity and sorority community! |
East SUB Courtyard |
| 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Student Organization Fair Meet representatives from our student organizations and find your community at Texas Tech! |
SUB Matador Room (2nd Floor) |
| 4:15 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. | Your College Money Toolkit: Understand Financial Aid, Your Bill & How to Pay for College
(Repeat Session) This session helps families confidently navigate college finances. Learn how financial aid works, build smart money skills, and explore payment options. |
SUB Allen Theatre |
| 4:15 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. | Housing, Hospitality & Parking Join this session to hear from department representatives about campus housing, Tech-In, dining plans, and parking. |
SUB Red Raider Lounge |
| 4:15 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. | Pre-Professional Health Careers - Session for Students in Declared Majors (Repeat
Session) Interested in a health career? Pre-Professional Health advisors explain how they support students of any major in reaching their health profession goals. |
SUB Mesa Room (2nd Floor) |
| 4:15 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. | Career Readiness (Repeat Session) Join the University Career Center to learn more about how Texas Tech prepares students from for success post-graduation. |
SUB Senate Room |
| 4:45 p.m. - 5:10 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 Senate Room |
| 4:45 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. | Housing, Hospitality & Parking Join this session to hear from department representatives about campus housing, Tech-In, dining plans, and parking. |
SUB Red Raider Lounge |
| 4:45 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. | TTUHSC School of Health Professions Interested in healthcare? Learn about Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Health Professions, degree options, and admission requirements. |
SUB Mesa Room (2nd Floor) |
| 5:15 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. | First-Gen Raider Experience (Repeat Session) Start your first-generation college student journey b by connecting with people and programs designed to help you succeed at Texas Tech. |
SUB Red Raider Lounge |
| 5:15 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. | Study Abroad at Texas Tech (Repeat Session) Summer, semester, and year-long global programs let students earn credit abroad, or participate in research internships, or service learning. |
SUB Red Raider Lounge |
| 5:15 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. | Getting Involved! Learn the benefits of getting involved and how to find student organizations on TechConnect. |
SUB Playa Room (2nd Floor) |
| 5:15 p.m. - 5:40 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 Mesa Room (2nd Floor) |
| 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Fajita Dinner Dinner is provided for students with their nametag and registered guests with their ticket. Guests not registered may purchase a dinner ticket in the SUB Red Raider Ballroom. |
SUB Red Raider Ballroom & Food Court |
| 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Parent & Family Social Socialize with other parents and families. Registered guests can pick up a 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 Orientation Crew about college life, best gameday tips, and secrets to success as a student! |
SUB Allen Theatre |
| 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Night at the Rec Explore the University Recreation Center and meet other Red Raiders! 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 (Sponsored by Texas Tech Credit Union) Get started with a morning breakfast and pick up your TTU Student ID. 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 Please return your keys to your hall office before leaving. A $50 fee will be charged for unreturned keys. If you are attending Red Raider Camp, you will check out on Sunday. |
Monday/Wednesday: Wall/Gates Hall Sunday: Hulen/Clement Hall |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Academic Advising & Course Registration Kickoff Welcome back! Before advising, you will gain important information that will assist you in registering for classes. Students and guests will be led to their advising sessions. Upon dismissal, be sure to go with the academic college displayed on your White Sheet.This session is mandatory for all students. |
SUB Allen Theatre |
| 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 See a show room in Talkington or Wall/Gate! 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 - 1:00 p.m. | Quiet Space Need a break and a quiet space? Come relax and practice mindfulness while you're here. Hosted by TechThrive. |
SUB Llano Estacado Room |
| 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Individual Meetings: Student Financial Aid & Scholarships, Student Business Services
and Military Benefits 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. | Student ID Pick-Up Didn't pick up your TTU Student ID at breakfast? Stop by with your valid government issued ID. |
University ID Office (SUB 105) |
| 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | It's Official! You're a Red Raider Stop by Jones Stadium to celebrate joining the Red Raider Family. You're officially official - take all the pics and share! |
Jones Stadium (Southwest Ramp) |
| 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Fostering The Future Open House Fostering the Future is here to support and advocate for students with lived experiences in foster care or adoption. Come meet with our team for information about our fun events. |
Drane Hall 170 |
Orientation Services
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Address
West Hall 205, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.2993 -
Email
orientation@ttu.edu