Graduate School Resources

The Graduate School organizes a new-student orientation and a workshop for new teaching assistants. Make sure to check your Crimson email account for information. The Graduate School also provides numerous resources and assistance for new students. Check out the resources by using the links below. 

Important Dates to Know

As plans for the Fall 2022 semester become available, dates for things like college and department orientations will be posted here. To help you plan, these events typically occur during the week that classes begin (e.g., classes typically begin on a Wednesday, and orientation programs are usually on Monday and Tuesday). 
AUGUST 11-12, 2022 - GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS WORKSHOP
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AUGUST 12, 2022 - GRADUATE SCHOOL WELCOME EVENT, 6-8PM

AUGUST 13, 2022 - GRADUATE SCHOOL ORIENTATION, 12:30-4:45PM

AUGUST 16, 2022 - COLLEGE OF EDUCATION GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION, 12:30-3:30PM, AUTHERINE LUCY HALL
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DATE TBA - COLLEGE OF EDUCATION GRADUATE ASSISTANT ORIENTATION 

AUGUST 17, 2022 - FALL CLASSES BEGIN

Housing

Looking for a place to live can be a daunting task, especially in a new city. We hope some of these resources will provide you a good starting place, if needed. Please note that any properties on this website are not necessarily endorsed by COE-GSO or The University of Alabama. This site is offered as a resource for informational purposes only. 

OFF-CAMPUS RESOURCES OFFICE

This office provides resources to help students succeed as members of the local community, understand and advocate for their own rights and responsibilities, and persevere in navigating challenging situations faced for the first time.

ROOMMATES & PROPERTY SEARCH

This website is intended for educational and informational purposes for UA students and their families. If you have questions about specific properties, email Off-Campus Resources at offcampushousing.ua.edu.

UA SAFER LIVING GUIDE

The University and members of our police and emergency preparedness departments strive to provide a safe and secure environment for our campus community. This guide introduces you to the safety information and services offered by UA.

SOCIAL MEDIA RESOURCES
There are several Facebook groups (not sponsored by UA) where students can post questions, look for roommates, post reviews of properties, etc. To access these groups, log into Facebook and search for the these groups: 
  • Alabama Student Ticket Exchange
  • University of Alabama-Apartments, Subleases
  • University of Alabama (UA) Housing, Sublets, & Roommates
  • Housing-Tuscaloosa Living
  • Alabama Student Housing/Apartments/Rentals
*Neither UA nor COE-GSO is responsible for content appearing on these groups. Please be smart and use your discretion when posting, replying, or accessing information on social media websites.

City Housing Authorities

The Tuscaloosa Housing Authority (THA) is a public housing agency created by resolution of the City of Tuscaloosa in 1951. THA is a quasi-governmental entity governed by a Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor. THA’s mission is to provide a high standard of safe, decent, and affordable housing to the low to moderate-income residents of Tuscaloosa. For information, visit their website here. 

The goals and objectives of the Housing Authority of the City of Northport is to provide above decent, safe sanitary and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination while we serve the needs of low income families. We will maintain an overall occupancy rate of 98% in our Public Housing and 100% in Section 8 Programs. For more information on the Housing Authority of the City of Northport, click here. 

International Student Resources

If you are an international student, there will be lots of student services and information available to you through the Capstone International Center. The following links may be useful pages for you to visit. It is worthwhile to check this web-page out even if you are not an international student, as it has a comprehensive list of things you should consider when moving to Tuscaloosa.

Getting Started at UA

Use the following links to find additional, potentially useful websites and services. It is worthwhile to visit the Capstone International Center's page for other information on housing, new student to-do's, and more (even if you are a local student)--it has a comprehensive list of things you should consider when moving to Tuscaloosa.

Your Questions, Answered!

Do you have a question you just can't find the answer to? Or maybe you don't know who to ask? Well, we're here to help! Click here ask us any question , and we'll find an answer for you! You can also click here to see what questions have already asked and answered.

Find Your Way!

Find your way around UA's campus, see the campus bus routes, and learn about where to park! You'll find all this and more on the campus map. 
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