The A-Team

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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 2027

Required Dates

• Welcome Meeting: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 5-6:30 p.m.
• Spring Social: Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 5-6:30 p.m.
• A-Team Retreat: Saturday-Sunday, January 16-17, 2027
• A-Team Trainings: Mondays, Spring 2027, 5-7 p.m.
• Camp 1831 (Including Final Trainings and Camp Sessions): Hold August 5 – 14, 2027

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at The University of Alabama from August 2026 to December 2027
• 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 2027 A-Team close on November 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Nominations for The A-Team

We would love your help in encouraging students to apply for the A-Team for Camp 1831. The A-Team serve as group facilitators, mentors, and guides for incoming students, and our goal is for this team to represent all areas of campus. The deadline for nominations is October 27. You may nominate as many outstanding students as you want!

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.