Weekend of Red & Black 2012
Spirit | Scholarship | Experience
Join us for a Weekend of Red and Black.
Oct. 13-15
Three days. One great experience.
Feel the spirit and excitement that permeates campus during homecoming weekend. Learn about our rigorous academic programs that can prepare you for nearly any career. Stay the weekend and get the full Red Raider experience!
Spirit
Saturday, Oct. 13
Student Tailgate
Join us on the lawn of West Hall for a tailgate before the game! Munch on snacks as you watch our Homecoming Parade while hanging out with our recruiters and administrators.
Please note: The schedule for this event will vary depending on kickoff for Saturday’s game. We will send you final event details as soon as we learn the official kickoff time on the week of the game.
Reserve your meal today
Enjoy a Fuddruckers hamburger, plus fixings and sides, during the tailgate. Pay $3 per guest on location or prepay now using PayPal. You will find the option on the RSVP page.
Scholarship
Sunday, Oct. 14
University Night Reception
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Mingle with faculty, administrators and current students. Talk one-to-one with our academic deans to make a personal connection and determine some of the activities you might want to take advantage of during University Day.
Experience
Monday, Oct. 15
University Day
Download a copy of the full University Day program.
7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Preview the full Red Raider experience during University Day! Attend a pep rally where you will learn Texas Tech cheers and meet the mascots. Find out about our academic programs and campus activities. Make new friends. Get your questions answered.
Find out why the Wall Street Journal ranked Texas Tech among the 25 best schools in the nation at preparing its graduates for the workforce.
Schedule:
Registration: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Register in advance or on University Day at the United Spirit Arena. Pick up your complete University Day guide at check-in.
Spirit Showcase and Welcome 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Start your University Day like a true Red Raider with our Spirit Squads, Saddle Tramps and the Goin’ Band from Raiderland. The Spirit Showcase is followed by a special welcome from our student leaders and Texas Tech administrators that will give you a feel for our campus culture.
Presentations
9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Get all the information you need and ask questions during information sessions on everything from academics, admissions, financial aid and residence life.
Information fairs
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Our experts are ready to answer your questions in a relaxed, informal setting.
Academic colleges and departments | Admissions | Campus life and activities | Financial aid | Housing and hospitality | Student services
Tours
11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
We can’t wait to show off our campus. The Visitors Center in West Hall will provide walking tours every 30 minutes from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will provide shuttle buses from the United Spirit Arena to the Visitors Center.
Residence Hall Showcase
12 to 3 p.m.
What’s it like to live on campus at Texas Tech? See for yourself. Many of our residence halls are open to University Day guests.



