Welcome to The Legacy Collective – TLC for short.
ABOUT
We’re a community that helps you begin your UA experience with confidence, connection, and plenty of support. In TLC, you’ll build strong academic habits, make new friends, learn from mentors who care about your growth, discover leadership pathways and take part in experiences that help you feel prepared for college life. From a hype week before classes begin to a community that studies together, has fun together, and genuinely looks out for one another, TLC gives you the tools and the people you need to support you during your first year and beyond.
What is TLC?
The Legacy Collective (TLC) is two powerhouse communities – BRIDGE and Lucy’s Legacy – operating as one academic learning community that supports you from day one through graduation. We combine foundational academic skills, mentorship, community building, leadership development and career exploration so you can thrive in class, on campus and after college.
Quick Facts
- Early-arrival TLC Week kicks things off before classes start (mandatory for first-year TLC students).
- Optional first-year living-learning community in John England Jr. Hall (limited number of spaces).
- Ongoing TLC cohort experiences throughout sophomore year until graduation.
- Peer & professional mentoring, study hall, shared course(s), and Advocacy in Action campus & community service experiences throughout the year.
First-year cohort size:200 students
Overall TLC community:750+ students
The Legacy Collective blends academic support with professional pathways, alumni/industry connections and a tight-knit community – boosting belonging, momentum and persistence to graduation.
Who Should Join?
TLC is open to all first-year students who want an academically-enriching, community-oriented start. We’re also an ideal home for students who are excited to join two powerhouse communities – BRIDGE and Lucy’s Legacy – united under The Legacy Collective. Together, these communities offer strong academic support, mentoring, leadership development, and a sense of belonging that continues well beyond your first year.
How To Join
Apply early! We have rolling admission until we reach capacity. Once full, we’ll maintain a waitlist. There is no cost to participate in TLC or attend TLC Week. If interested in staying in the optional living-learning community in John England Jr. Hall, indicate your interest on the application linked above (space is limited).
Application coming soon!
Questions? Contact TLC Staff at thelegacycollective@ua.edu or call 205-348-2408.
EXPLORE THE LEGACY COLLECTIVE
About BRIDGE & Lucy’s Legacy
The Legacy Collective includes two programs – BRIDGE and Lucy’s Legacy – each honoring the strengths of the students they serve. Both programs share the same four‑year TLC experience, TLC Week, mentoring, academic support, leadership development, service, and community. Your selected program simply helps us understand your background, interests, and goals so we can best support your transition and growth at UA.
BRIDGE
BRIDGE is designed for students who want a structured and supportive start to their first year at UA. This program emphasizes strong academic habits, consistent guidance, community building, and a smooth transition into college life. Students who choose BRIDGE are often looking for a clearly defined support system, regular check‑ins, accountability, and opportunities to grow their confidence and leadership over time.
- Select BRIDGE if you are looking for:
- A strong academic and community foundation.
- Consistent guidance, support, and structure during your first year.
- Opportunities to build confidence in new academic and social environments.
- A cohort experience that helps you feel grounded and connected.
- Support as you learn to navigate college expectations and routines.
Lucy’s Legacy
Lucy’s Legacy is designed for students who want to explore leadership, service, personal development, and opportunities to make an impact during their time at UA. This track emphasizes initiative, reflection, long‑term growth, and engagement in experiences that build purpose, confidence, and direction throughout college.
- Lucy’s Legacy offers:
- Opportunities to grow through leadership and service experiences.
- A community that encourages reflection, goal‑setting, and personal development.
- A chance to develop confidence, independence, and initiative.
- Experiences that help you build a meaningful path during your time at UA.
- Ways to take on new challenges and contribute to campus in positive ways.
Your program, whether in BRIDGE or Lucy’s Legacy, does not change the courses, events, opportunities or expectations in the TLC experience.