Bama Bound Schedule Overview
During Bama Bound, students and guests will connect with multiple campus partners and student leaders.
Lunch will be provided for all registered attendees. Following the conclusion of the day’s sessions, campus offices will be open to answer any remaining questions before you depart.
Important Reminders:
- Students must attend all scheduled sessions to be cleared for course registration.
- Nametags must be worn at all times.
- The schedule is tentative and subject to change. A more detailed itinerary will be provided at Check-In.
One-Day Bama Bound Schedule
| Time | Session Information |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 8:30 AM | ORIENTATION CHECK-IN Great Hall Pick up your nametag, schedule and Bama Bound bag! |
| 8:00 – 8:40 AM | CAPSTONE CONNECTIONS INFORMATION FAIR Student Center, 2nd & 3rd Floors Meet with campus departments around UA, learn about their services, offerings and how you can get involved. |
| 8:40 – 9:00 AM | WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA Student Center, Ballroom, 3rd Floor Welcome to the Capstone! Hear from university leadership, our student leaders, and get excited for the start of your journey. |
| 9:00 – 9:15 AM | BUILT BY BAMA Student Center, Ballroom, 3rd Floor Learn more about The University of Alabama’s new general education curriculum. |
| 9:15 – 9:35 AM | GET ROLLING AT BAMA BOUND Student Center, Ballroom, 3rd Floor Get to know traditions at UA and hear about expectations during Orientation, how to get connected and tips for making your time here a success. |
| 9:45 – 11:15 AM | COLLEGE AND SCHOOL VISIT #1 Follow Your Orientation Leader! During this session, you will learn about opportunities within your Academic College, meet your advisors and plan your schedule of classes for fall. Family members will meet up with you at the College & School Visit location. |
| 11:15 – 12:00 PM | THE TIDE EXPERIENCE Freshman Experience: 2nd Floor Theater | Transfer Experience: Ballroom Learn important inside information about campus life from the student perspective |
| 12:00 – 1:00 PM | LUNCH Lakeside Dining Hall Have lunch on us! Follow our Student Leaders to Lakeside to get the student dining experience! |
| 1:10 – 1:20 PM | TIDE HEALTH & WELLNESS Student Center Ballroom Student Health Center & Pharmacy will detail their services and provide information on the benefits of staying well. |
| 1:20 – 1:35 PM | THE ROAD TO SUCCESS WITH CCSS Student Center Ballroom Capstone Center for Student Success Learning Commons will offer advice and tips for being successful in your first year at UA, and information about their resources. |
| 1:35 – 2:00 PM | UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS Student Center Ballroom Learn more about the fantastic programs hosted by the UP team and discover ways to stay involved throughout the academic year. |
| 2:00 – 2:25 PM | STUDENT ACCOUNT SERVICES & FINANCIAL AID Student Center Ballroom Find out more about your student bill and ways to pay. |
| 2:25 – 2:50 PM | HOUSING Student Center Ballroom Hear about on and off campus housing and how to be a good community member. |
| 3:00 – 5:00 PM | COLLEGE & SCHOOL VISIT #2 Various Locations Work with advisors to register for your first-semester courses! |
Departure from Bama Bound
Your departure time from Bama Bound will vary based on your college’s registration process. If you are at Bama Bound with family, you can connect with them on where to meet up after you are finished registering. If you would like assistance getting back to the Student Center Deck, please ask an Orientation Leader.
After Bama Bound, please check your Crimson email account regularly for important information and ensure you have met all requirements on the new student checklist.
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