On Campus Housing
To help offset the costs of traveling and attending the orientation, the School of Social Work will be providing campus housing at no cost to students for the duration of the event. Campus housing is only available for students, family and friends are not able to board with students. Additional accommodations for those individuals will not be made by the School of Social Work. See specific dates below. For those who are traveling longer distances, an additional night of housing will be available with check-in beginning that evening. To reserve campus housing, a interest survey will be sent to students prior to orientation via student’s @crimson.ua.edu email account.
Housing check in information will be provided directly to students who have registered. Specific information regarding the dorm style and included amenities will be provided once available. However, all students who reserve campus housing should provide their own linens (sheets/blanket/pillow), towels, and toiletries.
Students are expected to adhere to University housing policies, which includes responsibility for any damages that are incurred. More information about damage charges can be found here.
Advanced Standing (Summer) Dates
The School of Social Work will be providing campus housing at no cost to students with check-in on Thursday, May 13, and check-out on Saturday, May 15.
Traditional Program (Fall) Dates
The School of Social Work will be providing campus housing at no cost to students with check-in on Thursday, July 8, and check-out on Saturday, July 10.
Off Campus Accommodations
If you would prefer to stay off campus during orientation, there are many lodging options available. Please ensure that you are able make your own arrangements to travel to and from campus for orientation activities, as any off-campus transportation will not be provided by the School of Social Work.
The closest hotel to Gorgas Library is Hotel Capstone. There is a block booking option available for the event. Students can call Hotel Capstone directly at 205-752-3200 or click the following links for reservations.
Advanced Standing (Summer) Dates
Hotel Capstone
BLOCK NAME: May UA School of Social Work Orientation
BLOCK DATES: May 13 , 2026 – May 16 , 2026
LAST DAY TO BOOK IN BLOCK: April 14 , 2026
Traditional Room Rate- $139
Rate does not include breakfast
May UA School of Social Work Orientation
How to use the link —
- Hold down control and double click on the link above to open the webpage
- Choose your date of arrival by clicking on “check-in” and departure in “check-out”; select “search”
- Select the room type you prefer by clicking on “Show Rooms” and it will drop down your available options
- Select “Book Now” for the room that fits your needs
- Complete your reservation by entering all requested information and click “Continue”; you will receive a confirmation number upon completion.
- NOTE — Only the dates above and room types contracted are available at the contracted rate — rooms requested outside of your block dates or different room types are based on availability and at the prevailing rate.
Prefer to book by phone:
- Rooms in the block can be booked by calling 205-752-3200.
- The Agent will ask for an email address, so that we may email your confirmation letter. They will also be able to provide the confirmation number for you over the phone.
- Please be prepared with your payment method as it will be required to make a reservation over the phone.
Traditional Program (Fall) Dates
Hotel Capstone
BLOCK NAME: July School of Social Work Orientation
BLOCK DATES: July 8 , 2026 – July 11 , 2026
LAST DAY TO BOOK IN BLOCK: June 6, 2026
Traditional Room Rate- $139
Rate does not include breakfast
May UA School of Social Work Orientation
How to use the link —
- Hold down control and double click on the link above to open the webpage
- Choose your date of arrival by clicking on “check-in” and departure in “check-out”; select “search”
- Select the room type you prefer by clicking on “Show Rooms” and it will drop down your available options
- Select “Book Now” for the room that fits your needs
- Complete your reservation by entering all requested information and click “Continue”; you will receive a confirmation number upon completion.
- NOTE — Only the dates above and room types contracted are available at the contracted rate — rooms requested outside of your block dates or different room types are based on availability and at the prevailing rate.
Prefer to book by phone:
- Rooms in the block can be booked by calling 205-752-3200.
- The Agent will ask for an email address, so that we may email your confirmation letter. They will also be able to provide the confirmation number for you over the phone.
- Please be prepared with your payment method as it will be required to make a reservation over the phone.
Alternatively Homewood Suites by Hilton is also available for block booking options. Students can contact Homewood Suites by calling 205-349-2727 or clicking the following links for reservations:
Advanced Standing (Summer)
Homewood Suites Hotel Block (May)
Cut off date to book: 4/13/27
Traditional Program (Fall)
Homewood Suites Hotel Block (July)
Cut off date to book: 6/8/27