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Here at Texas Tech, we’re all about being SUCCESSFUL! Successful in our academic work. Successful in our teaching, learning, research and service. Successful in balancing all of these with appropriate extracurriculars and healthy recreational activities. And successful in serving our stakeholders—Texas taxpayers, family and friends of Texas Tech students, Texas Tech faculty and staff, and, of course, the Red Raider students themselves.

The Freshman Seminar (Interdisciplinary Studies 1100: Tech Transitions) is an academic program specifically designed to make sure freshmen at Texas Tech are SPECTACULARLY successful in their career here at TTU. If you’re interested in learning more about The Freshman Seminar, select the appropriate link below.I’m glad you have made a decision to visit us via this web site. If you can’t find what you’re looking for or have a question we haven’t anticipated, e-mail or call me and I’ll be glad to get the answer to you.

Roger C. Saathoff, Ph. D.

 University Coordinator, The Freshman Seminar


For Prospective Students: For entering freshmen at Texas Tech University, choosing to take the course Interdisciplinary Studies 1100: Tech Transitions (a.k.a., The Freshman Seminar) is a no brainer. Our assessments show that students who complete I S 1100 earn higher GPAs in their academic career and persist to graduation at a higher rate than students who do not take the course. Add to those facts that you get to make immediate friends with other students focused on their academic, social and personal success, as well as working with a faculty member with a wealth of experience and knowledge about how to help students be successful, and you have made a choice to start at the top and work your way UP from there! For more details  ,click here.

For Current Students: So your Freshman Seminar instructor told you to go to this web site and find an assignment here it is. or look up for Textbook Information? Well, here it is.

For Parents: You and your freshman are discussing the course Interdisciplinary Studies 1100: Tech Transitions (a.k.a., The Freshman Seminar)? More questions about the course? Check out the FAQs and/or the following links:Click here.

And if you still don’t have answers to your questions, call me (806-742-6500 x246) or send me an e-mail.(roger.saathoff@ttu.edu).