Transcript History
Explore significant changes to Texas Tech University's academic policies, grading systems, degree requirements and transcript records.
Fall 1962: Four grade-point system effective
Fall 1969: Texas Technological College changed to Texas Tech University effective September 1, 1969.
Fall 1983: 3-digit course numbers changed to 4-digit number effective September 1983.
Fall 1987: State of Texas Core Curriculum Established.
Since 1987, every student who received a baccalaureate degree from a Texas public institution of higher education, regardless of the student's academic discipline or major has been required to complete the state's general education core curriculum. The Texas Core Curriculum (TCC) is defined by the Texas Education Code (TEC) Section 61.821 as: "... the curriculum in liberal arts, humanities, and sciences and political, social, and cultural history that all undergraduate students of an institution of higher education are required to complete before receiving an academic undergraduate degree."
Fall 2008: TTU transitioned student data systems to Banner.
Fall 2014: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board implemented new 42-hour core.
Texas Tech University core:
| Pre-Fall 2014 | Old Attribute | Fall 2014 and later | New Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Communication (6 Hours) | 010 | Written Communication (6 Hours) | 010N |
| Oral Communication (3 Hours) | 011 | Oral Communication (3 Hours) | 090C |
| Mathematics (6 Hours) | 020, 021 | Mathematics (6 Hours) | 020N, 090M |
| Natural Sciences (8 Hours*) | 030, 031 | Life & Physical Science (6 hours*) | 030N, 031N |
| Humanities (3 Hours) | 040 | Language, Philosophy, & Culture (3 Hours) | 040N |
| Visual & Performing Arts (3 Hours) | 050 | Creative Arts (3 Hours) | 050N |
| US History (6 Hours) | 060 | US History (6 Hours) | 060N |
| US & Texas Government (6 Hours) | 070 | US & Texas Government (6 Hours) | 070N |
| Social & Behavioral Science (3 Hours) | 080 | Social & Behavioral Science (3 Hours) | 080N |
*2-hour lab requirement removed from core, but kept as TTU graduation requirement
Fall 2017: TTU adopted a new Academic Standing Policy.
Details may be found at https://www.depts.ttu.edu/registrar/academicstanding/
Fall 2019: State Bill HB 449 requires disciplinary conduct notations
Spring 2020: TTU Academic response to COVID-19 protocols.
- All courses moved to online delivery during mid-term.
- Students were allowed to choose CR/NC in lieu of standard grading. A grade of CR is equivalent to a C- or greater. Courses completed during the Spring intercession or in the first 8 weeks of the term were not eligible for CR/NC grading.
- Drop, Withdrawal, and declarations of Pass/Fail deadline was extended to May 1, 2020.
- All Drops after March 12, 2020 were marked as exceptions to the state drop limit of 6.
- Students only progressed neutrally or positively in their academic standing.
- Graduation was pushed back one week to May 23, 2020.
Summer 2020: TTU Academic response to COVID-19 protocols
- All courses moved to online delivery, with limited exception, for term.
- All Drops were marked as exceptions to the state drop limit of 6.
Fall 2020: TTU Academic response to COVID-19 protocols
- Face to Face and Hybrid instruction returned, with limitations. Online course offerings were increased.
- All Drops were marked as exceptions to the state drop limit of 6.
Office of the Registrar
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Address
PO Box 45015, West Hall, Academic Records, Room 103, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409-5015 -
Phone
806.742.3661 | Fax: 806.742.0355 -
Email
registrar@ttu.edu