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Housing & Residence Life
3088 Old Omen Rd.
Tyler, TX 75701
Office Hours:
M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
800 UT TYLER
Ph: 903.566.7008
Fx: 903.565.5811
housing@uttyler.edu
Dining Services
Jamie Dowdy
3900 University Blvd.
Tyler, TX 75799
Office Hours:
M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ph: 903.565.5819
Fx: 903.565.5609
Jamie.dowdy@sodexo.com
Policies and Contracts
FAQs
Is there a deadline?
Returning students who are currently living on campus will have a priority deadline
in order to participate in room selection for the following year. Applications will
still be accepted even after the priority deadline. Housing applications remain open
as long as there are spaces still available. Completing your housing agreement early
is the best way to increase the chances that you get the room type of your choice
but we cannot guarantee a specific room type. Only First Time Freshman are guaranteed
housing.
Will my financial aid cover my housing fee?
Unless you sign a contract with University Pines, your rent will be added to your
student account like any other charge from UT Tyler. This amount is charged per semester
and is added approximately two weeks before classes begin. Your financial aid will
then be applied to your account. You may set up a payment plan on your myUTTyler account
if needed. If you have other questions about your financial aid, please contact the
Financial Aid Office at 903.566.7180.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed at any campus housing facility. Residents who have a Emotional
Support Animal or Service Animal must go through the accommodation process through
the Student Accessibility Resources (SARs) office for approval. Once a student has
been approved for an ESA or Service Animal through the SARs office, they will also
need to register the animal through the Housing Portal before bringing the animal
to campus. For more information on the accommodations process please view here to be taken to the SARs website.
How do I pay for my room?
For all UT Tyler managed housing, your "rent" will be added to your student account.
Housing fees are charged per semester. To view your account at any time, log on to
myUTTyler.
How many hours do I need to take to live on campus?
You must take at least 9 for undergrad and 6 for graduate.
Will I be charged if I decide to leave mid-semester or in December?
If you are living on campus you signed an academic year contact (August to May). Cancellation
charges are specified in the terms and conditions. If you are graduating, you will
not be charged the cancellation fee.
Do I need a meal plan?
All residents of who live in campus housing at Ornelas Hall, Patriot Village, Liberty
Landing, Victory Village and University Pines must purchase a meal plan. For Ornelas
Hall the lowest meal plan option is the Star Meal Plan, all other facilities may select
as low as the Blue Meal Plan. The meal plan will be billed directly to your student
account. Residents at the Grande Village and Omen Hill are currently exempt from the
meal plan requirement but may still purchase a meal plan if they wish to do so by
emailing housing. View more information on meal plans and their rates.
Can I change my meal plan?
You can change your meal up to census day each semester by emailing housing. After census day, you will not be able to change your meal plan.
What is not allowed in housing?
Banners are not permitted to be displayed outside the facilities unless special arrangements have been made.
Barbecue grill | Lava lamp |
Candle/Candle warmer | Neon sign |
Ceiling fan (unless provided) | Oil air freshener (plug-in) |
Extension Cord | Oil lamp |
Electric blanket | Portable air conditioner or heater |
Grill-gas/charcoal of any size | Halogen/Lava lamp |
Any other cooking appliances (Ornelas Hall Only) |
Due to fire safety regulations, the oven may not be used to heat rooms. Barbecue grills may not be used on porches or patios and must be kept at least 20 feet from the building while in use. Items that are not permitted (see above list) on campus will be removed by the hall staff. Students may pick these items up from the Residence Coordinator when they plan to take them home.
Residents must use Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory approved surge protectors (electrical power strips with built-in circuit breakers) if additional electrical outlets are needed. Multiple plug adapters, splitters and extension cords are not permitted.
Students who are assigned to a room without a full-sized refrigerator may bring a refrigerator (not to exceed 1.8 amperage or 5.0 cubic feet). This policy is a university fire and safety regulation to protect campus residents.
Other FAQs:
Contact Us
Housing & Residence Life
3088 Old Omen Rd.
Tyler, TX 75701
Office Hours:
M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
800 UT TYLER
Ph: 903.566.7008
Fx: 903.565.5811
housing@uttyler.edu
Dining Services
Jamie Dowdy
3900 University Blvd.
Tyler, TX 75799
Office Hours:
M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ph: 903.565.5819
Fx: 903.565.5609
Jamie.dowdy@sodexo.com