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…
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…
This is the Orientation Information Guide for 1 Day Orientation sessions in January for families of first-year students and transfer students for spring classes. 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 prepare…
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…
This is the 2025 Orientation Information Guide for 1 Day Summer Orientation sessions for families of 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 prepare you…
This is the 2025 Orientation Information Guide for 2 Day Summer Orientation sessions for families of first-year 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 prepare you to best…
Below is a sample schedule for a 1 Day January session Parent & Family Orientation (Slight adjustments may occur but those would not impact start and end times of the overall session.) Final schedules will be given at orientation check-in. Sessions taking place in January (for Spring classes) are open for first-year and transfer students and their families. Sample…
Below is a sample schedule for a 1 Day August session of Parent & Family Orientation (Slight adjustments may occur but those would not impact start and end times of the overall session.) Final schedules will be given at orientation check-in. August sessions for Fall classes are open to first-year and transfer students and their families. Sample Schedule Veteran…
Below is a sample schedule for a 1 Day Summer session of Parent & Family Orientation (Slight adjustments may occur but those would not impact start and end times of the overall session.) Final schedules will be given at orientation check-in. Sessions taking place in late May, June, and July (for Summer and/or Fall classes) are open to transfer students and…
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…
