Confused about acceptance & order of steps

bamagirls
Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:36:58 +0000

This may vary slightly, but this is how it has worked in the past.

Beginning July 1

STEP I: Application for admission, $40 application fee.
Submit transcripts, ACT, and or SAT. Be sure to submit a test that includes Writing score. Priority deadline is February 1.

Student tab appears. CWID issued. Acceptance letter arrives via snail mail.

Scholarship letter arrives. Letter from college of choice arrives.

ONCE ACCEPTED, students may:

STEP 2: Pay enrollment deposit online.

Enrollment deposit is $200 and is non-refundable. Allow at least two hours between paying the enrollment deposit and housing deposit.

STEP 2: Apply to Honors College (see required stats)

Admission is based solely upon stats. Any student who wishes to live in Honors housing must have applied and been accepted BEFORE room selection begins on May 1, so don’t delay in applying. Acceptance to the HC grants the student priority registration beginning second semester, allows a student to go to Honors BB if they wish, and allows the student to select Honors housing (based upon availability).

Check into programs such as Emerging Scholars, University Scholars, CBH, UFE, Blount, etc. Note requirements and deadlines.

STEP 2: Complete the scholarship application online. The scholarship application deadline is December 15.

Don’t wait. The national December ACT and SAT test dates are the last test dates accepted for scholarships.

BEGINNING OCTOBER 1

STEP 3: Pay housing deposit and complete the housing contract.

Housing deposit is $300. Request refunds in writing. $275 is refundable up until May 1, or $175 before June 1. The earlier the deposit is paid the better your chances of receiving your choice of housing. Students are not guaranteed a particular housing option. The deadline for submitting the housing deposit is April 1. The Enrollment deposit must be paid first.

STEP 4: Set up a roommate profile and begin searching for roommates using the roommate profile search or FB

AROUND NOVEMBER 1

STEP 5: Register for Bama Bound online

Beginning around November 1, accepted students can register for Bama Bound after paying the enrollment and housing deposit. The deposit for Bama Bound is $120 for the student. Students usually reside in the dorm during Bama Bound. Parents have the option of paying to stay in the dorm. Parents are assigned to a different tower within RCS. Sibling orientation is also available for an additional cost. Linens are furnished for parents, but must be requested for students. Expect to find a twin xl bed with mattress, dresser, desk, chair in the bedroom, a bathroom with shower, and a fridge, sink, microwave, sofa, table, and chairs in the dorm. You won’t have a tv, toiletries, or trashcan in your room. Staying in the dorm is your least expensive and most convenient option, but it isn’t luxurious.

Make hotel reservations for BB.

Determine interest and investigate deadlines for any living-learning community for which a student may have interest.

Consider whether you’ll participate in Alabama Action, Outdoor Action, or Camp 1831. Watch for online applications to open and submit the deposit and criminal background check online.

Beginning sometime EARLY SPRING to MAY 1

STEP 6: Accept scholarship offer and acknowledge intent to attend on MyBama

AS EARLY AS MAY 1

STEP 7: Room Selection begins

Room selection times are assigned by Housing based upon when the student paid the Housing Deposit.
Students who wish to select roommates should have already made connections using the Roommate Finder or other alternatives. Students are able to select roommates, building, floor, suite, and bedroom during room selection IF they met the deadlines.

AROUND JUNE 1

STEP 8: Purchase football ticket package online

Football tickets generally go on sale online around this time for entering freshman. Students go online to purchase one of two packages available to incoming freshmen.

Around mid-June

STEP 9: Move in time selection online
Watch for the deadline to sign up for a move in time. Those participating in approved activities are allowed to move in early.

Make hotel reservations for move in immediately if you haven’t already.

Around July 1

STEP 10: Purchase Parking permits online

Watch the Crimson mail for assigned times to purchase parking permits. If bringing a car from out of state, check with your state to see if the car will need an inspection or if a waiver is available. Most states allow waivers.

STEP 11: Immunizations & TB Test

Download the immunization form and make an appointment for immunizations and TB skin test. The form may be submitted during Bama Bound. Remember to allow time for the TB test to be administered AND read.

During the summer:

o Set appointments for routine visits to orthodontists, dentists, ophthalmologist, dermatologist, etc. and have any prescriptions refilled. Consider a basic first aid kit with any allergy and cold meds your student may need. Students under 19 are prohibited from buying certain OTC meds in Alabama.
o Register to vote and request absentee ballots if planning to vote in your home state.
o Send final transcript to the UA upon graduation.
o Send AP scores, dual enrollment transcripts, CLEP results to UA.
o Plan several potential schedules before attending Bama Bound.
o Students complete Alcohol Edu and Haven online.
o Lay out an area based upon the dimensions of your chosen dorm room. If your stuff doesn’t fit, you’re bringing too much.
o Copy or scan important documents such as insurance and social security card.