Tuscaloosa in the summer

SEA_tide
Wed, 01 Oct 2014 18:35:44 +0000

UA hosts a variety of camps and events during the summer, so there are lots of things going on during the week. Overall, campus will be less busy and the weather will likely be hot and humid.

As most UA dorms are used to house camp participants during the summer, it’s unlikely that one will have the same room assignment for both the summer and the fall.

When considering starting during the summer, be aware that UA does a very good job at getting students accustomed to college life during the fall through Week of Welcome activities. I personally found that once school started, things were surprisingly calm. Apart form the occasional crossing guard at major intersections and more people at the dining halls and rec centers, UA is much the same as it is during other days of the semester. Even with 35,000+ students, it’s still easy to find quiet places on campus. If anything, it might be a good idea to move in as early as possible, especially if one can participate in a community service or team bonding activity such as Alabama Action, Outdoor Action, Black Belt Action, or Camp 1831.