Raider Reader 2018

The best source of information for Texas Tech!

The SGA’s Official Orientation & Newcomers Guide to Texas Tech University Texas Tech Student Government Association www.depts.ttu.edu/sga

St. John’s United Methodist

St. John’s United Methodist Church is a community of progressive Christians dedicated to making the world around us more like the Kingdom of God. Focused on full inclusion of all people, we celebrate the gifts and presence of everyone, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, education level, or gender identity.

Experience a place where it is safe to question dogma and where challenging the status quo is not seen as rebellion.

Our services are at 8:15 and 10:30 Sunday mornings with Sunday School at 9:15. Our university group meets for a free lunch after the second service. Whether you need community service hours or feel a calling to help your neighbors, our ministries are open to all -- chancel and handbell choirs, food voucher program, homeless ministry, and community garden. All are welcome, all are celebrated, with Open Hearts, Open Arms, and Open Minds.

1501 University UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

UNIVERSITY MINISTRIES

Open Hearts • Open Arms • Open Minds JOIN US SUNDAYS: Worship - 10:30 a.m.

University Group - 11:35 a.m. www.stjohnslubbock.org 2

762-0123

As Lubbockites often tell others . . .

“The BEST Calzones in Texas!!”

40 Years Strong!

Right Across From Texas Tech at

1101 University • 747-1226

Student Government Association

Executive Officers

Sean Lewis President

Jude Al-Hmoud External Vice President

Amber Acklie Internal Vice President

John Michael Getz Graduate Vice President

3

Jones AT&T Stadium

DATE

Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 11 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24

2018 Football Schedule OPPONENT

LOCATION

vs. Ole Miss Houston, Texas (NRG Stadium) Lamar Lubbock Houston Lubbock at Oklahoma State* Stillwater, OK West Virginia* Lubbock at TCU* Fort Worth, Texas Kansas* Lubbock at Iowa State* Ames, Iowa Oklahoma* Lubbock Texas* Lubbock at Kansas State* Manhattan, KS vs. Baylor* Arlington, Texas (AT&T Stadium)

Sports Tickets Ticket Office.............................................742-4412, 742-TECH (8324) Website..................................................................... www.texastech.com Email...................................................................athletic.tickets@ttu.edu

4

Contents

Banking . ........................ 20 Essentials for Survival....... 7 Football Schedule.............. 4 Map of Campus................ 15 Raider Info Academics....................... 8 Financial....................... 10 Help.............................. 11 Housing......................... 19 IT & Technical Support... 21 Media............................ 22 Parking, Etc. ................. 22 Tech Extras.................... 24

Stadium Diagrams Dan Law Field............... 25 Jones AT&T Stadium........ 4 United Supermarkets Arena. ..................................... 11 Student Government......... 3 Texas Tech Songs Fight Song & Matador Song.................. 5 Top Ten list for students.. 27 Sponsors......................... 28

Texas Tech Songs

Matador Song

Fight Song

Texas Tech University School Song Fight, Raiders, Fight!

Fight, Raiders, Fight!

Fight, Matadors, for Tech, Songs of love we’ll sing to thee. Fight for the school we love so dearly.

Bear our banners far and wide, You’ll hit ’em high, you’ll hit ’em low.

You’ll push the ball across the goal, Ever to be our pride.

Tech, Fight! Fight!

Fearless champions ever be, We’ll praise your name, Stand on heights of victory.

Boost you to fame.

Strive for honor evermore, Fight for the scarlet and black.

Long live the Matador.

You will hit ’em, you will wreck ’em Hit ’em, wreck ’em Texas Tech!

And the victory bells will ring out. © 2018 Word Publications Published Cooperatively by the Texas Tech Student Government Association and Word Publications • Lubbock, Texas • 806.744.2220 • Fax 806.744.2225 • www.TexasTechWord.com

10 p.m. - 4 a.m.

Call 742-RIDE (7433) Safe Ride for a taxi pick-up anywhere within the Lubbock city limits for delivery to your residence.

Ride from

9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Overton Area Only

5

YOUR REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS ARE AT THE BOOKSTORE

GET EVERYTHING YOUR PROFESSORS SELECTED, AT THE BEST PRICE • We price match textbooks from Amazon, bn.com & local competitors* • Hassle-free returns • Shop online - free in-store pickup For more information on textbooks & course materials, plus access to exclusive discounts, visit bnctextbookrental.com

DOWNLOAD THE MY COLLEGE BOOKSTORE APP & GET 25% OFF appbnc.com My College Bookstore

Student Union Building 17th & Boston Lubbock, TX 79409 • (806) 742-3816 *Exclusions apply. Visit your bookstore website or see a bookseller for complete price match details. See app for offer details.

Apple and the Apple Logo are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google, Inc. The trademarks, logos and names of other companies, products and services are the property of their respective owners.

6

Essentials for Survival Academics

Tech has a great learning environment. Each college has its own advising center, and college website that lists requirements for completing a degree. Ask questions. Find study partners. Professors can be helpful - find out when they have office hours, and if you need help, go talk to them. You’ll usually be pleasantly surprised at their responses. ........................................................See details, Page 8

Financial

Scholarships, financial aid, billing, and financial counseling are available. .................................................. See details, Page 10

Help

Tech offers help to students in all matters - from health services to tutors and a special Safe Ride program. .................................................. See details, Page 11

Housing

One great reason to live on campus is that you avoid commuter parking. Students can choose from a variety of on-campus living to accommodate special interests and needs.

Lubbock offers many apartments for off-campus living. If you live off campus, allow 30 to 40 minutes to get to class. .................................................. See details, Page 19

Information Technology

Your Raiderlink account is vital to student survival. You register for class through the system and can also do library research online. Keep your password updated so you can access what you need. .................................................. See details, Page 21

Media/Communications

The Daily Toreador is the student newspaper. TechAnnounce is a message system sent daily to your Texas Tech email, keeping you informed about campus events. .................................................. See details, Page 22

Parking/Transportation

Parking is a challenge. Read the signs! Getting your car towed or a “boot” is no fun - and it’s expensive. Buses run all day and are great transportation. .................................................. See details, Page 22

Tech Extras

The Tech community offers activities and events for everyone.

Movies, sports, clubs, museums, career planning, employment - if you need it, you can find it at Tech. .................................................. See details, Page 24

Keep this book handy!

7

Raider Info

Texas Tech website............. www.ttu.edu

Academics

Academic Calendar

................................www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications/calendar

Academic Catalogs

.............................................. www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications

Academic Concerns

Agricultural Sciences, 108 Goddard, Range & Wildlife Bldg ...........................................................................................742-2808 ..............................................www.depts.ttu.edu/agriculturalsciences Architecture, 1005 Architecture Bldg..................................742-3136 .............................................................................. www.arch.ttu.edu College of Arts & Sciences, 102 Holden Hall......................742-3831 .................................................... www.depts.ttu.edu/artsandsciences Rawls College of Business, 145 Rawls Business Bldg............742-3188 ............................................................www.rawlsbusiness.ba.ttu.edu College of Education, 103 Education Bldg......................... 742-1997 ..............................................................................www.educ.ttu.edu Edward E. Whitacre College of Engineering, 100 Engineering Center......................................................742-3451 ...................................................................... www.depts.ttu.edu/coe Graduate School, Administration Bldg. 328.......................742-2781 ...........................................................www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool Honors College, 103 McClellan Hall.................................742-1828 ............................................................... www.depts.ttu.edu/honors/ College of Human Sciences, 142 Human Sciences Bldg..... 742-3031 ........................................................................ www.depts.ttu.edu/hs School of Law, 122 Law Bldg..............................................742-3990 ................................................................................www.law.ttu.edu College of Media & Communication..................................742-6500 ................................................................... www.depts.ttu.edu/comc TTU Health Sciences Center, 3601 4th..............................743-1000 .................................................................................www.ttuhsc.edu Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts................742-0700 .................................................................... www.depts.ttu.edu/cvpa Art - 742-3826; Theatre & Dance - 742-3601; Music - 742-2270 Worldwide eLearning.........................................................742-7227 ............................................................ www.depts.ttu.edu/elearning/

Active Learning & Undergraduate Engagement

233 Administrative Bldg.....................................................742-1095 ....................................................................www.depts.ttu.edu/calue

Admissions

Undergraduate Admissions ................................................742-1480 .................................................................... www.admissions.ttu.edu Graduate Admissions .........................................................742-2781 ...........................................................www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool

Advising Center

8

........................................................................ www.advising.ttu.edu

Campus Calendar

........................................................................ www.calendar.ttu.edu

Class Attendance

You’re in college now, and mom and dad are not here to make sure you go to class. You will probably have some large classes in which your professor never takes roll. You are responsible for your own actions and your grades. If you give it a try, you may find that going to class isn’t that bad, and some days, it might even be fun -- and you could learn something!

Credit By Exam / Testing

The credit-by-examination program extends the opportunity to earn course credit by achieving successful scores on specified examinations.

Students who have acquired college level knowledge can accelerate their progress toward a degree with course credit earned by examination.

Academic Testing Services, 214 West Hall, P.O. Box 45002, Lubbock 79409..............742-3671 ................................................................. www.depts.ttu.edu/testing

Correspondence Courses

Outreach & Distance Education, 3316 9th Street..............742-7227 ............................................................. www.depts.ttu.edu/elearning

Cross-Cultural Academic Advancement Center

Administration, 101 Doak Hall..........................................742-8681 ..................................................... www.depts.ttu.edu/diversity/ccaac

Graduate Admissions

...........................................................................................742-2781 ...........................................................www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool

Graduate On Time

234 West Hall....................................................................742-0876 .............................................................www.graduateontime.ttu.edu

Honors Courses

Honors Program, McClellan Hall.......................................742-1828 ............................................................... www.depts.ttu.edu/honors/

Library

Texas Tech Library, Hours.................................................742-2251 Library Information............................................................742-2265 Southwest Collection, adjacent to the Library.....................742-3749 Main Campus Library........................................www.library.ttu.edu All Libraries............................. www.ttu.edu/academics/libraries.php

Orientation

Center for Campus Life, 201Student Union.......................742-5433 ......................................................www.redraiderorientation.ttu.edu

RaiderReady

IS1100 - Freshman seminar course designed for students to manage the transition from high school to Texas Tech ..........................................................http://www.raiderready.ttu.edu

Register For Classes

Raiderlink......................................................www.raiderlink.ttu.edu

Registrar

Admissions, 103 West Hall, Box 45015..............................742-3661 ...............................................................www.depts.ttu.edu/registrar

S.O.A.R. Support Operations for Academic Retention (Study skills and tutors)

S.O.A.R. is an academic support service provided free of charge to students. Programs and materials are designed to assist students experiencing academic difficulty, as well as those seeking to improve their skills. A Continued on page 10

9

Continued from page 9 wide variety of services are available: • Free Peer Tutoring • Testing Accommodations • Individual Advisements • Self-Help Learning Lab S.O.A.R. also administers a mandatory learning strategies course (XL 0201) for students who are returning from scholastic suspension.

80 Holden Hall..................................................................742-3664 ...............................................................www.depts.ttu.edu/passcntr

Study Abroad

Office of International Affairs, 601 Indiana Avenue, Box 45004 Lubbock, TX 79409-5004..................................................742-3667 .................................................................. www.studyabroad.ttu.edu

Transcripts

103 West Hall....................................................................742-3661 ........................................www.depts.ttu.edu/registrar/transcript.php

Financial

Billing (tuition & fees)

Student Business Services 301 West Hall....................................................................742-3272 ........................................www.depts.ttu.edu/studentbusinessservices

Financial Aid

301 West Hall....................................................................742-3681 .................................................................. www.financialaid.ttu.edu ............................................................................... www.fafsa.ed.gov Student Loan Payments Office, 335 West Hall

Financial Counseling & Education - Red to Black

Free financial planning, counseling and seminars for students.

Red to Black, 201 Student Union ......................................742-9781 .....................................................................www.depts.ttu.edu/r2b/

Scholarships

Scholarship Office, 205 West Hall............................................742-3144 www.applytexas.org.................................... www.financialaid.ttu.edu Continued on page 11

10

Help

Alcohol Education

Campus Life, 201 SUB . ....................................................742-5433 Student Health Services......................................................743-2848

Campus Safety (Non-Emergency)

University Police Department, (Campus Crimes Officer) 413 Flint.............................................................................742-3931 .....................................................................www.depts.ttu.edu/ttpd

Counseling Center

Crisis/Personal Student Counseling Center 201 Student Wellness Center..............................................742-3674 .......................................................................www.depts.ttu.edu/scc Serenity Center, south side of the Human Sciences building in the Center for the Study of Addiction & Recovery...................742-2891

Diversity

Diversity Involvement, Campus Life, 201 SUB..................742-5433 Safe Zone Program at the Student Counseling Center .......................................... 201 Student Wellness Center, 742-3674 Continued on page 12

United Supermarkets Arena

STUDENT SECTIONS for men’s games, add sections 111, 113, 115 (lower levels)

11

Emergency

Off Campus................................................................................. 911 On Campus..............................................................................9-911

First Year Raider Experience

Raider Ready - IS1100 - Freshman seminar course designed for students to manage the transition from high school to Texas Tech ....................................................................www.raiderready.ttu.edu ...........................http://www.depts.ttu.edu/studentengagement/fyre/

Harassment

Campus Life, 201 SUB.......................................................742-5433

Health Concerns

Student Health Services, Student Wellness Center..............743-2848 ...........................................................www.ttuhsc.edu/studenthealth

Information (directory)

TTU Campus Operator...............................................On-Campus 0 Off-Campus ......................................................................742-2011 .......................................................................directory.texastech.edu

IT Services and Information

.............................................www.depts.ttu.edu/infotech/itlinks.php

Legal Concerns

Student Legal Services, 307 SUB........................................742-3289 ........................................................................www.depts.ttu.edu/sls

Lost & Found

University Police Department.............................................742-3931

Police

University Police Department..................(non emergency) 742-3931 .....................................................................www.depts.ttu.edu/ttpd

Safe Ride & S-Bus

Rides for off campus...................................... (742-7433) 742-RIDE Ride for on campus after bus stops................. (742-6483) 742-NITE

Student Conduct

Office of Student Conduct serves as the entity at Texas Tech to adjudicate the Code of Student Conduct for students. It is the central discipline office on campus for the university’s student community. .....................................................www.depts.ttu.edu/studentconduct

Student Health Services

Student Wellness Center Flint & Main......................................www.ttuhsc.edu/studenthealth Appointments:.................................................................... 743-2848 Pharmacy:........................................................................... 743-2636 How to use Student Health — A valid Texas Tech ID is required for clinic services. Students have a wide variety of choices for appointment times, and conflicts with class schedules are few. Students are NOT given excuses for missed classes due to a visit to the clinic.

Medications — The pharmacy in the Student Wellness Center can fill most physician prescriptions. The pharmacy also offers over-thecounter medications.

Insurance — Student Health Services is not a substitute for major medical insurance. Students should have their own insurance policies or be covered by their parents’ insurance. Students should carry an insurance card in case they need medical care not covered by the medical services fee.

Continued on page 13

12

To fill out your FAFSA www.fafsa.gov

Free Application for Federal Student Aid OPENS OCTOBER 1 for 2019-20 www.fafsa.gov TTU Code: 003644

Student ID/ Raider Card

The ID/Raider Card office is located in the Student Union building.

Stop by to pick up your ID card which is your pass to the Rec Center, on-campus dining as well as commuter dining plans. Your ID gives you access to your residence hall, your student health services, and entry into athletic events. If you are ever in need of making copies of notes or printing off lectures you can use your ID card at the library to pay for any of these services. Be sure to hang onto your card as there is a replacement fee if the card is lost, stolen or damaged.

Student ID Office, 104 SUB..............................................742-1457 ..................................................................... www.raidercard.ttu.edu

Student Resolution Center

The Student Resolution Center is a safe place to bring concerns and find solutions. Conflict coaches provide neutral and informal services for all types of student-related concerns.

232-E Student Union.................................. 742-SAFE or 743-SAFE ....................................... www.depts.ttu.edu/studentresolutioncenter

Student Services

Student Disability Services, 335 West Hall.........................742-2405 Office of Student Conduct, 211 Student Wellness..............742-1714 Student Legal Services, 307 SUB........................................742-3289 Student Union, Office, 203 SUB........................................742-3636

Tutors

S.O.A.R. / Learning Center, 80 Holden Hall.....................742-3664 ...............................................................www.depts.ttu.edu/passcntr

Upward Bound Programs

119-G Doak Hall...............................................................742-3616 .................................................... www.depts.ttu.edu/upwardbound/

Visitors Center

West Hall...........................................................................742-1480 .....................................................................www.gototexastech.com ...............................................................................www.visit.ttu.edu

Writing Fellows

University Writing Center..................................................742-2476 ........................................................................................uwc.ttu.edu Continued on page 19

13

Ask Any Techsan and they’ll tell you,

“The BEST Calzones in Texas!!”

40 Years Strong!

1101 University • 747-1226 A TECH TRADITION!

WE

Love

Parent & Family Relations™

FA M I L I E S

YOUR OFFICE ON CAMPUS FOR ALL TEXAS TECH QUESTIONS Toll Free: 888.888.7409 Email: parent@ttu.edu

Academic Testing Services 14

M-F, 8:00 - 5:00 www.parent.ttu.edu

Commuter Parking

NORTH

Emergency Blue Phones

Garrison Geriatric Education & Care Center

Traf Vehic

Adm Supp Moody Planetarium Museum

Preston Smith Library

Natural Science Research Laboratory National Ranching Heritage Center

Health Sciences Center

UMC Emergercy Room

Outpatient Pavilion

International Curtural Center

Medical Office Plaza

University Medical Center Southwest Cancer Center

McInturff Conference Center

Devitt & Mallet Ranch Building

Helen DeVitt Jones Auditorium & Sculture Court

Texas Tech Physician’s Intl.

Pain Medical Center Plaza

University College NRHC Historic Preservation

Don & Ethel McLeod Tennis Center

Garst Pavilion

Stude Wellne Cente

Physical Plant

Rocky Johnson Field (Softball)

Hope House

Ronald McDonald House

University Greenhouse

Rec Sports Softball Fields

Central Heating & Cooling Plant

Animal & Food Livestock Arena & Sciences Meat Lab

Robert Ewalt Student Recreation Center

KTXT Transmitter Bldg

KTTZTX/FM 3 System Office Building

Physical Plant Annex Exercise and Sports Art Sciences 3D Annex

Housing Services Co-Generation Plant

Rec Sports Leisure Pool

United Supermarkets Arena

Chitwood Hall

Texas Tech Federal Credit Union West Village A Hall

West Village B Hall

Lanier Professional Development Center Law

Wiggins Complex Dinning Facility

Weymouth Hall

Coleman Hall

TH Raider Park

Traffic & Parking Vehicle Registration

Ticket Office

TTU Police Department

Administrative Support Center

EH&S Storage University Parking Shop Impound Lot

Jones ATT Stadium

Coliseum & Auditorium Frazier Pavilion

e

Marsha Sharp Center For Student Athletes Dan Law Field

Athletic Services

Livermore Center

Rawls College of Business

Chemical Engineering

Track Dressing Room Fuller Track

Pulse Lab

Biology Biology Auditorium

Computer Center

Engineering And Technology Lab

Electrical Engineering

Civil & Agricultural Engineering

Mathematical Sciences

Science

Gordon Hall Bledsoe Hall

Holden Hall

Student Media Engineering and Building Materials Research Center 2

Experimental Sciences

Biology Greenhouse

Creative Movement Petroleum Studio Engineering And Research

Industrial Engineering

Engineering Center Petroleum Engineering

Murray Hall Wells Carpenter Residence Halls

Student Wellness Center

Mechanical Engineering

Football Training Facility

Athletic Training Center

Sneed Hall

West Hall

Memorial Circle and Pfluger Fountain

Chemistry

Fisheries & Wildlife

University Storage Ag. Sciences Animal Science

Ag. Ed. & Comm.

CDRC & Center For Study Of Addictions

Food Technology

Goddard Range Ag. Pavillion Wildlife Management SW Collection/ Ag Plant Special Collections Sciences Library English/Philosophy Library Dairy Barn

Human Sciences

Administration

Weeks Hall C.D.R.C.

Doak Hall

Doak C.C.

Media & Communication

Foreign Language

Architecture Art

oleman Hall

Flint Parking Garage

Knapp Hall

The Commons Food Court Clement Hall

Hulen Hall

Development Drane Office Hall

McClellan Hall

Music Psychology

Burkhart Charles E. Education Center Maedgen, Jr. For Theatre Autism

wood all Weymouth Hall

Student Union Building

Gates Hall

Wall Hall

Talkington Hall

Horn Hall

McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center Hance Chapel

806.742.2110 rise.ttu.edu rise@ttu.edu Drane Hall, Room 247 RISK INTERVENTION & SAFETY EDUCATION ALCOHOL & DRUGS | SEX EDUCATION VIOLENCE PREVENTION & RESPONSE FOLLOW @TTURISE SUICIDE PREVENTION | WELLNESS

Empowering students to live vital, meaningful lives through comprehensive prevention education

FALL 2018 HIGHLIGHTS Night at the SUB Tuesday, August 21 Dive-in Movie at the Rec Leisure Pool Friday, August 24 RaiderGate Student Tailgate (TTU vs. Lamar) Saturday, September 8

Corn Maize with RHA Wednesday, October 10 Homecoming Week October 15-20 RaiderGate Student Tailgate (TTU vs. Kansas) Saturday, October 20

SAB Information Sessions (choose one to attend) • Wednesday, August 29 • Friday, August 31 • Thursday, September 6

Alcohol Awareness Week October 21-26 RaiderGate Student Tailgate (TTU vs. Oklahoma) Saturday, November 3

RaiderGate Student Tailgate (TTU vs. Houston) Saturday, September 15

Tech Can Share Food Drive October 30 - November 30 RaiderGate Student Tailgate (TTU vs. Texas) Saturday, November 10

RaiderGate Student Tailgate (TTU vs. West Virginia) Saturday, September 29

Follow us: @TexasTechSAB Thursdays & Fridays 10 pm See website for schedule.

UPCOMING SPRING 2019: Diversity Week Tech to Town Arbor Day

STUDENT ACTIVITIES SUB 020 806-742-4708 FULL CALENDAR AT sab.ttu.edu

EVERY HOME GAME + PASSES ARE FREE RESERVE ONLINE: RAIDERGATE.TTU.EDU

17

Celebrating 12,000 years of history and still discovering!

lubbock lake

national historic

landmark

museum of texas tech university

2401 Landmark Drive 806.742.1116 Online: lubbocklake.musm.ttu.edu

18

Continued from page 13

Housing

On-Campus Housing

YOUR TECH HOME. At Texas Tech, you can choose from many residence hall options, including suite and apartment-style living options.

Room and board (dining) rates are competitive with the off-campus market and numerous programs and services are provided to on-campus residents. These include specialty floors designated for Honors, First Year Success, DISCOVERY!, and Transfer Connection. Students are encouraged to live in a Learning Community of their choice. These Learning Communities include Architecture and Design, Business, College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Education, Engineering Success, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Media & Communication, Men of STEM, PEGASUS, Prelaw, Transfer Connection, and Women in Science and Engineering, and Honors.

Free high-speed Internet connections and basic cable services are provided in each student room as well as a card-access system for added security.

Dining options are offered in traditional-style buffets, Sam’s Place Mini-markets, food court options in Stangel/Murdough, Wiggins, and the Student Union, and a food emporium in Bledsoe/Gordon.

Living on campus ensures that you’re where the action is – close to a variety convenient dining options, the Student Union, the Rec Center and sports facilities, your classes, the library, and more. You’ll develop friendships that will last a lifetime. You’ll be able to get involved through programs and events. You can even work with us. Positions are available for Community Advisors (CAs), Housing Ambassadors, student assistants, and dining assistants.

For more information on campus living, dining or employment contact University Student Housing & Hospitality Services .................................................Box 41141, Lubbock, Texas 79409-1141 University Student Housing...............................................742-2661 .........................................................................www.housing.ttu.edu Hospitality Services.............................................................742-1360 .....................................................................www.hospitality.ttu.edu

Living with a Roommate Whether you have been best friends for a long time or you go “pot luck” on getting a roommate, the key to a successful relationship is to always respect your roommate. The first way to establish rapport with someone is to sit down together, get to know each other, talk about likes and dislikes, and establish some general rules of the room.

Off-Campus Housing Lubbock has a wide range of apartment and rental housing available to students who choose to live off-campus. You must have 30 college credit hours in order to live off-campus.

Hospitality Services also offers commuter dining plans and guest tickets to students living off-campus. For more information, go to: www. hospitality.ttu.edu.

Continued on page 21

19

Banking

Wells Fargo Bank Make money management simple while you’re in college Manage your money with: - Wells Fargo Everyday Checking account - Way2Save® Savings account - Wells Fargo Mobile® Banking - Build your credit history in your own name while you’re in college - Even more tools and resources Talk with a banker or make an appointment today at wellsfargo.com/ appointments Local branches: - Tech branch: 1215 University Avenue, 806-765-6281 - Main branch: 1500 Broadway, 806-765-8861

20

Continued from page 19

IT (Technology) Cybersecurity

TTU office of the CIO......................................... 742-4357 (HELP) ..........................................................................cybersecurity.ttu.edu

eRaider Account

Your eRaider account is your electronic identification. Your eRaider is a single username and password required to access many resources.

Your eRaider account allows you to access your TechMail (e-mail), update your online directory information, access TTUnet (on-campus WiFi), access Raiderlink for registration and information, access Blackboard, enroll in computing short courses, take advantage of online training, and create a personal website with MyWeb......... eraider.ttu.edu

Raiderlink

Raiderlink is your online campus connection. ...............................................................................raiderlink.ttu.edu

IT Services for Students

A website dedicated to serving the computing needs of students. .............................................................................it4students.ttu.edu

Computer Assistance

IT Help Central, Administrative Support Center Room 101, 2903 4th St........................................ 742-4357 (HELP) .......................................................................... ithelpcentral.ttu.edu ..................................................................................... askIT.ttu.edu

Computer Lab Access

Advanced Technology Learning Center-ATLC Library in the west basement...............................................742-1650 ..................................................................................itts.ttu.edu/labs

Computer Training

............................................................................itts.ttu.edu/training

RaiderDrive

Via Raiderlink each student, staff or faculty member is allowed storage space, accessible from anywhere on the internet. Set up your RaiderDrive through Raiderlink. Storage space for RaiderDrive is combined with your MyWeb service to improve accessibility and simplify the management of these services. ...............................raiderlink.ttu.edu-->click “student�-->upload file Continued on page 22

21

Media

iTunes U at Texas Tech University

.....................................................................................itunes.ttu.edu

Publications

The Daily Toreador is the campus newspaper. The LaVentana is the yearbook for Texas Tech. The SGA publishes The Word during the fall semester each year as a student survival guide. The SGA also publishes the Raider Reader each year which is the official orientation booklet.

The Daily Toreador, Media & Communication Bldg.........742-3388 .....................................................................www.dailytoreador.com The Hub...................................................................www.ttuhub.net The Raider Reader.......................................www.texastechword.com The Word....................................................www.texastechword.com Keep up-to-date with daily announcements sent to your email. ........................................................................ techannounce.ttu.edu

TV & Radio Station

KTTZ-TV, 17th & Indiana...............................................742-2209 KTTZ FM..........................................................www.kttz.org / 89.1 KTXT........................................................... www.ktxtfm.org/raider/

Yearbook

La Ventana, Media and Communication Bldg....................742-3388

Parking, Etc.

Bus Information

Student Government Association, 3rd Floor, SUB..............742-3631 Citibus Routes........................................................ www.citibus.com

Motorist Assistance Program (MAP) on campus

* Flat tire? We will bring an air tank to inflate it or 1 can of fix-a-flat. * Out of gas? We will bring a gallon of gas to get you to the station. * Dead battery? We will provide a “boost” to get you on your way. * Locked your keys in the car? We will contact our partners and pay for them to help you unlock your vehicle as quickly as they can. ....................................................................... (742-6277) 742-MAPP

Night Ride

Night Ride is a shuttle service provided for on campus transport, after the daytime bus service stops. It is a curb-to-curb pickup and delivery to anywhere on campus.

Requires a valid Tech ID and is FREE. . ......................... 742-NITE

Parking

Parking Permits, Handicap Parking, Pay Ticket, Tow Yard, Boot Transportation & Parking, 2903 4th St............................742-PARK Parking Services................................................ www.parking.ttu.edu

Safe Ride & S Bus

22

Provided through Student Services fees, Safe Ride is for off campus.

It runs from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. nightly. You must have a valid Tech ID, and it is FREE. You don’t have to be drunk. You will not be sent to AA. We won’t tell your parents................................ 742-RIDE Continued on page 24

The Raider Reader

A Red Raider’s Guide to Texas Tech The best source

of information

for Texas Tech!

Your Information Source The SGA’s Officia l Ori & Newcomers entation to Texas Tech UniGuide versity Texa s Tech Student Gov

ernment Associa

tion

www.depts.ttu.edu/ sga

The Lubbock Map

Street map, county, downtown, Texas Tech, etc.

The WORD Magazine

Valuable Info, Maps, Coupons & More

In print and online at

www.TexasTechWord.com 23

Alumni

Tech Extras

Texas Tech Alumni Association..........................................742-3641 .................................................................. www.texastechalumni.org

Campus Activities & Involvement

Center for Campus Life, 201 SUB......................................742-5433 .................................................................... www.campuslife.ttu.edu Student Union & Activities, 203 SUB…............................742-3636 ................................................................................www.sub.ttu.edu Student Organizations, 203 SUB…....................................742-3636 ................................................................................. ttu.orgsync.com Tech Activities Board, 203 SUB….....................................724-4708 ................................................................................ www.tab.ttu.edu

Chancellor

124 Administration Bldg....................................................742-0012

Dining Plans

www.hospitality.ttu.edu......................................................742-1360

Employment

Career Center, Wiggins Complex.......................................742-2210 .................................................................. www.careercenter.ttu.edu College Work-Study, Financial Aid Office, 310 West Hall.742-3681 Part-time on/off campus employment, Financial Aid Office 310 West Hall....................................................................742-3681

Family Weekend

Parent and Family Relations, in the SUB............................742-3630 1-888-888-7409................................................. www.parent.ttu.edu

Fraternities

Interfraternity Council Office, in the SUB..........................742-5433 Greek Life . .....................................................www.greeklife.ttu.edu

Gameday Information

........................................................................... www.texastech.com

How To Get Involved!!

So, here you are in college. You’ve located all your classes and organized your room, now what? Maybe you were really involved in high school and you’re ready to jump right in at Tech. Or maybe you weren’t so involved in high school and want to get involved. There is a place for you in one of the 450 student organizations offered at Tech.

Student Union and Activities is located in the SUB ...............................................................................www.sub.ttu.edu.

Don’t be shy! Ask upperclassmen about their activities.

Come by the SGA office and speak to your representatives about ways of getting involved.

The SGA office is on the third floor of the SUB.................742-3631

Homecoming

Tech Activities Board, 203 SUB.........................................742-4708 Alumni Association, McKenzie Merket Alumni Center......742-3641 .................................................................www.homecoming.ttu.edu

International Students

24

International Cultural Center, 601 Indiana........................742-3667 ................................................................................www.iaff.ttu.edu Continued on page 25

Museums

Lubbock Lake Landmark....................................................742-1116 ........................................................www.lubbocklake.musm.ttu.edu TTU Museum, 4th & Indiana............................................742-2490 ........................................................................www.museum.ttu.edu National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 4th...................742-0498 .......................................................................................nrhc.ttu.edu Continued on page 26

Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park A

B C D F

N

O SI

IS

M

SI IS M AD

AD

L

C5

AL

RA

E

H

C4

R NE

NE

C1

G C3

GE

ON

C2

GE

25

Continued from page 25

Organizations

College life opens all kinds of doors. Keep in mind that you are here for an education, but by getting involved in one of the 450 campus organizations, the transition from high school to college will be easier.

Registered student organizations on campus in a variety of areas, including • College/Departmental • Coordinating Bodies • Spirit • Honorary-Professional/Scholastic • Recreational • Service • Religious • Special Interest • Social Fraternities & Sororities.

Information about the registered student organizations can be obtained through the Student Union & Activities office in the SUB. Student Organizations.............................................. ttu.orgsync.com Other Organizations........................ www.ttu.edu/campus/other.php

RaiderGate

............................................................ www.depts.ttu.edu/raidergate

Raider Jobs

................................................................ www.careerservices.ttu.edu

Recreational Sports / Club Sports

Student Rec Center.............................................................742-3351 ....................................................................... www.recsports.ttu.edu

ROTC

Air Force, 3 Holden Hall....................................................742-2143 ...................................................................www.depts.ttu.edu/afrotc Army, Media & Communication Bldg...............................742-2141 ............................................................ www.depts.ttu.edu/armyrotc/

Software Downloads

.................................................................. www.itts.ttu.edu/software

Sororities

Panhellenic Office...............................................................742-2403 Greek Life...................................... www.campuslife.ttu.edu/greeklife

Student Government Association (SGA)

Student Government Association, 3rd Floor, SUB..............742-3631 ................................................................................ www.sga.ttu.edu

SUB (Student Union)

The Student Union is the living room of the campus. We provide an environment for relaxation and social interaction, opportunities for education and exchange of thought, and services for Texas Tech students, staff, faculty and our community.

The Student Union Building is open at the following hours: Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday from noon to 11 p.m. ................................................................................www.sub.ttu.edu

Theatre

University Theatre, south of the Library.............................742-3603 .......................................................................... www.theatre.ttu.edu

Tickets-athletic

Athletic Ticket Office, Jones AT&T Stadium (North End).742-8324 Athletic Tickets................................................... www.texastech.com

Tickets-entertainment

Student Union Ticket Booth, 1st Floor, SUB.....................742-3610 .......................www.depts.ttu.edu/sub/reservations/TicketBooth.php

University Career Services

18th & Flint, Wiggins Complex.........................................742-2210 ................................................................ www.careerservices.ttu.edu

Visitors Center

26

West Hall...........................................................................742-1299 ...............................................................................www.visit.ttu.edu

Top 10 list:

1. Establish a relationship with your professor on the first day of class, and set appointment times with them as needed. Your professor is the one doing the grading, so communicating with them is key to achieving success.

2. Stick to a study routine. Figure out the best times to study. Make sure to pick times that best suit you and your attention span.

3. Get involved with organizations on campus. Tech offers many organizations. Be it Greek life, an academic sorority or fraternity, or a service organization, there is something for everyone.

4. College can take a toll on your body both mentally and physically. Find time to exercise. This will provide a break from studying as well as help you stay in shape.

5. Take advantage of the services you pay for. Tech includes services such as a writing center, a career center, and tutoring opportunities that are paid through tuition.

6. Living on or off campus, having a meal plan allows students to choose from many different food options.

Eat several healthy meals throughout the day to help you stay focused and physically fit.

7. Make use of the library at Tech. The library has several computer areas open to all students. They also have a digital media studio and a 3-D animation lab.

8. Establishing a set schedule at the beginning of the semester that outlines your “off ” days and study time will help maintain balance.

9. 742-RIDE is a program the Student Government Association put in place to get students back home safely.

10. Double check your degree plan requirements every semester. Some colleges won’t let you register for classes without first meeting with an advisor, so be sure to check with your college. Many times students will think that transfer credits and/or CLEP test scores have been properly accounted for, but it’s best to get into the habit of actively checking what you have finished and what needs to be done.

27

Sponsors

742-NITE (Student Government Assoc.).................................. 4

742-RIDE (Student Government Assoc.)...............................5 Academic Testing Services.................... (Campus Map) 14-16 Barnes & Noble at Texas Tech..........................................6 Buddy Holly Center................................ Inside Front Cover Career Center.......................................... Inside Front Cover Hospitality Services................................... Inside Back Cover IT - Information Technology Division............................20 Library.............................................................................14 Lubbock Lake Landmark.................................................18 One Guy from Italy.....................................................3, 14 Parent & Family Relations...............................................14 RISE - Risk Intervention & Safety Education..................17 S Bus (Student Government Assoc.). .....................................5 Silent Wings Museum............................. Inside Front Cover St. John’s United Methodist Church....... Inside Front Cover Student Counseling Center..............................................18 Student Financial Center.................................................13 Student Activities Board .................................................17 Tech Alert.......................................................................18

TexasTechWord.com......................................................23 Wells Fargo Bank.........................................Back Cover, 20

Title: Park Place Date: March 1999 Artist: Glenna Goodacre

28

2770

5x7.75 bw

Getting ready for college

just got easier

Keep your college planning on track with better tools and financial options from Wells Fargo.

SM

As part of our Get College Ready program, we offer resources all in one place to help you stay on track, including the Get College Ready Tracker that allows you to personalize your own checklist of to-dos.

Visit wellsfargo.com/getcollegeready for tools and resources about college financing, managing money while in college, and learning how to build credit responsibly.

Call, click, or stop by and talk to a banker today.

Texas Tech Branch 1215 University Ave. • 806-765-6281 © 2018 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved.

Member FDIC. IHA-22770