Patriot Days - UT Tyler's Student Appreciation Week
October 19 -26
Patriot Days is UT Tyler's student appreciation festival week. The week is full of school spirit and campus traditions such as the Campus Activities Annual Chili Cook-Off, Student Government Association's fall midnight breakfast, and Truck or Treat hosted by Greek Affairs.
2026 Patriot Days Schedule
Monday, October 19
| Event | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Taco 'Bout Transfers | Talons Up Foyer | 10 AM - 12 PM |
Tuesday, October 20
| Event | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| SGA Midnight Breakfast | University Center | 10 PM - Midnight |
Wednesday, October 21
| Event | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer T-Shirt Swap | New Student Programs Office | 12 PM - 2 PM |
Thursday, October 22
| Event | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer Pre-Show | New Student Programs Office | 5 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Patriots Got Talent | University Center Mabry Theater | 6 PM - 8 PM |
Friday, October 23
| Event | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rise & Shine Transfers | New Student Programs Office | 9 AM - 11 AM |
Saturday, October 24
| Event | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Arbor Day | Library Lakeside Patio | 9 AM - 11 AM |
| Annual Chili Cook-Off | Parking Lot 2 | 11 AM - 3 PM |
| Women's Soccer Game | Citizens 1st Bank-Perkins Soccer Complex | 1 PM |
| Men's Soccer Game | Citizens 1st Bank-Perkins Soccer Complex | 3 PM |
| Trunk or Treat | Parking Lot 16 | 5 PM - 7 PM |
| Kristin Chenoweth feat. the East Texas Symphony Orchestra | Cowan Center | 7:30 PM - 9 PM |
Monday, October 26
| Event | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| School of Education Fall Fest | Patriot Plaza | 6 PM - 8 PM |
2025 Chili Cook Off Winner
Association of Technology, Management, & Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
Updated 10/13/2026