Red Raider Traditions
This caped horse rider leads the football team onto the field and represents Texas Tech's oldest tradition.
Who is the Masked Rider?
In September, new Honors students gather at Urbanovsky Park for this event and learn their Honors House affiliation.
What is Convocation?
Need help with a math, physics, chemistry, biology, accounting, or engineering class? This campus resource offers free peer tutoring.
What is the Learning Center?
Getting involved in at least one of these during your first semester can help you meet people and feel more connected on campus.
What is a student organization?
This downtown event, held on the first Friday of the month, celebrates local art.
What is the First Friday Art Trail?
When someone yells "Raider!" at a Texas Tech event, fans respond with this word.
What is "Power"?
On the first Saturday of each month, students can enjoy homemade pancakes from these Honors College faculty.
Who are the Honors College Deans?
This center offers one-on-one help with everything from research papers to resumes and personal statements.
What is the Writing Center?
This is a great place to try intramural sports or fitness classes while getting involved on campus.
What is the Rec Center?
Students can explore this canyon, which happens to be the second largest canyon in the U.S. and less than two hours away from campus!
What is Palo Duro Canyon State Park?
What is the Carol of Lights?
This weekly email, sent every Monday, is the go-to source for Honors events, scholarships, and job opportunities.
What is the Honors College Weekly?
Looking for jobs, internships, resume help, or practice interviews? This campus office is your go-to resource.
What is the Career Center?
Come here to enjoy Late Night Movies and get free screenings, popcorn, and drinks!
What is the SUB?
If you're looking for a place to shop with plenty of stores and food options, you can head to this large shopping center in Lubbock.
What is the South Plains Mall?
Each spring, students gather to plant flowers and beautify campus during this tradition.
What is Arbor Day?
Honors graduates receive this special award at ceremonies held every December and May.
What is the Honors Medallion?
This campus office offers individual, couples, and group counseling, and students can walk in without a scheduled appointment to get started.
What is the Student Counseling Center?
You can use this website to find and connect with student organizations at Texas Tech.
What is TechConnect?
This Lubbock restaurant is famous for its fried cheese sticks. (Hint: it's just across University!)
What is Spanky's?
According to tradition, students are warned not to walk under this monument with fears that they may not graduate on time.
What is the Clock Tower?
This opportunity allows Honors students to graduate with highest honors.
What is the Honors Thesis?
This one-stop wellness facility combines medical and counseling services and also includes a pharmacy, laboratory, and X-ray services.
What is the Student Wellness Center?
These first-week events are a low-pressure way for new students to meet people and find their community.
What is Raider Welcome?
This legendary Lubbock musician has a center dedicated to his life and musical legacy.
Who is Buddy Holly?