GOBD Registration

Get On Board Day is an involvement fair hosted each Fall & Spring by The Source which provides an opportunity for students to learn about more than 600 student organization options available to them at The University of Alabama. GOBD is designed to encourage students’ extra-curricular involvement by showcasing the countless opportunities available within the community.

Fees

All participants are limited to one table. If you are department registering on behalf of multiple registered student organizations, each table must be registered separately. Student organizations are limited to two tables and departments limited to four total.

Student Organizations: $20 per table

Departments: $25 per table

Org & Department Registration Instructions

Spring Get on Board Day will be held on Thursday, January 18 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Registration is open! Once available, you will be able to click the button below to register for Spring GOBD. Approval of registration will occur on a rolling basis. Any updates to the event or registration will be sent to the primary contact designated on the registration form.

1. Visit SL Tickets
2. If you are a first-time registrant in the upper right corner, you will see a “Login/Register” Button. Select the “General Public” link and create a new profile.  If you know your generic registration account, login and then skip to step 4.
3. Enter an email account. We recommend a generic departmental account or a student organization email. This account should be passed down to future officers to use to register your organization for future events.  (i.e. chessclub@gmail.com)
4. Verify your e-mail and complete your customer Information. Use the official organization name as the first and last name. Example: First Name- Chess Club Last Name- UA
5. Click on Spring Get on Board Day 2024 and select the “Get Tickets” button.
6. Review the event info provided on the page, select your ticket type(s) and quantity and then add to cart.
7. Review the order summary and proceed to Checkout.
8. There will be supplemental questions for each registered table. Complete the supplemental questions for each of the registrations and click continue as needed.
9. On the Checkout page, review your cart and proceed as instructed for payment. All credit/debit card payments can be done directly online.

Registration Guidelines

The registration deadline for student organizations and departments is January 15, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. All registrations will be reviewed to ensure items meet our guidelines. Registration is complete once payment is submitted and approved by our office. All student organizations are required to be in active status in order to participate in Spring GOBD. Frozen/inactive/unregistered organizations will be denied registration.

Payment is accepted by credit card only. Cash payments will not be accepted. Credit card payment can be accepted via our secure online process. The Office of Student Involvement reserves the right to deny incomplete registrations or any other registration infraction against The University’s sponsorship practices. Registration is non-refundable.

Event Guidelines

The Office of Student Involvement will adhere to all federal, state, local and/or UA guidelines, as we keep the health and safety of our students and staff at the forefront of our decision. We look forward to hosting a safe event that will afford students the opportunity to find community at The University of Alabama. GOBD Registration details will also be updated online as more information is released.

Sign-up to Volunteer at GOBD

All Volunteers will receive a signature Spring 2024 Get On Board Day shirt the day of the event. If you are volunteering to receive credit for service hours, please let us know. Invitations to join an informational/Q and A session will be emailed to all volunteers. Thank you in advance for your participation and Happy Get On Board Day!

Questions?

Contact The Office of Student Involvement at uainvolvement@ua.edu or 205-348-6114.