All Raider Welcome events must follow the standard Texas Tech event planning process. Campus Events provides step-by-step guidance on space reservations, logistics, policies, risk management, and required approvals.

Only Texas Tech students, faculty, staff, or groups sponsored by a department or registered organization may host Raider Welcome events.

1. Submit your event to the Campus Events calendar (Open May 1, 2026)

All Raider Welcome events will be submitted and approved through Campus Events. Once your event is fully planned, submit it through the Campus Events system and select the category that best describes your event. All events occurring between August 23-29, 2026 will appear on the Campus Events calendar.

Your event submission must include:

• Event name and description
• Event date, time, and confirmed location
• Sponsoring office, department, or organization
• If your office, department or organization is not listed, please list it as Student Engagement.
• Host contact information
• Event image (1100x321px minimum, up to 2500x731px)
• Thumbnail or mobile image (820x410px, 2:1 aspect ratio)
• Accessibility, registration, or participation details

If you do not have an image, you may use our stock Raider Welcome images:

• Event Image
• Thumbnail/Mobile Image

Deadlines:

• To have your event posted in the SUB by Student Engagement throughout the week of Raider Welcome, you must submit your event to Campus Events by Friday, July 31, 2026.    
• The deadline for submitting your event to Campus Events for approval and publishing on the Campus Events calendar is Friday, August 7, 2026.

Important notes:

• For off-campus events, include the location name and full address in the Internal Event Description and select any primary location option. Campus Events will correct this during review.
• Events may not be hosted in private residences.
• Only events appropriate for a Texas Tech-sponsored initiative will be approved.
• If you have questions about the event submission process or need to change your event details after submission, contact Campus Events at campusevents@ttu.edu or Student Engagement at studentengagement@ttu.edu 

Once approved, your event will appear on the Campus Events calendar for Raider Welcome.

Hosting an event during Raider Welcome is a meaningful way for your office or organization to connect with students during one of the highest-engagement periods of the year. Your event can help students feel welcomed, informed, and excited about the opportunities available at Texas Tech.

Hosting a Raider Welcome event allows you to:

• Introduce students to your programs, services, or organization
• Build early relationships with students who may benefit from your support throughout the year
• Promote involvement and awareness in a friendly, high-energy environment
• Contribute to a campus-wide initiative that supports student success and belonging

Any event that helps students connect, learn, engage, or find community is a great fit for Raider Welcome.

The purpose of Raider Welcome is to support the successful transition of undergraduate Red Raiders by providing a coordinated series of events tied to the start of each major academic term. Through campuswide collaboration, Raider Welcome fosters early belonging, increases awareness of support services, and encourages meaningful engagement in campus life. The program plays a key role in helping students form connections, understand available resources, and build a strong foundation for academic and personal success. 

Raider Welcome aims to: 

• Provide opportunities for undergraduate students to meet peers, build relationships, and cultivate a sense of community as they begin a new academic term.
• Offer a diverse calendar of events that reflects the interests and needs of students during the opening weeks of the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Introduce students to campus services, involvement opportunities, and support resources that contribute to a successful transition. 
• Encourage early engagement in campus life, supporting persistence, well-being, and long-term connection to Texas Tech.
• Strengthen collaboration across campus units to create a welcoming, supportive environment for all Red Raiders at the start of each major semester.