
Patriot Palooza - UT Tyler's Welcome Week
Fall 2025 Patriot Palooza: August 22 - 29
Contact Us
Department of Student Engagement
UC 3400
3900 University Blvd.
Tyler, TX 75799
Office Hours:
M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
800 UT TYLER
Ph: 903.565.5645
getconnected@uttyler.edu
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!
Fall 2025 Patriot Palooza Schedule
August 22 - 29, 2025
Friday, August 22
Event | Location | Time |
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Swoopsation |
Patriot Plaza | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Sunday, August 24
Event | Location | Time |
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Walk Your Schedule |
Student Engagement Office (University Center 2nd Floor) |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Groups will depart every 15 minutes. |
Monday, August 25
Event | Location | Time |
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Swoop Scoop & First Day Pictures |
University Center 2nd Floor Foyer | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch & Learnwith School of Medicine |
University Center Ballroom | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Tuesday, August 26
Event | Location | Time |
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Swoop Scoop & First Day of School Pictures |
University Center 2nd Floor Foyer | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Felt Like Studying Abroad: DIY Pennantswith the Office of International Programs |
University Center 2nd Floor Foyer | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Bingowith Patriot Programs |
University Center Ballroom | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday, August 27
Event | Location | Time |
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Spirit Cartwith Patriot Pack |
Driving Around Campus | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Meet the Greekswith Greek Affairs |
Harvey Deck | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
BBQ & A Band |
Patriot Plaza | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
Thursday, August 28
Event | Location | Time |
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Let's Taco 'bout Wellnesswith the Wellness Center |
Parking Lot 2 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Pool Partywith RecSports |
Harrington Patriot Center Pool | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
TX Hold 'Em Pokerwith RecSports |
Physical & Health Education Gym | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
Friday, August 29
Event | Location | Time |
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First Fridaywith Patriot Programs & University Center |
University Center | 10 PM - Midnight |
Spring 2026 Patriot Palooza
January 12 - 16, 2026
Schedule Coming Soon!
Updated: 6/2/2025
Contact Us
Department of Student Engagement
UC 3400
3900 University Blvd.
Tyler, TX 75799
Office Hours:
M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
800 UT TYLER
Ph: 903.565.5645
getconnected@uttyler.edu