Your Starting Point
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FYE Friday: Monster Mash
October 16
Time 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location 300, Russell Hall
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First Gen Pop-Up
October 21
Time 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location 3107, UA Student Center
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Dance, Dance, First Gen
November 2
Time 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location Heritage Room, UA Student Center
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First Gen Sip & Study with the Learning Commons
November 3
Time 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location 200, Russell Hall
About Us
UA First is the transition and retention office for supporting students in defining and achieving their academic goals. UA First supports first-year freshman students and first-generation students in their academic and social transition into the campus community through academic support programs, leadership development, and community engagement. With a focus on transition and retention through large welcome activities with all classmates to small group programs for building connections, UA First is ready to support students in building their legacy at UA.
First Year Experience
First Year Experience (FYE) programs provide out of the classroom opportunities for first-year freshman students to develop academic skills, explore leadership and professional development opportunities, and build a home at UA.
First Gen + Programs
First Generation + programs accelerate student learning through building academic skills, developing cultural understanding and finding a home at UA.
Camp 1831
Start your journey at The University of Alabama with the ultimate first-year experience! This three-day, two-night adventure is filled with activities to get you plugged in on campus, develop friendships, learn about UA traditions, and have fun.
