About
The A-Team are student leaders who undergo a semester-long leadership experience to welcome new students to UA. They support incoming students and help them feel connected to The University of Alabama. During Camp 1831, they share insights and tips for a successful college experience. The A-Team must embody the spirit of the Capstone and demonstrate it to participants. They spend the spring semester training on UA history, traditions, campus resources, student life and the Tuscaloosa community.
Interested in joining the 2025 A-Team? Apply today!
Responsibilities and Requirements
- Attend all required trainings and events
- Attend all Camp 1831 sessions
- Facilitate activities and dialogue between Camp 1831 participants
- Serve as a resource for Camp 1831 participants regarding Camp 1831 activities, campus information, and academic and social transition issues
- Assist with hosting faculty and staff members during Camp 1831
- Assist with Camp Reunion Events and First Year Experience events as needed
- Maintain active communication with First Year Experience staff throughout the A-Team experience
- Uphold all expectations outlined in the A-Team contract through December 2025
Required Dates
- Welcome Meeting: Thursday, December 5, 2024, 5 – 6:30 PM
- Spring Social: Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 5 – 6:30 PM
- A-Team Retreat: Saturday, January 11 – Sunday, January 12, 2025
- A-Team Trainings: Mondays in Spring 2025 from 5 – 7 PM
- Camp 1831 (Including Final Trainings and Camp Sessions): Hold August 1 – 20, 2025
Qualifications
- Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at The University of Alabama from December 2024 – December 2025
- Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Must be in good standing with the University (academics and conduct)
- Must demonstrate a commitment to new students and their success
- Must display a positive attitude and good work ethic
- Must display school spirit, maintain institutional knowledge, and serve as a positive representative of First Year Experience and The University of Alabama
- Must be flexible with roles and responsibilities and able to adapt to the needs of the Camp 1831 program
2025 A-Team Application
Applications are due Friday, November 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM.
Meet the Student Coordinators for A-Team Leadership Experience
The Student Coordinators for A-Team Leadership Experience serve as advisors for members of the A-Team by assisting in the development of leadership trainings, meeting with members of The A-Team for personal and professional development, and working in the office to support marketing and program development for Camp 1831.
Dylan Roulaine
Hometown: Villa Rica, GA
Major: Accounting
Kayrie Weldon
Hometown: Cullman, AL
Major: Hospitality Management
