Remember to wear comfortable shoes, there will be lots of walking!
Driving to campus is easier with our campus maps and directions.
Before Orientation
Before attending orientation, encourage your student to:
- Memorize their Campus Wide Identification Number (CWID)
- Prepare for the math placement test online
- Review the undergraduate catalog and course schedules through myBama
- Have their immunization form (MMR and meningitis immunization and TB test) prepared by your family doctor for electronic submission through myBama
- Get questions answered about on-campus and off-campus housing
- Submit their photo for the Action Card (student ID)
- Become familiar with the office of UA First
- Stay tuned for more information about how to purchase student football tickets online. Supply of tickets is limited and is on a first come, first serve basis.
- Learn about Bama Dining meal options
- Declare or change their major through myBama.
- Prepare for academic advising session by visiting this advising page and reviewing the undergraduate catalog.
After Orientation
After orientation, encourage your student to:
- Purchase parking pass in July after student has registered for classes. (scroll down for student info)
- Plan to attend the Weeks of Welcome
- Order their textbooks online from the SUPe Store
- Prepare for moving to campus
- Check out The Source
- Complete their immunization form (MMR and meningitis immunization and TB test) prepared by your family doctor for electronic submission through myBama. Student will receive an academic hold if not submitted.
- Register with Office of Disability Services for students who wish to request academic accommodations.
- Register with Veteran and Military Affairs for students connected to the military.
Parent/Family Checklist
Please take advantage of the many services UA offers to parents and…
- Become a fan of our UA Parent & Family Programs Facebook page
- Follow our @uabamaparents Instagram account
- Sign up for The UA Crimson Connection parent/family newsletter communication portal
- Frequently visit the Parent & Family website for updates
- Check out Family Weekend for updated information