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Texas Tech UniversityMove-In Guide

Lubbock, Texas

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1923🔗 www.ttu.edu

Texas Tech University's Lubbock campus is anchored by the Administration Building, an original 1925 landmark modeled after Spain's Universidad de Alcalá de Henares, with new Red Raiders moving into residence halls during "Tech-In" each August, many first-time freshmen housed in Chitwood and Weymouth Halls, home to the university's First Year Success Learning Community.

Enrollment

34,184

Total Students

Freshman Class

8,546

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Aug 20, 2026

Fall 2026 (completed)

Acceptance Rate

69%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

A specific Tech-In Timeslot is required and must be reserved in advance (deadline July 26) - residence halls will not open for occupancy outside your scheduled window, and missing the deadline may result in forfeiting your housing assignment. Texas Tech's campus is officially dry, meaning alcohol is prohibited in residence halls and at most university events. Texas Tech reached on-campus housing capacity for the 2026-27 academic year, so confirm your housing contract status well before the June 1 deadline to avoid needing a formal Housing Exemption.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day logistics

Arrival window
Arrive during your scheduled Tech-In Timeslot - you'll have a designated amount of time to park in the unloading zone before needing to move your vehicle.
Parking
Park in your designated unloading area - parking and unloading instructions may vary by residence hall, so review the information sent to your TTU email before arriving. Once unloaded, move your vehicle as directed so other students and families can access the unloading areas.
What you'll receive
Have your Texas Tech Student ID ready, along with your phone to scan QR codes and complete the Tech-In process.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

First-year halls (2)

Reserved for first-year students

  • Chitwood Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Weymouth Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

Residence halls (16)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • Bledsoe Hall

    Traditional · Single-sex

  • Carpenter/Wells Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Clement Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Coleman Hall

    Traditional · Coed

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  • Gates Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Gordon Hall

  • Honors Hall

    Pod-style · Coed

  • Horn Hall

    Traditional · Single-sex

  • Hulen Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Knapp Hall

    Traditional · Single-sex

  • Murdough Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Murray Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Sneed Hall

    Traditional · Single-sex

  • Stangel Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Talkington Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Wall Hall

    Traditional · Coed

Apartments (1)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • West Village

    Apartment-style · Coed

Housing Links

Who can live where

First-year only:
Reserved for incoming first-year students.
Residence halls:
Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Apartments:
Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Single-sex:
Open to residents of one gender only.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

Red Raider Orientation (RRO) (required)

All new students are required to attend one orientation session.

June 1 - August 20, 2026

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Costs

Room & Board

$11,000

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with Texas Tech University's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • Walmart1 miles
  • Walgreens1.7 miles
  • CVS Pharmacy2.5 miles
  • Target3.8 miles
  • H-E-B6.7 miles

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Dates last checked September 2026.