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Welcome to The University of Alabama
Welcome from the President
Family Weekend Schedule
Gameday 101
2013 Alabama Football Schedule
Gameday Parking Map
Gameday Pre-Game Traffic Map
Tailgate and Gameday Activities Map
The University of Alabama History and Traditions
Office of First Year Experience and Parent Programs
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Welcome to
Welcome
from the
President
Dear UA Family and Friends,
Welcome to The University of Alabama!
We are pleased that you have joined
us for Family Weekend 2013. We have
scheduled a variety of activities designed
especially for you and your student
to enjoy together—from tailgating to
meeting other UA parents and students.
Parents and Families,
We are excited to welcome you to
campus for Family Weekend 2013! As
your student’s fall semester begins, we
share their excitement in welcoming you
to their home away from home at The
University of Alabama. Your support
during your student’s college experience
is crucial to their success at the Capstone,
and we thank you for partnering with
us for your student’s success.
We know that the main reason you
are here is to spend time with your
student and learn more about his or
her “UA home.” Please take a few
minutes to talk with our First Year
Experience and Parent Programs staff;
they will be pleased to answer any
questions you may have and will be
an excellent resource for you during
your student’s time at the University.
I encourage you to take advantage of
the resources our First Year Experience
and Parent Programs office provides.
While you’re visiting, walk around campus
to get a feel for how your student spends
their day, visit their academic college
or school, and join us for our signature
events planned just for your family. We’ll
start the fun Friday night with the Beach
Bash, continue with the Family Tailgate
on Saturday before cheering on the
Crimson Tide football team, and share
more about student opportunities outside
the classroom at our Student Affairs
Expo & Jazz Brunch Sunday morning.
Your student’s success in and out of
the classroom is our top priority at the
University. We are pleased to have
your family as a part of our family.
Sincerely,
Again, we are so pleased to have
you on campus for Family Weekend,
and we hope you have a wonderful
experience at the Capstone.
Judy Bonner
President
Roll Tide,
The Office of First Year Experience
and Parent Programs
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Family Weekend Schedule
Friday, September 20, 2013
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Family Weekend Check-In
1 – 3 p.m.
*The Family Weekend shuttle stops here.
All registered Family Weekend participants should check in to pick up
their Family Weekend packets that include a Family Weekend Guide,
schedule of events, tickets, nametags, and other goodies.
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Chill Out with the Office of Student Conduct
Stop by the Ferguson Center Plaza to learn about the Office of
Student Conduct through a variety of fun and games. They will
also be giving away free snow cones from Kona Ice.
Location: Ferguson Center Plaza
1 –2:30 p.m.
Family Weekend Magic Show and Story Time
Family Weekend guests are invited to join the College of Education
and for an afternoon of magic, storytelling, and refreshments.
Location: McLure Education Library, Reading Room
1 – 3 p.m.
Location: Ferguson Center, Room 330
Families Serving Families: A Service Opportunity
(Registration required in advance)
Join the Community Service Center to serve in Tuscaloosa, your student’s home
away from home. With this service project, you will not only get to interact with other
UA families but also get to know your student’s Tuscaloosa family and community.
Location: Tuscaloosa Community
2 – 4 p.m.
Get the Scoop at Student Media
Join the Student Media staff as they dish up ice cream treats, give you a tour of their
new facility, and share the various ways their office provides serves the UA campus.
Location: Student Media Building, Newsroom
2 – 4 p.m.
President’s Mansion Tour
The Capstone College of Nursing Open House
Enjoy a tour of the President’s Mansion and learn about its unique history.
Families are invited to learn more about The Capstone College of Nursing and go
on a tour of the human patient simulation labs. During this event, students can learn
more about the program while interacting with staff as well as student ambassadors.
Location: President’s Mansion
Location: The Capstone College of Nursing
*The Family Weekend shuttle stops here.
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Come by the Career Center to learn about student services while
enjoying sweet snacks with the Career Center staff.
1:30 – 4 p.m.
Location: Ferguson Center Ballroom, 3rd floor
Cookies with the Career Center
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(Friday, September 20, 2013 continued. . .)
3 – 4:30 p.m.
College of Engineering Open House
Join the College of Engineering for a tour of the NERC
Building and its new addition to H.M. Comer Hall.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Location: North Engineering Research Center, Lobby
3 – 5 p.m.
3rd Annual Chocolate Festival
(Registration required in advance)
Sample chocolate treats and participate in a silent auction while
learning more about women’s health. All proceeds from the
festival will benefit the Women’s Resource Center.
Family Weekend Late Check-In
For families unable to check in on Friday, stop by the Ferguson Center to get your
Family Weekend Guide, schedule of events, tickets, nametags and other goodies.
Location: Gorgas Library, Room 205
Location: Ferguson Center Ballroom, 3rd floor
3 – 5 p.m.
2.5 hours
before kickoff
Veteran and Military Affairs Open House
Visit Veteran and Military Affairs to explore the resources for
student veterans, service members, and dependents.
3 – 5 p.m.
Presidential Village Open House
Come get a firsthand look at the newest residence hall on campus,
Presidential I. Staff will be available to answer questions and
give tours while mingling with families and students.
Location: Presidential I
3 – 5 p.m.
Family Weekend Tailgate
(Family Weekend package holders only/Family Weekend ticket required)
Location: Office of Veteran and Military Affairs, One B.B. Comer
Off-Campus Housing Information Event
Join the Office of First Year Experience and Parent Programs for a BBQ tailgate
with entertainment, giveaways, and Crimson Tide tradition and pride!
Location: Presidential Park (Between Bryant-Denny
Stadium and the ten Hoor Parking Deck)
2.25 hours
before kickoff
Walk of Champions
Families can cheer on the football team as they proceed through
the Walk of Champions to get ready for the game!
Housing and Residential Communities invites parents and students
to explore the many options available for off-campus living.
Location: In front of Bryant-Denny Stadium
Location: Mary Burke Hall West, Crimson Nights Community Room
1.5 hours
before kickoff
7 – 9 p.m.
Beach Bash
Elephant Stomp
Join the Million Dollar Band and drum line for a gameday tradition at UA. The band
will lead a pep rally on the steps of Gorgas Library before marching to the stadium.
*The Family Weekend shuttle stops here.
(Family Weekend ticket required)
Location: Steps of Gorgas Library on the Quad
Families will experience an evening at a tropical beach right here in Tuscaloosa
with the Office of First Year Experience and Parent Programs. This poolside event
will include great music, food and giveaways to help kick off the weekend.
Location: University Recreation Outdoor Pool Complex
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5 hours before
the game until
3 hours before
the game
TBD
Alabama vs. Colorado State University
Come watch the Crimson Tide take on the Colorado State Rams.
Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium
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Sunday, September 22, 2013
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Student Affairs Expo & Jazz Brunch
(Family Weekend ticket required)
Families are invited to gather with Student Affairs staff for a delicious brunch over Jazz
music as the weekend comes to a close. Walk through the Student Affairs Expo to
learn about the 20+ departments in Student Affairs and to get some fun giveaways.
Location: Ferguson Center Fresh Food Co. and 2nd floor lobby
1 – 3:30 p.m.
City Tour
(Registration required in advance at uaferguson.tix.com)
Familiarize yourself with the city of Tuscaloosa through the free
City Tour. This tour will inform Family Weekend guests about the
history, cultural hot spots and great assets of Tuscaloosa.
Location: Meet at the Ferguson Center Plaza
1 – 4 p.m.
Dog Splash!
All Family Weekend participants and community members are invited to the
6th annual Dog Splash at the Outdoor Pool Complex. It’s the last event at
the Outdoor Pool, so stop by for a fun-filled afternoon of doggie paddlin’!
The cost is $5 per dog, but admission is free for those without a dog.
Location: University Recreation Outdoor Pool Complex
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Shopping and Dining
Make sure that you take time during
gameday to check out all the great
things at the SUPe Store. The SUPe
Store has all the latest fan apparel and
gameday novelties. There are three
separate merchandise stores that will
be open with an extensive supply of
Bama gameday souvenirs, apparel
and books. Store locations are:
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Ferguson Center Student
Union (on the ground floor)
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Bryant Museum (inside the
museum on Bryant Dr. across
from Coleman Coliseum)
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SUPe Store Tent (on the
east side of the Quad)
The campus has plenty of Bama
Dining options for families on
gameday. Store locations are:
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Football is one of the most popular sporting events during
the fall, and gameday in Tuscaloosa is an experience like
no other. Learn all you need to know to make gameday
a fun, safe and enjoyable experience at uagameday.com.
Getting Around
Three hours prior to kickoff, the entire core
of campus is closed to all vehicle traffic.
This allows for increased pedestrian
traffic on the Quad, the Strip and to
Bryant-Denny Stadium. These streets
remain closed until after post-game
traffic clears. However, the Crimson Ride
transit system has 21 buses running
gameday routes starting at 7 a.m.
and is free for all fans on gameday.
Parking
Public parking is available on and off
campus. The east side of campus has
the most convenient and large amount
of parking featuring the ability to prepurchase parking tickets the week of the
game at uagameday.com On gameday,
public parking will also be available for
purchase on a first-come, first-served
basis on the east side of campus. Fans
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can then use the Crimson Ride system
to travel to the Quad. The bus stop
is about 250 yards from the Parent
Program tent at Presidential Park.
There are also various non-university
public parking opportunities
off campus that include shuttle
to and from the stadium.
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Free car parking is also available
at the Downtown Intermodal
Facility (601 23rd Ave.), starting
3 hours prior to game time. The
cost to ride the bus (per trip):
žž Adults: $1
žž Children 3 and under: free
žž Age 60 or over and people
with disabilities: 50 cents
This bus stops on 12th Avenue, about
one block southwest of the stadium.
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Free car parking is available at
the University Mall. A shuttle will
run from this lot to the south end
zone of Bryant-Denny Stadium
for $10 roundtrip per person.
Both bus stops are about 0.4 miles
from Presidential Park, the location
of the Family Weekend tailgate.
Tailgating
A big football tradition is tailgating before,
during and after the game. This includes
the elaborate tent set-ups that go up on
the Quad on Friday evenings and Saturday
mornings before the game. Families will
bring food, drinks and even TVs to their
tents. These set-ups are a point of pride
to the Tide fans. Come out early to enjoy
pre-game festivities with the UA family.
The Quad activities will end 1-1.5 hours
after the game. For more information
about the Quad or tailgating rules and
regulations, visit uagameday.com
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Ferguson Center Student Union
(Food Court on the second floor)
Lakeside Dining (corner of
McCorvey Dr. and Hackberry Ln.)
Stewart’s Corner at Lloyd Hall (East
side of 6th Ave. near the Quad)
In need of great tasting and convenient
gameday catering? Bama Dining
also offers great gameday catering
packages. Call Bama Dining at
(205) 348-9881 for more information.
If that wasn’t enough, the Quad has
exclusive vendors along 6th Ave.
(east side) with a wide array of food
options, such as BBQ, chicken, steak
sandwiches and many more.
Also, located just steps away from BryantDenny Stadium and the Quad, the Strip is
an area of shops and restaurants that is
a popular gameday destination. Whether
you want to enjoy delicious food before
kickoff or buy Alabama merchandise,
you can find it all on the Strip.
Restrooms
There are restroom trailers on the
north, west and east sides of the
Quad, as well as portable toilets
in areas around the Quad.
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Smoking
Smoking is prohibited in seated and
ticketed areas, portals and aisles of
Bryant-Denny. Designated smoking areas
are located on the main concourse and
other designated areas near suites.
Getting Out of Town
Many roads become one-way streets
to accommodate traffic after the game.
There are four main routes from campus
to access the interstate after the game:
Items Prohibited in the Stadium
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Bags over 8 ½ x 11 inches
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Bottles, cans and thermoses
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Chair backs larger than a single seat
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Food containers and coolers
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Ice bags and ice chests
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Laser pointers
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Artificial noisemakers (bells,
horns, whistles, cow bells, etc.)
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Outside food and drink
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Strollers
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Umbrellas
•
Video recorders and camcorders
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Computers
•
Cameras with telephoto
lenses over 6 inches long
Re-entrance into the Stadium
By University of Alabama and SEC
policy, no re-entrance is allowed
once a guest leaves the stadium.
Ticket Policies
The Bryant-Denny ticket office opens
three hours prior to kickoff.
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The University of Alabama is not
responsible for lost, stolen or
damaged tickets. This includes
tickets left at home on gameday.
Every individual entering the stadium
must have a ticket, regardless
of age (including infants).
The University of Alabama reserves
the right to change the date, opponent
and start time of any game without
entitling the ticket holder to a refund.
I-359 Route (quickest route
to the interstate)
1. Find your way to University Blvd. or
Paul W. Bear Bryant Dr. (whichever
is easiest) and proceed west.
2. Continuing west, turn left onto
Lurleen B. Wallace Blvd. South
(this is a one-way street).
3. Continue straight toward
University Blvd. East.
4. Proceed straight beyond the
traffic light at University Blvd.
East to state Route 216.
5. Continue on state Route
216 to I-20/I-59.
McFarland Route (slowest
route to interstate)
1. Find your way to Campus
Dr. East and proceed east
on the one-way road.
2. Continue to the McFarland
Blvd. access ramp.
3. Take a right onto the access ramp
to get onto McFarland Blvd.
4. Continue on McFarland Blvd.,
which will take you to I-20/59.
3. Lurleen B. Wallace Blvd.
South will become I-359 (no
turns, just a lane change).
4. Continue on I-359 and it
will lead you to I-20/59.
• I-20/59 north toward
Birmingham is to the left.
• I-20/59 south toward
Meridian is to the right.
Elevators
The Gate 5 elevator gives easy access
to the U2 level on the west side (U1
and U3 levels can be accessed by
the spiral walkway from that level).
The Gate 37 elevator gives easy
access to the U4 level on the east
side and north upper (400 level).
A proper ticket is required to
use public elevators.
Cottondale Route (next quickest
route to interstate)
1. Find your way to University
Blvd. and proceed east.
2. Continue on University Blvd.
(HWY 215 N) beyond the
McFarland Blvd. intersection.
3. Continue on University Blvd.
East (US HWY 11) to I-20/59.
Lost and Found/Lost Children
We encourage you to stop at the Ferguson
Center Info Desk or the gameday
information center in front of Reese
Phifer Hall and pick up an ID bracelet
for your children. Lost children and lost
articles can be picked up at Gate 17.
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Route 216 (not recommended for RVs)
1. From the UA Campus, travel
south to 15th St. East.
2. C
ontinue on 15th St. East
beyond McFarland Blvd.
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Alabama Football Schedule
Date
Oppenent/Event
Location
Time
08/31/13
vs. Virginia Tech
Atlanta, GA
4:30 p.m. CT
09/14/13
at Texas A&M *
College Station, TX
2:30 p.m. CT
09/21/13
vs. Colorado State
Tuscaloosa, AL
TBA
09/28/13
vs. Ole Miss *
Tuscaloosa, AL
TBA
10/05/13
vs. Georgia State
Tuscaloosa, AL
TBA
10/12/13
at Kentucky *
Lexington, KY
TBA
10/19/13
vs. Arkansas *
Tuscaloosa, AL
TBA
10/26/13
vs. Tennessee *
Tuscaloosa, AL
TBA
11/09/13
vs. LSU *
Tuscaloosa, AL
TBA
11/16/13
at Mississippi State *
Starkville, MS
TBA
11/23/13
vs. Chattanooga
Tuscaloosa, AL
TBA
11/30/13
at Auburn *
Auburn, AL
TBA
*Conference Event
For updated times and information, visit rolltide.com.
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2012 GAMEDAY PARKING
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The Park at Manderson Landing
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Crimson Ride Shuttle Drop-Off/Pick-Up
(Shuttle begins running at 7:00 a.m.)
Open Public Car Parking - $20 per game
Parking for people with Disabilities - Permit Required
1 2 3 Wheelchair Accessible 4 Accessible$30 per game
Parking for People with Disabilities Shuttle Drop Off/
Pick Up. (“D” Shuttle begins running 3 hours prior to
kickoff )
Tide Pride Reserved RV Lots
All on-campus RV Lots open at 6:00 pm Friday before
a home game.
Reserved Gameday Parking – Available for purchase.
Please visit www.uagameday.com to purchase or call
205-262-2811 for more information.
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Ridgecrest
Reserved Car Parking
Reserved Car Parking until 12:00 pm Saturday,
then becomes Open Car Parking for $30 per game
Northington RV Lot
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15th Street
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15th Street
6th AVENUE EAST
COMMERCIAL BUS
PARKING ZONE
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Northington RV Lot
Bruno’s
Supermarket
(open Thursday - Sunday)
21st St. E.
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LANE
The Park at Manderson Landing
2600
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Roads Closing the Morning of Gameday
(Emergency and Permit Vehicles Only)
Roads Close when parking is full
Points Where Roads are Blocked and/or Credential
Check Point
Residential Student Permit Check Point
Roads Closing at 7:00 am on Friday through Gameday
(Faculty & Staff Permits Only) (Emergency and Permit
Vehicles Only)
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Quad Pickup & Drop Off Area (See Quad Map for
Opening Times)
Roads Blocked 3 Hours Prior to Kickoff
(Emergency and Permit Vehicles Only)
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Zone
Colored Arrows show the suggested traffic flow
in those Parking Zones
Crimson Ride Shuttle Drop-Off/Pick-Up
“S” Shuttle begins running at 7:00 a.m.
“D” Shuttle begins running 3 hours prior to kickoff
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COMMERCIAL BUS
PARKING ZONE
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"I-359 Route-Zone"
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"Cottondale Route / Route 216-Zone"
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COMMERCIAL BUS
ROUTE
NORTHINGTON RV LOT
15th Street
McFarland Blvd.
COMMERCIAL BUS
PARKING ZONE
15th Street
University Mall
University Mall Circle
Northington RV Lot
Bruno’s
Supermarket
(open Thursday - Sunday)
21st St. E.
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Map of Gameday Activities
The University of Alabama
History and Traditions
The University of Alabama, known as “The Capstone” for being the
first higher education institution in Alabama, is rich in history and
tradition that dates back to before the Crimson Tide got its name.
The University of Alabama Today
The University of Alabama ranked among
the top 50 public universities in the nation
in U.S. News and World Report’s annual
college rankings for more than a decade.
UA is ranked 32nd in the 2013 rankings.
This year’s freshman class, with more
than 6,000 students, is the largest in
school history—bringing total enrollment
to more than 33,000 students.
Alabama Traditions
The Crimson Tide/Roll Tide
When people referred to Alabama’s
football team in the 1900s, they simply
called it “The Varsity” or the “Crimson
White” after the school’s colors.
Hugh Roberts, a sports editor for the
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Birmingham Age-Herald, coined the term
“Crimson Tide” during the 1907 matchup
between Auburn and Alabama. The game,
played in a sea of crimson mud, was the
last game played between the two rivals
until 1948 when the series resumed.
Although Auburn was heavily favored
to win, Alabama played in a sea of red
mud to hold Auburn to a 6-6 tie. Hugh
used the term “Crimson Tide” to describe
the great game played by Alabama and
the name has followed ever since.
“Roll Tide” was said to illustrate
the Alabama varsity running on the
field. It was said the team looked
like the tide was rolling in, thus
gaining the chant “Roll Tide.”
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each incoming freshman class at
the start of the academic year.
“As a member of The University of
Alabama community, I will pursue
knowledge; act with fairness, honesty,
and respect; foster individual and civic
responsibility; and strive for excellence.”
Fight Song
Yea, Alabama! Drown ‘em Tide!
Every ‘Bama man’s behind you,
Hit your stride.
Go teach the Bulldogs to behave,
Send the Yellow Jackets to a watery grave.
And if a man starts to weaken,
That’s a shame!
For Bama’s pluck and grit have
Writ her name in Crimson flame.
Fight on, fight on, fight on men!
Remember the Rose Bowl, we’ll win then.
Roll on to victory,
Hit your stride,
You’re Dixie’s football pride,
Crimson Tide, Roll Tide, Roll Tide!
The Elephant
Alabama Football
UA has not always been associated with
the elephant. In fact, it was not until
1930 that Alabama and elephants were
linked. During that season, Sports Writer
Everett Strupper of the Atlanta Journal
wrote a story describing the AlabamaOle Miss football game. He described
the Alabama players’ size and power:
Alabama’s first football game was played
in 1892 in Birmingham against a team
of selected students from Birmingham
high schools. Alabama won, 56-0.
“At the end of the quarter, the earth
started to tremble, there was a distant
rumble that continued to grow. Some
excited fan in the stands bellowed,
‘Hold your horses, the elephants are
coming,’ and out stamped the Alabama
varsity. It was the fist time that I had
seen it, and the size of the entire eleven
nearly knocked me cold; men that I
had seen play last year looking like
they had nearly doubled in size.”
From then on, he and other writers
continued to refer to Alabama’s linemen
as the “Red Elephants,” beginning the
long association of UA and the elephant.
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Originally, the stadium had a capacity
of 12,000. The first of a long series of
expansions took place in 1937. Currently
Bryant-Denny is one of the largest oncampus football stadiums in the nation
and holds more than 101,000 fans.
Million Dollar Band
Made up of more than 400 students,
the nationally recognized “Million Dollar
Band” is a very prominent part of the
Crimson Tide spirit and tradition.
The “Million Dollar Band” was named
in 1922 after Alabama played Georgia
Tech. Alabama football struggled
during the year and lost to the Georgia
Tech Yellow Jackets 33-7. During the
game, an Atlanta sports writer asked
W. C. “Champ” Pickens, an Alabama
The University of Alabama
alumnus, “You don’t have much of
a team; what do you have?” Pickens
responded, “A Million Dollar Band.”
Houndstooth
At every game, many Alabama fans dress
in houndstooth-patterned attire. Some
wonder where this pattern came from
and why it has become synonymous
with The University of Alabama.
When Alabama fans think of houndstooth,
they think of coach Paul W. “Bear”
Bryant, who led the Crimson Tide to
a record six national championships.
Coach Bryant always wore suits and
hats on the sideline, but it was not until
Sonny Werblin, owner of the New York
Jets, gave him his first houndstooth
hat in 1964 that the trend began.
The Capstone Creed
This statement of values, written by
the Student Leadership Council, is
the pledge made at convocation by
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1860 1865 1871
1892-1894
1903
1912-1915
1963
1986
2011
History of
The University of Alabama
1871 – During the Reconstruction
era, a reorganized University opened
with 107 students enrolled.
1903 – The Alabama Legislature decreed
that the military system of organization
at the University be abandoned.
1914-1915 – The University band
organized (later to be named
the “Million Dollar Band”).
April 18, 1831 – Inaugural ceremonies
were held and the University was opened.
By May 28, 52 students had enrolled.
1892 – The University’s first football
team assembled – the “Thin Red Line”
that later became “The Crimson Tide.”
1963 – The first sustained enrollment of
African-American students was achieved.
1860 – UA became a military school.
1893 – The first women students enrolled
for the fall semester at the University
due to successful lobbying of the UA
Board of Trustees by Julia S. Tutwiler.
1912 – Dr. George H. Denny became
University president; the campus
consisted of 652 students and nine
principal buildings. His presidency
began an era of unprecedented
physical and enrollment growth. When
he retired in 1936, there were more
than 5,000 students and 23 major
buildings, which form the central
core of the modern campus.
1865 – Union troops spared only
seven of the buildings on the UA
campus, including the President’s
Mansion, during the Civil War.
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1894 – The student newspaper, The
Crimson White, makes its first appearance.
The University of Alabama
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1986 – University Honors Program
established. University’s enrollment
at approximately 19,000.
2011 – University enrollment
reaches 30,000 students.
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Office of First Year
Experience and
Parent Programs
First Year Experience and Parent Programs is an area within the
Division of Student Affairs committed to supporting the academic
and social transition of students to The University of Alabama.
First Year Experience (FYE) seeks to help first-year students understand
expectations associated with being a member of the Capstone and provides
support, resources and programs for freshman and transfer students as they build
the foundation of their Capstone experience. Connect with us on social media:
Crimson Connections
Newsletter
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Parent E-Newsletter
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PENPALS – Parent Email
Notification Program
Tau Sigma Transfer
Student Honor Society
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Parent Calendar & Handbook
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Camp 1831
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Parent Advisory Council
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A-Team
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Toll-Free Parent Helpline
– (800) 392-2777
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Yell Crew
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FYE E-Newsletter
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Website – fye.ua.edu
facebook.com/fyeatua
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facebook.com/bamaparents
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twitter.com/fyeatua
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twitter.com/bamaparents
First Year Experience Programs:
Individual Transition Meetings
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Freshman Forum
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Ignite UA
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Out 2 Lunch Program
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Peer Leaders
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A-Book
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Parent Programs:
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Parent Programs offers resources, communication and programs to assist
parents and family members in supporting their UA student through a
productive partnership with the University. The programs and resources
listed below are designed to promote the proper level of parent involvement,
connect parents to campus, and allow parents to become part of the UA
community in an effort to maximize each UA student’s learning experience.
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The University of Alabama
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Website – parents.ua.edu
The office also hosts and participates in
a variety of events for parents including:
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Parent Orientation
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Family Weekend
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Honors Day Reception
By staying involved with your student’s education, you assist us in promoting
student success. Please keep in touch with Parent Programs and utilize
our resources and support throughout your student’s time at UA.
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Religious Services
If you are interested in attending a religious service
during your Family Weekend visit, some options
available near campus are listed below.
Calvary Baptist Church
St. Francis Catholic Church
1121 Paul W. Bryant Dr.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
calvarytuscaloosa.org
(205) 758-0495
Service Times: 8:15 a.m.,
9:45 a.m., and 11:15 a.m.
811 5th Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
stfrancisuofa.com
(205) 758-5672
Service Times: 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Canterbury Chapel Episcopal Church
812 5th Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
canterburychapelua.org
(205) 345-9590
Service Times: 8 a.m.,
10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Capstone Church
1907 University Blvd.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 462-3958
Service Times: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Church of the Highlands
240 Paul W. Bryant Dr. E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
(205) 980-5577
Service Times: 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
First Baptist Church
721 Greensboro Ave.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
firsttuscaloosa.org
(205) 345-7554
Service Times: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
First Christian Church
627 Bryant Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
tuscaloosafcc.org
(205) 758-2968
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Service Time: 10:30 a.m.
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Temple Emanu-el
809 4th Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
shalomtuscaloosa.com
(205) 553-3286
Service Time: Friday-6 p.m.
Trinity United Methodist Church
729 Paul Bryant Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
trinityumc.info
(205) 759-4206
Service Time: 10:30 a.m.
Tuscaloosa Church of God
4115 5th Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
realhope.me
(205) 759-2998
Service Time: 10:30 a.m.
University Church of Christ
1200 Julia Tutwiler Dr.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
universitycofc.org
(205) 553-3001
Bible Class: 9 a.m. Service Time: 10 a.m.
University Lutheran Church
911 5th Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 752-8784
Service Time: 10 a.m.
University Presbyterian Church
1127 8th St. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
uaupc.org
(205) 758-5422
Service Time: 11 a.m.
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RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Helpful Phone Numbers
& Websites
A
B
D
E
Academic Records
Bama Cares
Disability Services
Emergency Preparedness
University Registrar
Student Care & Well Being
Office of Disability Services
Office of Emergency Preparedness
registrar.ua.edu
bamacares.ua.edu
ods.ua.edu
prepare.ua.edu
(205) 348-2020
(205) 348-2461
(205) 348-4285
Academic Calendar
Bama Cash
Crimson Calendar of Events
University Registrar
Action Card Services
events.ua.edu
registrar.ua.edu/calendar
actcard.ua.edu
(205) 348-2020
(205) 348-2288 or (800) 474-2288
Admissions
Billing Questions
Undergraduate Admissions
Student Receivables
gobama.ua.edu
Studentreceivables.ua.edu
(205) 348-4999 or 1 (800) 933-BAMA
(205) 348-5350
Events on Campus
Airport Shuttle Service
Housing and Residential Services
housing.ua.edu/on_campus/shuttle.cfm
(205) 348-9647
Alcohol Awareness
AlcoholEdu Course
alcoholedu.ua.edu
Alumni Services
National Alumni Association
alumni.ua.edu
(205) 348-5963
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C
Career Counseling
Career Center
career.ua.edu
(205) 348-5848
Computer Access
Computer Labs
pclabs.ua.edu
Counseling Services
Counseling Center
counseling.ua.edu
(205) 348-3863
The University of Alabama
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RESOURCES
F
L
T
Financial Aid
Libraries
Technology Assistance
Financial Aid Office
University Libraries
IT Service Desk
financialaid.ua.edu
lib.ua.edu
oit.ua.edu/oit/services/it-service-desk
(205) 348-6756 or 1-855-4MYBAMA
(205) 348-6047
(205) 348-5555
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Office of Greek Affairs
greekaffairs.ua.edu
(205) 348-2693
G
M
Textbooks and Apparel
Meal Plans
UA SUPe Store
Bama Dining
bamadining.ua.edu
(205) 348-6816 or 1 (888) BAMAFOOD
universitysupplystore.com
(205) 348-6168 or (800) 825-6802
Greek Life
Motorist Assistance Program
Transportation
Greek Affairs
Transportation Services
Crimson Ride
Greekaffairs.ua.edu
financialaffairs.ua.edu/aux_svcs/
transportation/map
crimsonride.ua.edu
(205) 348-2693
H
Health Insurance
Student Health Center
cchs.ua.edu/shc/about-shc/forms
(205) 348-2158
Health Services
Student Health Center
shc.ua.edu
(205) 348-0121 or
(205) 348-9494 (after hours)
(205) 348-RIDE
Tutoring Assistance
N
O
P
Center for Teaching and Learning
Parking
U
V
W
ctl.ua.edu
(205) 348-5175
Transportation Services
bamaparking.ua.edu
(205) 348-5471
Writing Assistance
(205) 348-6262
Q
R
Housing, Off-Campus
Religious Organizations
(205) 348-8503
T-Town Living
Campus Ministries
http://offcampushousing.ua.edu
dos.ua.edu/campusMinistries.cfm
X
Y
Z
Writing Center
english.ua.edu/undergrad/writing
S
Housing, On-Campus
Safety on Campus
Housing and Residential Communities
University Police
housing.ua.edu
police.ua.edu
(205) 348-6676 or (888) 498-2262
(205) 348-5454
I
J
Scholarships
Judicial Action
Office of Student Conduct
ja.ua.edu
(205) 348-8234
K
Undergraduate Scholarships
scholarships.ua.edu
(205) 348-8201 or
(800) 933-BAMA
Student Athletic Tickets
Athletic Ticket Office
rolltide.com
(205) 348-2262
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RESOURCES
Important Academic Dates
Visit registrar.ua.edu/academics/academic-calendars
to view the full academic calendar.
Fall 2013
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October 30
Last day to drop a course with a grade of “W”
October 30
Last day to drop a course on-line. Drops after this date
need to be processed in the student’s college office
October 31 - November 1
Fall Break
November 26
Last day for all tests, etc.
November 27
Classes dismissed (UA open - normal business hours)
November 28-29
Holiday – Thanksgiving – No classes
December 2
Classes resume at 7 am
December 6
Last day to withdraw from the University
without having to petition to the student’s
college office (except nursing and law)
December 6
Classes end
December 9-13
Final examinations
December 14
Commencement
December 17
All grades due
December 21 - January 1
University Closure - Holiday Break
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(Important Academic Dates continued. . .)
Spring 2014
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January 2
University resumes normal business hours
January 7
Late registration/add/drop
January 8
Classes begin
January 15
Last day to register or add a course
January 15
Last day to drop a course without a grade of “W”
January 20
Holiday-Martin Luther King Jr. birthday observed
February 28
Midterm grade submission for 100-200 level courses
March 19
Last day to drop a course with a grade of “W”
March 19
Last day to drop a course on-line. Drops after this date
need to be processed in the student’s college office
March 21-28
Spring Holidays (begins 5 p.m. March 21)
March 31
Classes resume at 7 am
March 31- April 4
Honors Week
April 4
Honors Day (classes dismissed)
April 18
Last day for all tests, etc.
April 25
Last day to withdraw from the University
without having to petition the student’s
college office (except nursing and law)
April 25
Classes end
April 28-May 2
Final exams
May 2-3
Commencement
May 6
All grades due
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RESOURCES
Campus Map
For an online interactive map visit: http://tour.ua.edu/map.
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Birmingham Door To Door Shuttle
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220 Paul W. Bryant Dr. E.
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Avenue at Tuscaloosa
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PNC Bank
331 University Blvd.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
pncvirualwallet.com/college
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135 B. B. Comer Hall
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
(205) 348-5256
www.studyabroad.ua.edu
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Box 870266
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 348-6047
www.lib.ua.edu
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The University of Alabama
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750 5th Ave. East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 348-6262
shc.ua.edu
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UniversityParent E-News
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Wells Fargo
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