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A new era of excellence is dawning at Texas Tech University as it stands on the cusp of as one of the nation's premier research institutions.

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education again placed Texas Tech among its top doctoral universities in the nation in the “Very High Research Activity” category. Texas Tech is one of 94 public institutions nationally and 131 overall to achieve this prestigious recognition.

Research and enrollment numbers are at record levels, which cement Texas Tech's commitment to attracting and retaining quality students. The university strives to foster an environment that celebrates student accomplishment above all else. Texas Tech is large enough to provide the best in facilities and academics, but small enough to focus on each student individually.

Quality students need a top-notch faculty. Texas Tech is home to a diverse, highly accomplished pool of educators who excel in teaching, research and service.

The momentum for excellence at Texas Tech has never been greater.

retention support

We offer a retention support program for all military connected employees regardless of the sub groups people may belong to

orientation training and onboarding

• New Employee Orientation
• New Employee Training
• On-boarding program
• Other

military connected assistance

Texas Tech University has practices in place to support the veteran and military affiliated community which focuses on veteran success. To address the support and resources needed specific to the veteran population, TTU leadership established a department dedicated to providing services to the military affiliated students in 2010. Military & Veterans Programs (MVP) offers support to veterans and their family members by establishing educational benefits and providing resources in addition to activities that are beneficial to their success at TTU. To further support the veteran population, the MVP team has active partnerships with colleges and departments throughout the campus community. These partnerships allow for a widespread network that is engaged and supplied with information specific to veterans’ needs and support. Furthermore, the MVP department offers Green Zone Training to faculty and staff. Green Zone Training is designed to develop a campus community of support for military affiliated population and also provides tools to enhance the overall experience of veteran and family members. To support disabled veterans, Student Disability Services (SDS) provides resources to Veterans with disabilities, as the transition from active duty to a civilian life can be challenging. SDS services makes this transition as smoothly as possible. Resources to accommodate a disability can open educational and professional opportunities. To further meet the needs of veterans, SDS has added a primary counselor for Veterans. This counselor is a disabled veteran who can answer questions and provide assistance with services.

Military Connected employees are encouraged to participate in the Mentor Tech Program, which matches a mentor with a student protegee who is also military-affiliated. This partnership enhances their experience through leadership and professional development activities. Employees who participate in mentoring programs give the students a space to create professional relationships, which leads to a feeling of familial support and increases the likelihood of persistence and retention. In addition, Texas Tech employees and community members participate in the Annual Golf Tournament for Heroes event, which raises scholarship funding for veteran students. This event provides an opportunity for veterans to give back financially to their community. To further support the aspect of community, MVP employees and other veteran-affiliated staff members developed the Stars & Stripes Military & Family Member Lounge, which serves as a study and social area for military and family members to build camaraderie. The lounge is equipped with four computers with Military CAC card readers, tables/chairs, and a big screen TV.

In 2017, MVP and the TTU University Career Center partnered to offer participating student veterans the TTU Camo to Corporate Veterans Career Series. This series, which is led by MVP staff, provides valuable skills to better prepare veterans for the workforce. Skills include resume’ and cover letter writing, etiquette dinner, mocktail party, and access to webinars and job fairs. Those who complete the series objectives will receive a suit / professional attire when funding is available.

To further the support military-affiliated employees and increase veteran success, Texas Tech has fully committed to creating an inclusive environment that increases retention and the success of our military connected employees and other service members.

civilian credential support

We offer tuition assistance or other financial support toward the preparation, attainment, and/or maintaining of an academic or professional certificate, degree, or another civilian credential,We offer apprenticeships, internships, or other formalized, structured training program/s to assist with the attainment of a civilian credential,OtherTexas Tech supports service members in attaining civilian credentials by providing opportunities to maximize academic credit for military training and experience, thus decreasing the time-to-degree for those seeking such options. Participating programs include University Studies Integrative Studies, Human Resource Development, Organizational Leadership, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Applied Leadership, and the Strategic Studies Graduate Certificate. The University Career Center Veterans Career Program aids with the transition to the civilian workforce. The university also offers scholarships to military affiliated students. Scholarships offered to military-affiliated students include: Arthur J. Achenbach Memorial Scholarship for Veterans, MVP Veteran Scholarship, Pat Gilliam Dependent Scholarship, Steve Morin Jr. Memorial Scholarship, Phillips 66 Military & Veteran Scholarship, Major Troy Gilbert Memorial Scholarship, Laverne Noyes Scholarship, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Scholarship. Additional scholarship opportunities are also offered through the TTU Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Texas Tech supports service members in attaining civilian credentials by providing opportunities to maximize academic credit for military training and experience, thus decreasing the time-to-degree for those seeking such options. Participating programs include University Studies Integrative Studies, Human Resource Development, Organizational Leadership, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Applied Leadership, and the Strategic Studies Graduate Certificate. The University Career Center Veterans Career Program aids with the transition to the civilian workforce. The university also offers scholarships to military affiliated students. Scholarships offered to military-affiliated students include: Arthur J. Achenbach Memorial Scholarship for Veterans, MVP Veteran Scholarship, Pat Gilliam Dependent Scholarship, Steve Morin Jr. Memorial Scholarship, Phillips 66 Military & Veteran Scholarship, Major Troy Gilbert Memorial Scholarship, Laverne Noyes Scholarship, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Scholarship. Additional scholarship opportunities are also offered through the TTU Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.