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UT Tyler’s housing office says students can apply for University Pines or UT Tyler managed housing, and the application includes a room choice, contract, and a $125 application fee. University Pines can satisfy the on-campus residency requirement when space is available, and room type, facility, and roommate preferences are not guaranteed.
YOUR NEXT DECISION
Turn the answer into your next step
- Apply through the UT Tyler housing portal.
- Have the $125 application fee ready.
- Choose between University Pines and UT Tyler managed housing.
- Watch for the confirmation email after you finish the contract.
- Contact Housing & Residence Life if you need a policy or assignment question confirmed.
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The housing application is online. You select Housing, then Application, choose University Pines or UT Tyler managed properties, and complete the application or waiver, room selection, and housing contract. After you submit the contract and fee, you get a confirmation email.
- UT Tyler managed housing includes Patriot Village, Ornelas Hall, Liberty Landing, and Victory Village.
- The application fee is $125.
- Student move-in typically happens the weekend before classes start each semester.
Housing options tied to UT Tyler
UT Tyler lists University Pines separately from its managed properties. The university says University Pines satisfies the on-campus residency requirement when space is available, while UT Tyler managed housing includes Patriot Village, Ornelas Hall, Liberty Landing, and Victory Village.
- University Pines is at 3333 Varsity Dr, Tyler, TX 75701.
- UT Tyler Housing & Residence Life is at 3088 Old Omen Rd, Tyler, TX 75701.
- The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What to keep in mind before you commit
UT Tyler says room type, facility, and roommate preferences are not guaranteed, so it’s smart to rank your choices carefully and be ready to accept a different setup if needed. The handbook also says access to apartments or rooms will not be granted to friends, relatives, or other students by staff.
- Preferences are not guaranteed.
- Keep your doors closed and locked.
- If you need a specific detail confirmed, the housing office is the right check.
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