If this is your student’s first year of college, they can start classes in the summer, fall, or spring. Typically, most freshmen start in the fall. Below you can find your parent and family orientation information based on when your freshman’s orientation session is scheduled. Parent and family orientation will occur at the same time as your student’s Bama Bound orientation session.

Summer Orientation

This two day orientation in late May, June, or July is for parents and families whose first-year student begins classes in the Summer and/or Fall semester.

January Orientation

This one day orientation in January is for parents and families whose first-year student begins classes in the Spring semester.