University of Alabama 2014 Family Weekend guide

2014FAMILY WEEKEND GUIDE

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| UA Family Weekend GuideComprehensive advice and information for student success

6 | Welcome to The University of Alabama!

7 | Welcome from the President

8 | Family Weekend Schedule

14 | Gameday 101

18 | 2014 Alabama Football Schedule

19 | Map of Gameday Activities

20 | 2014 Gameday Parking Map

22 | 2014 Gameday Pre-Game Traffic Map

24 | University of Alabama History and Traditions

28 | Office of First Year Experience & Parent Programs

30 | Religious Services

32 | Helpful Phone Numbers & Websites

36 | Important Academic Dates

38 | Tuscaloosa Area Resources

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Parents and Families, We are excited to welcome you to campus for Family Weekend 2014! As your student’s fall semester begins, we share their excitement in welcoming you to their home away from home at The University of Alabama. Your support during your student’s college experience is crucial to their success at the Capstone, and we thank you for partnering with us for your student’s success.

While you’re visiting, walk around campus to get a feel for how your student spends their day, visit his or her academic college or school, and join us for our signature events planned just for your family. We’ll start the fun Friday night with the Beach Bash, continue with the Family Tailgate on Saturday before cheering on the Crimson Tide football team, and share more about student opportunities outside the classroom at our Student Affairs Jazz Brunch Sunday morning.

Welcome from the PresidentDear UA Family and Friends,

Welcome to The University of Alabama! We are pleased that you have joined us for Family Weekend 2014. We have scheduled a variety of activities designed especially for you and your student to enjoy together—from tailgating to meeting other UA parents and students. We know that the main reason you are here is to spend time with your student and learn more about his or her “UA home.” Please take a few minutes to talk with our First Year Experience and Parent Programs staff; they will be pleased to answer any questions you may have and will be an excellent resource for you during your student’s time at the University. I encourage you to take advantage of the resources our First Year Experience and Parent Programs office provides. The University of Alabama puts students at the center of everything we do, and creating an environment that supports your student’s success in and out of the classroom is our top priority. We are pleased to have your family as a part of OUR family.

Sincerely,

Judy BonnerPresident

Again, we are so pleased to have you on campus for Family Weekend, and we hope you have a wonderful experience at the Capstone.

Roll Tide,

The Office of First Year Experience & Parent Programs

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Friday, September 5, 2014

11 a.m.–6 p.m. Family Weekend Check-In

*The Family Weekend shuttle stops here.

All registered Family Weekend participants should check in to pick up their Family Weekend packets that include a Family Weekend guide, schedule of events, tickets, nametags, and other goodies.

Location: Ferguson Student Center Ballroom, 3rd floor

11 a.m.–3 p.m. Don’t Be Left out of the “Know!”

Learn about the Office of Student Conduct through a variety of fun games. This event is a great opportunity to ask questions about learning inside and outside the classroom.

Location: Ferguson Student Center Plaza

12–2 p.m. Ice Cream Social with the College of Social Work

Join the College of Social Work in a celebration of their students, faculty, and new dean. Ice cream, music, and games will be provided.

Location: Little Hall

12–4 p.m. Families Serving Families: A Service Opportunity

(Registration required by Aug. 31, 2014 at volunteer.ua.edu)

Join the Center for Sustainable Service and Volunteerism in building picnic tables to donate to families in the Tuscaloosa area. You have the opportunity to sponsor tables through a $50 donation, which will go towards necessary materials. With this service project, you will not only get to interact with other UA families but also get to know your student’s Tuscaloosa family.

Location: Ferguson Student Center Plaza

1–3 p.m. President’s Mansion Tour

*The Family Weekend shuttle stops here.

Enjoy a tour of the President’s Mansion and learn about its unique history.

Location: President’s Mansion

1–4 p.m. Ferguson Student Center Open House & Student Affairs Expo

Come check out the renovated and expanded Ferguson Student Center and learn more about Student Affairs! Enjoy the new space and sample food options from Bama Dining!

Location: Ferguson Student Center

2–3:30 p.m. Family Weekend Magic Show and Story Time

Family Weekend guests are invited to join the College of Education for an afternoon of magic and storytelling.

Location: McLure Education Library, Reading Room

2–4 p.m. Study Abroad Open House

Stop by Capstone International Programs for the opportunity to learn and ask questions about more than 800 study abroad programs available to UA students!

Location: 135 B.B. Comer Hall

2–4 p.m. Early College Open House

Learn how your younger students (sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school) can start earning UA college credit while still in high school at the Early College informal open house. Meet staff, enjoy food, and take home some giveaways!

Location: Lawn of Russell Hall

3–4 p.m. The Capstone College of Nursing Open House

Families are invited to learn more about the Capstone College of Nursing and go on a tour of the nursing building. During this event, students can learn more about the program while interacting with staff as well as student ambassadors.

Location: The Capstone College of Nursing

Family Weekend Schedule


3–5 p.m. Off-Campus Housing: Tips and Suggestions for Your Student

Housing and Residential Communities invites parents and students to explore the many options available for off-campus living.

Location: Student Activity Center at Presidential Villiage, Conference Room

4–5 p.m. Opening Celebration of the Student Activity Center at Presidential Village

Join campus administrators and staff in celebrating the grand opening of the Student Activity Center at Presidential Village. Tours of the building and a reception to follow the ceremony.

Location: Student Activity Center at Presidential Village

5 p.m. College of Communication & Information Sciences Open House

Enjoy a tour of Reese Phifer while also meeting faculty, staff, administration and other students from the College of Communication & Information Sciences.

Location: Reese Phifer Hall

7 p.m. Alabama Women’s Soccer vs. Virginia

Alabama women’s soccer takes on Virginia for an exciting match.

Location: Alabama Soccer Stadium

7–9 p.m. Beach Bash

*The Family Weekend shuttle stops here.(Family Weekend ticket required)

Families will experience an evening at a tropical beach right here in Tuscaloosa with the Office of First Year Experience & Parent Programs. This poolside event will include great music, food, and giveaways to help kick off the weekend.

Location: University Recreation Outdoor Pool Complex

3–5 p.m. College of Engineering Open House

Join the College of Engineering for a tour while also enjoying some refreshments.

Location: South Engineering Research Center, Room 1013

3–5 p.m. Cookies with the Career Center

The Career Center invites you to drop in for refreshments, a chat with staff members, and a tour of their new space where students meet with career consultants and interview with employers from across the country.

Location: Ferguson Student Center, Room 3408

3–5 p.m. 4th Annual Chocolate Festival

(Registration required in advance)

Sample chocolate treats while learning more about women’s health. All proceeds from the festival will benefit the Women’s Resource Center providing free services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence as well as breast cancer awareness month activities.

Location: The Rotunda of Shelby Hall

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Saturday, September 6, 2014

7–8:30 a.m. Family Weekend Late Check-In

For families unable to check in on Friday, stop by the Ferguson Student Center to get your Family Weekend guide, schedule of events, tickets, nametags, and other goodies.

Location: Ferguson Student Center Ballroom, 3rd floor

8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Family Weekend Tailgate

(Family Weekend package holders only/Family Weekend ticket required)

Join the Office of First Year Experience & Parent Programs for a breakfast tailgate with entertainment, giveaways, and Crimson Tide tradition and pride!

Location: Presidential Park (Between Bryant-Denny Stadium and the ten Hoor Parking Deck)

8:35 a.m. Walk of Champions

Families can cheer on the football team as they proceed through the Walk of Champions to get ready for the game!

Location: In front of Bryant-Denny Stadium

9:30 a.m. Elephant Stomp

Take part in one of the most special gameday traditions as the Million Dollar Band, cheerleaders, and Big Al lead a pep rally on the steps of Gorgas Library before marching to the stadium!

Location: Steps of Gorgas Library on the Quad

11 a.m. Alabama vs. Florida Atlantic University

Watch the Crimson Tide’s first game of the season as they take on the Florida Atlantic Owls.

Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium

Sunday, September 7, 2014

10 a.m.–1 p.m. Student Affairs Jazz Brunch

(Family Weekend ticket required)

Families are invited to gather with Student Affairs staff for a delicious brunch over jazz music as the weekend comes to a close.

Location: Fresh Food Co. on Margaret Drive

1–3:30 p.m. City Tour

(Registration required in advance at uaferguson.tix.com)

Familiarize yourself with the city of Tuscaloosa through this free city tour. This tour will inform Family Weekend guests about the history, cultural hot spots, and great assets of Tuscaloosa.

Location: Meet at the Ferguson Student Center Plaza

The University of Alabama


Football is one of the most popular sporting events during the fall, and gameday in Tuscaloosa is an experience like no other. Learn all you need to know to make gameday a fun, safe and enjoyable experience at uagameday.com.

Getting AroundThree hours prior to kickoff, the entire core of campus is closed to all vehicle traffic. This allows for increased pedestrian traffic on the Quad, the Strip and to Bryant-Denny Stadium. These streets remain closed until after post-game traffic clears. However, the Crimson Ride transit system

There are also various non-university public parking opportunities off campus that include shuttles to and from the stadium.

has over 20 buses running gameday routes starting at 7 a.m. and is free for all fans on gameday.

ParkingPublic parking is available on and off campus. The east side of campus has the most convenient and large amount of parking featuring the ability to pre-purchase parking passes the week of the game at uagameday.com. On gameday, public parking will also be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis on the east side of campus. Fans can then use the Crimson Ride system to travel to the Quad. The bus stop is about 250 yards from the Parent Program tent at Presidential Park.

1. Free car parking is also available at the Downtown Intermodal Facility (601 23rd Ave.), starting 3 hours prior to game time. The cost to ride the bus (per trip):

• Adults: $1

• Children 3 and under: free

• Age 60 or over and people with disabilities: 50 cents

This bus stops on 12th Avenue, about one block southwest of the stadium.

2. Free car parking is available at the University Mall. A shuttle will run from this lot to the south end zone of Bryant-Denny Stadium for $10 round-trip per person.

Both bus stops are about 0.4 miles from Presidential Park, the location of the Family Weekend tailgate.

TailgatingA big football tradition is tailgating before, during and after the game. This includes the elaborate tent set-ups that go up on the Quad on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings before the game. Families will bring food, drinks and even TVs to their tents. These set-ups are a point of pride to the Tide fans. Come out early to enjoy pre-game festivities with the UA family. The Quad activities will end 1–1.5 hours after the game. For more information about the Quad or tailgating rules/regulations, visit uagameday.com.

Gameday 101


Shopping and DiningMake sure that you take time during gameday to check out all the great things at the SUPe Store. The SUPe Store has all the latest fan apparel and gameday novelties. There are three separate merchandise stores that will be open with an extensive supply of Bama gameday souvenirs, apparel and books. Store locations are:

1. Ferguson Student Center (on the ground floor)

2. Bryant Museum (inside the museum on Bryant Dr. across from Coleman Coliseum)

3. SUPe Store Tent (on the southeast side of the Quad)

Every individual entering the stadium must have a ticket, regardless of age (including infants).

The University of Alabama reserves the right to change the date, opponent, and start time of any game without entitling the ticket holder to a refund.

Items Prohibited In the Stadium

• Bags over 8 ½ x 11 inches

• Bottles, cans and thermoses

• Chair backs larger than a single seat

• Food containers and coolers

• Ice bags and ice chests

• Laser pointers

• Artificial noisemakers (bells, horns, whistles, cow bells, etc.)

• Outside food and drink

• Strollers

• Umbrellas

• Video recorders and camcorders

• Computers

• Cameras with telephoto lenses over 6 inches long

ElevatorsThe Gate 5 elevator gives easy access to the U2 level on the west side (U1 and U3 levels can be accessed by the spiral walkway from that level).

The Gate 37 elevator gives easy access to the U4 level on the east side and north upper (400 level).

*A proper ticket is required to use public elevators

The campus has plenty of Bama Dining options for families on gameday. Store locations are:

1. Ferguson Student Center (Food Court on the 2nd floor)

2. Lakeside Dining (corner of McCorvey Dr. and Hackberry Ln.)

3. Stewart’s Corner at Lloyd Hall (East side of 6th Ave. near the Quad)

In need of great tasting and convenient gameday catering? Bama Dining also offers great gameday catering packages. Call Bama Dining at (205) 348-9881 for more information.

If that wasn’t enough, the Quad has exclusive vendors along 6th Ave. (east side) with a wide array of food options, such as BBQ, chicken, steak sandwiches, and many more.

Also, located just steps away from Bryant-Denny Stadium and the Quad, the Strip is an area of shops and restaurants that is a popular gameday destination. Whether you want to enjoy delicious food before kickoff or buy Alabama merchandise, you can find it all on the Strip.

RestroomsThere are restroom trailers on the north, west, and east sides of the Quad, as well as portable toilets in areas around the Quad.

Re-entrance into the StadiumBy University of Alabama and SEC policy, no re-entrance is allowed once a guest leaves the stadium.

Ticket PoliciesThe Bryant-Denny ticket office opens three hours prior to kickoff.

The University of Alabama is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged tickets. This includes tickets left at home on gameday.

Lost and Found/Lost ChildrenWe encourage you to stop at the Ferguson Student Center Info Desk or the gameday information center in front of Reese Phifer Hall and pick up an ID bracelet for your children. Lost children and lost articles can be picked up at Gate 17.

SmokingSmoking is prohibited in seated and ticketed areas, portals, and aisles of Bryant-Denny. Designated smoking areas are located on the main concourse and other designated areas near suites.

Getting Out of TownMany roads become one-way streets to accommodate traffic after the game. There are four main routes from campus to access the interstate after the game:

I-359 Route (quickest route to the interstate)

1. Find your way to University Blvd. or Paul W. Bear Bryant Dr. (whichever is easiest) and proceed west.

2. Continuing west, turn left onto Lurleen B. Wallace Blvd. South (this is a one-way street).

3. Lurleen B. Wallace Blvd. South will become I-359 (no turns, just a lane change).

4. Continue on I-359 and it will lead you to I-20/59.

• I-20/59 north toward Birmingham is to the left.

• I-20/59 south toward Meridian is to the right.

Cottondale Route (next quickest route to interstate)

1. Find your way to University Blvd. and proceed east.

2. Continue on University Blvd. (HWY 215 N) beyond the McFarland Blvd. intersection.

3. Continue on University Blvd. East (US HWY 11) to I-20/59.


Map of Gameday Activities

Date Opponent / Event Location Time

08/30/14 vs. West Virginia Atlanta, Ga. 2:30 p.m. CT

09/06/14 vs. Florida Atlantic Tuscaloosa, Ala. 11 a.m. CT

09/13/14 vs. Southern Miss Tuscaloosa, Ala. 5 p.m. CT

09/20/14 vs. Florida * Tuscaloosa, Ala. TBA

10/04/14 at Ole Miss * Oxford, Miss. TBA

10/11/14 at Arkansas * Fayetteville, Ark. TBA

10/18/14 vs. Texas A&M * Tuscaloosa, Ala. TBA

10/25/14 at Tennessee * Knoxville, Tenn. TBA

11/08/14 at LSU * Baton Rouge, La. TBA

11/15/14 vs. Mississippi State * Tuscaloosa, Ala. TBA

11/22/14 vs. Western Carolina Tuscaloosa, Ala. TBA

11/29/14 vs. Auburn * Tuscaloosa, Ala. TBA

*Conference Event

For updated times and information, visit rolltide.com.

Route 216 (not recommended for RVs)

1. From the UA Campus, travel south to 15th St. East.

2. Continue on 15th St. East beyond McFarland Blvd.

3. Continue straight toward University Blvd. East.

4. Proceed straight beyond the traffic light at University Blvd. East to state Route 216.

5. Continue on state Route 216 to I-20/I-59.

McFarland Route (slowest route to interstate)

1. Find your way to Campus Dr. East and proceed east on the one-way road.

2. Continue to the McFarland Blvd. access ramp.

3. Take a right onto the access ramp to get onto McFarland Blvd.

4. Continue on McFarland Blvd., which will take you to I-20/59.

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Quad Pickup & Drop Off Area (See Quad Map for Opening Times)Roads Close when parking is fullPoints Where Roads are Blocked and/or CredentialCheck PointResidential Student Permit Check PointCrimson Ride Shuttle Drop-Off/Pick-Up“S” Shuttle begins running at 7:00 a.m.“D” Shuttle begins running 3 hours prior to kickoff

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The University of Alabama, known as “the Capstone” for being the first higher education institution in Alabama, is rich in history and tradition that dates back to before the Crimson Tide got its name.

University of Alabama TodayThe University of Alabama ranked among the top 50 public universities in the nation in U.S. News and World Report’s annual college rankings for more than a decade. UA was ranked 32nd in the 2013 rankings.

This year’s freshman class, with more than 6,000 students, is the largest in school history—bringing total enrollment to more than 34,000 students.

“Roll Tide” was said to illustrate the Alabama varsity team running on the field. It was said the team looked like the tide was rolling in, thus gaining the chant “Roll Tide.”

UA’s Elephant Mascot, Big AlUA has not always been associated with the elephant. In fact, it was not until 1930 that Alabama and elephants were linked. During that season, Sports Writer Everett Strupper of the Atlanta Journal wrote a story describing the Alabama-Ole Miss football game. He described the Alabama players’ size and power:

“At the end of the quarter, the earth started to tremble, there was a distant rumble that continued to grow. Some excited fan in the stands bellowed, ‘Hold your horses, the elephants are coming,’ and out stamped the Alabama varsity. It was the first time that I had seen it, and the size of the entire eleven nearly knocked me cold; men that I had seen play last year looking like they had nearly doubled in size.”

From then on, he and other writers continued to refer to Alabama’s linemen as the “Red Elephants,” beginning the long association of UA and the elephant.

In 1979, the University saw a need for a mascot. At that time, the cheer coach, Dr. Kathleen Cramer, visited Coach Paul W. Bryant’s office and asked for permission to implement a mascot program. He initially said no, because elephants were known as slower animals. After observing his office, they pointed out the number of elephants he had on display. He had no choice but to agree.

The SGA allowed the student body to vote on a name. The three names were “Dixie,” “Tusk,” and “Big Al.” The students chose Big Al, and he made his first appearance at the 1979 Sugar Bowl against Penn State.

Alabama Traditions

Crimson Tide/Roll TideWhen people referred to Alabama’s football team in the 1900s, they simply called it “the varsity” or the “Crimson White” after the school’s colors. Hugh Roberts, a sports editor for the Birmingham Age-Herald, coined the term “Crimson Tide” during the 1907 matchup between Auburn and Alabama. The game, played in a sea of crimson mud, was the last game played between the two rivals until 1948 when the series resumed. Although Auburn was heavily favored to win, Alabama held Auburn to a 6-6 tie. Hugh used the term “Crimson Tide” to describe the great game played by Alabama and the name has followed ever since.

Alabama FootballAlabama’s first football game was played in 1892 in Birmingham against a team of selected students from Birmingham high schools. Alabama won, 56-0.

Originally, the stadium had a capacity of 12,000. Currently Bryant-Denny is one of the largest on-campus football stadiums in the nation and holds more than 101,000 fans.

Fight Song

Yea, Alabama! Drown ‘em Tide!Every ‘Bama man’s behind you,

Hit your stride.

Go teach the Bulldogs to behave,Send the Yellow Jackets to a

watery grave.

And if a man starts to weaken,That’s a shame!

For Bama’s pluck and grit have Writ her name in Crimson flame.Fight on, fight on, fight on men!

Remember the Rose Bowl, we’ll win then.

Roll on to victory,

Hit your stride,You’re Dixie’s football pride,

Crimson Tide, Roll Tide, Roll Tide!

Million Dollar BandMade up of more than 400 students, the nationally recognized “Million Dollar Band” is a very prominent part of the Crimson Tide spirit and tradition.

The “Million Dollar Band” was named in 1922 after Alabama played Georgia Tech. Alabama football struggled during the year and lost to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 33-7. During the game, an Atlanta sports writer asked W. C. “Champ” Pickens, an Alabama alumnus, “You don’t have much of a team; what do you have?” Pickens responded, “A Million Dollar Band.”

University of Alabama History and Traditions


HoundstoothAt every game and around Tuscaloosa, many Alabama fans dress in houndstooth-patterned attire. Some wonder where this pattern came from and why it has become synonymous with The University of Alabama.

When Alabama fans think of houndstooth, they think of coach Paul W. “Bear” Bryant, who led the Crimson Tide to a record six national championships. Bryant always wore suits and hats on the sideline, but it was not until Sonny Werblin, owner of the New York Jets, gave him his first houndstooth hat in 1964 that the trend began.

The Capstone CreedThis statement of values, written by the Student Leadership Council, is the pledge made at convocation by each incoming freshman class at the start of the academic year.

“As a member of The University of Alabama community, I will pursue knowledge; act with fairness, honesty, and respect; foster individual and civic responsibility; and strive for excellence.”

April 18, 1831 – Inaugural ceremonies were held and the University was opened. By May 28, 52 students had enrolled.

1860 – UA became a military school.

1865 – Union troops spared only seven of the buildings on the UA campus, including the President’s Mansion, during the Civil War.

1871 – During the Reconstruction era, a reorganized University opened with 107 students enrolled.

1892 – The University’s first football team assembled—the “Thin Red Line” that later became the “Crimson Tide.”

1893 – The first women students enrolled for the fall semester at the University due to successful lobbying of the UA Board of Trustees by Julia S. Tutwiler.

1894 – The student newspaper, The Crimson White, made its first appearance.

1903 – The Alabama Legislature decreed that the military system of organization at the University be abandoned.

1912 – Dr. George H. Denny became University president; the campus consisted of 652 students and nine principal buildings. His presidency began an era of unprecedented physical and enrollment growth. When he retired in 1936, there were more than 5,000 students and 23 major buildings, which form the central core of the modern campus.

1914–1915 – The University band organized (later to be named the “Million Dollar Band”).

1963 – The first sustained enrollment of African-American students was achieved.

1979 – Big Al made his first official appearance at The Sugar Bowl, where Alabama beat Penn State for the National Championship.

1986 – University Honors Program was established. University’s enrollment reached approximately 19,000.

2011 – University enrollment reached 30,000 students.

History of The University of Alabama


First Year Experience & Parent Programs is an area within the Division of Student Affairs committed to supporting the academic and social transition of students and parents to The University of Alabama.

First Year Experience (FYE) seeks to help first-year students understand expectations associated with being a member of the Capstone and provides support, resources, and programs for freshman and transfer students as they build the foundation of their Capstone experience.

Parent Programs offers resources, communication, and programs to assist parents and family members in supporting their UA student through a productive partnership with the University. The programs and resources listed below are designed to promote the proper level of parent involvement, connect parents to campus, and allow parents to become part of the UA community in an effort to maximize each UA student’s learning experience.

Parent Programs:

• Crimson Connections Newsletter

• Parent E-Newsletter

• PENPALS – Parent Email Notification Program

• Parent Calendar & Handbook

• Parent Education Resources

• Parent Advisory Council

• Toll-Free Parent Helpline – 1 (800) 392-2777

• Website – parents.ua.edu

First Year Experience Programs & Resources:

• A-Book

• Camp 1831

• Freshman Forum

• FYE E-Newsletter

• Ignite UA

• Out 2 Lunch

• Peer Leaders

• Tau Sigma Transfer Student Honor Society

• The A-Team

• The Yell Crew

• Transition Talks

• Website – fye.ua.edu

The office also hosts and participates in a variety of events for parents including:

• Parent Orientation

• Family Weekend

• Honors Day Reception

By staying involved with your student’s education, you assist us in promoting your students’ success. Please keep in touch with First Year Experience & Parent Programs and utilize our resources and support throughout your student’s time at UA.

Connect with us on social media:

• facebook.com/fyeatua

• twitter.com/fyeatua

• facebook.com/bamaparents

• twitter.com/bamaparents

Office of First Year Experience & Parent Programs


If you are interested in attending a religious service during your Family Weekend visit, some options available near campus are listed below.

Calvary Baptist Church1121 Paul W. Bryant Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401calvarytuscaloosa.org(205) 758-0495Service Times: 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., and 11 a.m.

Canterbury Chapel Episcopal Church812 5th Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401canterburychapelua.org(205) 345-9590Service Times: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 6 p.m.

Capstone Church1907 University Blvd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401(205) 462-3958Service Times: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Church of the Highlands240 Paul W. Bryant Dr. E Tuscaloosa, AL 35487(205) 980-5577Service Times: 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church721 Greensboro Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401firsttuscaloosa.org(205) 345-7554Service Times: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

First Christian Church627 Bryant Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401tuscaloosafcc.org(205) 758-2968Sunday School: 9:30 a.m., Worship: 10:30 a.m.

St. Francis Catholic Church811 5th Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401stfrancisuofa.com(205) 758-5672Service Times: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 7 p.m.

Temple Emanu-el809 4th Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401shalomtuscaloosa.com(205) 553-3286Service Times: Friday-6:00 pm

Trinity United Methodist Church729 Paul Bryant Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401trinityumc.info(205) 759-4206Service Time: 10:30 a.m.

Tuscaloosa Church of God4115 5th Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35405realhope.me(205) 759-2998Service Times: 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

University Church of Christ1200 Julia Tutwiler Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35404universitycofc.org(205) 553-3001Bible Class: 9:00 a.m. Service Time: 10 a.m.

University Lutheran Church911 5th Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401(205) 752-8784Service Time: 10 a.m.

University Presbyterian Church1127 8th St. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401uaupc.org(205) 758-5422Service Time: 11 a.m.

Religious Services


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Academic RecordsUniversity Registrarregistrar.ua.edu(205) 348-2020

Academic CalendarUniversity Registrarregistrar.ua.edu/calendar(205) 348-2020

AdmissionsUndergraduate Admissionsgobama.ua.edu(205) 348-4999 or 1 (800) 933-BAMA

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Bama CaresStudent Care & Well Beingbamacares.ua.edu(205) 348-2461

Bama CashAction Card Servicesactcard.ua.edu(205) 348-2288 or (800) 474-2288

Billing QuestionsStudent Receivables studentreceivables.ua.edu(205) 348-5350

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Care PackagesShow Ya Careshowyacare.com

Career CounselingCareer Centercareer.ua.edu(205) 348-5848

Computer AccessComputer Labspclabs.ua.edu

Counseling ServicesCounseling Centercounseling.ua.edu(205) 348-3863

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Disability ServicesOffice of Disability Servicesods.ua.edu(205) 348-4285

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Emergency PreparednessOffice of Emergency Preparednessprepare.ua.edu

Events on CampusCrimson Calendar of Eventsevents.ua.edu

Airport Shuttle ServiceHousing and Residential Serviceshousing.ua.edu/on_campus/shuttle.cfm(205) 348-9647

Alcohol AwarenessAlcoholEdu Coursealcoholedu.ua.edu

Alumni ServicesNational Alumni Associationalumni.ua.edu(205) 348-5963

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Financial AidFinancial Aid Officefinancialaid.ua.edu(205) 348-6756 or 1 (855) 4MYBAMA

First-Year StudentsFirst Year Experience & Parent Programsfye.ua.edu(205) 348-8404

Fraternity and Sorority Life Office of Fraternity and Sorority Lifegreekaffairs.ua.edu(205) 348-2693

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Helpful Phone Numbers & Websites


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Health InsuranceStudent Health Centercchs.ua.edu/shc/about-shc/forms(205) 348-2158

Health ServicesStudent Health Centershc.ua.edu(205) 348-6262

Housing, Off-CampusT-Town LivingHousing.ua.edu/off_campus

Housing, On-CampusHousing and Residential Communitieshousing.ua.edu(205) 348-6676 or 1 (888) 498-2262

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LibrariesUniversity Librarieslib.ua.edu(205) 348-6047

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Meal PlansBama Diningbamadining.ua.edu(205) 348-6816 or 1 (888) BAMAFOOD

Motorist Assistance ProgramTransportation Servicesfawp.ua.edu/bamaparking/map(205) 348-0121

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Parent ProgramsFirst Year Experience & Parent Programsparents.ua.edu(205) 348-8404 or 1 (800) 392-2777

ParkingTransportation Servicesbamaparking.ua.edu(205) 348-5471

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Religious OrganizationsCampus Ministriesdos.ua.edu/campusMinistries.cfm

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Safety on CampusUniversity Policepolice.ua.edu(205) 348-5454

Student ConductOffice of Student Conductsc.ua.edu(205) 348-8234

Scholarships Undergraduate Scholarships scholarships.ua.edu(205) 348-8201 or (800) 933-BAMA

Sorority and Fraternity LifeOffice of Fraternity and Sorority Lifegreekaffairs.ua.edu(205) 348-2693

Student Athletic TicketsAthletic Ticket Officerolltide.com(205) 348-2262

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Technology AssistanceIT Service Deskoit.ua.edu/oit/services/it-service-desk(205) 348-5555

Textbooks and ApparelUA SUPe Storeuniversitysupplystore.com(205) 348-6168 or (800) 825-6802

TransportationCrimson Ridecrimsonride.ua.edu(205) 348-RIDE

Tutoring AssistanceCenter for Teaching and Learningctl.ua.edu(205) 348-5175

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Writing AssistanceWriting Centerenglish.ua.edu/undergrad/writing(205) 348-5065

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Visit registrar.ua.edu/academics/academic-calendars to view the full academic calendar.

Fall 2014

August 18 Late Registration/add/drop

August 20 Classes begin

August 27 Last day to register or add a course

August 27 Last day to drop a course without a grade of “W”

September 1 Holiday – Labor Day – No classes

September 17 “Constitution Day”

October 29 Last day to drop a course with a grade of “W”

October 29 Last day to drop a course on-line. Drops after this date need to be processed in the student’s college office

October 30–31 Fall Break

November 25 Last day for all tests, etc.

November 26 Classes dismissed (UA open – normal business hours)

November 27–28 Holiday – Thanksgiving – No classes

December 1 Classes resume at 7 a.m.

December 5 Last day to withdraw from the University without having to petition to the student’s college office (except nursing and law)

December 6 Classes end

December 8–12 Final exams

December 13 Commencement (two ceremonies)

December 16 All grades due (due 12 p.m.)

December 22, 2014–January 2, 2015

University Closure – Holiday Break

Spring 2015

January 5 University resumes normal business hours

January 6 Late registration/add/drop

January 7 Classes begin

January 14 Last day to register or add a course

January 14 Last day to drop a course without a grade of “W”

January 19 Holiday – Martin Luther King Jr. birthday observed

March 13–20 Spring Holidays (begins 5 p.m. March 13)

March 18 Last day to drop a course with a grade of “W”

March 18 Last day to drop a course on-line. Drops after this date need to be processed in the student’s college office

March 23 Classes resume at 7 a.m.

March 30–April 3 Honors Week

April 3 Honors Day (classes dismissed)

April 17 Last day for all tests, etc.

April 24 Last day to withdraw from the University without having to petition the student’s college office (except nursing and law)

April 24 Classes end

April 27–May 1 Final exams

May 1–2 Commencement

May 5 All grades due

Important Academic Dates

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Bama Bed & Breakfast13752 Westlake Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35405(205) 750-0990www.vrbo.com/258233Please see ad on p. 31.

Hotel Capstone320 Paul W. Bryant Dr.Tuscaloosa, AL 35401(205) 752-3200www.hotelcapstone.comPlease see ad on p. 19.

Wingate By Wyndham, Tuscaloosa4918 Skyland Blvd. E.Tuscaloosa, AL 35405(205) 553-5400www.wingatetuscaloosa.comPlease see ad on p. 26.

Places to Stay

Crimson Choice600 E. University Blvd., Suite B Tuscaloosa, AL 35404(205) 348-9400www.crimsonchoice.ua.eduPlease see ad on inside front cover.

The Lofts at City Center1345 10th Ave. E.Tuscaloosa, AL 35404(205) 469-2020www.theloftsatcitycenter.comPlease see ad on inside back cover.

Places to Live

Tuscaloosa Area ResourcesFor more area resources visit www.universityparent.com/alabama

Where to Shop

Amy’s Florist4521 Longview Dr.Tuscaloosa, AL 35405(205) 345-2242 or (800) 544-5076www.amystheflorist.comPlease see ad on p. 15.

The University of Alabama Supply Store4 Locations(205) 348-6168www.supestore.ua.eduPlease see ad on p. 29.

UniversityParent College Laundry Bagwww.amazon.com/gp/product/b00k0ustye

UniversityParent’s Guide to Supporting your Student’s Freshman Yearwww.amazon.com/Guide-Supporting-Your-Students-Freshman/dp/0692027440Please see ad on p. 4.

Alabama Credit Union220 Paul W. Bryant Dr. E. Tuscaloosa, AL 35486(205) 348-5944www.alabamacu.comPlease see ad on p. 3.

Alumni Association and FATE(205) 348-5963alumni.ua.edu(205) 348-1559fate.ua.eduPlease see ad on p. 34.

Ambassador Limousine ServiceTuscaloosa, AL(205) 556-5466www.limo205.comPlease see ad on p. 37.

Additional Services

Birmingham Door To Door Shuttle(205) 591-5550www.birminghamdoortodoor.comPlease see ad on p. 27.

Express Oil Change & Service Center604 E. 15thTuscaloosa, AL 35401(205) 352-3587www.expressoil.comPlease see ad on p. 33.

Office of Information TechnologyIT Service Desk 125 Gordon Palmer HallTuscaloosa, AL 35487(205) [email protected] see ad on p. 10.

Student Health Centershc.ua.eduPlease see ad on back cover.

University LibrariesBox 870266Tuscaloosa, AL 35406(205) 348-6047www.lib.ua.eduPlease see ad on p. 13.

UniversityParent E-Newswww.UniversityParent.com

Whatley Health Services2731 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Tuscaloosa, AL 35401(205) 349-3250www.whatleyhealth.orgPlease see ad on p. 30.

Documents

University of Alabama 2014 Family Weekend guide