UA Graduate School Preview Day

Friday, February 27, 2026

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.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Thursday, February 26 at 7 p.m.: Dinner at Local Restaurant – Downtown Tuscaloosa 

Optional for those traveling from out of town and arriving on Thursday evening. A shuttle will be provided to and from Home2Suites. 

Friday, February 27:

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:

• Thursday, February 26:
  • 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.
    
• Friday, February 27:
  • 8:30 a.m.: Pick Up at Airport
  • 9:30 a.m.: Arrive on Campus
    

From Campus to Airport:

• Friday, February 27:
  • 3:30 p.m.: Depart Campus
  • 4:30 p.m.: Arrive at Airport

• Saturday, February 28
  • 8:00 a.m.: Depart Home2Suites*
  • 9:00 a.m.: Arrive at Airport

*Will 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 Thursday and/or Friday 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 Friday, February 13. After this date, guests may call (205)722-5630 to check availability and book through Wednesday, February 25.

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:
  • Thursday dinner
  • Friday breakfast
  • Friday 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.