Student Involvement helps students find their place at UA by connecting them with opportunities to engage with the academic, local, and global community. Through various initiatives and support for targeted student populations, our office aims to make a large campus feel smaller. We also aid student organizations in functioning smoothly and efficiently, ensuring students have the resources they need to thrive.
With 600+ active student organizations and countless leadership opportunities, UA provides many ways to connect and thrive! Balancing academics with extracurricular activities is key to making the most of your time here.
Core Principles
Our team is dedicated to three core principles, our ABCs.
Advocate
We advocate for effective policies, open dialogue, and genuine engagement on behalf of student organizations.
Build
We build a strong community of student organizations by developing dynamic leaders, providing practical and accessible resources and facilitating widespread and relevant communication.
Connect
We connect students to involvement opportunities and foster collaboration among student organizations.
Success at UA and Beyond
We are committed to supporting students as they grow, explore, and build experiences that lead to success at UA and beyond. Students can begin their journey with purpose by balancing academics with involvement in activities that match their interests and enrich their learning experience.
- Consultations
- Schedule a one-on-one involvement consultation with on of our Involvement Geniuses to explore leadership opportunities, goals, and passions you want out of your college experience. UA has hundreds of academic, service, arts, cultural, political, professional, and recreational organizations!
- Mentorship
- Connect with a mentor who has navigated a similar path. UA offers programs to pair you with experienced advisors and support. Student Involvement also offers UA Vanguard for incoming freshman, and Tide 2 for sophomores!
- Service
- Get involved in volunteer opportunities to engage with your community and gain hands-on experience that broadens your perspective with the UA Center for Service and Leadership.
- Transferable Skills
- Visit the UA Career Center to explore the skills you already have and identify areas you would like to grow. Their team can offer advice on majors, internships, and experiences that will strengthen your future job opportunities. They also provide support with resumes, interview preparation, and networking.
Why Get Involved?
Getting involved can transform the UA experience. Here are a few of the benefits:
- “Do more in 4” by maximizing the opportunities and skills you gain
- Discover new interests and explore the campus in meaningful ways
- Build your resume and Co-Curricular Transcript with real-world experience
- Strengthen leadership skills and grow your confidence
- Expand your network by connecting with others
- Find and fuel your passion while creating lifelong friendships
- Apply what you are learning in the classroom to real-life situations
- Give back to the campus and local community
- Make the most of your time at UA and truly enjoy the college experience
Organization Membership
Membership in registered student organizations shall be open to all students of The University of Alabama, without regard to any legally protected class, except in cases of designated fraternal organizations exempted by federal law from Title IX regulations concerning discrimination on the basis of sex.