University of Alabama 2015 Family Weekend Guide

2015FAMILY WEEKEND GUIDE

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Parents and Families, We are excited to welcome you to campus for Family Weekend 2015! As your student’s fall semester begins, we share their excitement in welcoming you to their home away from home at The University of Alabama. Your support during your student’s college experience is crucial to their success at the Capstone, and we thank you for partnering with us for your student’s success. While you’re visiting, walk around campus to get a feel for how your student spends their day, visit their academic college or school, and join us for our signature events planned just for your family. We’ll

start the fun Friday night with the Beach Bash, continue with the Family Tailgate on Saturday before cheering on the Crimson Tide football team, and share more about student opportunities outside the classroom at our Student Affairs Jazz Brunch Sunday morning. Again, we are so pleased to have you on campus for Family Weekend, and we hope you have a wonderful experience at the Capstone.

Roll Tide,

The Office of First Year Experience & Parent Programs

Welcome to The University of Alabama!


Dear UA Family and Friends,

We are excited to welcome you to Family Weekend 2015! This weekend offers a variety of activities designed especially for you and your student to enjoy together—from tailgating to meeting faculty, staff, and other UA parents and students. We hope that your family will enjoy this special time together.

We know that the main reason you are here is to spend time with your student and learn more about his or her “UA home.” I encourage you to also take this opportunity to meet and talk with our First Year Experience and Parent Programs staff. They are an excellent resource for you during your student’s time at the University. Parents are critical partners in students’ success, and we are here to support you as you support your student.

At The University of Alabama, students are at the center of everything we do, and the Division of Student Affairs creates opportunities for students to grow, learn, and explore their passions. We strive to create an environment in which students succeed, inside and outside of the classroom. The University of Alabama is a special place, and we are pleased to have your family as a part of OUR family.

Sincerely,

David L. GradyVice President for Student Affairs

Welcome from the Vice President of Student Affairs


Friday, September 25, 2015

11 a.m.–6 p.m. Family Weekend Check-In

*The Family Weekend shuttle stops here.

All registered Family Weekend participants should check in to pick up their Family Weekend packets that include a Family Weekend guide, schedule of events, tickets, nametags, and other goodies.

Location: Ferguson Student Center Ballroom, 3rd floor

It’s your chance to win! The Professional Staff Assembly at The University of Alabama is raffling off a Nick Saban autographed football during Family Weekend. All monies collected will go directly to support the Mark G. Foster Scholarship that is given each year to a professional staff member pursuing an academic degree. You can buy your tickets at the Professional Staff Assembly table during check-in on Friday, September 25, from 11:00–6:00 or at the Off-Campus Housing Open House between 3:00–5:00pm that afternoon at Presidential Village. Tickets are $5 each.

Family Weekend Schedule


11 a.m.–3 p.m. Don't Be Left out of the "Know!"

Learn about the Office of Student Conduct through a variety of fun games. This event is a great opportunity to ask questions about learning inside and outside the classroom. Plenty of giveaways!

Location: Ferguson Student Center Plaza

2–3:30 p.m. Storytime and Magic Show

Family Weekend guests are invited to join the College of Education for an afternoon of magic and storytelling.

Location: McLure Education Library

2–4 p.m. President's Mansion Tour


Enjoy a tour of the President's Mansion and learn about its unique history.

Location: President's Mansion

2–4 p.m. Education Abroad Open House

Education Abroad invites students and parents to learn about study abroad opportunities at the University of Alabama! Snacks provided!

Location: 135 B.B. Comer Hall

2–4 p.m. Capstone College of Nursing Open House

Come tour the Capstone College of Nursing with our student Ambassadors. We are looking forward to hosting you at our Family Weekend Open House.

Location: Capstone College of Nursing

2–4 p.m. Cookies with the Career Center

The Career Center invites you to drop in for refreshments, a chat with staff members, and a tour of their space where students meet with career consultants and interview with employers from across the country.

Location: Ferguson Student Center, Room 3400

2:30–4 p.m. Reception with the Honors College

Families of current Honors College students are invited to a casual drop-in reception in the Ridgecrest South Lobby. This will be a wonderful meet and greet opportunity with our Honors College faculty and staff members. We look forward to seeing you there!

3–4:30 p.m. College of Engineering Open House

The College of Engineering will host an open house with tours of engineering labs.

Location: Engineering Quad


3–5 p.m. 5th Annual Chocolate Festival

The Chocolate Festival promotes sharing of meaningful information critical to women’s health while fostering engaging relationships throughout the campus and community. In addition to delectable chocolate treats, the festival features a silent auction and musical entertainment. Local chocolatiers and bakers donate special chocolates for participants to sample while learning about women’s health issues. Cost is $8 per ticket.

Location: The Rotunda of Shelby Hall

3–5 p.m. Off-Campus Housing Information

The Off-Campus Housing staff will provide information to assist students and parents in the search for off-campus housing for the coming year. We will have four information sessions that parents can chose from to attend. Times will be 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, & 4:30. Many students will make the choice to live off campus next year. Our staff will be providing information so students and parents can make educated decisions about off-campus living.

Location: Conference Room in Student Activity Center at Presidential Village

4–5 p.m. Reception at Reese Phifer

The College of Communication and Information Sciences is hosting a reception for the parents of perspective and incoming C&IS students. Parents and guests will be directed to the reception area where they can mingle with C&IS staff and enjoy light refreshments!

Location: Reese Phifer Rotunda


7–9 p.m. Beach Bash


(Family Weekend ticket required)

Families will experience an evening at a tropical beach right here in Tuscaloosa with the Office of First Year Experience & Parent Programs. This poolside event will include great music, food, and giveaways to help kick off the weekend.

Location: University Recreation Outdoor Pool Complex

7:30–9 p.m. Lip Sync Hero

Students submitting the most popular videos online to www.lipsynchero.ua.edu will be asked to perform on stage for the live Lip Sync Hero event. The audience will be asked to vote digitally during the performance to help determine the winner. Door prizes will be given out during the evening to members of the audience. Cost is $5 per ticket with part of the proceeds going to a charity benefitting students.

Location: Ferguson Center Theater


Saturday, September 26, 2015

TBA Family Weekend Late Check-In

For families unable to check in on Friday, stop by the Ferguson Student Center to get your Family Weekend guide, schedule of events, tickets, nametags, and other goodies.

Location: Ferguson Student Center Ballroom, 3rd floor

TBA Family Weekend Tailgate

(Family Weekend package holders only/Family Weekend ticket required)

Join the Office of First Year Experience & Parent Programs for a tailgate 2 1/2 hours prior to kick off with entertainment, giveaways, and Crimson Tide tradition and pride!

Location: Presidential Park (Between Bryant-Denny Stadium and the ten Hoor Parking Deck)

TBA Walk of Champions

Families can cheer on the football team as they proceed through the Walk of Champions to get ready for the game!

Location: In front of Bryant-Denny Stadium

TBA Elephant Stomp

Take part in one of the most special gameday traditions as the Million Dollar Band, cheerleaders, and Big Al lead a pep rally on the steps of Gorgas Library before marching to the stadium!

Location: Steps of Gorgas Library on the Quad

TBA Alabama vs. University of Louisiana-Monroe

Watch the Crimson Tide’s fourth game of the season as they take on the ULM Warhawks

Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium


Sunday, September 27, 2015

10 a.m.–1 p.m. Student Affairs Jazz Brunch

(Family Weekend ticket required)

Families are invited to gather with Student Affairs staff for a delicious brunch over jazz music as the weekend comes to a close.

Location: Fresh Food Co. on Margaret Drive


Gameday 101Football is one of the most popular sporting events during the fall, and gameday in Tuscaloosa is an experience like no other. Learn all you need to know to make gameday a fun, safe and enjoyable experience at www.uagameday.com.

Getting AroundThree hours prior to kickoff, the entire core of campus is closed to all vehicle traffic. This allows for increased pedestrian traffic on the Quad, the Strip and to Bryant-Denny Stadium. These streets remain closed until after post-game traffic clears. However, the Crimson Ride transit system

has over 20 buses running gameday routes starting at 7 a.m. and is free for all fans on gameday.

ParkingPublic parking is available on and off campus. The east side of campus has the most convenient and large amount of parking featuring the ability to pre-purchase parking passes the week of the game at www.uagameday.com. On gameday, public parking will also be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis on the east side of campus. Fans can then use the Crimson Ride system to travel to the Quad. The bus stop is about 250 yards from the Parent Programs tent at Presidential Park.


There are also various non-university public parking opportunities off campus that include shuttles to and from the stadium.

1. Free car parking is also available at the Downtown Intermodal Facility (601 23rd Ave.), starting 3 hours prior to game time. The cost to ride the bus (per trip):

• Adults: $1

• Children 3 and under: free

• Age 60 or over and people with disabilities: 50 cents

This bus stops on 12th Avenue, about one block southwest of the stadium.

2. Free car parking is available at the University Mall. A shuttle will run from this lot to the south end zone of Bryant-Denny Stadium for $10 round-trip per person.

Both bus stops are about 0.4 miles from Presidential Park, the location of the Family Weekend tailgate.

TailgatingA big football tradition is tailgating before, during and after the game. This includes the elaborate tent set-ups that go up on the Quad on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings before the game. Families will bring food, drinks and even TVs to their tents. These set-ups are a point of pride to the Tide fans. Come out early to enjoy pre-game festivities with the UA family. The Quad activities will end 1–1.5 hours after the game. For more information about the Quad or tailgating rules/regulations, visit www.uagameday.com.


Shopping and DiningMake sure that you take time during gameday to check out all the great things at the SUPe Store. The SUPe Store has all the latest fan apparel and gameday novelties. There are three separate merchandise stores that will be open with an extensive supply of Bama gameday souvenirs, apparel and books. Store locations are:

1. Ferguson Student Center (on the ground floor)

2. Bryant Museum (inside the museum on Bryant Dr. across from Coleman Coliseum)

3. SUPe Store Tent (on the southeast side of the Quad)

The campus has plenty of Bama Dining options for families on gameday. Store locations are:

1. Ferguson Student Center (Food Court on the 2nd floor)

2. Lakeside Dining (corner of McCorvey Dr. and Hackberry Ln.)

3. Stewart’s Corner at Lloyd Hall (East side of 6th Ave. near the Quad)

In need of great tasting and convenient gameday catering? Bama Dining also offers great gameday catering packages. Call Bama Dining at (205) 348-9881 for more information.

If that wasn’t enough, the Quad has exclusive vendors along 6th Ave. (east side) with a wide array of food options, such as BBQ, chicken, steak sandwiches, and many more.

Also, located just steps away from Bryant-Denny Stadium and the Quad, the Strip is an area of shops and restaurants that is a popular gameday destination. Whether you want to enjoy delicious food before kickoff or buy Alabama merchandise, you can find it all on the Strip.

RestroomsThere are restroom trailers on the north, west and east sides of the Quad, as well as portable toilets in areas around the Quad.

Re-entrance into the StadiumBy University of Alabama and SEC policy, no re-entrance is allowed once a guest leaves the stadium.

Ticket PoliciesThe Bryant-Denny ticket office opens three hours prior to kickoff.

The University of Alabama is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged tickets. This includes tickets left at home on gameday.


Every individual entering the stadium must have a ticket, regardless of age (including infants).

The University of Alabama reserves the right to change the date, opponent, and start time of any game without entitling the ticket holder to a refund.

Items Prohibited In the Stadium

• Bags over 8 ½ x 11 inches

• Bottles, cans and thermoses

• Chair backs larger than a single seat

• Food containers and coolers

• Ice bags and ice chests

• Laser pointers

• Artificial noisemakers (bells, horns, whistles, cow bells, etc.)

• Outside food and drink

• Strollers

• Umbrellas

• Video recorders and camcorders

• Computers

• Cameras with telephoto lenses over 6 inches long

ElevatorsThe Gate 5 elevator gives easy access to the U2 level on the west side (U1 and U3 levels can be accessed by the spiral walkway from that level).

The Gate 37 elevator gives easy access to the U4 level on the east side and north upper (400 level).*A proper ticket is required to use public elevators

Lost and Found/Lost ChildrenWe encourage you to stop at the Ferguson Student Center Info Desk or the gameday information center in front of Reese Phifer Hall and pick up an ID bracelet for your children. Lost children and lost articles can be picked up at Gate 17.

SmokingSmoking is prohibited in seated and ticketed areas, portals, and aisles of Bryant-Denny. Designated smoking areas are located on the main concourse and other designated areas near suites.

Getting Out of TownMany roads become one-way streets to accommodate traffic after the game. There are four main routes from campus to access the interstate after the game:

I-359 Route (quickest route to the interstate)

1. Find your way to University Blvd. or Paul W. Bear Bryant Dr. (whichever is easiest) and proceed west.

2. Continuing west, turn left onto Lurleen B. Wallace Blvd. South (this is a one-way street).

3. Lurleen B. Wallace Blvd. South will become I-359 (no turns, just a lane change).

4. Continue on I-359 and it will lead you to I-20/59.

• I-20/59 north toward Birmingham is to the left.

• I-20/59 south toward Meridian is to the right.

Cottondale Route (next quickest route to interstate)

1. Find your way to University Blvd. and proceed east.

2. Continue on University Blvd. (HWY 215 N) beyond the McFarland Blvd. intersection.

3. Continue on University Blvd. East (US HWY 11) to I-20/59.


Date Opponent / Event Location

09/05/15 vs. Wisconsin Arlington, Texas

09/12/15 vs. Middle Tennessee State Tuscaloosa

09/19/15 vs. Ole Miss * Tuscaloosa

09/26/15 vs. Louisiana-Monroe Tuscaloosa

10/03/15 at Georgia * Athens, Ga.

10/10/15 vs. Arkansas * Tuscaloosa

10/17/15 at Texas A&M * College Station, Texas

10/24/15 vs. Tennessee * Tuscaloosa

11/07/15 vs. LSU * Tuscaloosa

11/14/15 at Mississippi State * Starkville, Miss.

11/21/15 vs. Charleston Southern Tuscaloosa

11/28/15 at Auburn * Auburn, Ala.

*Conference Event

For updated times and information, visit rolltide.com.

2015 Alabama Football Schedule

Route 216 (not recommended for RVs)

1. From the UA Campus, travel south to 15th St. East.

2. Continue on 15th St. East beyond McFarland Blvd.

3. Continue straight toward University Blvd. East.

4. Proceed straight beyond the traffic light at University Blvd. East to state Route 216.

5. Continue on state Route 216 to I-20/I-59.

McFarland Route (slowest route to interstate)

1. Find your way to Campus Dr. East and proceed east on the one-way road.

2. Continue to the McFarland Blvd. access ramp.

3. Take a right onto the access ramp to get onto McFarland Blvd.

4. Continue on McFarland Blvd., which will take you to I-20/59.


Map of Gameday Activities

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Reserved Car ParkingReserved Car Parking until 12:00 pm Saturday,then becomes Open Car Parking for $30 per gameOpen Public Car Parking - $20 per gameParking for people with Disabilities - Permit Required Wheelchair Accessible Accessible-$30 per gameReserved Gameday Parking – Available for purchase. Please visit www.uagameday.com to purchase or call 205-262-2811 for more information.

Gameday Traffic Route Zones

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Reserved Car ParkingReserved Car Parking until 12:00 pm Saturday,then becomes Open Car Parking for $30 per gameOpen Public Car Parking - $20 per gameParking for people with Disabilities - Permit Required Wheelchair Accessible Accessible-$30 per gameReserved Gameday Parking – Available for purchase. Please visit www.uagameday.com to purchase or call 205-262-2811 for more information.

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University of Alabama History and Traditions

The University of Alabama, known as “The Capstone” for being the first higher education institution in Alabama, is rich in history and tradition that dates back to before the Crimson Tide got its name.

University of Alabama TodayThe University of Alabama ranked among the top 50 public universities in the nation in U.S. News and World Report’s annual college rankings for more than a decade. UA was ranked 32nd in the 2013 rankings.

Last year’s freshman class, with more than 6,800 students, is the largest in school history—bringing total enrollment to more than 36,000 students.

Alabama Traditions

The Crimson Tide/Roll TideWhen people referred to Alabama’s football team in the 1900s, they simply called it “the varsity” or the “Crimson White” after the school’s colors. Hugh Roberts, a sports editor for the Birmingham Age-Herald, coined the term “Crimson Tide” during the 1907 matchup between Auburn and Alabama. The game, played in a sea of crimson mud, was the last game played between the two rivals until 1948 when the series resumed. Although Auburn was heavily favored to win, Alabama held Auburn to a 6–6 tie. Hugh used the term “Crimson Tide” to describe the great game played by Alabama and the name has followed ever since.


“Roll Tide” was said to illustrate the Alabama varsity team running on the field. It was said the team looked like the tide was rolling in, thus gaining the chant “Roll Tide.”

The ElephantUA has not always been associated with the elephant. In fact, it was not until 1930 that Alabama and elephants were linked. During that season, Sports Writer Everett Strupper of the Atlanta Journal wrote a story describing the Alabama-Ole Miss football game. He described the Alabama players’ size and power:

“At the end of the quarter, the earth started to tremble, there was a distant rumble that continued to grow. Some excited fan in the stands bellowed, ‘Hold your horses, the elephants are coming,’ and out stamped the Alabama varsity. It was the first time that I had seen it, and the size of the entire eleven nearly knocked me cold; men that I had seen play last year looking like they had nearly doubled in size.”

From then on, he and other writers continued to refer to Alabama’s linemen as the “Red Elephants,” beginning the long association of UA and the elephant.

In 1979, the University saw a need for a mascot. At that time, the cheer coach, Dr. Kathleen Cramer, visited Coach Paul W. Bryant’s office and asked for permission to implement a mascot program. He initially said no, because elephants were known as slower animals. After observing his office, they pointed out the number of elephants he had on display. He had no choice but to agree.

The SGA allowed the student body to vote on a name. The three names were “Dixie,” “Tusk,” and “Big Al.” The students chose Big Al, and he made his first appearance at the 1979 Sugar Bowl against Penn State.

Alabama FootballAlabama’s first football game was played in 1892 in Birmingham against a team of selected students from Birmingham high schools. Alabama won, 56–0.

Originally, the stadium had a capacity of 12,000. Currently Bryant-Denny is one of the largest on-campus football stadiums in the nation and holds more than 101,000 fans.

Fight Song

Yea, Alabama! Drown ‘em Tide!Every ‘Bama man’s behind you,

Hit your stride.

Go teach the Bulldogs to behave,Send the Yellow Jackets to a

watery grave.

And if a man starts to weaken,That’s a shame!

For Bama’s pluck and grit have Writ her name in Crimson flame.Fight on, fight on, fight on men!

Remember the Rose Bowl, we’ll win then.

Roll on to victory,

Hit your stride,You’re Dixie’s football pride,

Crimson Tide, Roll Tide, Roll Tide!

Million Dollar BandMade up of more than 400 students, the nationally recognized “Million Dollar Band” is a very prominent part of the Crimson Tide spirit and tradition.

The “Million Dollar Band” was named in 1922 after Alabama played Georgia Tech. Alabama football struggled during the year and lost to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 33–7. During the game, an Atlanta sports writer asked W. C. “Champ” Pickens, an Alabama alumnus, “You don’t have much of a team; what do you have?” Pickens responded, “A Million Dollar Band.”


HoundstoothAt every game and around Tuscaloosa, many Alabama fans dress in houndstooth-patterned attire. Some wonder where this pattern came from and why it has become synonymous with The University of Alabama.

When Alabama fans think of houndstooth, they think of coach Paul W. “Bear” Bryant, who led the Crimson Tide to a record six national championships. Coach Bryant always wore suits and hats on the sideline, but it was not until Sonny Werblin, owner of the New York Jets, gave him his first houndstooth hat in 1964 that the trend began.

The Capstone CreedThis statement of values, written by the Student Leadership Council, is the pledge made at convocation by each incoming freshman class at the start of the academic year.

“As a member of The University of Alabama community, I will pursue knowledge; act with fairness, honesty, and respect; foster individual and civic responsibility; and strive for excellence.”


April 18, 1831 – Inaugural ceremonies were held and the University was opened. By May 28, 52 students had enrolled.

1860 – UA became a military school.

1865 – Union troops spared only seven of the buildings on the UA campus, including the President’s Mansion, during the Civil War.

1871 – During the Reconstruction era, a reorganized University opened with 107 students enrolled.

1892 – The University’s first football team assembled – the “Thin Red Line” that later became the “Crimson Tide.”

1893 – The first women students enrolled for the fall semester at the University due to successful lobbying of the UA Board of Trustees by Julia S. Tutwiler.

1894 – The student newspaper, The Crimson White, made its first appearance.

1903 – The Alabama Legislature decreed that the military system of organization at the University be abandoned.

1912 – Dr. George H. Denny became University president; the campus consisted of 652 students and nine principal buildings. His presidency began an era of unprecedented physical and enrollment growth. When he retired in 1936, there were more than 5,000 students and 23 major buildings, which form the central core of the modern campus.

1914–1915 – The University band organized (later to be named the “Million Dollar Band”).

1963 – The first sustained enrollment of African-American students was achieved.

1979 – Big Al made his first official appearance at The Sugar Bowl, where Alabama beat Penn State for the National Championship.

1986 – University Honors Program was established. University’s enrollment reached approximately 19,000.

2011 – University enrollment reached 30,000 students.

2014 – University enrollments reaches 36,000 students.

History of The University of Alabama


First Year Experience & Parent Programs is an area within the Division of Student Affairs committed to supporting the academic and social transition of students and parents to The University of Alabama.

First Year Experience (FYE) seeks to help first-year students understand expectations associated with being a member of the Capstone and provides support, resources and programs for freshman and transfer students as they build the foundation of their Capstone experience.

First Year Experience Programs:

• A-Book

• Camp 1831

• Freshman Forum

• FYE E-Newsletter

• Ignite UA

• Out 2 Lunch

• Peer Leaders

• Tau Sigma Transfer Student Honor Society

• The A-Team

• Transfer Student Resources

• Transition Talks

• Website – fye.ua.edu

Office of First Year Experience & Parent Programs


Parent Programs offers resources, communication and programs to assist parents and family members in supporting their UA student through a productive partnership with the University. The programs and resources listed below are designed to promote the proper level of parent involvement, connect parents to campus, and allow parents to become part of the UA community in an effort to maximize each UA student’s learning experience.

Parent Programs:

• Parent E-Newsletter

• PENPALS – Parent Email Notification Program

• Parent Calendar & Handbook

• Parent Advisory Council

• Toll-Free Parent Helpline – 1-800-392-2777

• Website – parents.ua.edu

The office also hosts and participates in a variety of events for parents including:

• Parent Orientation

• Family Weekend

• Parent Educational Resources

By staying involved with your student’s education, you assist us in promoting your students’ success. Please keep in touch with First Year Experience & Parent Programs and utilize our resources and support throughout your student’s time at UA.

Connect with us on social media:

• facebook.com/fyeatua

• twitter.com/fyeatua

• instagram/fyeatua

• facebook.com/bamaparents

• twitter.com/bamaparents


Religious ServicesIf you are interested in attended a religious service during your Family Weekend visit, some options available near campus are listed below.

Calvary Baptist Church1121 Paul W. Bryant Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401calvarytuscaloosa.org(205) 758-0495Service Times: 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., and 11 a.m.

Canterbury Chapel Episcopal Church812 5th Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401canterburychapelua.org(205) 345-9590Service Times: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 6 p.m.

Capstone Church1907 University Blvd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401(205) 462-3958Service Times: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Church of the Highlands240 Paul W. Bryant Dr. E Tuscaloosa, AL 35487205-980-5577Service Times: 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church721 Greensboro Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401firsttuscaloosa.org(205) 345-7554Service Times: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

First Christian Church627 Bryant Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401tuscaloosafcc.org(205) 758-2968Sunday School: 9:30 a.m., Worship: 10:30 a.m.

St. Francis Catholic Church811 5th Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401stfrancisuofa.com(205) 758-5672Service Times: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 7 p.m.


Temple Emanu-El809 4th Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401shalomtuscaloosa.com205-553-3286Service Times: Friday–6:00 pm

Trinity United Methodist Church729 Paul Bryant Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401trinityumc.info(205) 759-4206Service Times: 10:30 a.m.

Tuscaloosa Church of God4115 5th Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35405realhope.me(205) 759-2998Service Times: 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

University Church of Christ1200 Julia Tutwiler Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35404universitycofc.org(205) 553-3001Bible Class: 9:00 a.m. Service Time: 10 a.m.

University Lutheran Church911 5th Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401(205) 752-8784Service Time: 10 a.m.

University Presbyterian Church1127 8th St. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401uaupc.org(205) 758-5422Service Time: 11 a.m.


Helpful Phone Numbers & Websites

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Academic RecordsUniversity Registrarregistrar.ua.edu(205) 348-2020

Academic CalendarUniversity Registrarregistrar.ua.edu/calendar(205) 348-2020

AdmissionsUndergraduate Admissionsgobama.ua.edu(205) 348-4999 or 1-800-933-BAMA

Airport Shuttle ServiceHousing and Residential Serviceshousing.ua.edu/on_campus/shuttle.cfm(205) 348-9647

Alcohol AwarenessAlcoholEdu Coursealcoholedu.ua.edu

Alumni ServicesNational Alumni Associationalumni.ua.edu(205) 348-5963

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Bama CaresStudent Care & Well Beingbamacares.ua.edu(205) 348-2461

Bama CashAction Card Servicesactcard.ua.edu(205) 348-2288 or (800) 474-2288

Billing QuestionsStudent Receivables studentreceivables.ua.edu(205) 348-5350


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Care PackagesShow Ya Careshowyacare.com

Career CounselingCareer Centercareer.ua.edu(205) 348-5848

Computer AccessComputer Labspclabs.ua.edu

Counseling ServicesCounseling Centercounseling.ua.edu(205) 348-3863

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Disability ServicesOffice of Disability Servicesods.ua.edu(205) 348-4285

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Emergency PreparednessOffice of Emergency Preparednessprepare.ua.edu

Events on CampusCrimson Calendar of Eventsevents.ua.edu

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Financial AidFinancial Aid Officefinancialaid.ua.edu(205) 348-6756 or 1-855-4MYBAMA

First-Year StudentsFirst Year Experience & Parent Programsfye.ua.edu(205) 348-8404

Fraternity and Sorority Life Office of Fraternity and Sorority Lifegreekaffairs.ua.edu(205) 348-2693

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Health InsuranceStudent Health Centercchs.ua.edu/shc/about-shc/forms(205) 348-2158

Health ServicesStudent Health Centershc.ua.edu(205) 348-6262

Housing, Off-CampusT-Town LivingHousing.ua.edu/off_campus

Housing, On-CampusHousing and Residential Communitieshousing.ua.edu(205) 348-6676 or 1 (888) 498-2262

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LibrariesUniversity Librarieslib.ua.edu(205) 348-6047

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Meal PlansBama Diningbamadining.ua.edu(205) 348-6816 or 1-888-BAMAFOOD

Motorist Assistance ProgramTransportation Servicesfawp.ua.edu/bamaparking/map(205) 348-0121

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Parent ProgramsFirst Year Experience & Parent Programsparents.ua.edu(205) 348-8404 or 1-800-392-2777

ParkingTransportation Servicesbamaparking.ua.edu(205) 348-5471

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Religious OrganizationsCampus Ministriesdos.ua.edu/campusMinistries.cfm

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Safety on CampusUniversity Policepolice.ua.edu(205) 348-5454

Student ConductOffice of Student Conductsc.ua.edu(205) 348-8234

ScholarshipsUndergraduate Scholarships scholarships.ua.edu(205) 348-8201 or (800) 933-BAMA

Student Athletic TicketsAthletic Ticket Officerolltide.com(205) 348-2262

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Technology AssistanceIT Service Deskoit.ua.edu/oit/services/it-service-desk(205) 348-5555

Textbooks and ApparelUA SUPe Storeuniversitysupplystore.com(205) 348-6168 or (800) 825-6802

TransportationCrimson Ridecrimsonride.ua.edu(205) 348-RIDE

Tutoring AssistanceCenter for Teaching and Learningctl.ua.edu(205) 348-5175

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Writing AssistanceWriting Centerenglish.ua.edu/undergrad/writing(205) 348-5065

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Visit registrar.ua.edu/academics/academic-calendars to view the full academic calendar.

FALL 2015

August 19 Classes Begin

August 26 Last day to register or add a course

September 7 Classes dismissed – Labor Day (UA offices closed)

September 17 Constitution Day (classes in session and UA offices open)

October 7 Midterm grade submission for 100–200 level courses (due at midnight)

October 29–30 Mid-Semester Study Break (classes dismissed/ UA open – normal business hours)

November 24 Last day for all tests, etc

November 25 Classes dismissed – Thanksgiving (UA offices open)

November 26–27 Classes dismissed – Thanksgiving (UA offices closed)

December 4 Last day to withdraw from the term without requiring approval from the student’s college Dean’s office (withdrawals from Nursing and Law always require approval from the respective Dean’s office)

December 4 Classes end

December 7–11 Final examinations

December 12 Commencement (two ceremonies)

December 15 All grades due (due at midnight)

December 24, 2015–January 3, 2016

Classes dismissed – Holiday Break (UA offices closed)

Important Academic Dates


SPRING 2016

January 4 UA offices resume normal business hours

January 13 Classes begin

January 18 Classes dismissed – Martin Luther King (UA offices closed)

January 20 Last day to register or add a course

March 11–18 Classes dismissed – Spring Holidays (begins 5:00 p.m. March 11 – UA offices closed)

March 21 Classes resume (7:00 a.m.)

March 28 Registration for summer and fall 2016 terms begins (click here for registration time slot assignments)

April 4–8 Honors Week

April 8 Classes dismissed – Honors Day (UA offices open)

April 22 Last day for all tests

April 29 Last day to withdraw from the term without requiring approval from the student’s college Dean’s office (withdrawals from Nursing and Law always require approval from the respective Dean’s office)

April 29 Classes end

May 2–6 Final exams

May 6–7 Commencement [One ceremony Friday/two Saturday]

University of Alabama 2015 Family Weekend Guide

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