Welcome to Red Raider Orientation!
Below is the schedule of events!
All times are CDT (Central Daylight Time).
| TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Red Raider Orientation Check-In Students and guests receive information and supplies that help make your orientation experience a success. All students and registered guests will need to check in first. |
Student Union Building (SUB) Red Raider Ballroom |
| 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.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 |
| 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Hold Removal Take care of Housing, Immunization and/or Texas Success Initiative (TSI) holds. |
SUB Red Raider Lounge |
| 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Red Raider Orientation Modules Reminder To remove a Red Raider Orientation hold, use this time to complete your online modules. |
University Library (1st Floor Computers) |
| 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Take Your Student ID Photo Have your photo taken and pick up your ID later. |
University ID Office (SUB 105) |
| 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.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 |
| 8:45 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. & 9:15 a.m.- 9:40 a.m. | Transfer Connection Your Red Raider journey starts here. Learn how to get connected, get involved, and make Texas Tech your new home. Free T-shirts! |
SUB Senate Room |
| 8:45 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. & 9:15 a.m.- 9:40 a.m. | Red Raider Families: Supporting Your Student’s Transition Join Parent & Family Relations to learn about academic and support resources that will help your Red Raider make a successful transition to Texas Tech! |
SUB Lubbock Room |
| 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Official Red Raider Orientation Welcome This is your official welcome to Texas Tech! This session is mandatory for all students. |
SUB Allen Theatre |
| 10:30 a.m. - Noon | College Welcome, Advising & Registration Learn about your academic college and prepare for registration. You are led to this session, and your college will facilitate advising and registration. |
Various Locations |
| 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Individual Meetings: Student Financial Aid & Scholarships, Student Business Services,
and Military and Veteran Programs Meet with department representatives individually to get your questions answered on aid, paying the bill and/or military benefits. |
SUB Lubbock Room |
| Noon - 2:00 p.m. | Lunch Use your meal card to choose from Texas Tech’s dining options. Guests purchase meals on their own. |
Various Locations |
| 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Campus Resource Fair Learn how campus departments can support your success at Texas Tech. |
SUB Red Raider Ballroom |
| 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Apartment Fair Learn about off-campus student living options. |
SUB Red Raider Ballroom |
| 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Student ID Pick-Up A valid government ID is required for pick up. |
SUB Red Raider Ballroom |
| 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Walking Campus Tour Get to know our beautiful campus! Each mile-long tour lasts approximately 30 minutes. Last tour departs at 1:30 pm. |
Orientation Information Table |
| 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Red Raider Orientation Check-Out Before you leave orientation, learn your next steps as you prepare for your first semester at Texas Tech. Topics include reviewing your bill, schedule changes, books, move-in, and more. This session is mandatory for all students. |
SUB Allen Theatre |
| 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Library Tours Join the University Library and Undergraduate Writing Center in an interactive tour to learn about resources that help you succeed. FREE swag! |
University Library Front Desk |
| 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Student Recreation Center Tours Take a self-guided tour and see many ways to maintain your health as a Texas Tech student! |
Robert H. Ewalt Student Recreation Center |
Download the RRO Schedule
1. Search “Texas Tech Events” in your app store and download.
2. Click “Red Raider Orientation.”
3. Click “Download Guide.”
Orientation Services
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Address
West Hall 205, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.2993 -
Email
orientation@ttu.edu