Students at Patriot Palooza Welcome Week

Patriot Palooza - UT Tyler's Welcome Week

Fall 2025 Patriot Palooza: August 22 - 29

 

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
Swoopsation
Patriot Plaza 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

 

Sunday, August 24

Event Location Time
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
Swoop Scoop & First Day Pictures
University Center 2nd Floor Foyer 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch & Learn
with School of Medicine
University Center Ballroom 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

 

Tuesday, August 26

Event Location Time
Swoop Scoop & First Day of School Pictures
University Center 2nd Floor Foyer 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Felt Like Studying Abroad: DIY Pennants
with the Office of International Programs
University Center 2nd Floor Foyer 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Bingo
with Patriot Programs
University Center Ballroom 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

 

Wednesday, August 27

Event Location Time
Spirit Cart
with Patriot Pack
Driving Around Campus 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Meet the Greeks
with 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
Let's Taco 'bout Wellness
with the Wellness Center
Parking Lot 2 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Pool Party
with RecSports
Harrington Patriot Center Pool 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
TX Hold 'Em Poker
with RecSports
Physical & Health Education Gym 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

 

Friday, August 29

Event Location Time
First Friday
with Patriot Programs & University Center
University Center 10 PM - Midnight

 

Spring 2026 Patriot Palooza

January 12 - 16, 2026
Schedule Coming Soon!

 

Updated: 6/2/2025