Module 8 – Getting Involved and Making Connections

Getting to Know Campus

Being a distance student at UA doesn’t mean you’re alone. You can get to know your classmates and be part of the UA family and campus activities.

Distance Student Dietetic Association

Mission Statement: The Distance Student Dietetic Association will provide nutrition information and promote sound nutrition practices among communities and peers. It will help distance students become familiar with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and other related professional organization. The organization will facilitate distance students meeting other distance students to foster camaraderie, develop leadership skills and support each other through virtual study groups and projects. The Distance SDA will also promote community volunteer opportunities.

Graduation Ceremonies

The University of Alabama and holds Commencement exercises in May, August and December, and online students are invited to participate.

Prior to Commencement, Distance Learning graduates are celebrated at a special reception hosted by Bama by Distance. This provides a unique opportunity for graduates to celebrate their success with friends and family and to meet their professors, advisors, and other Bama by Distance students in person.

Other Campus Information

UA Virtual Tour

While you may never actually set foot on campus, you can still tour the campus with the web and video podcast tour. Be sure to check out Chapter 2 (around 4:30) which includes a brief reference to Nutrition and Hospitality Management and out home in Doster Hall.

Our Campus

The white and crimson tulips in the spring and fall foliage make The University of Alabama campus one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation. Be sure to catch the home base for Nutrition faculty, Russel Hall, around 1:20 in the video!