The online student orientation is a comprehensive program designed for incoming graduate students at UT Tyler. It provides essential information about the university, navigating the nuances of graduate school, and the resources available to support your success.

You can access the online student orientation by visiting newpatriot.uttyler.edu. Click on “Student Login” and sign in using your UT Tyler Patriot account credentials. If you haven't activated your Patriot account yet, please refer to the instructions provided in your admission email.

We are transitioning from Canvas to a new platform to offer a more intuitive and engaging orientation experience. The new platform is designed to be more user-friendly and interactive, allowing students to progress at their own pace, track their areas of interest, and revisit the content anytime for continuous access to important information.

While completing the orientation is not mandatory, it is strongly encouraged by the Graduate School. The orientation is designed to help you succeed in your graduate studies by providing valuable information and resources.

The orientation is self-paced, so you can complete it at your convenience. Most students find they can complete it in a few hours, but you can take as much time as you need.

Yes, you can start the orientation and return to it later. The platform allows you to pick up right where you left off in previous sessions.

The orientation covers a range of topics, including:

• Navigating your student account 
• Learning with Canvas
• Academic advising and course registration
• Graduate school policies and procedures
• Campus resources and support services
• Tips for success in graduate studies

If you encounter any issues accessing or navigating the orientation platform, please email us for assistance.

Absolutely! You can revisit the orientation content anytime, even after you have completed it, ensuring you always have access to important information.

We welcome your feedback! After completing the orientation, you will have the opportunity to fill out a survey. Your insights help us improve the platform for future students.

If you have any questions about the orientation or your graduate program, please contact the Graduate School at 903.566.6193 or email.

Yes, the first 100 graduate students who complete the orientation will be entered into a prize draw to win some UT Tyler Graduate School swag items.