Welcome!

You’re admitted, so what’s next?

Karen Hamel, Associate Director

Undergraduate Recruitment & Admissions

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Fall 2008 Stats Total enrollment: 28,260 4,407 freshmen 2,203 transfers Average SAT score: 1113 (M/CR)

Average ACT score: 24 45% female; 55% male 87% Texas residents More than 50% of students came from farther than 300

miles from Lubbock Typical class size: 37-58 students Student to faculty ratio: 18:1

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Admitted Student Checklist

ADMITTED STUDENT CHECKLIST

What’s Next?

Activate eRaider account Create your RAIDERspace profile Apply for campus housing or file an exemption Register for Red Raider Orientation Comply with TSI Requirements Register vehicle with Parking Services Provide immunization records to Student Health Send final transcripts

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Admitted Student Network Information Connections User-generated content

www.texastech.myu360.com

Housing & Residence Life You’re guaranteed a room on campus. Apply online and choose your room. Learning communities and FIGs group

students who share the same academic interest.

Dining plans provide variety and flexibility.

www.housing.ttu.edu

Students with fewer than 30 college hours are required to live on campus.

ADMITTED STUDENT CHECKLIST

ADMITTED STUDENT CHECKLIST

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Complete the FAFSA to qualify for grants, scholarships, work study and loans.

www.fafsa.ed.gov

Complete the Texas Tech general scholarship application. Deadline: FEB 1

www.applytexas.org

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Red Raider Orientation (RRO) Held in June and July 2009 Provides the opportunity for new students to

meet with academic advisors and register for fall classes

Offers informative programming for students and parents

www.redraiderorientation.ttu.edu

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Major Selection

You are assigned an academic advisor based on the major indicated on your admissions application. Change your major by e-mailing the Office of Admissions at

majorchange@ttu.edu Keep restricted majors in mind

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Placement Exams Mathematics – The Math Placement Exam ensures that you enroll in

the math course that best matches your major and skills.

• To enroll in the appropriate math course, you must pass the Mathematics Placement Exam or meet one of the following exemptions:

– An SAT math score of at least 610

– An ACT math score of at least 26

– College credit for the appropriate prerequisite course from an accredited college or university

Chemistry • Based on your major, you may be required to take the Chemistry Placement

Exam.

• A complete list of majors is online.

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Credit by Exam CLEP Tests

• Tests offered during each NSO session.

• Complete list online at www.depts.ttu.edu/testing.

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB)

• Earn credit in a variety of subjects with minimum required scores.

• Complete list of accepted exams and minimum scores online at www.depts.ttu.edu/testing .

Foreign Language• The Texas Tech Department of Classical and Modern Languages & Literatures

offer language placement exams during every NSO session.

• Earn up to 16 hours of course credit.

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Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Compliance

Texas state law requires entering students to complete a TSI approved test or meet exemptions before enrolling at any public college or university. Report official TSI scores or provide documentation

of an exemption before attending NSO. Exemptions listed online.

www.depts.ttu.edu/registrar/TSI Academic Testing Services can provide tests

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University Parking Services www.parking.ttu.edu If you plan to bring a vehicle to campus, you must

register with University Parking Services and purchase a parking permit.

Pre-order your parking permit online.

Immunization Records www.ttuhsc.edu/studenthealth Show proof of 2 MMR (Measles-Mumps-Rubella)

vaccinations during your lifetime. Fax or mail records to Student Health Services.

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Enrolled Student Resources

ENROLLED STUDENT RESOURCES

Texas Tech provides the guidance and tools you need to succeed. Advising Mentoring Major and Career Planning

www.admissions.ttu.edu/support.asp

ENROLLED STUDENT RESOURCES

Campus Life www.campuslife.ttu.edu Get involved! First Year Raider Experience and

Welcome Week Center for Campus Life

• Leadership

• Multicultural Organizations and Events

• Community Service

• Greek Life

• Over 400 student organizations Spirit and Tradition Recreation and Personal Fitness

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Texas Tech is a place where you’ll explore your interests, discover your passion and realize your potential. Great things are happening here – in and out of the classroom. Choose Texas Tech. From here, it’s possible.

Questions?