Below is a sample schedule for a 1 Day Summer session of 2023 Parent & Family Orientation (Slight adjustments may occur but those would not impact start and end times of the overall session.) Final schedules will be given at orientation check-in. Sessions taking place in late May, June, and July (for Summer and/or Fall classes) are open to transfer students and their families. August sessions (for Summer and/or Fall classes) are open to first-year and transfer students and their families.

1 Day Summer Orientation

Check-in

8:00 – 8:45 a.m. The University of Alabama Student Center, 2nd floor
Receive your materials, name tag, and information for the day. (New UA students must be registered in advance for Bama Bound.)

Capstone Connections Information Fair

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Student Center, 2nd floor
Visit with campus partners to learn more about specific opportunities, organizations, and resources that will enhance your student’s college experience. NOTE: This event doesn’t occur for the August sessions.

Welcome to The University of Alabama

9 – 9:35 a.m. Student Center Ballroom, 3rd floor
Meet the Orientation Staff and University Leadership who will assist you throughout your orientation experience.

College Visit

9:45  – 11:15 a.m. Various Locations
During this session, you will learn of opportunities within your student’s academic area and begin conversations about your student’s class schedule.

Dismissal of Students

11:30 a.m.
At this time, students are dismissed to attend student-only sessions.

*Sessions from this point onward are special sessions only for parents and family members.

Orientation Leader (Avanti’s) Small Group/Lunch*

11:30 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. Various Locations
Depending on your student’s college, Avanti’s will provide you an opportunity for you to get to know one another and learn about student involvement on campus through a small group presentation followed by lunch at the Student Center Food Court OR Avanti’s will guide you to lunch followed by an Avanti Small Group. (Lunch is included in your Parent & Family Orientation fee.)

Housing and Residential Communities*

1:00 – 1:20 p.m. Student Center Ballroom, 3rd floor
HRC will present tips to help you prepare your student to make UA their home away from home.

Bama Basics*

1:20 – 1:45 p.m. Student Center Ballroom, 3rd floor
Learn about services students use daily; everything from dining, transportation, and more!

Way to Pay at UA*

1:45 – 2:00 p.m. Student Center Ballroom, 3rd floor
Learn from Student Account Services representatives about the process and options for payment at UA.

Financial Aid at UA*

2:00 – 2:15 p.m. Student Center Ballroom, 3rd floor
Learn from Student Financial Aid representatives about the logistics of financial aid disbursement and more.

Supporting your Student’s Wellness Panel*

2:30 – 2:50 p.m. Student Center Ballroom, 3rd floor
UA has a holistic view of student wellness with a large number of resources dedicated to supporting student wellness.

Supporting Students’ Safety on Campus*

2:50 – 3:10 p.m. Student Center Ballroom, 3rd floor
University Police will share information about UAPD’s services and programs and provide effective tips for reminding your student to stay safe on campus.

Direct From UA Students*

3:10 – 3:40 p.m. Student Center Ballroom, 3rd floor
Take one final opportunity to ask current UA students any remaining questions you might have during this panel session.

Next Steps*

3:40 – 4:00 p.m. Student Center Ballroom, 3rd floor
Parent & Family Programs staff will walk you through what you can expect over the next few months and beyond.