Acceptable Use Policy
The UT Tyler University Academy Acceptable Use Policy, Honor Code and BYOD Policy is signed by all families during the registration process.
2026 – 2027 UTTUA Acceptable Use Policy
The following guidelines are for the care and operation of the accounts/device(s) assigned to me by the UT Tyler University Academy (UTTUA).
- I am responsible for the safety of my device and will take measures to protect it with an appropriate cover. If this device or charger is damaged or lost, the cost of repair or replacement will be my and/or my parents' responsibility.
- I will immediately report all malfunction, damage, or loss of this device or charger
to my teacher and to the UTTUA Technology team at the portal link provided below.
The Director of IT and/or the IT Team will evaluate the condition of my device and
determine what repairs need to be made. If the device is damaged by my misuse or mishandling,
I will be responsible for the cost of the repair. In the meantime, I will be provided
with a loaner device to use during classtime.
- Families are encouraged to secure device protection insurance through a third-party provider. UTTUA does not recommend nor manage any policies, but understand that some families have reported positive experiences with:
- Any repair or replacement charges issued by UTTUA must be paid promptly by the family, regardless of their own reimbursement through any device protection policy they may have purchased.
- Students will not be allowed to take any loaner device home.
- Repair costs can vary, from $13 for a keyboard replacement, $28 for a charger replacement, up to $382 for a full chromebook replacement.
- Reminder: only dell manufactured chargers will be accepted at the end of year collections. I understand that if I replaced my charger with a non-Dell manufactured one, I will be accessed a $28 charger replacement fee that must be paid before a device will be assigned to me again. I can contact the front office of my campus for more information on charger replacements.
- While in school, I will only use my device in the classroom under the direct supervision of my teachers for school-related purposes only. The use of the internet on my device is restricted to academic use only, unless otherwise instructed by the teacher. I understand that torrenting and games are prohibited.
- I understand that students are prohibited from accessing or attempting to access age-inappropriate/explicit content (as determined by the district), illegal content, or content that advocates illegal activity at any time. A content filter has been provided for school-issued student devices. I understand that the district cannot guarantee that the content filter will block all inappropriate content, but attempts to access such material, to circumvent/remove the content filter, or to modify the operating system are logged by the IT Team, and a report will be provided to the campus director.
- I understand that devices will be inspected on a random basis and can be confiscated by faculty, staff, and administration members if deemed necessary.
- I will think wisely before I use this device so that I am sure that what I do with it is Legal, Appropriate, Responsible, and Kind (LARK).
UA Technology Support Portal Link:
UA Technology Help Desk Portal or via email: itsupport@uttia.org
Permitted Devices
- Windows 11 laptops
- Apple laptops
- Chromebooks
Prohibited Items
- Cell phones
- Smartwatches
- Tablets
- Radios or paging devices
BYOD Policy (9th-12th Grade)
The district permits 9th-12th grade students to bring permitted devices. These devices are expected to be used for approved instructional purposes only. Cell phones may not be used as their instructional device and must be turned off during the school day.
- I understand that if I use my device in an unauthorized manner during the school day, the device will be confiscated. My parent(s) may collect the confiscated device from the campus Director's office. In limited circumstances and in accordance with law, my personal device may be searched by authorized personnel. Any disciplinary action will be in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. In the event that I repeatedly violate the device policy, I may be restricted from bringing my own device and be issued a school computer to use during the day.
- I understand students are allowed to connect their devices to student WiFi for school use and virtual desktop access only. Student personal devices are not allowed to be physically connected to the network (Ethernet).
- I understand that required school-provided resources can be accessed via Virtual Desktop (VDI) or Web Browser (Google Apps Suite and other online learning resources).
- I understand that personal devices may not be used at any time to store or access or attempt to access age-inappropriate/explicit content (as determined by the district), illegal content, or content that advocates illegal activity at any time. A network filter has been implemented to block such content. The district cannot guarantee that the content filter will block all inappropriate content. I understand that attempts to access such material or circumvent/remove the content filter, or modify the operating system are logged by the IT Team, and a report will be provided to the campus director.
- UTTUA IT Department does not provide technical support for personal devices or repairs for any non-UTTUA-owned devices.
- All personal laptops are required to have an up-to-date antivirus program installed.
- UTTUA reserves the right to block, disconnect, or remove any device deemed to be a security risk on the provided network.
- UTTUA is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen personal devices.
I understand and will abide by the provisions and conditions of this agreement. I understand that any violation of the above provisions may result in disciplinary action, which may include the revoking of my technology access privileges, the suspension of student device use, suspension or expulsion from the school, and/or appropriate legal action.