Accrediting Organizations
Texas Tech University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Texas Tech University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Texas Tech University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404.679.4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org)
Other accrediting bodies with which the university is affiliated include:
- United States Department of Agriculture - Food Safety Inspection Service
- Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
- National Institutes of Health - Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
- U.S. Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Animal Care
- Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board
- U.S. Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- Society for Range Management
- National Architecture Accrediting Board
- American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- American Chemistry Society
- U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Texas Health and Human Services
- Department of Health and Human Sciences, Center for Disease Control
- American Psychological Association
- Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
- Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration
- Council on Social Work Education
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
- American Association of Professional Landmen
- Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
- Texas Education Agency
- Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
- Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired
- ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission
- Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
- Accreditation Commission for Program in Hospitality Administration
- National Council on Family Relations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Council for Interior Design Accreditation
- Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards
- American Alliance of Museums
- American Society of Mammalogists
- American Bar Association
- American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design
- National Association of Schools of Music
- National Association of Schools of Dance
- National Association of Schools of Theatre
Equal Opportunity Policy
Texas Tech University is open to all persons eligible for admission as students regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, or Vietnam Era or Special Disabled Veteran status. All students admitted to the university are treated without discrimination in regard to their participation in university educational programs or activities. The university is an equal opportunity employer, and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, or Vietnam Era or Special Disabled Veteran status in regard to employment or during the course of employment in the institution. The university does not discriminate on the basis of sex or disability in its educational programs. Any student with inquiries or complaints concerning Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (504) or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 should contact the ADA/Section 504 coordinator located in Student Disability Services, 130 Weeks Hall, 806.742.2405.
Student Conduct
The Office of Student Conduct is responsible for reviewing and adjudicating alleged violations of the Code of Student Conduct, which may be found in the Student Handbook. All students are afforded due process while working with this office and are also informed about their rights and responsibilities throughout the process. In addition to adjudicating alleged violations of university policy, this office also serves as a clearinghouse for various background checks of current and former Texas Tech students.
The Office of Student Conduct works in partnership with various campus units, including but not limited to: Dean of Students Office, Student Counseling Services, University Student Housing, Texas Tech Police Department, Risk Intervention & Safety Education and more. This office also works to maintain compliance with various federal and state regulations.
Contact: 211 Student Wellness Center, www.depts.ttu.edu/studentconduct, 806.742.1714.
Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities will find numerous programs designated to coordinate academic accommodations and promote access to every phase of university life. Such programming is coordinated through Student Disability Services (SDS).
SDS personnel oversee and coordinate programs to ensure accessibility on an individual basis to students with disabilities. Texas Tech strives to provide all students equal access to a college education and support in adjusting to the college experience.
Prospective and current students interested in receiving more information regarding programs for students with disabilities should contact Student Disability Services, 130 Weeks Hall, 806.742.2405 or visit online at https://www.depts.ttu.edu/sds/. Email: sds@ttu.edu
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