Program Overview

Red Raider Orientation

The Red Raider Orientation (RRO) is a crucial step for new undergraduate students at Texas Tech University. All new students are required to complete a session, where they will meet other new students, get advice from current students, learn Texas Tech traditions, and have fun. Most importantly, students will meet with their academic advisor and register for courses.

RRO Guest Information

Guests are invited to attend RRO with their students. While it's not mandatory, it's highly encouraged that each student has at least one guest attend with them. Guests will have the opportunity to learn how to support their student, gain insight about campus services, and discover how to become involved.

Why Should Parents or Families Attend?

Attending the parent and family sessions during RRO will help guests learn how to support their student, gain insight about campus services, and discover how to become involved. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet faculty, administrators, staff, and current students.

How to Register as a Guest

To attend RRO with their student, the student should register their guest when they register for their RRO session. Guests can be updated or added up to two business days prior to the student's RRO session.

Guest RRO Fees

Guest fees are due upfront when guests are added to the student's registration. The fees are as follows:

• Two-Day Sessions: $75 per guest (8+ years old), free (7 years old and under)
• One-Day Sessions: $25 per guest (8+ years old), free (7 years old and under)

Get Ready for RRO

Once registered, guests should review the following items to prepare for their student's orientation session:

Check Your Email

Official communication from Texas Tech University will be sent to the student's Texas Tech email address. Guests may also receive communication to their email or be included in communication to their student.

What to Bring

Guests should bring the following items:

• Comfortable clothing and shoes
• Money for meals
• Documents the student may need, such as:
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Immunization records
  • Any documents needed for financial aid

Event & Travel Information

Guests should review the following event information to coordinate their travel and arrival to campus:

Schedule

Guests can download the one-day or two-day schedule.

Travel & Parking

• Arrival to Campus: Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. for one-day sessions and 10:00 a.m. for two-day sessions at the Student Union Building (SUB).
• Parking on Campus: Guests will receive an email with a vehicle registration link prior to their session.
• Airport Information: The Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (Code: LBB) is less than 20 minutes from Texas Tech.

Accommodations & Meals

• Overnight guest accommodations are not included in the RRO Guest Registration Fee and should be arranged separately.
• Meals During Two-Day Orientations: All students and registered guests will be provided a Fajita Dinner on the evening of Day 1 and a buffet breakfast on the morning of Day 2.
• Meals during One-Day Orientation: Students will receive a $15 meal card to use at any of the dining locations in the Student Union Building for lunch.

Get Involved & Support Your Student

Guests can get involved and support their student through the following resources:

Red Raider Family Network

The Red Raider Family Network serves as a valuable connection for parents and family members to stay informed about important Texas Tech news and events.

Undergraduate Admissions

Guests can find their student's admissions counselor for assistance with the transition from admitted to enrolled.

Parent & Family Relations

Parent and Family Relations is dedicated to student success by engaging parents and family members as active partners in supporting student success at Texas Tech University.

Texas Tech Parent's Association (TTPA)

TTPA is a great resource for guests to stay informed and engage with parents of current Red Raiders.