Our Mission:
The Grounds Use Permit Department is responsible for coordinating, approving, and managing each event through multiple departments, deans, facilities, and policy standards. The safety of our students, campus guests, faculty, and staff is paramount to the overall success of each event we coordinate.
Submit the Grounds Use Permit Form to groundspermits@ua.edu
Grounds Use Permit Information
The Source Event Smart Training & Registration
Registered student organizations must submit applications online through the Source.
Student Center Reservations
For events held at the Student Center, Plaza, Lawn, or Promenade, a reservation request must be completed through the Student Center Event Planning Office.
Youth Programs
For events at which minors will be present, the UA’s Compliance Office must review the Youth Program Registration website to ensure that all registration requirements are met.
Temporary Structures Form
Events planning to have a temporary structure (i.e., tents or stage) larger than 400 square feet will be required to complete Environmental Health & Safety’s Temporary Structure Form.
Outside Vendor Catering Program
For events planning food or beverages, a caterer must review the Approved Caterer’s list on the Risk Management website.
Request to Serve Alcohol Form
Events planning to have alcoholic beverages will need to submit a Request To Serve Alcohol Form to the Registrar’s Office for approval.
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Policies and Information
- General Terms and Conditions
- Facilities and Grounds Use Policy
- Facilities and Grounds Use Insurance
- Tree Protection Policy
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems Policy
- Board Resolution on Free Speech and Expression
- Free Speech Report
InfoContact Information
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Office Email: groundspermit@ua.edu
Office Number: 205-348-4192
Physical Address: 1205 14th Street, Suite 210, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Mailing Address: Box 870294, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487