UA Adds Temporary Directives that Restrict Access, Prohibit Gatherings
These added directives place stricter access restrictions and prohibit gatherings at on- and off-campus residences and place a 14-day moratorium on all in-person student events.
Announcements
COVID-19 Testing of UA Students Yields Less than 1% Positivity Rate
Among the more than 25,000 University of Alabama students who completed the required COVID-19 testing process as of Aug. 16, less than 1% tested positive.
UA Collaborates to Celebrate OLLI Day Alabama Aug. 20
UA is joining the University of Alabama in Huntsville and Auburn University in celebrating OLLI Day Alabama Aug. 20.
UA Distributing Masks to Students
During the first week of classes at The University of Alabama, masks will be given away at four campus hubs. They are available while supplies last, with a limit of two per student.
Update Issued to UA Health and Safety Guidelines to Safeguard Campus
The University of Alabama’s plan to return to full operations is updated to include policies and directives designed to protect the health and safety of students and employees.
Jones Named Interim Dean of Students
Dr. Stacy L. Jones has been named interim dean of students at The University of Alabama effective Aug. 1.
WOW Rolls Out Virtual and In-Person Events for New Students
UA rolls out the welcome wagon with WOW, or Weeks of Welcome, a series of fun programs — many virtual — focused on helping incoming students transition to campus life.
UMC Resumes Evening Hours for Urgent Appointments, Walk-Ins
UMC in Tuscaloosa has resumed evening hours for in-person scheduled appointments and walk-in care.
UA Holds 2020 Spring and Summer Commencement
UA held joint spring and summer commencement exercises last weekend at Coleman Coliseum, where more than 2,500 graduates received degrees throughout nine socially distanced ceremonies.
Fleet Services to Reduce Stock, Introduce New Labor Rate
UA’s Fleet Services will soon reduce the number of vehicles in its fleet and introduce a new labor rate.