Exchange Students come to Texas Tech from partner universities around the world. If your university does not appear on the following list you may not attend Texas Tech as an exchange student: Partner Universities.  Students apply for the Texas Tech Exchange Program through their university's International Office. 

All students coming to Texas Tech through a reciprocal exchange agreement apply directly to the Office of International Affairs which coordinates reciprocal exchange programs.  Applications should NOT be sent to the Admissions Office. Once the application is received, OIA sends it to the department in which the student wants to study to verify that courses availability. The OIA will register students in their classes before arrival. 

Upon departmental approval, the OIA issues the paperwork necessary to obtain a J-1 visa from the U.S. Department of State. The visa documents will be sent directly to the student's home address and students will also receive information on housing, immunizations required by TTU, and insurance requirements. OIA recommends that students live on campus for the first semester at Texas Tech, but students do have the option of living off campus. Students choosing the off-campus option will be responsible for finding their own housing. Info on housing options 

Students are expected to arrive one week before the start of classes for mandatory orientation.  Orientation includes a campus tour during which students will obtain a Texas Tech student ID card, receive information on health care and tour the library, recreation center and Wellness Center. Study Abroad staff help students go shopping for items needed for their housing.  Orientation also includes presentations about immigration status, safety on campus, and cultural adjustment. There is time for students to visit with the department in which they will be studying to finalize class selection and registration.  Students are invited to a Welcome Reception at the residence of the Chancellor of Texas Tech, as well as a dinner hosted by the Study Abroad office, and can meet with other domestic and international students at that time. Other activities are planned for students throughout the term they are at Texas Tech. Students who will be employed on campus are eligible to get a U.S. Social Security Card.  Off-campus employment is not permitted.

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