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......It all started in 1925, with six buildings and a student body of 914.Texas Technological College became Texas Tech University in 1969.It all started in 1925.“I knew when I got herethat this is where I shouldhave been all along.”- Bradley Skinner, The 50th Masked Rider..................................................................The Associated Press namedThe Masked Riderone of America’s 10 coolest mascots.The Carol of LightsJoin thousands of cheering students and faculty as 25,000 lights blinkon simultaneously to begin the holiday season.Arbor DayTexas Tech celebrated its first Arbor Day in 1937, when students,faculty and staff planted 20,000 trees on the newly establishedcampus. The tradition continues today. Each spring Red Raiders flockto Memorial Circle to plant flowers, toss Frisbees, listen to live musicand -- of course! -- snag a free hot dog and T-shirt.The Goin’ Band from RaiderlandFirst college band in the country to travel to an away game. Now thelargest marching band in the country.Will Rogers and SoapsudsBefore every home football game, the Saddle Tramps wrap this3,200-pound statue in red crêpe paper. Will and his faithful horseSoapsuds are supposed to be riding into the sunset, but be sure to askwhich direction they are really facing ...

Mix our more than 100 undergraduate academic majorswith minors, specializations, and pre-professional training toprepare for nearly any career. But don’t stop there. We arethe only university in Texas offering a graduate school, healthsciences center and law school on the same campus.Our 10 colleges offer everything from engineering andarchitecture to business and theatre arts. Research extendsglobally to locations such as France, India and Australia.Interact with Fulbright scholars, fellows and laureates.Academic programs are offered with opportunities to pairup with professional mentors. University Career Services canhelp with everything from résumé editing to interviews.Texas Tech is one of only three public universities in Texas tohouse a chapter of the esteemed Phi Beta Kappa honor society.One of the bestPersonal Financial Planningprograms in the country...............................................................Center for Undergraduate ResearchThe Center for Undergraduate Research provides students one-on-onementoring. Get help and financial support for your research projects.www.depts.ttu.edu/undergraduateresearchChallenge YourselfThe Honors College allows you to work with our top faculty in small,interdisciplinary classes. Live with fellow honors students in designatedsuites and qualify for early acceptance to Texas Tech’s medical and lawschools. www.honors.ttu.eduGo See the WorldKayLee Carter, a senior visual studies major from Dallas, spent asummer semester studying music in Italy. Visit our campus in Spainor participate in programs in 80 countries affiliated with Texas Tech.www.studyabroad.ttu.eduOur New AdditionOur 150,000 square-foot Rawls College of Business Building is LEEDcertified, meaning it is environmentally friendly, yet still offers stateof-the-artteaching facilities. The building opened in Spring 2012.Job recruiters will be looking for you. In a national survey by the Wall Street Journal,job recruiters ranked Texas Tech graduates among the best prepared in the nation to enter the workforce.......“I already knew a lot about the subject Iwas going to be studying, but having achance to immerse myself in the culture ofItaly was an experience I will never forget.”- KayLee Carter..........................Real PreparationSenior Stefan DePetris is supplementing his classes in Restaurant,Hotel and Institutional Management by working as the kitchenmanager at the Arrogant Texan barbeque restaurant.“My classroom preparation afforded me this opportunity:getting a job that gives me the real-world experience I needbefore I graduate.” - Stephan DePetris

Big 12 SportsRed Raiders know how to protect The Jones. Thanks to our fans,Jones AT&T stadium is considered one of the toughest places foropposing teams in the Big 12. Not huge on football? We havebasketball, baseball, softball, track and field, golf and volleyball.Men and women. Striving for honor, bringing it on. Be preparedfor excitement on all levels. www.texastech.comFloat the Lazy RiverTwo acres of water slides, bubble couches,water volleyball and the lazy river ...it’s 645 feet of awesome........................................................................Eat Good FoodThe new two-story Commons Food Court with an Einstein BrothersBagels will add to our many dining locations across campus. GrabChick-fil-A at the Student Union or get a brick-oven pizza at theposh 1923. Want something lighter? Eat healthy at Smart Choices.Dine well. Be happy.Zumba CrazeZumba outdoors? The Rec Center is prepped with fitness classesof all types, weight rooms, an indoor jogging track and one of theBig 12’s tallest climbing walls. If you’re adventurous, rent campingequipment through Outdoor Pursuits and hit the trail. We’re just90 minutes from Palo Duro Canyon, the second largest canyon inthe United States.Just an ID swipe gets you into any Texas Tech athletic event.The Women’sTennis teamearned theBig 12 title.......Nearly 1/2 our student body does intramural sports.Home Sweet HomeTexas Tech opened a new 178,000 square-foot residence hall in Fall2012. The Hall on Boston offers suites with full-sized refrigerators andbathrooms. We offer 16 on-campus living options -- everything fromresidence halls to suites and even an apartment complex. Specializedlearning communities and freshman interest groups help you meetstudents with similar interests.Game TimeTry lacrosse, rugby, flag football, polo ... even quidditch. Rec Sportsoffers 28 clubs that compete with other schools, or join an intramuralteam to play other Red Raiders..............................................Join in ,theres plenty to do.Students with fewer than 30 college hours,excluding dual credit or credit by exam, arerequired to live on campus.

Life in the LBKLubbock has the heart of a small town and the soul of a big city.With nearly 250,000 residents, it is big enough to attract trendystores and restaurants, but you can get nearly anywhere you needto go in 15 minutes.Denver {541 MI}Topeka {641 MI}Whether it’s cozy Tech Terrace or the newly developed OvertonPark, student-oriented communities offer safe living optionswithin walking distance of campus. Off-campus bus routes dropstudents off at many of these locations.Chow Down Around TownYou must try the fried cheese at Spanky’s or a calzone from OneGuy from Italy. Plus we have many of the places you love -- ChipotleMexican Grill, Pei Wei, Five Guys … there’s plenty to eat.ShoppingHit up Hollister, Aéropostale, Banana Republic, or find hip threadsat local boutiques near campus. Chrome is one of the nation’sbiggest sellers of Tom’s Shoes.TravelChoose from American, Continental, Delta and Southwest Airlines.Visit www.visitlubbock.org to find hotel information.Affordable QualityLubbock ranked as the 11th least expensive city in Texas,according to the ACRRA first quarter 2010 Cost of Living Index.It also provides a quality lifestyle. Money Magazine’s “Find YourBest Places” tool ranks Lubbock third best in the nation based oncriteria such as housing affordability, leisure activities, commutetimes, cultural options and sunny weather.Albuquerque{322 MI}El Paso {344 MI}EntertainmentBroadwayThe gateway to campus featurespopular student hangouts such asChimy’s and Red Raider Outfitters.LubbockOklahomaCity {349 MI}DFW {294 MI}Austin {372 MI} Houston{531 MI}San Antonio{388 MI}The Depot DistrictHip restaurants, nightclubs and wineries fill the historic buildingsof this revitalized downtown area.Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the ArtsLHUCA serves as the hub of the First Friday art trail that displaysartist works in galleries, restaurants and businesses across Lubbock.277days ofsunshine.................Averagetemperature73.5.................70Morethanrecreational &parks spacesLubbock Quick FactsThird largest city in the Big 12.......

ApplyRequiredApplication Materialst ApplyTexas application at www.applytexas.orgt Official SAT and/or ACT scores (for freshman only)t $60 application fee or fee waivert Official transcripts (high school and/or college)International applicants have additional requirements.Please visit www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/admissions$290Undergraduate Fields of Study......Find the Degree That Fits You2-4Notification of Decision TakesWeeks.....................................................76%Of the student body receivedFinancial Assistanceof some type......................................................MILLIONwasgivenin financial ASSISTANCEwww.admissions.ttu.edu/academicsWe can prepare you for nearly any career. If you don’t see what you’re looking for in these fields of study, don’t sweat it; check our website fora complete list of majors, minors, specializations and pre-professional programs that will allow you to build a degree that fits your interests.AccountingAdvertisingAgribusinessAgricultural and Applied Economics:Agricultural Business ManagementAgricultural Communications: ElectronicMedia, Print Media, Public Relations/MarketingAnimal Science: Animal Business, AnimalProduction, Meat Science, Meat ScienceBusinessAnthropology: Forensic AnthropologyApparel Design and ManufacturingArchitectureArt: Art History, Communication Design, StudioArt, Photography, Visual StudiesBiochemistry: Teacher CertificationBiology: Ecology and Environmental Biology,Teacher CertificationCell and Molecular BiologyChemical EngineeringClassical LanguagesCommunication Studies: Communication andPublic Affairs, Interpersonal Communication,Corporate-Organizational Communication,Teacher CertificationCommunity, Family, and Addiction ServicesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceConservation Law EnforcementConstruction EngineeringDanceEarly Childhood Education:Teacher CertificationEconomicsEducation - Multidisciplinary Science: Biology,Chemistry, Physics, Geosciences, Life andEarth SciencesEducation - Multidisciplinary Studies:Academic Major, Bilingual Education,Special Education, English as a SecondLanguage, Elementary Math/Science, Middle-Level Math/Science, Middle-Level EnglishLanguage Arts Reading/Social StudiesElectrical EngineeringElectronic Media and Communications:Electronic Media Management andEconomics, Visual CommunicationsEnergy CommerceEnglish: Literature and Language, CreativeWriting, Teacher CertificationEnvironment and the Humanities:Environmental Writer/EducatorEnvironmental Crop and Soil Sciences: CropBiotechnology, Crop Production, CroppingSystems Management, Environmental Soiland Water Science, Forages and GrazingSystemsEnvironmental EngineeringExercise and Sport Sciences: PhysicalEducation Teacher Education, Exercise andHealth Promotion, Teacher CertificationFamily and Consumer Sciences:Teacher CertificationFinance: Investment, Managerial Finance,Real EstateFood ScienceFrench: Teacher CertificationGeneral Business: Operations Management,Intelligence, Project ManagementGeneral Studies: Global AffairsGeography: Teacher CertificationGeosciences: Atmospheric Science, Geology,Geophysics, Meteorology, TeacherCertificationGerman: Teacher CertificationHistory: Art History, History of Religions,Military History, Teacher CertificationHonors Arts and Letters: Health andHumanities, Art and Aesthetics, AmericanStudiesHorticultural and Turfgrass Sciences:Horticultural Biotechnology, HorticulturalPlant Protection, Environmental Horticulture,Viticulture and EcologyHuman Development and Family StudiesHuman SciencesIndustrial EngineeringInterdisciplinary Agriculture: AgriculturalLeadership, Teacher CertificationInterior DesignInternational BusinessInternational EconomicsJournalism: Photo Journalism, TeacherCertificationLandscape ArchitectureLatin American and Iberian StudiesManagement: EntrepreneurshipManagement Information Systems:Telecommunications/Networking, WebApplication DesignMarketing: Sales, Global Supply ChainMathematics: Teacher CertificationMechanical EngineeringMedia StrategiesMicrobiologyMusic: Composition, Performance, Theory,Teacher CertificationNatural Resources Management: WildlifeBiology, Fisheries Biology, ConservationScience, Range Conservation, RanchManagementNutrition: Teacher CertificationNutritional Sciences and DieteticsPersonal Financial PlanningPetroleum EngineeringPhilosophy: EthicsPhysics: Astrophysics, Applied Physics,Professional Concentration, SecondaryEducationPolitical SciencePsychologyPublic RelationsRestaurant, Hotel and InstitutionalManagement: Teacher CertificationRetail ManagementRussian Language and Area StudiesSocial WorkSociology: CriminologySpanish: Teacher CertificationTechnical Communication: ProfessionalCommunication, Teacher CertificationTheatre Arts: Acting, Design/TechnologyUniversity Studies: Human ResourceDevelopment, Integrative StudiesWind EnergyZoology: Teacher CertificationPre-Professional ProgramsPre-Communication Disorders(Speech Pathology)Pre-DentistryPre-LawPre-Medical TechnologyPre-MedicinePre-NursingPre-Occupational TherapyPre-OptometryPre-PharmacyPre-Physical TherapyPre-Physician AssistantPre-Veterinary Medicine

FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTSView the recommended high school program form atwww.admissions.ttu.edu/recommended for detailedinformation regarding the curriculum requirementsfor the recommended high school program in Texas.ASSURED ADMISSIONRequired for all business and engineering majors. Engineering applicantswho do not meet the assured admission requirement will be placed inpre-engineering.High School RankTest ScoreACT SATTop 10%No MinimumFirst Quarter (excluding top 10%) 25 1140Second Quarter 28 1230Third Quarter 29 1270Fourth QuarterApplication ReviewImportant Dates11.12.12 Spring Priority Application Deadline1.1.13 FAFSA Available2.1.13 Freshman Scholarship Deadline3.1.13 FAFSA Priority Deadline3.1.13 Fall Priority Application DeadlineWe will continue to accept admission applications after priority deadlines.TRANSFER REQUIREMENTSwww.admissions.ttu.edu/transfersASSURED ADMISSIONGeneral University Requirements(GPA based upon transferable credit)12-23 hours 2.50 cumulative24 hours and above 2.25 cumulative*ACT composite score; SAT sum of critical reading and math; writingportions of both tests are required, but not used in determining assuredadmission. We combine the highest SAT critical reading and math scoresfrom multiple test dates.Learn about specific requirements for each of our colleges atwww.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications.................................................................Application ReviewStudents who do not meet assured admission areevaluated holistically based on:t Academic course selection (Honors, AP, Dual Credit, IB)t Extracurricular activitiest Leadership experiencest Civic or other service activitiest Socioeconomic backgroundt Family educational backgroundt Special talents or awardst Diversity of experience and backgroundWe strongly encourage essays and up tothree letters of recommendation forstudents entering the review process.Engineering applicants who do not meet the assured admission requirementwill be placed in pre-engineering. Learn about specific requirements foreach of our colleges at www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublicationsSpecial requirements by major:(GPA based upon transferable credit)t Architecture (all majors) 3.00 t Business (all majors) Min.12 hours 2.75 t Community, family and addiction services 2.50t Personal financial planning 2.80 t Engineering (all majors)Min. 24 hours 3.00 t Human development and family studies2.50 t Interior design 2.70Students with fewer than 12 transferable hours must haveat least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and meet first-time freshmanrequirements. *GPA based upon transferable creditEstimated Cost......Estimated Costs forAcademic Year 2012-2013These estimates represent enrollment for one year (30hours) and are based on averages that will vary based onmajor, residence hall, meal plan and lifestyle.Financial Aid& ScholarshipsGrants, work-study, loans and scholarships, which areawarded based on academic achievement, financial needand extracurricular involvement, make your educationmore affordable. Start exploring your options now.www.financialaid.ttu.edu | www.scholarships.ttu.eduFreshman ScholarshipsYou are eligible to receive a scholarship if you are in thetop 25% of your high school class and achieve at least a27 ACT (composite) or 1200 SAT (critical reading andmath). These scholarships are awarded for studentsadmitted before April 15. www.scholarships.ttu.edu.......................................................................Tuition/FeesRoom & BoardBooks/SuppliesTransportationPersonal/Misc.Year TotalResidentsTexas & bordercounties of NM & OKNM & OK$ 9,242$ 8,464$ 1,200$ 2,300$ 2,120$ 23,326$ 10,142$ 8,464$ 1,200$ 2,300$ 2,120$ 24,226www.depts.ttu.edu/financialaid/cost.aspFinancial estimatorA quick and easy way to estimate your college costs.www.depts.ttu.edu/financialaid/calculators.aspNon-residents$ 19,772$ 8,464$ 1,200$ 2,300$ 2,120$ 33,856

Look atthem now.Scott PelleyScott Pelley is the anchor and managing editorof the CBS Evening News and a correspondentfor 60 MINUTES. Pelley also served as ChiefWhite House correspondent for the CBSEVENING NEWS and reported on wars inIraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait and the formerYugoslavia. He has also conducted severalpresidential interviews and covered numerouspresidential campaigns.........................................................Angela BralyAngela Braly is president, chief executive officerand a member of the Board of Directors ofWellPoint, Inc. As head of the largestmanagedhealth care company in the Blue Cross and BlueShield Association, Braly has been includedin multiple power rankings. Forbes Magazinenamed her among the most powerful womenin the world (as high as number four). FortuneMagazine has listed her as one of the mostpowerful women in U.S. business.........................................................Les ShepherdLes Shepherd is the chief architect of the U.S.General Services Administration. With morethan 21 years of experience at the U.S. GeneralServices Administration, Shepherd oversees morethan $12 billion of GSA building projects thatinclude renovations and historic preservation,courthouses, land ports of entry and national labs.His work earned him the 2010 Thomas JeffersonAward from the American Institute of Architects.........................................................Ginger KerrickGinger Kerrick is the first person of Hispanicheritage to lead the Mission Control Center atthe NASA-Johnson Space Center in Houston,Texas. Kerrick, who pursued a dream ofworking at NASA since she was five years old,earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degreesin physics from Texas Tech. Now she overseesspace missions as NASA’s first non-astronautspacecraft communicator.The Visitors Center offers tours Monday-Saturday. Schedule yourvisit today at www.visit.ttu.edu or call us at 806.742.1299.

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