First Semester Timeline
Check off the First Semester
To-Do List ✅
Throughout your first semester, check off the experiences and connect with the people across campus who will help you be successful in and out of the classroom!
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Talk with your advisor about registering for RaiderReady |
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Prepare for classes by purchasing your textbooks& technology |
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Get connected on campus by attending Raider Welcome events |
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Walk around campus to locate your classrooms |
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Make sure you know where you can and cannot park |
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Pay your student e-bill or set up a payment plan |
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First Day of Classes - August 22 |
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Attend Raider Roundup & Hub City Fest |
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Get organized for the semester by keeping track of your syllabus dates |
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Apply for Tech Leadership Institute |
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Discover your community by joining a student organization or creating your own! |
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Meet with your Student Success Specialist |
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Experience campus traditions at Red Raider athletic events |
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Attend the Techspo for a one-stop shop for all on-campus resources |
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Improve your writing by visiting the Undergraduate Writing Center |
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Get moving at the REC Center |
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Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to discuss courses for next semester |
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Prepare for midterms by visiting The Learning Center and attending SI sessions |
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Complete the FAFSA and apply for scholarships |
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Attend the Majors & Minors Fair to explore majors, minors, and career options |
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Meet with University Life Coaching to set goals and get the results you want! |
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Register for spring and summer classes |
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Take care of your mental and physical health |
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Talk to the Career Center if you're updating your resume or looking for a summer internship |
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Make Thanksgiving Plans, including planning a bus trip with Parent & Family Relations |
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Study for finals & finish the semester out strong! |
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Attend the Carol of Lights® celebration - a cherished Texas Tech tradition |
First Year Raider Experience
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Address
Drane Hall 1st Floor, Box 45020, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.5928 -
Email
studentengagement@ttu.edu