Log into RaiderConnect to submit the following documents:

• Upload passport biography page
• Upload proof of funding
• Submit the Financial Affidavit Form
• Submit the Supplemental Student Information Form

International students in the US on an F1 visa must also submit:

• Copy of F1 Visa
• I-94
• Transfer SEVIS record after the final exam of the semester before your term of entry at Texas Tech. Be sure to email your admissions counselor before releasing your SEVIS record.

Note: The F1 student immigration document (I-20) will be sent to both new first time and transfer students after the student is admitted and has provided all of the required documentation.

If you are currently residing outside the U.S. and will make your initial entry into the US to begin a program at Texas Tech, you will need to apply for a student visa at a US Embassy or Consulate. If you are currently in the U.S., you are unable to apply for a new visa. Expired F1 visas (only applies for those currently in the U.S.) are not a problem unless you need to travel outside the U.S. and plan to re-enter. Learn about the complete list of documents you need to compile for your new visa application at travel.state.gov.

Additional Resources:

• Tips for how to apply for a visa
• How to make a visa appointment
• Visa guidance for students
• Links to Embassies and Consulates around the world

Transfer students will work with Texas Tech International Undergraduate Admissions staff and immigration support personnel at their current institution to transfer their record in SEVIS to Texas Tech University. Items for your visa application include:

• Unexpired passport that is valid for at least 6 more months
• Proof of financial support as reflected on the I-20
• Your Texas Tech admission letter
• A valid I-20 issued by Texas Tech
• Official academic transcripts

All international students residing outside the U.S. need to provide proof of the confirmation of the F1 visa appointment or a copy of your F1 visa (when issued) through RaiderConnect.

Once this is received, international students residing outside the U.S. will have the opportunity to virtually meet with their academic advisor and register for classes prior to arrival in the U.S. and prior to attending their scheduled in-person Red Raider Orientation. All registration holds will need to be removed in order to register for classes.

All international students currently inside the U.S. can attend any Red Raider Orientation session where they will meet with their academic advisor in-person and register for classes.