The A-Team

About

The A-Team are experienced student leaders who welcome new students to UA through Camp 1831. To prepare, they spend the spring semester training on UA history, traditions, campus resources, student life and the Tuscaloosa community. During and after Camp, they support incoming students, help them feel connected to The University of Alabama, and share advice for a successful college experience. The A-Team must embody the spirit of the Capstone and demonstrate what it means to be a University of Alabama student to participants.


Interested in joining The A-Team?

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 UA First events as needed
  • Maintain active communication with UA First staff throughout the A-Team experience
  • Uphold all expectations outlined in the A-Team contract through December 2026

Required Dates

  • Welcome Meeting: Thursday, December 4, 2025, 5 – 6:30 PM
  • Spring Social: Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 5 – 6:30 PM
  • A-Team Retreat: Saturday, January 10 – Sunday, January 11, 2026
  • A-Team Trainings: Mondays in Spring 2022 from 5 – 7 PM
  • Camp 1831 (Including Final Trainings and Camp Sessions): Hold August 6 – 15, 2026

Qualifications

  • Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at The University of Alabama from December 2025 – December 2026
  • 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 UA First and The University of Alabama
  • Must be flexible with roles and responsibilities and able to adapt to the needs of the Camp 1831 program

A-Team Application

Applications for the 2026 A-Team are due November 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Meet the Camp 1831 Student Coordinators

The Camp 1831 Student Coordinators serve as the team leaders for 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.

Taylor Ingram

Student Coordinator for A-Team Leadership Experience

Hometown: Birmingham, AL

Major: Kinesiology

Mason Mounts

Student Coordinator for Camper Experience & Logistics

Hometown: Fortville, IN

Major: Nursing

Edwin McCorquodale

Student Coordinator for A-Team Leadership Experience

Hometown: Mobile, AL

Major: Cyber Security

Kiyah McKinley

Student Coordinator for Camper Experience & Logistics

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Major: Criminal Justice & Psychology