Bama Bound, the University's new student orientation program is required of all new freshmen and transfer students. Bama Bound facilitates a smooth transition for freshmen and transfer undergraduate students by providing them with information they will need to ensure success at the Capstone. Bama Bound gives students the opportunity to learn about the University, services offered to students, and academic programs, along with enrolling in classes for their first term at the University.
Bama Bound for students admitted for summer and fall takes place during June and July. (A May session is offered for transfer students.) Students admitted for summer terms will attend a special summer term orientation. A January orientation is held for those students who will begin school in the spring.
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Not only will you meet and get to know your future fellow students while attending Bama Bound, you can interact with and learn from current UA students. You will be assigned to an Avanti group and they will be available to help you during Bama Bound. You will also learn about academic opportunities, University resources, services for students, and campus activities.
Class registration materials will be distributed to you, and you will be given the opportunity to visit your college or school. After you attend Avanti group meetings with your Avanti student leader, you will have an appointment with an academic advisor. At the conclusion of your advising session, you will register for courses.
During orientation you must make time for the basic necessities of college life. Be ready with a smile because you must have your Action Card (student I.D.) photograph made. You will also be able to turn in your MMR and TB Immunization Verification form, purchase Bama Dining meal plans, sign up for Bama Cash, confirm your on-campus housing, reserve your textbooks from the SUPe Store, sign up for Bama Email, and register for your parking permit.
There is a parent orientation experience that accompanies most of the Bama Bound summer orientation sessions. Please visit the Parent Orientation website for program information and registration instructions. Please note that registration for new student orientation and parent orientation involve two separate processes.