UA Graduate School Preview Day

Fall 2025 Schedule

Sunday, November 2nd at 7 p.m.: Dinner at Local Restaurant – Downtown Tuscaloosa 

Optional for those who arrive on Thursday evening. A shuttle will be provided to and from Home2Suites. 

Monday, November 3rd:

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

1:30 p.m.: Program Meetings/Facility Tours – set up by Graduate School staff, prospective students may request to meet with specific faculty on registration 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 shuttle service will be provided to and from the Birmingham International Airport in Birmingham, Alabama at the following times:

From Airport to Campus:

  • Sunday, November 2nd
    • 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.
  • Monday, November 3rd
    • 8:30 a.m.: Pick Up at Airport
    • 9:30 a.m.: Arrive on Campus

From Campus to Airport:

  • Monday, November 3rd
    • 3:30 p.m.: Depart Campus
    • 4:30 p.m.: Arrive at Airport
  • Tuesday, November 4th
    • 8:00 a.m.: Depart Campus*
    • 9:00 a.m.: Arrive at Airport

*May leave earlier than 8 a.m. if there is a need or later than 8 a.m. if all flights depart later than 12 p.m.

Hotel Accommodations:

A block of rooms has been reserved at Home2Suites for Sunday and/or Monday 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 is October 10th.

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:
    • Sunday 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.