Red Raider Orientation
For Guests
Selecting a Red Raider Orientation (RRO) session is an important step as your student
finalizes their plans to become a Red Raider! All new undergraduate students are required
to complete a session. At RRO, they'll meet other new students, get advice from current
students, learn Texas Tech traditions, and have fun. Most importantly, your student
will meet with their academic advisor and register for courses!
We'd like to invite you to attend RRO as a guest with your student! While it's not
mandatory that parents attend, we highly encourage each student to have at least one
guest attend with them.
RRO Guest Information
Attending the parent and family sessions during RRO will help you learn how to support your student while in college, gain insight about campus services, and discover how to become involved. You'll also have an opportunity to meet faculty, administrators, staff and current students. Most of the time you'll be with your student, but there are a few special breakout sessions just for family members.
To attend RRO with your student, your student should register you as a guest when
they register for their RRO session. Guests can be updated or added up to two business
days prior to your student's RRO session.
Adding Guests: To add guests to your student's RRO reservation, have them log in to the registration
system, locate the guest tab, and click the green plus sign to enter guest(s) information
in the pop-up window.
Guest fees are due upfront when guests are added to student's registration.
Included in Guest Fees: Materials, dinner on Day 1 (summer/fall sessions), and parking. Overnight accommodations
are not provided for guests.
First Year Sessions
8+ years old: $50 per Guest
7 years old and under: Free
One-Day Sessions
13+ years old: $10 per Guest
12 years old and under: Free
Please note that RRO Guest fees are non-refundable.
Students can log in to the RRO registration system using their eRaider username and
password to add or remove guests from their RRO reservation.
Please note that RRO Guest fees are non-refundable.
Get Ready for RRO
Now that you're registered as a guest for RRO, review the items below to prepare for your student's orientation session.
It's important to remember that official communication from Texas Tech University
will be sent to your student's Texas Tech email address. This includes confirmation
and reminders related to RRO. Students should check this email regularly to make sure
you do not miss important information.
Parents and guests may also receive communication to their email or be included in
communication to their students.
As you prepare to attend Red Raider Orientation with your student, don't forget to
bring these important items.
Packing List
- Comfortable Clothing and Shoes
- Monitor weather prior to arrival to be prepared.
- Consider bringing a light jacket as some buildings can be cool.
- Money for meals
Documents Your Student May Need
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Immunization Records
- We highly recommend your student submit their immunization records to Student Health Services through Med Proctor at least two weeks prior to their RRO session in order to allow time for the registration hold to be removed. However, you can bring your immunization records to RRO if not previously submitted.
- Any documents you may need for Financial Aid, such as your tax return.
Event & Travel Information
As you prepare for your student's RRO session, review the important event information below to coordinate your travel and arrival to campus.
Arrival to Campus: Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. for one-day sessions and 10:00 a.m. for two-day sessions at the Student Union Building (SUB). To ensure you do not miss out on important activities, plan accordingly to arrive during the scheduled check-in time.
Parking on Campus: Students and guests are able to park on-campus in Lot Z3 located at 18th St. and Boston Ave. You'll receive an email which will include a vehicle registration link prior to your session.
ADA Parking: Parking in other lots, reserved spaces, or in fire lanes will result in a parking citation or towing. Handicap parking spots on campus are available to vehicles with a current permit that is displayed on the vehicle.
Airport Information: The Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (Code: LBB) is less than 20 minutes from Texas Tech and is serviced by American, Southwest, and United Airlines.
Other Transportation Information: For travel information in Lubbock, including rental cars, taxi services, rideshare services, and bus transportation, go to VisitLubbock.org.
Overnight guest accommodations are not included as part of the RRO Guest Registration Fee and should be arranged on your own. Special RRO rates are offered at the following hotels:
A full list of hotels can be found at VisitLubbock.org.
All students attending a Two-Day orientation session will stay on-campus for one night.
Meals During Two-Day Orientations: All students and registered guests will be provided a Fajita Dinner on the evening of Day 1. Students will also receive a buffet breakfast on the morning of Day 2.
Meals during One-Day Orientation: Students will receive a $15 meal card to use at any of the dining locations in the
Student Union Building for lunch.
Guests can purchase meals on their own at any of our dining locations. All dining
facilities on-campus are cashless.
You'll also have access to on-campus dining facilities to purchase additional meals and snacks. All dining facilities on-campus are cashless.
Plan Ahead: Lubbock serves as host to many programs, camps, and festivals throughout the summer. We encourage you to make any additional reservations once you have registered for your RRO session especially if you are arriving early or departing later than your session.
To learn more about all that Lubbock has to offer during your trip to campus, please go to VisitLubbock.org.
Get Involved & Support Your Student
The Red Raider Family Network serves as a valuable connection for parents and family members to stay informed about
important Texas Tech news and events. Additionally, Texas Tech students can authorize access to their educational records through the Red Raider Family Network.
As your student moves from admitted to enrolled, their dedicated admissions counselor
is still here to assist them through the transition. Click below to find your student's
admissions counselor.
Find My Admissions Counselor
806.742.1480
admissions@ttu.edu
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Parent and Family Relations is dedicated to student success by engaging parents and
family members as active partners in supporting student success at Texas Tech University.
It is our goal to provide you with information and resources that will help you stay
informed about what is going on at Texas Tech, learn more how to support your student,
and connect with other Tech parents and families.
806.742.3630
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Tech. TTPA Parent Ambassadors are a great resource for you to stay informed and engage
with parents of current Red Raiders! Get connected with a local chapter and parents
in your area.
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Orientation Services
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Address
West Hall 205, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.2993 -
Email
orientation@ttu.edu