New Patriot Orientation 2016 Sessions

April 18, 2016

UT Tyler Office of Marketing and Communications

UT Tyler 2016 New Patriot Orientation Sessions Announced

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April 18, 2016

Media Contact:  Hannah Buchanan
Editor/Writer–Strategic Communications & Media Relations
Marketing and Communications
The University of Texas at Tyler
903.539.7196 (cell)

The University of Texas at Tyler offers New Patriot Orientation sessions for undergraduate students this summer, Ona Tolliver, assistant vice president and dean of students, announced.

This year's New Patriot Orientation sessions for freshmen are June 9-10, June 16-17, June 23-24, July 7-8 and July 21-22.

All incoming UT Tyler freshmen are expected to attend New Patriot Orientation. There is no upfront cost as the $75 fee, which covers meals and materials, is included in fall 2016 tuition and fees. Additional costs are $50 per adult guest and $25 per guest age 16 and younger. Before attending orientation, freshman students must return a signed acceptance letter along with a $100 deposit to the UT Tyler admissions office.

Transfer orientation sessions are May 20 and Aug. 5. Costs are $20 per adult guest and $10 per guest age 16 and younger. There is no cost for transfer students to attend. To register, visit uttyler.edu/admissions/orientation/.

For more information, call Jamal Smith, student development specialist who coordinates new student and family programs, 903.565.5873 or email orientation@uttyler.edu.

One of the 14 campuses of the UT System, UT Tyler features excellence in teaching, research, artistic performance and community service. More than 80 undergraduate and graduate degrees are available at UT Tyler, which has an enrollment of more than 8,500 high-ability students. UT Tyler offers courses at its campuses in Tyler, Longview and Palestine as well as a location in Houston.