Student Organizations

Your Community Is Here

Discover not only personal and educational success but a place where you thrive — one invested in your leadership potential, where you build lifelong connections through your passions.

Find your home at The University of Texas at Tyler, whether in Greek life, among our wide range of student organizations or through volunteer and leadership work supporting the East Texas community. Explore all available opportunities.

Student Involvement at UT Tyler

80 Student Organizations

Pursue your interests — or discover something new — in more than 80 student organizations.

3525 Hours

UT Tyler students performed 3,525 hours of community service during the 2023-2024 school year.

8 Fraternities and Sororities

Cultivate meaningful bonds in eight Greek organizations, plus other affiliated interest groups.

Campus Clubs and Organizations

You’re driven and engaged. Forge new lifelong bonds over your passions, begin to grow your network and make your voice heard on campus.

All Student Organizations

Discover where you belong among professional and cultural organizations, club and rec sports, and other groups across a broad spectrum of interests.

Student Government

Get involved in UT Tyler’s Student Government Association to share your opinions and ideas for campus programming.

Greek Life

Form and deepen friendships that last beyond graduation, hone your leadership skills and give back to the East Texas community in one of eight Greek organizations.

Campus Activities

With options in Tyler, Palestine, and Longview, as well as traditional and accelerated BSN tracks, you can pick the program that fits your needs.

Lead and Serve

Change starts with you and has a rippling effect wherever you go. Unlock your vision through the Office of Leadership and Service’s organizations and opportunities, and start to uplift others — both on campus and in the East Texas community.

Leadership Development Programs Service and Volunteer Opportunities Student Leadership and Service Awards

Resources for New Students and Parents

You’re facing a new challenge. As you contend with unfamiliar hurdles, resources and events for new students will guide you along a new journey — from orientation to mentorship to first-year, transfer and sophomore programming. Foster crucial relationships, build key skills and uncover a community dedicated to your success in the process.

New Student Programs New Student Resources Orientation and Swoop Camp Transition Programs Parent Center

Homecoming at UT Tyler

We’re all proud Patriots. School spirit takes over the UT Tyler campus during Homecoming — from the parade to the door decorating competition, getting all colleges, schools and students involved. See what to expect, and browse the schedule of events.

About Homecoming Week

Start a New Student Organization

If you'd like to form a new organization, contact the Department of Student Engagement for more information.

Complete your registration with these simple steps:

Identify five authorized representatives for your student organization.
Select a faculty/staff adviser.
Complete the student organization registration form.
Submit a copy of your constitution, risk management policy and chapter roster in the registration form.
Representatives and advisers must attend one of our student organization orientation sessions (attendance is required annually for all five authorized representatives and the faculty/staff adviser). You may attend a make-up session by contacting Student Engagement at getconnected@uttyler.edu.

Resources for Existing Student Organizations

Find forms and review UT Tyler’s procedures:

Resources for Organization Leaders

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