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For Self-Paced Red Raider Orientation

Next Steps for Admitted Students

Congratulations on being a Red Raider! Your Red Raider Orientation (RRO) session will be self-paced prior to registering for classes. Review your next steps below!

Next Steps:


All new undergraduate students are required to complete a RRO session. Click below to register!



For assistance, contact Orientation Services at (806) 742-2993.

Regular Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Closed weekends


Completing your online modules is the first part of your Red Raider Orientation experience. This step should be completed prior to your scheduled RRO session to ensure you are able to register for classes.

Academic Orientation Hold: This hold is placed on all new students' record. This hold will be removed upon completion of RRO modules, and contacting the Orientation Services office at (806) 742-2993.

What can I expect in the modules?
These modules contain important information about life as a Red Raider in your first semester and beyond — campus safety, student involvement, preparing for academic advising, registering for classes, and more!

  • Multiple individual units composed of videos and text.
  • In total, the modules may take 60-90 minutes to complete.
  • Your progress is automatically saved. Return at any time to continue.

Register for RRO to gain access to the modules. Click below to log in to the online modules using your eRaider credentials.




You may have course Registration Hold(s) on your account. A hold is placed when a requirement has not been completed by the student. Holds must be cleared in order to register for classes, and should be completed before your RRO session. View holds in the RRO registration system or the Admitted Student Tasklist.

University Student Housing: Submit the Temporary Hold Removal Request

Student Health Services: Call (806) 743-2848

Office of the Registrar/Texas Success Initiative (TSI): Call (806) 742-3661

Office of Admissions: Call (806) 742-1480


After you have completed your Online Modules, please call Orientation Services at (806) 742-2993 so we can assist you in removing your RRO Hold and providing your academic advising information.


It is important to remember that official communication from Texas Tech University will be sent to your Texas Tech email address. This includes information from your academic advisor regarding advising and course registration. Check this email regularly to make sure you do not miss important information.

To enable your TechMail, go to the eRaider website, login with your eRaider credentials, click on Email Services, and review or modify your information.

Check your email at outlook.office.com using your eRaider credentials.




Visit Raiderlink to register for classes.

Receiving an error?

  • If you receive a Time Ticket error, please contact Orientation Services to confirm completion of your Online Modules.
  • Contact your academic advisor for assistance with registration errors such as required permits and restricted courses.
  • When multiple errors appear, it is recommended that you attempt to register for each class individually to determine which is actually causing the error.
  • Review the list of error messages to learn more about the error and how to resolve it.
Watch the Advising Prep videos for a tutorial.




As your schedule allows, talk with representatives from the Offices of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships and Student Business Services.

For confidentiality purposes, you will need to request an individual meeting to meet privately with our representatives.

Student Financial Aid & Scholarships: Call (806) 742-3681 or contact your dedicated Financial Aid Advisor
Student Business Services: (806) 742-3272 or sbs@ttu.edu



 

Support with RRO Registration

We're here to assist you through the process of registering for RRO and answer any questions you may have. Review the information below and our FAQs.


If you are having issues logging into the RRO registration system, make sure your eRaider is set up. If you've forgotten your username or password, utilize the Forgot Username or Forgot Password option to retrieve this information.

For assistance with eRaider issues contact:
IT Help Central
806.742.HELP(4357)
ithelpcentral@ttu.edu

Note: Your eRaider login is different than the RaiderConnect credentials which you used during the admissions process.


Your eRaider username and activation code were provided to you in your admission email. If you need this resent to you, please contact Undergraduate Admissions:

admissions@ttu.edu
(806) 742-1480


If you get an Unmatched Registration Attempt error, your admissions application may not match the following conditions to register for RRO:

  • Fully Admitted for at least 24 hours
  • Undergraduate student
  • Degree-seeking
  • Attending the Lubbock campus
Please contact Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@ttu.edu or call (806) 742-1480 to verify or change any application information if needed.

Fo additional assistance, contact Orientation Services at orientation@ttu.edu.