2025-2026 Student Life
Impact Report

Camellia Center

The Camellia Center provides confidential counseling and advocacy for individuals impacted by interpersonal violence and related education and prevention programs.

• 20 Camellia Center Ambassadors provided 15 student-led presentations and projects to educate the campus community on a variety of topics, including campus and community resources related to interpersonal violence
• Supported 6 student assistants from 6 different disciplines who contributed 2,957 hours of service, completed Student Employment Learning Outcomes (SELO) career-readiness activities (including training modules, pre/post-tests and Handshake profiles) and participated in 13 additional professional development opportunities ranging from Career Center consultations to teambuilding activities with campus partners
• Successfully organized 22 Student Advisory Council leaders representing 16 student organizations with a goal of applying the lens of leadership for public purpose to promote the greater good for the whole campus with an emphasis on interpersonal violence and its effect on the entire community
• Supervised and provided developmental opportunities, co-curricular learning and career preparedness for 11 interns from 6 academic departments completing 2,074 service-learning hours
• 53 Greek Safe members representing chapters from Alabama Panhellenic Association (15), National Pan-Hellenic Council (1) and United Greek Council (1) served as allies and resources on interpersonal violence for their Greek-letter chapter organizations
• Offered 405 events and programs reaching 18,186 campus community members to generate education (includes outreach aligned with nationally recognized interpersonal violence-related awareness campaigns in topic areas of dating and domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, sexual assault and child abuse prevention)
• Collaborated with 9 student organizations, 6 community organizations and 15 campus partners to deliver year-round programs and launch new initiatives in trauma informed movement, peer education and wellness fundraising

100%

of clinical clients reported receiving
appropriate care for their safety and crisis needs, helpful written materials and increased connectedness through support groups

Center for Service and Leadership

The Center for Service and Leadership enhances the student experience
through active and diverse engagement opportunities in the community. These meaningful and co-curricular learning opportunities provide students the ability to enhance their leadership skills while becoming active, global citizens.

• Provided 61 students with leadership experiences on student-led action teams — Al’s Pals Mentorship Program, Beat Auburn Beat Hunger, Big Days of Service, UA Habitat for Humanity, Serving Bama, UA Miracle, and Communications and Outreach
• Coordinated service opportunities in West Alabama where 447 students served 4,328 hours with an economic impact of $150,567 through Serving Bama
• Trained and placed 1,011 UA students in 5 local elementary schools to serve over 27,016 hours through Al’s Pals
• Raised and donated 630,624 pounds of food through the Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive to benefit the West Alabama Food Bank (enough to deliver 525,520 meals to families experiencing food insecurity)
• Organized the SEC Food Fight at UA, leading to student donations of 911 meal swipes for peers in need along with 17,832 canned food items and hygiene products to benefit the Bama Cares Food Pantry
• Hosted Serve Big, where UA students served 159 hours at 32 sites, generating an economic impact of $144,587 in West Alabama
• 159 students participated in 32 service opportunities to build 4 homes, raising $8,169 through UA Habitat for Humanity while offering hope and shelter to families in need
• $394,178 raised for Children's of Alabama with 452 students in attendance through UA Miracle (76.19% increase compared to previous year)
• Beyond Bama — Fall Trips: Took 11 students to Selma, Alabama and Montgomery, Alabama where they served 77 hours
• Beyond Bama — Spring Trips: Took 15 students to New Orleans where they served 300 hours at 3 sites in these communities

81,967

Service hours completed by 5,108 students, generating an economic impact of $2,851,630 for community partners

Counseling Center

The Counseling Center supports UA students toward academic success and personal growth through a comprehensive set of resources and services. In addition to counseling and psychological services, the Counseling Center supports the campus community through outreach, consultative services and the training of mental health professionals.

• Supported students through 912 same-day consult appointments and crisis/emergency appointments — a 48% increase compared to previous year
• Student-Reported Outcomes: 93% said they can better manage stress and negative feelings after working with the Counseling Center; 93% said they experienced reduced symptoms of distress from working with the Counseling Center; 95% said their personal well-being improved after working with the Counseling Center; and 91% of students who were concerned about being able to remain in school indicated they were better able to stay in school after using Counseling Center services
• Offered more than 530 presentations and events with 44,802 community engagements, of which 31,687 were students
• Held 61 suicide-prevention trainings, workshops and large-scale events like Suicide-Prevention Awareness Week, generating 2,620 in total attendance
• Worked with 24 students through the Student Tide Against Suicide Advisory Board, providing them with valuable experience educating their peers and growing the suicide prevention and awareness footprint on campus
• Added 3 embedded therapists with a total of 9 across the following areas on campus: Capstone College of Nursing (New!), College of Communication and Information Sciences, College of Education (New!), College of Human Environmental Sciences, Culverhouse College of Business, Honors College, Housing and Residential Communities,
  School of Law (New!), and Styslinger College of Engineering.
• Embedded therapists served more than 520 students with over 2,300 clinical appointments, provided consultation to over 1,100 contacts and delivered educational outreach to 13,520 contacts with faculty, staff and students in respective embedded units

2,709

Students served through 16,856 appointments (a 12% increase in students and 16% increase in attended appointments compared to previous year)

Read more about Counseling earning re-accreditation from the International Accreditation of Counseling Services.

Fraternity & Sorority Life

Fraternity & Sorority Life supports the largest Greek community in the nation with nearly 13,000 students across 4 councils and nearly 50 on-campus housing facilities.

• 55% of the fraternity and sorority community achieved academic recognition (4,215 named to the Dean’s List and 3,035 named to the President’s List)
• Students in the Greek-letter community accumulated a GPA of 3.45 compared to their non-Greek peers’ GPA of 3.36 during the Fall 2025 semester
• 300 students across all 4 councils attended Greek Leadership Summit 2026
• Greek Programming Board sponsored 600 Greek Point events that aligned with the 6 engagement waves of the REAL Tide (Record of Engagement and Learning)

The Greek community included 71 Greek-letter Organizations:

• Alabama Panhellenic Association (APA) — 19 organizations and 7,910 members
• Interfraternity Council (IFC) — 36 organizations and 4,179 members
• National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) — 8 organizations and 214 members
• United Greek Council (UGC) — 8 organizations and 525 members

Chapters of the Year:

• APA: Phi Mu
• IFC: Tau Kappa Epsilon
• NPHC: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.,
• UGC: Alpha Kappa Psi
• Dr. Robert E. Witt Cup Community Chapter of Excellence: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

135,000

Community service hours completed and over $1.8 million in philanthropic giving raised (self-reported by chapters)

Health Promotion & Wellness

Health Promotion & Wellness (HPW) advances personal and community health and well-being on campus to help UA students thrive at the Capstone and beyond.

HPW provides co-curricular learning opportunities to many students each year, with volunteer and leadership roles through academic internships and the Project Health Peer Education Program.

• Facilitated 107 presentations to academic classes and student organizations for education on various health topics and campus resources for a total of 5,320 student interactions
• Supported 706 academic internship/practicum hours for students in the College of Human Environmental Sciences
• Hosted more than 2,740 students at 36 events and awareness weeks
• Launched 2 monthly programming initiatives in Spring 2026 (Feed Your Soul and Tech-Free Thursdays), focusing on unique and creative ways for students to recharge and ‘unplug’ — reached 164 students

Project Health Peer Education had 14,482 student interactions (average of 690 per week) across the 4 branches:

• Health Hut: a highly visible health education mobile structure that rotates between high-student-traffic areas of campus — 43 students on the team
• Healthy Minds: a collaboration with the Counseling Center focusing on mental health and wellness — 30 students on the team
• Health Ambassadors: an outreach program focused on first-year students — 24 students on the team
• Advocates: a unique approach using student teams of 2–3 to engage peers in informal conversations about the health topic of the week — 19 students on the team

HPW maintained 3 monthly virtual outreach series:

• Mental Health Brown Bag series (focused on mental health) — reached 974 students
• #Adulting series (focused on practical life skills) — reached 370 students
• Nourish to Flourish series (focused on nutrition information) — reached 881 students

1,071

Hours of on-campus outreach provided by 123 peer educators in Project Health at 26 weekly events (51 hours per week)

Housing and Residential Communities

Housing and Residential Communities (HRC) strives to set the standard of excellence for campus residential communities as it provides a holistic living environment that promotes student belonging and learning.

• Hosted 700 programs designed to increase student engagement and connectivity as well as support student development and community engagement
• Provided 12 Living-Learning Communities where students could engage with peers who share academic or other interests and goals (several supported by faculty-in-residence)
• Housed 96.1% of the freshman class and over 1,300 upperclassmen living on campus
• Partnered with the Counseling Center to offer mental health support to students living on campus through an embedded therapist who offers dedicated counseling services directly within the residence halls
• Trained and equipped 281 live-on staff who provide ongoing resources, support and engagement to students who live on campus: 254 resident advisors, 21 graduate community directors and 6 professional area coordinators

9,099

Students housed in 34 residence halls

Parent & Family Programs

Parent & Family Programs educates, engages and guides UA student family members to support the student’s transition to college life and academic and personal success.

• Supported 26 students serving as student orientation leaders who assist new students and families at orientation
• Provided timely updates to 127,562 parents and family members through the Crimson Connection newsletter, with an overall open rate of 59% and 80%+ of CampusEsp’s users being active
• Hosted 36 Parent Advisory Council (PAC) members across 18 states both virtually and in-person
• More than $33,000 was raised by campus partners during Family Weekend
• Partnered with 18 University departments during Family Weekend, creating a robust and diverse programming portfolio for families

9,662

family members registered for Family Weekend, engaging in 38 planned events and activities

9,649

parents and family members supported through Bama Bound’s Parent and Family orientation across 26 sessions

Student Center

The Student Center sits at the heart of campus and offers a wide variety of high-quality services, collaborative programming and leisure activities. It serves as a space where UA students can come together, share ideas, develop relationships, network with faculty and staff, find resources and so much more. It houses 8 Student Life departments, 6 University services and 8 Bama Dining options.

• 4,463 event reservations — a 7.2% increase in bookings and 8.8% increase in events compared to previous year (in addition to the Student Center interior, reservations also include John England Jr. Hall and Student Center Promenade, Plaza and Lawn)
• Provided 1,840 meeting room reservations and 1,034 tabling opportunities free of charge to student organizations, departments and building partners
• Served 213 student organizations and 99 campus and community partners with space for meetings and other activities
• Developed 89 student workers in customer service and logistics roles that support essential functions to operate the facility, including building managers, event assistants, information desk assistants and reservation specialists

1,336,779

Visits to the facility, allowing students, faculty and staff to gather and build community on campus

Student Conduct

Student Conduct seeks to maximize each UA student’s learning experience by educating students about the Code of Student Conduct, as well as the Capstone Creed. When necessary, the office also serves as the main campus entity to work with students to resolve disciplinary matters.

• 137 students completed 1,078 community service hours through nationwide nonprofit partner agencies
• Oversaw the Student Judiciary Board (the judicial branch of SGA, comprised of 35 students) as they adjudicated 202 non-academic violations of the Code of Student Conduct and 603 parking ticket appeals
• Reached 718 students through 52 educational workshops on alcohol, tobacco, nicotine, vaping and drug education, including outreach through academic classes such as KIN-155 (Self Defense for Women)
• Donated $6,720 of supplies to Toys for Tots and to Area Agency on Aging, a vital program dedicated to serving the needs of senior citizens
• Reached 172 students through 19 Capstone Character Ethics and Values workshops

Collaborated with many campus partners to serve students:

• Capstone College of Nursing
• Capstone Center for Student Success
• Career Center
• College of Education
• Collegiate Recovery and Intervention Services
• Culverhouse College of Business
• Hazing Prevention Team
• Health Promotion & Wellness
• University of Alabama Police Department

2,013

Students attended 64 "Know the Code" classroom presentations to increase familiarity with the Code of Student Conduct

Student Governance

Student Governance supports the Student Government Association (SGA) as they strive to improve the student experience through self-governance, advocacy and programming. The SGA is comprised of three branches — executive, legislative and judicial.

• Hosted 82 events focused on the following goals: expanding student access initiatives, raising scholarship funds, strengthening campus partnerships, and advancing wellness, transparency and student success
• Transported 654 students through the SGA Airport Shuttle in partnership with College Break Bus and UA Parking & Transportation Services
• Launched the Legends Punch Card, rewarding students who were named to the Dean’s List or President’s List with exclusive discounts and deals from 28 local businesses
• Welcomed 17 West Alabama high school students to the Capstone for SGA Connection Summit, a one-day experience where they toured campus and met with Vice President for Student Life Dr. Steven Hood, Early College alumni, and representatives from the Honors College, the Shelby Institute and Capstone Men and Women
• 22 students were selected from more than 120 applicants for the Try Tuscaloosa Internship Program
• Hosted inaugural UA System SGA Student Leadership Summit, exploring opportunities related to wellness, accessibility, academic support and civic engagement with a focus on unifying efforts across all three institutions (UA, UAB and UAH)
• Capstone Wellness Explorer (CWE): Hosted 211 events with 9,352 check-ins (a 58.8% increase from the previous year); engaged 154 organizations and departments; received 2,063 individual Pathway sign-ups; awarded 17,069 CWE points (Alpha Gamma Delta earned the most CWE points with 3,110); and welcomed 2,700 attendees at the CWE Kickoff

533

Students serving students across all branches and extensions of the SGA (326 students in leadership roles)

Student Involvement

Student Involvement assists students in finding opportunities to engage and connect with the academic, local and global community. Through a series of engagement initiatives, as well as efforts to support targeted student populations, Student Involvement seeks to make a large campus feel smaller.

• 3,457 events supported through mySource – the student organization management portal
• Hosted an estimated 10,000 students at fall Get on Board Day with participation from 53 campus partners, 405 student organizations and 97 community vendors
• Trained 1,099 student leaders through Event Smart Training and SOURCE Officers Academy
• Fulfilled 275 free rental requests, resulting in over $3,000 in cost savings through the ReSOURCE Room
• Engaged and developed 70 students in 10 sessions through Tide 2 (a second-year leadership experience)

33,037

Student memberships in 690 student organizations (including 90 new organizations)

Watch a recap video of fall Get On Board Day!

Student Media

Student Media trains and educates students through hands-on experiences and informs the campus with a variety of student-run broadcast, digital, online and print media.

• 422 students engaged with co-curricular learning through student-run media outlets, including The Crimson White campus newspaper (145 students), Bama Life newsletter (7 students), Marr’s Field Journal literary magazine (19 students), WVUA-FM radio station (120 students), the
  Creative, Marketing and Sales team (19 students), and three other magazines (112 students)
• 56 of 422 students involved in Student Media served in leadership roles
• Generated $226,780 in revenue through the Student Life Partnership Program, providing opportunities for local, regional and national businesses/organizations to engage with students in a variety of ways (a 30% increase compared to previous year)
• Provided 16 students with professional development opportunities, traveling to regional and national college media conferences
• Sent 14 students on the road to experience covering Alabama athletics, including football’s SEC Championship Game, the first round of the College Football Playoffs, the Rose Bowl and the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments

$565,334

In total revenue, including $338,554 in advertising revenue generated through the Student Media advertising sales team

University Programs

University Programs creates engaging events where all students feel welcome, find support and build community. The UP team is committed to serving all students through on-campus programming for students, by students.

• UP hosted or collaborated on more than 56 events with 22 campus partners for Weeks of Welcome (WOW) 2025 (data shows student attendees at WOW events are more likely to persist, highlighting the impact of early engagement)
• Hosted or collaborated on 146 (large- and small-scale) events for more than 36,000 interactions with more than 11,000 unique students
• Held Welcome Back Weeks in January with 13 campus partners to host 31 events with over 5,000 student interactions
• Delivered leadership development programming through Engagement Pods, Food for Thought sessions and priority-focused initiatives, engaging more than 1,700 students across co-curricular learning and mentorship events
• Engaged 30 UP ambassadors across fall and spring semesters in volunteer-based co-curricular learning that included shadowing, service, and leadership development, resulting in 10 students transitioning into paid UP Student Employee roles for continued professional growth
• University Programs received the 2026 Sam S. May Commitment to Service Award during the spring campus assembly, honoring the team’s outstanding commitment, innovation, and creativity in customer service that supports and enhances the student experience

20,000+

Student interactions through Weeks of Welcome (WOW) UP and partnership events

Watch a recap video of WOW 2025!

University Recreation

University Programs creates engaging events where all students feel welcome, find support and build community. The UP team is committed to serving all students through on-campus programming for students, by students.

• Intramural Sports: 23,529 participations from 4,050 students on 812 teams
• Club Sports: 54,768 participations from 1,304 students on 46 teams
• Personal Training: 5,001 participations
• Group Exercise: 23,672 participations
• Pilates Reformer: 2,090 participations
• Outdoor Recreation: 10,257 participations
• Opened UREC facilities a total of 342 days of the year, available 159 operational hours per week, including the Aquatic Center, Outdoor Pool Complex, Recreational Tennis Complex, Robert E. Witt Student Activity Center (located in Presidential Village) and the Student Recreation Center
• Expanded pickleball facilities at the Student Recreation Center by adding 8 new courts which feature enhanced lighting, improved access and upgraded security
• Trained and supervised more than 539 student employees in the areas of customer service, programming and support, including 163 student-leadership roles

781,956

total facility visit

119,317

total program participants

Veteran & Military Affairs

At The University of Alabama, we are proud to serve those who have served our country. We are honored to support veterans, service members and military families. Veteran & Military Affairs provides resources, benefits guidance and a supportive community to help students succeed. They are here to help students to, through and beyond the Capstone.

• 3,157 Dependents served
• 499 Veterans served
• 203 Reserve Soldiers served
• 152 Active served
• 106 Spouses served
• Certified a total of $10,179,808 in tuition funds for students through Federal GI Bill, including $8,870,977 through the Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill and $1,308,831 through Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment
• Certified a total of $992,185 in tuition funds for students through the Alabama National Guard Education Assistance Program
• Created the Veteran & Military Affairs Advisory Council (comprised of 12 members of the military community with ties to UA) to foster student success, intentional connections for student veterans, and advocacy for the military-connected student population at UA
• Recognized in 2025 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges, which ranks schools nationwide based on veteran programs, student success, resources and financial support

4,117

total members of the UA community served