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.
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)