Get On Board Day (GOBD) is a major tradition of campus involvement held at The University of Alabama each fall and spring. GOBD serves as a springboard for any student who wishes to get more actively engaged with campus by connecting our students to hundreds of organizations, community vendors, and departments housed on the UA campus.
During GOBD, each organization sets up a display table where they provide a snapshot of what their organization is all about. We encourage students attending GOBD to explore the entire event. We encourage students to come prepared to talk and meet new people. Don’t be a wallflower when you visit organization tables! Engage them and ask questions. You are shopping for resources for your future!
InfoFall 2026 GOBD T-Shirt Contest is Live
Help shape one of the biggest traditions on campus by entering the GOBD t-shirt design contest! From now until noon on May 31, students are invited to submit original designs that capture the spirit of GOBD and student involvement. The winning design will be printed on the official event t-shirt, worn by students across campus.
Date and Location
Join us on The Quad, Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 5-9 p.m. for Fall Get On Board Day, UA’s signature involvement fair. Come out to meet UA student organizations and campus departments.
After GOBD
At the end of your GOBD experience, student organizations will contact you about opportunities to get engaged with their organization.
To further help you find a good student organization fit, we have a great complementary event happening after GOBD called Organization Take Over (OTO).
Accommodations
If you are a student in need of accommodations, please contact our office at 205-348-6114 or uainvolvement@ua.edu at least two weeks before the event so that we can discuss any needs with you. Thank you!