Sibling Saturday FAQ

FAQ information is subject to change up until the event.

 

When is the registration deadline for Sibling Saturday?
The registration deadline is February 15th by 5:00 p.m., subject to availability.  Space is limited, and it is expected that Sibling Saturday will fill up prior to the deadline. 

What do I need to register for Sibling Saturday?
Be sure to have all needed information before you register, including:

• Uploadable photo of all sibling participants for their Future Red Raider ID cards.  Photos should be in jpeg or png format, 300 pixels by 300 pixels, and not exceed 50KB.  Please use the sibling's name in the photo file name so we can make sure to put the correct name on the ID. 
• Printer handy to print the Rock Wall Waiver, should your children want to use the Rock Wall during Sibling Saturday
• Credit or debit card handy to pay the registration fees.

What is the cost for Sibling Saturday?
The registration fee for Sibling Saturday is $40 per participant. Both TTU student(s) and sibling(s) must pay the $40 registration fee, which includes an official Sibling Saturday T-shirt, a clear bag, meals, and activities.

My child is not in the 8-15 year age range. Can they still participate?
We ask that all Sibling Saturday non-TTU student participants be between the ages of 8 and 15. Activities are designed for that age range. Children outside this age range are welcome to visit TTU students any time either with their families or on their own—Family Weekend and athletic events are perfect opportunities for visits to Campus. Prospective students 16 and up should contact the Visitors Center at 806-742-1299 to schedule a Texas Tech tour!

My child has a severe food allergy.  How is this accounted for during Sibling Saturday meals?
When registering, you can indicate special dietary needs and we will do our best to accommodate requests for vegetarian, gluten-free, and specific food allergies.  However, we cannot guarantee food vendors prepare food in allergen-free conditions, nor can we guarantee that other visitors to facilities such as the Student Union or Student Rec Center will not have food or recent contact with food that contains allergens. 

Can I attend Sibling Saturday activities with my child?
Sibling Saturday meals and activities are only for registered participants - Texas Tech students and their siblings ages 8 - 15. See a number of opportunities for you to enjoy your time in Lubbock on our Family Days Calendar.

Do participants have to be the siblings of the enrolled student?
Not at all. While many of the participants will be actual siblings, if the participant is a close family friend, cousin, son or daughter of the student, this is perfectly fine. We do ask that the TTU student always accompany the non-student participant during all Sibling Saturday events.

My TTU student can only participate in some of the Sibling Saturday activities. Can their sibling still participate?
The TTU student must always accompany the non-student participant during all Sibling Saturday activities. Unaccompanied guests are not allowed at Sibling Saturday activities, the residence halls, or the Student Rec Center.

Can more than 1 sibling participant attend with the Texas Tech student?
Up to three siblings per TTU student are allowed.

My younger child wants to stay in the residence hall with my student. Is that allowed?
It depends. Texas Tech University Student Housing has very specific visitation policies, including the following: "One overnight guest of the same gender as the host is permitted with the permission of the roommate/suite-apartment-mates and should not exceed more than three nights. Additionally, the overnight guests' host will be responsible for ensuring the guest is familiar with and observes all university and residence hall policies and procedures. The host and the visiting guest will both be held accountable for any policy violations, damages, and/or loss of property."  This information comes directly from University Student Housing's website. Parents/family members typically come to Lubbock with their younger children, who stay in the hotel room with their family members. Questions should be directed to University Student Housing at 806-742-2661. 

Are TTU chaperones present during activities listed on the schedule?
University staff and student volunteers will be present with participants at all scheduled activities. After the scheduled activities end, university staff and volunteers will not be on hand to assist Sibling Saturday participants. TTU students will be responsible for their siblings if they are in their residence halls rooms. TTU students AND their guests must abide by the Student Code of Conduct and residence hall policies. 

Who is called in case of an emergency?
The parent or guardian is called in case of emergency. This contact information is collected on the registration form when signing up.

Are refunds allowed?
There are no refunds for Sibling Saturday registration. Make sure the TTU student and the sibling are both prepared to participate before registering. It might be wise to wait until the spring semester begins so your TTU student knows his/her test and assignment schedule before registering for Sibling Saturday.

Will my child need spending money?
It depends. All meals listed on the schedule are provided with the registration cost. Your child will only need additional spending money if the student and sibling choose to incur costs if they spend more than the $10 meal card provided for dinner at Hospitality Service locations on campus.