At The University of Alabama, we believe parents and families are valued partners in each student’s educational progress. Our services and programs are designed to help you support your student’s growth, personal development and overall success, beginning as a prospective student and continuing throughout the college years to graduation. Whether you live across town or halfway around the globe, we will engage you in the University experience while fostering your student’s independence.
Giving
Having family support can make a significant difference in a student’s ability to thrive and succeed. A gift to the Student Life Support Fund helps us provide resources and experiences that bolster student well-being and development.
Connect with Other Families
Parent & Family Programs invites new and returning UA families to join our affinity groups and regional meet-ups to connect with other UA families by visiting The UA Crimson Connection.
Affinity Groups
Connect families with common interests, identities, or backgrounds.
Meet-ups
Connect families with others from the same geographical area.
Parent Advisory Council
The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is an external support group made up of current UA parents/family members of the University who partner with Parent & Family Programs. PAC members will share their insights and experiences as a family member to help guide other families of a current UA student. Ideal applicants are energetic, creative, and dedicated to the improvement of the University and its support of students and their families.
Council Member Expectations
- Serve as an ambassador of the Parent & Family Programs Office to UA families.
- Assist in fostering community among UA parent/family members through engagement in Parent & Family Program events, programs, and meetings.
- Provide resources and advice to parent/family members under the direction of Parent & Family Programs Office.
- Assist parent/families and UA campus partners through knowledge-sharing of personal experiences.
- Contribute the minimum expected amount to the Student Life Support Fund each year.
- Support the Parent & Family Programs Office through advice/ideas based on real-world business, career, and personal experiences.
Applications
Applications for the Parent Advisory Council are available in July of each year. If you are interested in applying for the Parent Advisory Council, please fill out our Parent Advisory Council interest form and we will send you the application and info packet for the 2025-2026 academic year. Application submissions have closed for the 2024-2025 academic year.
If you would like to receive a Parent Advisory Council information packet/application, please feel free to give our office a call at 1-800-392-2777 or send us an email at parents@ua.edu.
UA Family Volunteers
Parent & Family Programs is excited to offer family members of UA students a variety of ways to support the recruitment of future UA students and families and ways to support the career development of all UA students.
Recruitment Events
We are currently seeking UA Family Volunteers from the geographic areas where we host recruitment areas. The associated UA recruiter(s) will connect with you directly when they need assistance with events. If you do not live close to those cities, we are working to create other volunteer opportunities for the future.
Please see the list of ways you can assist at a recruitment event below then submit the interest form to get started! Your time and dedication to the recruitment of the best and brightest students of UA students is greatly appreciated. Roll Tide!
- Assist with event logistics (check in, name tag distribution, welcoming at the door, providing directions)
- Assist with event support (mixing and mingling with prospective students and families, answer questions, share your family’s UA story)
- Assist by sitting on a panel with alumni, staff, and student representatives to answer questions
- Other opportunities to assist UA Regional Recruiters as they may arise (assist at college fairs, help identify prospective students, connect with local schools/guidance counselors, etc.)