Patriot Palooza - UT Tyler's Welcome Week

All students are invited to join us at Patriot Palooza at UT Tyler! Our semesterly welcome week offers free food, UT Tyler swag, lively activities, and other social activities for all of campus to enjoy.

For more information, contact the Office of Student Engagement at getconnected@uttyler.edu or 903.565.5645. You can also keep up with the week's events by following @UTTylerCA on instagram or by visiting the Patriots Engage website!

Spring 2026 Patriot Palooza Schedule

January 9 - 16, 2026

 

Friday, January 9

Event	Location	Time
Walk Your Schedule	New Student & Family Programs Office (University Center 3rd Floor)	8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

 

Monday, January 12

Event	Location	Time
Information Stations	Campus Wide	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Hot Chocolate & Coffee Bar	University Center 2nd Floor Lobby	8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
First Day of Class Pictures	University Center 2nd Floor Lobby	8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

 

Tuesday, January 13

Event	Location	Time
Information Stations	Campus Wide	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Hot Chocolate & Coffee Bar	University Center 2nd Floor Lobby	8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
First Day of Class Pictures	University Center 2nd Floor Lobby	8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Swoopsation	University Center	5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

 

Wednesday, January 14

Event	Location	Time
Bingo	University Center Ballroom	5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Meet the Greeks	University Center 2nd Floor Entrance	5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

 

Thursday, January 15

Event	Location	Time
Hot Chocolate & Coffee Bar	University Center Talons Foyer	8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

 

Friday, January 16

Event	Location	Time
Tunes @ Noon: Ramoth Gilead	University Center Lobby	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
First Friday	University Center	10:00 PM - Midnight

 

Updated: 12/17/2025