Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Registration closes on Friday, July 3 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
If you are unsure about some of the details asked during registration (e.g. arrival time, flight info, etc.), please go ahead and register so we may get an accurate headcount and start scheduling your faculty meetings. You may return to the form to make updates up until the registration deadline date.
The University of Alabama Campus Preview Day is for students interested in a graduate program at The University of Alabama. Current high school students should contact Undergraduate Admissions for campus visit opportunities.
Campus Preview Day is only offered in an in-person format. Those who cannot attend in person are encouraged to register for a virtual information session.
Summer 2026 Schedule
Monday, July 13 at 7 p.m.: Dinner at Local Restaurant – Downtown Tuscaloosa
Optional for those traveling from out of town and arriving the evening before. A shuttle will be provided to and from Home2Suites.
Tuesday, July 14:
9:30 a.m.: Check In Opens
10:00 a.m.: Welcome and Introductions
10:15 a.m.: Graduate School Overview and Funding Opportunities
10:45 a.m.: Campus and Downtown Tuscaloosa Tour
12:15 p.m.: Current Student Panel
1:00 p.m.: Lunch
1:45 p.m.: Program Meetings/Facility Tours – set up by Graduate School staff; prospective students may request to meet with specific faculty on registration form. If students are already in contact with certain faculty, please note that on form.
3:15 p.m.: Wrap Up/Conclusion
3:30 p.m.: Depart Campus
Transportation
The closest international airport is the Birmingham International Airport located in Birmingham, Alabama, approximately 63 miles or a one hour drive from UA’s campus.
A free shuttle service will be provided to and from the Birmingham International Airport in Birmingham, Alabama at the following times:
From Airport to Campus:
- Monday, July 13:
- 5:30 p.m.: Pick Up at Airport*
- 6:30 p.m.: Arrive at Home2Suites
*May pick up earlier than 5:30 p.m. if all flights arrive before then.
- Tuesday, July 14:
- 8:30 a.m.: Pick Up at Airport
- 9:30 a.m.: Arrive on Campus
From Campus to Airport:
- Tuesday, July 13:
- 3:30 p.m.: Depart Campus
- 4:30 p.m.: Arrive at Airport
- Wednesday, July 14:
- 8:00 a.m.: Depart Home2Suites*
- 9:00 a.m.: Arrive at Airport
*May leave later than 8 a.m. if all flights depart later than 11 a.m.
Hotel Accommodations:
A block of rooms has been reserved at Home2Suites for Monday and/or Tuesday nights. Each room sleeps up to six people and includes free breakfast. Once registered, you will receive a link in your e-mail to book and pay for your room. The last day to book a room at this rate online is Wednesday, July 1. After this date, guests may call the hotel directly to check availability and book through Friday, July 10.
Covered Expenses:
- Shuttle to and from Birmingham airport
- Shuttle to and from hotel to dinner on evening before
- Shuttle to and from event location and hotel on day of event
- All meals:
- Monday dinner (if arriving from out of town and staying at Home2Suites)
- Tuesday breakfast
- Tuesday lunch
Expenses Not Covered:
- Flights
- Hotels
- Mileage
- Any other expense not listed under the ‘covered expenses’ above
Questions? E-mail Kaitlynn at kmbeaird@ua.edu or call (205) 348-0051.
Registration closes on Friday, July 3 at 11:59 p.m. CDT.
If you are unsure about some of the details asked during registration (e.g. arrival time, flight info, etc.), please go ahead and register so we may get an accurate headcount and start scheduling your faculty meetings. You may return to the form to make updates up until the registration deadline date.
