texas tech graduate student handbook
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Handbook full of useful information for graduate students joining Texas Tech University.TRANSCRIPT
Welcome to Raiderland
GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK
Contents
Table of Contents 3From the GSAC President 5
6Chapter 1Texas Tech University Lubbock Campus
Self Guided Campus Tour 7Campus Map 9Campus in Relation to the City of Lubbock Plus Shopping Resources. 11
12Chapter 2Campus Resources and Know-How
Information Technology Resources 13Quick Reference to Information Technology Services 14How to register for classes? 15Financial Aid and Tuition Payment 16Academic Calendar 2013 at a Glance 17Payments and Refunds Dates 18Course Registration Changes 18Student Resolution Center 19Student Legal Services 19University Parking Services 19Motorist Assistance Program 19University Career Center 19Student Health Services 20Student Wellness Center 20Student Counseling Center 20Rec Sports 20Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development Center 20
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Emergency & Crisis Resources 21Money Matters 21Student Organizations & Clubs 21International Matters 22Registration & Transcripts 22Transportation 22Academic Colleges & Schools 23University Libraries Overview 24Personal Librarians 24Document Delivery 26Lynda.com Online Training 27Theses and Dissertations Online 28Glossary 29Frequent Spots 30
31Chapter 3Texas Tech Traditions
Traditions 32Landmarks 33Cheers, Chants, and Songs 35
36Chapter 4City of Lubbock
Arts 37Music 39Western History and Heritage 41Outdoors 45West Texas Wine Country 47Map of Lubbock with Select Points of Interest 49Nearby Eats 51Graduate School Facts-at-a-Glance & Contact Information 53
Published by the Graduate Student Advisory CouncilTexas Tech UniversityBox 41030Lubbock, TX 79409-1030
Authors would like to acknoledge contributions to this publication made by the following:
Center for Campus LifeTech Parents AssociationLubbock Visitor CenterTexas Tech University Visitor CenterTexas Tech University LibrariesTech Parents Association
Last revised on January 17, 2013 at 11:02pm.
Fellow Red Raiders,
It is an honor and a privilege to welcome you to Texas Tech University as you commence your graduateacademic journey. As we continue to push forth on our quest to reach Tier 1 status, the TTU campus climateis filled with excitement and full of drive to make this vision a reality. My name is Florencio U. Aranda IIIand as your Graduate Student Advisory Council (GSAC) President, I welcome and encourage you to partakein our scholastic pursuit. As a newly admitted graduate student, you now have the opportunity of a lifetimeto become an integral member of a university that provides its students with the tools to excel personally,academically, and professionally.
Being aHigher Education doctoral candidate in the College of Education, I understand the demands, hardships,and sacrifices students encounter while pursing a graduate degree. The Graduate Student Advisory Counciland I have taken full responsibility of working diligently, in order to make your graduate experience at TTU,both beneficial and rewarding. The GSAC mission is to ensure that the needs of graduate students are metthrough the efforts of our council, commissions, and our extensive affiliation and collaboration with theGraduate School and TTU administration.
For the 2012-2013 year, I encourage and challenge you to get involved with GSAC, our numerous graduatestudent organizations, our sponsored events, as well as in your academic courses, so that you may continueto prosper as an individual and as a member of our prestigious university.
Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or any of the GSAC members, if you have anyquestions, issues, or concerns, as we are here for you! Great things are happening at TTU, and I am thrilledto welcome you to our Red Raider family!
Florencio U. Aranda, III.,President of the Graduate Student Advisroy Council
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Part 1
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Texas Tech University Lubbock Campus.
...Part One: Texas Tech Campus
A Self-Guided Tour..6
HONORS COLLEGE (83). McClellan Hall (83) houses the
college, which ofers specialized courses, undergraduate research, early registration and a residence hall community
in addition to outstanding instruction from expert faculty.
COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (39). The college,
with oices in Drane Hall (39), fosters Grammy-winning musicians, renowned artists and Broadway actors. It’s
one of only two colleges in Texas to ofer all the traditional theatre arts degrees.
The courtyard between the SUB and the University Library (74) displays
more unique public art. Read Reader, a igure made entirely of cast books, stands at the north end. Moving south, you’ll ind the Tornado of Ideas, with creative igures meant to provoke conversation. The silver sphere, Comma, blends art and science interactively. Sample the sound of the sun
by pushing a knob on the sculpture.
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY (74). Explore the third largest library in
Texas with over 2 million volumes.
SOUTHWEST COLLECTIONS/SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARY (116).
This historical research center houses, among others, the
Vietnam Collection—the largest collection of material on the
Vietnam Conlict outside the federal government.
Just behind the University Library you’ll ind buildings that make up the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources–
CASNR (101, 105). Known for its student-friendly faculty and progressive
programs, the college consistently produces outstanding student leaders
including the 2011 world-champion meat judging team.
DAIRY BARN (36). In our early days, this original campus
building boarded some students’ cows and chickens, whose
milk and eggs were sold to help pay tuition.
CHARLES E. MAEDGEN THEATRE (126). The Mainstage here
annually hosts seasons of major productions, both dramatic
and musical. Auditions are open to all students.
Continue west around the Foreign Language Building (52) and enter
the courtyard of the English, Philosophy and Education Complex-EPE
(46), one of our newest academic buildings. The centerpiece of the space is
Headwaters, a sculpture court and fountain representing a blend of ideas based in English, philosophy and education.
SCHOOL OF ART (10). Galleries and studios in the school periodically display student and faculty works and are open
to the public.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (40). The north building in the EPE
complex houses the college, some unique facilities like the
Sowell Center for Visual Impairment and the Burkhart Center
for Autism Education.
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY IWALK. [a self guided tour]
elcome to Texas Tech University, a campus marked by Spanish Renaissance architecture,
steeped in tradition and known for gracious
West Texas hospitality. Use this walking tour as your guide and enjoy your visit!
Begin your tour at West Hall (134), home to the Visitors Center, Oice of Admissions and Student Financial Center—a one-stop shop for prospective
students. Residence hall tours also begin from the Visitors Center. The Broadway
Entry Gates (20), Fountains and Seal mark the main entrance to campus.
SEAL OF TExAS TECH. The 12-foot granite seal is a favorite
photo spot on graduation day.
BROADWAY AND UNIVERSITY. Lively student hangouts and spirit shops on the strip east of campus ofer the fun shopping and dining found only in a true college town.
Walk south across the street from West Hall to Park Place (97), an
installation in our award-winning public art collection. The sculptures by
nationally known artist and Lubbock native Glenna Goodacre are placed near the College of Human Sciences (64) because they depict the stages of
human life.
COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES (64). One of the largest of its
kind in the nation, the college ofers diverse programs like Early Childhood Education, Personal Financial Planning and
Fashion Design.
The Administration Building (1), Texas Tech’s original structure,
stands west of Human Sciences and houses oices for the university and system leadership. The building features two bell towers—one for the
Victory Bells, which ring after every Texas Tech athletic victory, and the
other for the Carillon bells, which play during special events like the holiday
Carol of Lights.
THE HONORABLE PRESTON SMITH. The larger-than-life statue
of Preston Smith depicts the Texas Tech graduate who served
as governor of Texas 1968-1972. He was instrumental in opening our schools of law and medicine.
DOUBLE T BENCH. Rest on the bench, even though tradition
holds that only upperclassmen can sit there!
Walk south from the Administration Building to the SUB, the Student
Union Building (121), where Red Raiders meet to eat, study and
socialize. A bank, post oice, theatre, food court and meeting rooms make the SUB one of the most popular spots on campus. Take a break at Starbucks Café or buy a t-shirt at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore.
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT. The Center for Campus Life and Student Activities, both in the SUB, oversee almost 400 service, academic, professional, social and religious groups.
SCHOOL OF MUSIC (93). Connected to the SUB, the school ofers majors in performance, composition, theory and teacher
certiication. Extracurricular ensembles like our 400-member Goin’ Band from Raiderland are open to all students.
Download the Texas Tech app on your mobile phone and check out the companion tour.W
Walk through the courtyard, continuing west. You’ll pass the College of
Architecture (8) and the Rawls College of Business Administration (21) on
your way to Flint Avenue. Once you reach Flint, you’ll see the western-
most part of our main campus, which you are welcome to explore further.
The School of Law (72), the United Spirit Arena (127), the Robert H. Ewalt
Student Recreation Center (106) and the Animal and Food Sciences Building
(6) are among the sites to see.
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE (8). Students learn to balance
creative and technical abilities as they build impressive
portfolios from their very irst courses as freshmen.
RAWLS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (21). A
comprehensive, research-based business school, the
college prepares students with internships and a career
management program that has placed more than 85% of recent grads. Challenging programs decrease the time
needed to earn an MBA.
ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES BUILDING (6). This building is
among the many state-of-the-art facilities in CASNR, which
include a beef cattle center, research farm, food microbiology
lab and Equestrian Center.
Walk north on Flint to Main Street. Turn east to make your way
back to the center of campus. You’ll pass the Student Wellness
Center - the SWC (122), which houses a clinic, pharmacy, wellness
programs and the Student Counseling Center. Beyond the SWC, walk
through the courtyard of the Carpenter Wells Residence Hall Complex (23),
which ofers apartment-style housing. You’ll pass the bronze horse Wind River and the future site of the Rawls College of Business (22). Walk under
the clock tower (30) and continue toward Square Spiral Arch, all additional installations in our public art collection.
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One tour cannot adequately cover the more than 1,800 acres that make up the Texas Tech campus. The following pages describe
additional points of interest, so please take your time and continue
to explore the place where great things happen!
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Future site of Boston Ave.
Residence Hall & Dining Facility
You’ll see both the Biology (15) and Experimental Sciences (48)
buildings before you pass under the archways of the Mathematics
Building (82). Continue down the walkway toward the lagpoles and fountain that mark Memorial Circle (88), the heart of campus. In 1948, the Texas Tech War Veterans Association dedicated the circle to all Texas Tech
students who served in World War II. Buildings of the College of Mass
Communications (81), Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering (43) and
the College of Arts and Sciences (61) are all north of Memorial Circle.
COLLEGE OF MASS COMMUNICATIONS (81). Hands-on programs in a realistic newsroom, internships and
opportunities to publish stories and photographs prepare
students for careers in journalism, advertising, PR and
electronic media. The Student Media building houses the
yearbook and newspaper.
EDWARD W. WHITACRE jR. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (43).
Advanced classroom, lab and ield study facilities complement faculty who make teaching a priority. The
college ofers degrees in 10 areas of engineering and dual degrees with disciplines like math and architecture.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (61). Housed in Holden Hall (61), the college ofers more than 100 degrees from Anthropology to Zoology. Interdisciplinary programs like
religion studies, dramatic writing and international studies
encourage students to personalize their degrees.
Continue west and you’ll pass one of our most recognizable landmarks: Riding into the Sunset, a statue of famous philanthropist Will Rogers
on his horse Soapsuds (137). The entire sculpture is traditionally wrapped in red streamers the night before every home football game. West Hall and the main campus entrance, where you began your tour, are just ahead.
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Part Two:Campus Resources and Know-how
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
What is eRaider?http://eraider.ttu.edu Your eRaider is your electronic ID at Texas Tech University. For example, you will need your eRaider account to register, get free software, and obtain your TTU email account. Be sure to set a “forgotten password” question, so you can reset your password if you forget it. Never share your password with anyone, and no one at TTU is permitted to request your password!
How can I get computing help?www.helpdesk.ttu.edu www.askIT.ttu.edu [email protected] (806)742-HELP (4357) IT Help Central offers assistance for a wide range of computing problems. We offer dedicated support to students living on campus; call (806)742-HELP (4357) to schedule an appointment. You may drop-off your computer at the Residence Hall Support office, located in Chitwood/Weymouth complex west lobby.
How do I access my TTU Email address?To enable your TechMail, go to www.eraider.ttu.edu, login with your eRaider username/password, click on “Email Services”, and access your information. You can check your TechMail by accessing https://mail.ttu.edu/ or using Microsoft Outlook.
Can I get student discounts on software and hardware?http://www.helpdesk.ttu.edu/recommend.php Students receive discounts on Dell and Apple products. Visit the “Buying the Right Computer” link on the IT Help Central page to see customized Dell and Apple catalogs. Many colleges at TTU have put together bundles specifically designed for their students.
www.itts.ttu.edu/software/ As a TTU student, you can download various Microsoft applications and Symantec Antivirus software free using your eRaider username. Specialized software may be purchased at the ATLC, located in the west basement of the Main Library building. Be sure to bring your student ID and class schedule!
How do I set up my wireless access?www.depts.ttu.edu/ithelpcentral/solutions/wireless/Access instructions for the TTU secure wireless are available on the website above. Note: students living in the residence halls must connect to the Internet with an ethernet cable.
Are there computer labs on campus I can use? www.itts.ttu.edu/labsThe Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC) is located in the west basement of the University Library building. Other lab locations across campus include Carpenter/Wells, Coleman, Bledsoe/Gordon/Sneed, and the Student Union Building. All students receive $2.50 worth of free prints each semester.
Where can I receive free computer training? www.itts.ttu.edu/training/Students have several free training options – instructor-led, hands-on Short Courses taught in the ATLC computer labs and computer-based training courses available online 24/7.
Do I have access to online file storage? RaiderDrive provides a location for students to store their personal files (including web files) and access them from anywhere Internet access is available.
What are the security policies I must follow when I am online?www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/ www.depts.ttu.edu/infotech/security/ You are responsible for following the TTU Operating Policies, including the TTU IT security policies. As you take advantage of the many information resources provided by Texas Tech University, remember that use of these resources must be in accordance with the TTU IT Acceptable Use Policy.
What will happen if I download illegally on the TTU network? If you are using the TTU network to illegally download or share copyrighted media, you are in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and the TTU Student Code of Conduct. If the RIAA or MPAA detect violations on the TTU network, the TTU Security Team is notified and required to take immediate action. Student violations will be referred to Student Judicial Programs for disciplinary action.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ACADEMIC CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE 2013
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Computing Educational Services
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www.itts.ttu.edu/training..
Computing Lab Areas
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Computer Purchases
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High Performance Computing Center
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Information Technology (IT) Division
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IT Help Central
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IT Services for Students
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www.ttu.edu/it4students..
Safe Computing Practices
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www.safecomputing.ttu.edu..
Software Purchases
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www.itts.ttu.edu/software..
TechMail
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TechAnnounce
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www.techannounce.ttu.edu..
eRaider Account
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www.raiderlink.ttu.edu..
TTU IT Operating Policies
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TTU Security Policies
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www.infotech.ttu.edu/security
HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES
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Log on to Raiderlink at www.raiderlink.ttu.edu using your eRaider username and password. Your eRaider password can be reset by going to http://eraider.ttu.edu. Contact 806-742-HELP with any eRaider/IT problems.
Once logged in you will be directed to the Raiderlink Web site. From here, select the MyTech (for Students) tab.
Under the MyTech (for Students) tab, there are many different important links. This is where students will sign up for their classes, pay tuition, update contact information, view holds, and more.
Select the Look up Classes button (choose term “Spring 2013 TTU”) to view course selections (i.e. political science) and select Lubbock TTU in the Campus section. CRN numbers are VERY IMPORTANT!! CRN numbers are the course numbers you will type in to sign up for particular classes. CRN numbers are a 5-digit number found to the left of the page; make sure to write your CRN numbers down.
If you encounter difficulties such as prerequisite errors, major restrictions, linked course errors and/or time conflict errors, these errors are very easy to fix.
� Prerequisite Error: This occurs if a student has not taken his/her placement test or if there is a class he/she must take before the class they are trying to register for.
� Major Restriction Error: This occurs when a student attempts to sign up for a class that only a certain major can attend. (i.e. certain dance classes are restricted to dance majors only)
� Time Conflict Error: This occurs when a student is trying to register for a class at the same time as previously registered class.
� Linked Course Error: Chemistry and a few history and math courses will have labs or discussion courses you must sign up for in order to be admitted into the class. These are linked courses. Labs and discussion classes must be registered for AT THE SAME TIME as the lecture you are trying to register for. Labs and discussion courses have their own CRN numbers. A list of these different linked courses can be found by clicking on the HERE button once an error appears.
After registering click on Student Detailed Schedule or Student Concise Schedule to view a copy of your completed schedule. Print out a copy of your schedule, and enjoy the rest of your summer!
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID & STUDENT BUSINESS SERVICES
SPRING 2013 FINANCIAL AID CHECKLIST
� Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov. This application allows you to be considered for scholarships, grants, federal work-study and loans (including the Direct Parent Plus Loan).
� If you were selected for verification, complete the verification forms available on our website at www.financialaid.ttu.edu. Submit the 2012-2013 forms and 2011 income tax return transcript (www.irs.gov) to our office. (These forms will be available at the
financial aid table in during the orientation.)
� Review and accept your financial aid on MyTech at www.raiderlink.ttu.edu.
� If you are awarded a Federal Direct Stafford Loan, or if your parent is applying for a Federal Direct PLUS Loan, your loan will be funded directly from the U.S. Department of Education.
� All first time borrowers at Texas Tech must complete Entrance Loan Counseling before loans can be disbursed. A Master Promissory Note (MPN) with the Department of Education must be electronically signed to receive a Federal Direct Stafford Loan or Federal Direct PLUS Loan at www.studentloans.gov.
� Your financial aid (loans, grants, and scholarships) will be applied toward what you owe the university. Any credit will be refunded by Student Business Services.
� If you have questions about additional funding options or anything else, meet with financial aid advisors in the Financial Aid Office, West Hall, room 301.
� Our website is www.financialaid.ttu.edu, phone number is 806.742.3681, and fax is 806.742.0880.
SPRING 2013 PAYING-THE-BILL CHECKLIST
� Start checking your TTU email for your first eBill – November 20, 2012
� Review and accept your Financial Aid – (www.raiderlink.ttu.edu – click on View and Accept Financial Aid Awards)
� Pay your account in full or enroll in an Emergency Payment plan (www.raiderlink.ttu.edu – click on eBill in the Student Account section)
� Spring 2013 due date is January 9, 2013
� If you have one five your bill payer authorization to receive notifications via email and view/pay your bill online (www.raiderlink.ttu.edu - Click on eBill in the Student Account section)
� Sign up for My Direct Deposit to get your refund fast - (www.raiderlink.ttu.edu - Click on My Direct Deposit in the Student Account section)
� Buy books - Book loans available at sbsbookloans.ttu.edu
� Go to class – First day of class is January 16, 2013
� See the SBS website for more information (www.sbs.ttu.edu)
� If you have questions about Student Business Services, meet with our staff during the New Graduate Student Orientation.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE 2013
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July 7
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July 8
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PAYMENTS, REFUNDS, AND SCHEDULE CHANGES
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SERVICES
STUDENT RESOLUTION CENTER providesinformal, neutral, and confidential dispute resolutionservices. We assist people with interpersonalmisunderstandings or disputes as well as thosewith concerns about academic or administrativeissues. We attempt to help individuals resolvetheir concerns fairly and, if possible, informally.Services Provided: Conflict coaching, Mediation,Facilitation, Training
Student Union Builing, Room 232E(806) 742-SAFE or www.safeplace.ttu.edu
While no longer commonly used you may encounter somerefering to SRC by it’s former name: Office of the Ombudsor the Ombudsman.
STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES Need a Lawyer?You already have one! Student Legal Service(SLS) provides legal advice, counsel and limitedrepresentation for currently enrolled studentsat TTU/TTUHSC. Services include documentpreparation, notary, advising, and research.The attorneys can represent students inlandlord/tenant disputes, name changes, essentialneeds licenses, expunctions, some misdemeanors,and small claims consumer disputes.
Student Union Building, Room 307(806) 742-3289 or [email protected]/sls
UNIVERSITY PARKING SERVICES is here to helpyou register your vehicle to park on campus, orget more information about alternatives to parking,appealing or paying a citation.
2903 4th Street(806) 742-PARKwww.parking.ttu.edu
MOTORIST ASSISTANCE PROGRAM also knownas MAPP provides 24/7 services such as batteryboost, free gallon of gas, door unlock, and tire air upto anyone on campus, excluding university holidays,free of charge!For assistance, call (806) 742-MAPP
UNIVERSITY CAREER CENTER offers servicesto assist students with all aspects of careerdevelopment:
• Assessments, including Focus, StrongInterest Inventory, TypeFocus, as well asStrengthsQuest.
• Resume and cover letter development andcritiques.
• Mock interviews.
• Assistance with job, internship and co-opsearches and an online search database,RaiderJobs, exclusively for Texas Tech studentsand alumni.
• Salary negotiation tips, career developmentseminars, one-on-one meetings with AssistantDirectors who are familiar with the differentareas of study at Texas Tech University and theemployers who hire Tech graduates.
• Career Fairs and Etiquette Dinners
Wiggins Complex, (806) [email protected]
SERVICES
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES. Visit us atwww.ttuhsc.edu/studenthealth for more informationabout academic health plans, immunizations,pricing, student health insurance, and after hourscare.
STUDENT WELLNESS CENTER offers affordablehealthcare to TTU students Monday through Friday,8:30am till 6pm.
1003 Flint Avenue (at Main Street)
Appointments: (806) 743-2848Information: (806) 743-2860Pharmacy: (806) 743-2636
www.ttuhsc.edu/studenthealth
STUDENT COUNSELING CENTER offersdedicated staff of licensed couselors to helpTexas Tech students with everyday challenges.Appointment is not necessary, when in a “badplace”, facing overwhelming situation, come to theStudent Counseling Center. In addition, centeralso offers a self-service MindSpa open to TexasTech students, faculty, and staff. Relax in themassage chair, meditate using the zafu/zabuton,peruse our library of yoga, meditation, visualization,and stress management audio recordings as well asour collection of Video Journeys. Our biofeedbackcomputer games will teach you to manage yourstress at a physiological level through breathing andvisualization techniques.
Inside Student Wellness Center1003 Flint Avenue (at Main Street)(806) 742-3674www.depts.ttu.edu/scc
REC SPORTS is your all-in-one stop for exercise!The Robert H. Ewalt Student Recreation Centerfeatures a raised jogging track, volleyball/basketballcourts and weight room facilities. The climbing,outdoor pursuits and aquatic centers are also foundhere. We also have a group fitness instructors,personal trainers, massage therapists.
Main Street between Flint Ave. & Indiana Ave.(806) [email protected]
TEACHING, LEARNING, AND PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT CENTER also known as TLPDCsupports the university’s commitment to excellencein teaching and learning. We also aim to developand advance the whole person by providingpractical teaching assistance and other interactivedevelopment opportunities for faculty, graduatestudents, and staff; encouraging innovation inexperiential pedagogies; supporting technologiesthat enhance the teaching and learning process; andpromoting the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
Our areas of special focus include:
• Teaching Excellence
• Classroom Technology
• Service Learning
• Quality Distance Learning
• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
Inside University Library, Room 136(806) 742-0133www.tlpd.ttu.edu
While no longer commonly used you may encounter somerefering to TLPDC by it’s former name: Teaching, Learning,and Technology Center or TLTC.
EMERGENCY & CRISIS RESOURCES, MONEY MATTERS, CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
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Campus Safety non-emergency
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9-911
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911
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www.depts.ttu.edu/scc..
Graduate Student Crisis Hotline
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1-800-GRAD-HLP
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gradresources.org/crisisline
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(806) 742-3272
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www.sbs.ttu.edu..
Financial Aid
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(806) 742-3681
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www.financialaid.ttu.edu..
Scholarships
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(806) 742-3681
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www.scholarships.ttu.edu..
Financial Counseling (R2B)
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(806) 742-9781
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www.r2b.ttu.edu
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ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS
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Sports Clubs
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(806) 742-3351
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www.recsports.ttu.edu
INTERNATIONAL MATTERS & TRANSPORTATION
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International Cultural Center
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(806) 742-2974
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www.iaff.ttu.edu..
Diversity Involvement
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(806) 742-5433
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(806) 742-3667
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Registrar & Transcripts
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(806) 742-3661
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www.reg.ttu.edu
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(806) 742-3631
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(806) 712-2000
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On Campus Safe Ride
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(806) 742-NITE
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www.sga.ttu.edu..
Off Campus Safe Ride
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(806) 742-RIDE
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www.sga.ttu.edu
ACADEMIC COLLEGES & SCHOOLS
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Agricultural Sciences
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(806) 742-2808
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Architecture
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(806) 742-3136
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www.arch.ttu.edu..
Arts & Sciences
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(806) 742-3831
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www.as.ttu.edu..
Business Administration
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(806) 742-3171
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www.ba.ttu.edu..
Education
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(806) 742-1997
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www.educ.ttu.edu..
Engineering
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(806) 742-3451
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www.coe.ttu.edu..
Graduate School
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(806) 742-2781
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www.gradschool.ttu.edu..
Human Sciences
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(806) 742-3031
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www.hs.ttu.edu..
Law School
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(806) 742-3793
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www.law.ttu.edu..
Mass Communications
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(806) 742-6500
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www.mcom.ttu.edu..
TTU Health Sciences Center
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(806) 743-1000
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www.ttuhsc.edu..
Visual and Performing Arts
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(806) 742-3825
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www.vpa.ttu.edu
LIBRARIES
UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES offer an array of services for Texas Tech graduate students, including:
− Personal Librarians. Find your personal subject librarian at http://goo.gl/hoxzm
− Databases. More than 380 databases available on and off campus. You can use your eRaider informationto log on to the library website from home.
− GroupWorks. An innovative group study area with 11 media conferencing tables with video and audiotechnology.
− Endnote Web. Your free online account lets you collect, organize, and format references so you can”Cite While You Write”.
− Document Delivery. Located in the 1st floor, room 130, ”Doc Del” pulls books from the stacks, scansarticles and request items that the University Library does not own, all free of charge.
− Reserve. Online reserve is available at Course Reserve Links on the web page. East service desk only.
− Digital Media Studio. DMS offers iPods, digital and video cameras, music recording rooms with Macs,3D animation workstations and thousands of movies and audio books.
− Printing & Computers. More than 200 computers are available for use, with printing available on theground floor and the mezanine.
− Book Scanners. Ground Floor West has 4 KIC scanners, and the east basement has one, free of charge.
− Text a Librarian. Simply text your questions to 66746, begin your text with keyword “ttulib” and thentype your question.
Service Desk: (806) 742-2265Toll-Free Number: 1-888-270-3369Digital Media Studio Desk: (806) 742-2245Document Delivery: (806) 742-2239
GLOSSARY
BUILDINGS/FACILITIES
AllenAllen Theater, located in the SUB.
ATLCAdvanced Technology Learning Center; Computer labs and other technology resources located in the basement of the Library and the SUB.
Engineering KeyCollection of buildings for the College of Engineering.
HoldenHolden Hall; the general education building for the College of Arts and Sciences.
ICCInternational Cultural Center; location of Study Abroad and other great resources.
RecStudent Recreation Center; home of the Leisure Pool and much more.
Student Wellness CenterOn Campus medical facility.
SUBStudent Union Building; the heart of campus.
The JonesJones AT&T football stadium; home to our beloved Red Raiders.
The UrbUrbanovsky Park; home to various outdoor events during the year.
USA/the United/the Spirit ArenaUnited Spirit Arena; a large facility home to athletic events, graduation, and concerts.
West HallHome to various campus offices - Texas Success Initiative, Registrar, Student Business Services, Financial Aid, Academic Testing Services, and the Student Visitor's Center.
DT/"Toreador"Daily Toreador; Texas Tech's officialcampus newspaper.
ITInformation Technology, support for allyour high-tech issues.
Raider CardYour student ID; used for admission to athletic events, your dining bucks, and much more.
S.B.S.Student Business Services. Visit SBS for inquiries regarding paying your tuition bill and setting up payment plans.
TechAnnounceDaily e-mail compilation of universityrelated news and events.
MISCELLANEOUS
BlackboardAn online resource faculty use in supplement to their courses like posting assignments, quizzes and grades.
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
eLearningAcademic resource to allow students toview class resources online.
eRaiderThis is a unified authentication serviceallowing access to wide array of resourcesranging from web services such as classregistration to access to campus computers.
RaiderlinkA website in which you can access your class information, tuition bill, financial aid, etc. www.raiderlink.ttu.edu (you will need your eRaider to log-in)
S.A.Student Assistant; primarily undergraduate students and sometimes graduate studentsperforming support duties. Most SAs do notqualify or out-of-state tuition & fee waivers.
G.A.Graduate Assistant; graduate studentperforming duties other than teaching orresearch. This position by itself does notqualify for out-of-state tuition & fee waivers.
T.A.Teaching Assistants; primarily graduate students who teach smaller courses or assist professors in larger classes. Most TAs qualifyfor out-of-state tuition & fee waivers.
R.A.Research Assistant; primarily graduate students directly involved in departmentalresearch projects. Most TAs qualify forout-of-state tuition & fee waivers.
Graduate School(Change of Level or Program of Study Scholarships, Degree Plans, Graduation, Student Services)806.742.2787www.gradschool.ttu.edu @TTUGradschool
Office of the Registrar(Registration and Transcripts)806.742.3661www.reg.ttu.edu
Student Business Services(Tuition & Fees)806.742.3272www.depts.ttu.edu/studentbusinessservices @SBSatTexasTech
Graduate and InternationalAdmissions(submit original diploma/transcript)
806.742.2787www.gradschool.ttu.edu @TTUGradschool
Academic Testing Services(GRE, LAST, MCAT, TEC, TOEFL)806.742.3671www.depts.ttu.edu/testing
Barnes & Noble Bookstore(Reserve Books)806.742.3816www.texastech.bkstore.com
Center for Campus Life(Off-Campus Student Services,Graduate Student Organizations)806.742.5433www.campuslife.ttu.edu @ttucampuslife
FREQUENTLY USED NUMBERS & WEBSITES
Student Financial Aid(Grants, Loans and College Work Study)806.742.3681www.financialaid.ttu.edu @TTUOFA
Student Government Association(Involvement Opportunities)806.742.3631www.sga.ttu.edu
Student Health Services(Shot Records)806.742.2860www.depts.ttu.edu/studenthealth
University Parking Services(Parking Pass)806.742.3811www.parking.ttu.edu @TTUParking
University Student Housing(On-campus Housing)806.742.2661www.housing.ttu.edu @TTUHousing
Lubbock Apartment Guidewww.lubbockapartments.com
Hospitality Services(On-campus and Commuter Dining Plans)806.742.1360www.depts.ttu.edu/hospitality @TTUHospitality
Military & Veterans Programs806.742.6877www.depts.ttu.edu/diversity/mvp @TTUMVP
Student Disability Services(Student Disability Services andTECHniques Center)806.742.2405www.depts.ttu.edu/studentaffairs/sds
Graduate Student AdvisoryCouncil: graduate student involvement: come to us with any problem
www.gsac.ttu.edu @TTUGSAC
: social & family programming: professional development
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Texas Tech Traditions.
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DOUBLE T Evidence states that E.Y. Freeland and Grady Higginbotham, Tech’s first football coaches, are the originators of the Double T. They first used them on their sweaters for the football team.
GUNS UP The hand sign of Texas Tech is the “Guns Up,” made by extending the index finger outward while extending the thumb upward and tucking in the middle, little and fourth fingers to form a gun. The “Guns Up” sign is the widely recognized greeting of one Red Raider to another. It is also the sign of victory displayed by the crowd at every athletic event. The “Guns Up” tradition began in 1969.
The Masked Rider The Masked Rider tradition began in 1936 by a group then known as the Red Raider Riders. The guys would take a horse from the old horse barn and circle the field at breakneck speed then disappear for the rest of the game. The first to do this was George Tate, when Tech beat TCU Sept. 26, 1936, 7-0. At the Jan. 1, 1954, Gator Bowl when Tech played Auburn, Joe Kirk Fulton led the team onto the field electrifying the crowd and the team. Tech beat Auburn 35-13. The Masked Rider is still the official mascot of Texas Tech, leading the football team onto the field as well as making hundreds of appearances throughout West Texas and the country.
RAIDER RED Raider Red, Tech’s other mascot, came to be because of a rule in the Southwest Conference that would not allow taking live animals to opposing teams’ fields unless the team had no objections. Saddle Tramp Jim Gaspard created Raider Red. Raider Red fires two 12-gauge shotguns after every Tech score.
CAROL OF LIGHTS The Carol of Lights began in 1959 by the Residence Halls Association and is celebrated throughout the month of December. The campus buildings which line the Broadway entrance to Memorial Circle, the Science Quadrangle and the Engineering Key are covered in Christmas lights. A formal ceremony, which is highlighted by a torch-lit parade and seasonal music, precedes the throwing of a switch that illuminates thousands of Christmas lights and begins the month-long observance.
HOMECOMING Held each fall, Homecoming brings back Tech-exes and fans to join with students for a bonfire and pep rally, parade, open houses, concert, style show and float competitions. Homecoming dates back to 1930. A highlight of Homecoming is the election of a Homecoming King and Queen. The Queen tradition dates back to 1954 while the King tradition was initiated in 2000.
DAILY TOREADOR The first student newspaper was called The Toreador because just as a toreador is an assistant to a matador, the paper was to be an assistant to the students. The name officially changed to The University Daily in 1966. In 2005, the name was changed back to The Daily Toreador to restore its history.
TRADITIONS
LA VENTANA First issued in 1926, the La Ventana is an official student publication designated by the Board of Regents to serve as a comprehensive written and photographic record of any given year in the history of Texas Tech University. Named by Tech’s first librarian, the yearbook’s name is Spanish for “the window.” It is one of the only books in the country to have never missed a year of publication since its beginning – including during wartime.
CLASS RING Beginning in 1999, Texas Tech re-established the tradition of a class ring. The ring features a prominent Double T, the Tech Seal and the Masked Rider. On the inside of the ring are inscribed the words Strive for Honor, a reference to the closing line of the “Matador Song” and a life motto for Texas Tech alumni.
GOIN’ BAND FROM RAIDERLAND Texas Tech’s student band is generally recognized as not only the best marching band in the state, but one of the top groups in the nation. In 1999 the Goin’ Band from Raiderland won the Sudler Trophy, which is equivalent to winning a national title for college marching bands. The original band in 1925, comprised of only 21 members, dressed in matador uniforms. In recent years, the band’s 350 members have returned to variations on that original look. The Goin’ Band performs at home and away football games, parades and other special events.
TECH LANDMARKS
DOUBLE T BENCH The Senior Class of 1931 donated this bench located between the Administration Building and the Student Union. The bench is reserved for upperclassmen. It is rumored that if a young lady is in need of a date for the football game, she can sit on the bench and wait for a date.
FOUNTAIN AT BROADWAY The seven-spigot electronic water fountain preceded the Tech Seal at Tech’s main entrance. The idea to erect the fountain to beautify the campus’ main entrance was conceived in 1967. May 29, 1969, the fountain became operational. Seven columns of water shoot as high as 25 feet. Texas Tech’s main entrance is considered one of the most beautiful university entrances in the nation.
TEXAS TECH SEAL The four symbols of the Texas Tech Seal are the lamp, which represents “school;” the key, for “home;” the book, for “church;” and the star, for “state.” There are 10 cotton bolls that represent the strong cotton industry that surrounds Lubbock. The university officially recognized the seal in 1953. The large stone seal at the Broadway entrance to campus was placed in 1972.
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Modeled after La Universidad de Alcala de Hernales in Spain, the Administration Building is one of the original campus buildings. One of the more recognized buildings on campus, it has three floors and a basement, twin bell towers, sale port, double wings and a courtyard.
TRADITIONS
LIVESTOCK PAVILION One of the first buildings on campus, the Livestock Pavilion, still stands today. Texas Tech’s first basketball games were held in the pavilion and the fans had to stand outside and watch through the windows. The pavilion was also used for events too big, or unsuitable, for churches. When two events conflicted, the louder of the two got to use the pavilion. Miss Gussie Teague’s lecture on “Othello,” for instance, was moved for a swine-judging event.
MEMORIAL CIRCLE The circle was dedicated in 1948 by the Tech War Veterans Association to recognize all Tech men and women “whose service in World War II brought honor to the university and to the United States.” The flags in the center of the circle are flown at half-staff to recognize the death of a member of the TexasTech family.
The circle is a living memorial and it is inconsiderate to walk on the grass.
WILL ROGERS AND SOAPSUDS Humorist Will Rogers donated $200 for the Texas Tech band to play at the football game against Texas Christian University on Oct. 3, 1926. He wanted people in Fort Worth to hear a “real West Texas band.” In 1948, the Amon G. Carter Foundation presented Texas Tech with a statue of Rogers and his horse, Soapsuds, titled “Riding into the Sunset” by Electra Waggoner Biggs. The statue sits east of Memorial Circle and is offset 23 degrees north from west in order to face the rear of the horse toward Texas A&M.
VICTORY BELLS The Victory Bells were a gift from the class of 1936. The first time the bells rang was on the day of the class of 1936’s graduation. When Tech beat TCU in 1937 the bells rang all night long, keeping Lubbock residents awake. From then on, the bells only ring for 30 minutes following a Tech athletic victory, graduation, or other special occasions.
THE CARILLON The west tower of the Administration Building houses The Carillon. The Carillon was a gift from Ruth Baird Larabee. It contains 36 bells that were cast in The Netherlands. The Carillon’s songs, which sound like a cross between bells and an organ, are occasionally heard pealing across campus during early mornings, summer evenings and special events.
DAIRY BARN The Dairy Barn was one of the original agricultural buildings on campus in 1925. In addition to housing the university’s livestock, students could bring their own dairy cattle. Students who brought their cows to campus established the Student Dairy Association in 1927 and provided milk and cream to the university. The students used the money they earned to pay for room and board and tuition. The Dairy Barn is a symbol of the hard work and dedication of Texas Tech students. The Dairy Barn became a historical landmark on April 2, 1992.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION RING The Texas Tech Alumni Association unveiled a 6-foot 3-inch bronze sculpture of the Official Texas Tech Class Ring in 2010. As the centerpiece of the new Texas Tech Leaders Plaza, the sculpture sits upon a cast stone plaza with pavers purchased by alumni and friends of the university.
TRADITIONS
Cheers and Chants
The Matador Song
The Fight Song
These are the cheers and chants that are
used at every athletic event and pep rallies to
boost the spirit of the crowd.
The Matador Song was written by Harry
Lemaire and R.C. Marshall. Lemaire was band
director at Tech from 1925-34. Marshall,
former editor of the La Ventana, wrote the
words in 1930. The words and title represent
Texas Tech’s original athletic teams’ name of
Matadors. It is always sung at athletic events
and occasions such as commencement.
When singing, it is proper to remove your hat
and have your Guns Up.
The Fight Song was written by Carroll
McMath and updates the Matadors, Tech’s
original name for the athletic teams, to the
Red Raiders. The spirited song is sung at all
of Tech’s sporting events.
GO TECH!
B-I-G, R-E-D, GO BIG RED!
GIVE ‘EM HELL, BIG RED, GIVE ‘EM HELL!
GO, BIG RED AND BLACK, LET’S GO!
LET’S GO RAIDERS!
HERE WE GO RAIDERS, HERE WE GO!
RAIDER!...POWER!
DEFENSE, RAIDERS, DEFENSE!
TRADITIONS
Fight, Matadors, for Tech!
Songs of love we’ll sing to thee.
Bear our banners far and wide,
Ever to be our pride.
Fearless champions ever be,
Stand on heights of victory.
Strive for honor evermore,
Long live the Matadors!
Fight, Raiders, Fight! Fight, Raiders, Fight!
Fight for the school we love so dearly.
You’ll hit’em high, you’ll hit’em low.
You’ll push the ball across the goal,
Tech, Fight! Fight!
We’ll praise your name, boost you to fame.
Fight for the Scarlet and Black.
You will hit’em, you will wreck’em,
Hit’em, Wreck’em, Texas Tech!
And the Victory Bells will ring out!
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ABOUT THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
− The Graduate School was founded in 1954.
− The Graduate School Coordinates 103 master’s programs.
− The Graduate School Coordinates 59 doctoral programs.
− The Graduate School affiliates 65 specialized research centers andinstitutes.
− The Graduate School enrolls more than 5,500 graduate students fromaround the globe.
− The Graduate School has endowments totaling $16 million.
− The Graduate School each year coordinates 530 theses and dissertations.
− At Texas Tech University the first Master’s degree was awarded in 1928and the first doctorate in 1953.
− More than 2,485 graduate students hold Research, Graduate or TeachingAssistantship positions at Texas Tech University.
CONTACT US:The Graduate SchoolTexas Tech University
Adiminstration Bldg., Room 327Box 41030
Lubbock, TX 79409-1030
(T) 806.742.2787(F) 806.742.4038
From here, it’s possible.
http://www.gradschool.ttu.edu
From here, it’s possible.