Residential Summer Program | Starts Summer 2026
Live on campus. Prepare with purpose. UA ACTivate is a residential program on campus that combines ACT prep with the college experience.
During your stay, you will:
- Strengthen ACT test-taking strategies
- Explore UA’s academic and student support resources
- Gain insight into admissions, majors and campus life
From test prep to college admissions, UA ACTivate helps you feel confident, prepared and at home — before you even apply for college.
This program is for high school sophomores and juniors, aged 16 and older.
The cost to attend is $799, which covers lodging, all meals, test prep materials and any student activities. Registration is open now and closes May 15.
Payment is due upon registration. Once registration is completed, students will receive follow-up information regarding summer move-in dates, roommate assignments, the daily schedule, a list of camp activities and more.
Camp Schedule includes the following activities
- 15 hours of structured, test preparation activities
- 6 hours of college readiness and University of Alabama admissions and campus life activities
- Test prep guides and online resources
- Access to practice tests
Important Dates
Camp #1: June 15-18
- Monday, June 15 – Move-In Day & Orientation Activities
- (Parents/Guardians should be prepared to spend some of the day participating in required orientation-related activities.)
- Tuesday, June 16 – Workshop Day #1
- Wednesday, June 17 – Workshop Day #2
- Thursday, June 18 – Workshop Day #3 (Ends at noon)
- Move-Out Day (Move-out must occur by 3 p.m. Central time)
Camp #2: July 13-16
- Monday, July 13 – Move-In Day & Orientation Activities
- (Parents/Guardians should be prepared to spend some of the day participating in required orientation-related activities.)
- Tuesday, July 14 – Workshop Day #1
- Wednesday, July 15 – Workshop Day #2
- Thursday, July 16 – Workshop Day #3 (Ends at noon)
- Move-Out Day (Move-out must occur by 3 p.m. Central time)