What is Bama Bound?

Bama Bound, the University's orientation program is required of all new freshmen and transfer students. Bama Bound facilitates a smooth transition for freshmen and transfer undergraduate students by providing them with the information they will need to ensure success at the Capstone. Bama Bound also gives students the opportunity to learn about the University, services offered to students, and academic programs, along with enrolling in classes for their first term at the University.

Why is Bama Bound important?

Bama Bound helps to facilitate a smooth transition to college, and also provides an opportunity for new students to register for classes. Registration, the process of setting up a class schedule and reserving a place for you in each of those classes, can only be done during the Bama Bound summer orientation. Until a student's class schedule has been confirmed and UA has received the payment of tuition, course fees, residence hall room, Dining Dollars, meal options, and parking decal charges, registration is NOT complete. 

When is Bama Bound?

Bama Bound for new students admitted for summer and fall takes place during May, June, July, and August. Students admitted for summer terms will attend a special summer term orientation. Students attending orientations for summer school terms may register for both summer and fall courses during their Bama Bound session. If possible, women participating in formal recruitment are strongly encouraged to attend a Freshman, Summer, or Transfer Orientation session prior to August.

What if I want to participate in Recruitment, but cannot attend a Bama Bound session prior to August?

We understand that summer travel may be difficult for some, and have made accommodations for those women interested in recruitment that are unable to attend a Freshman, Summer or Transfer Orientation session prior to August. If you cannot attend any of the Bama Bound Orientation sessions prior to August, then you will need to register for the Freshman Final Sessions available August 14 and August 15. We strongly encourage you to register for the August 15 Bama Bound to give us the most flexibility in working around your schedule conflict. Since the Freshman Final Sessions are scheduled during Sorority Recruitment, you will need to make note of this conflict on your Campus Director registration form when it asks if you "anticipate any conflicts that might prevent you from attending any of the recruitment activities." At Convocation, you will also need to notify your Sigma Rho Chi (Recruitment Counselor) of this conflict, so that we can make arrangements for you to attend any parties you are invited to on freeing up your schedule for you to attend Bama Bound Orientation, allowing you to register for classes and pay your student bill.

Registration, the process of setting up a class schedule and reserving a place for you in each of those classes, can only be done during the Bama Bound summer orientation. Until a student's class schedule has been confirmed and UA has received the payment of tuition, course fees, residence hall room, Dining Dollars, meal options, and parking decal charges, registration is NOT complete. As such, students who report to campus for formal sorority recruitment before they have completed orientation and registration may have issues accessing some of the services such as dining until they develop and confirm a student schedule through Student Account Services. If you have not participated in orientation before you come to campus for formal recruitment, we suggest that you start a Bama Cash account by going to http://actcard.ua.edu or bringing cash, a credit or a debit card with you. You will need money for meals until your Fall schedule is confirmed by Student Account Services.

Can my daughter participate in Camp 1831 in addition to participating in Recruitment?

No. The dates of Camp 1831 and Recruitment run concurrently, and due to the overlapping schedules, there is currently not an option to participate in both programs.

What if I don't have an action card prior to arriving on campus?

All students should submit a photo online for their Action Card as soon as they register for Bama Bound. Students who have submitted a photo online for their Action Card and have had it approved can set up their DUO account through their myBama and then add their Action Card on to their iPhone, Apple Watches, and Android Devices. Full instructions and videos on how to add the mobile card can be found by visiting https://actcard.ua.edu/mobileactioncard/.

Students who have not attended Bama Bound prior to their arrival on campus for recruitment are encouraged to start a Bama Cash account by going to http://actcard.ua.edu (or call 800-474-2288) or bring cash, a credit or a debit card with you as you will need money for meals until your fall schedule is confirmed with Student Account Services. Bama Cash is not affected by schedule confirmation, and money will remain on the student’s account to use from the moment it’s added until it’s used completely. Money put on for recruitment will be available to use throughout the semester. The ACT Card on iPhone, Apple Watch, and Android Devices can be used for meals and Bama Cash.

The Action Card Office will be open Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to assist students who cannot access dining or residence hall services. Please call (205) 348-2288 or stop by the Campus Drive Parking Deck, 315 Hackberry Lane. This is the Transit Hub, also known as the Bus Hub.