Announcements


Regional Meet-Ups

Parent & Family Programs periodically hosts virtual regional meet-ups to connect families with others from the same geographical area.


Stadium Drive Parking Deck

We’ve collected directions to Stadium Drive Parking Deck from various starting points to help you find your way to campus. Select your route from the list below or scroll down to view the options!


Directions to Capstone Parking Deck (Moody Music Hall)

We’ve collected directions to the Capstone Parking Deck (921 Second Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401) from various starting points to help you find your way to campus. Select your route from the list below or scroll down to view the options!


Directions to Riverside Parking Deck (North Lawn)

We’ve collected directions to the Riverside Parking Deck from various starting points to help you find your way to campus. Select your route from the list below or scroll down to view the options!


Directions to the Student Center Parking Deck

We’ve collected directions to the Student Center Parking Deck (800 Campus Drive West, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401) from various starting points to help you find your way to campus. Select your route from the list below or scroll down to view the options! Interstate 20/59 North Interstate 20/59 South Highway 43 South Highway 69 South You…


General FAQ’s

Academics How can I get a copy of my student’s grades? FERPA, or the Family Education Rights Privacy Act, is federal legislation that gives ownership of records to the student at the college level. The easiest way for parents to receive information about their student’s grades is for the student to provide it. Students can…


Campus Lingo

The following acronyms are here to help you learn more about the UA campus lingo students, faculty, and staff use. It is not a complete list as there are always new ones popping up, however, these are the most popular and things you might hear your student say! General Adapted Athletics Adapted Athletics was founded in…


Orientation Information Guide October/January/March

This is the Orientation Information Guide for 1 Day Orientation sessions in January, March, or October for families of first-year students (for spring classes) and transfer students (for spring, summer, or fall classes). We are excited to welcome you into The University of Alabama community! We are glad that you have selected to attend Parent…


Orientation Information Guide 1 Day August

This is the 2025 Orientation Information Guide for 1 Day August Orientation sessions for families of first-year and transfer students. Some information subject to change. We are excited to welcome you into The University of Alabama community! We are glad that you have selected to attend Parent & Family Orientation, and we are ready to…