Please contact us if you have additional questions.
How do I register for Parent & Family Orientation?
Your incoming student must complete their Bama Bound registration in MyBama before you can make your Parent & Family Orientation registration. If your student still needs to make their Bama Bound registration, a Parent & Family Orientation registration can be made at the same time your student makes their registration.
Who can attend Parent & Family Orientation?
Parent & Family Orientation is designed for anyone who will be supporting a new University of Alabama student in their transition to the Alabama community. Anyone attending any portion of Parent & Family Orientation must be registered.
When is Parent & Family Orientation offered?
Parent & Family Orientation is offered in conjunction with Bama Bound New Student Orientation. There are Parent & Family Orientation dates during the months of May, June, July, August, and March for summer/fall start students and October and January for spring start students. Please see our dates for more detailed information.
How much does Parent & Family Orientation cost?
The fee for Parent & Family Orientation is $80 per participant. Please note that all fees are non-refundable.
What do the Parent & Family Orientation fees cover?
The registration fees will cover the expenses to host orientation (space, food, A/V, etc.), training & payment of orientation leader staff and graduate students, and orientation materials. A portion of your fee will also support events and programs sponsored by Parent & Family Programs throughout the duration of your student’s career at The University of Alabama.
How do I access the Parent & Family Orientation online materials?
Registered parents/family members will receive an email from Parent & Family Programs at the time of their orientation to grant access to these materials.
What if I have more questions after Parent & Family Orientation?
You can call the Parent & Family Helpline at 1-800-392-2777 or email parents@ua.edu Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.