Capstone Men and Women

Purpose

The Capstone Men and Women are a group of students selected to serve as official ambassadors of The University of Alabama. They have been part of the University’s public-relations program since 1962. Originally named the Crimson Girls, the organization accepted its first male members in 1976 and changed its name to the Crimson Girls and Capstone Men. In 1991, the name of the group was changed to Capstone Men and Women.

The Capstone Men and Women ensure an extra measure of hospitality at The University of Alabama, making visitors feel they have experienced a truly exceptional place. They provide a warm reception for guests and communicate to them a better understanding of all aspects of the University. Capstone Men and Women assist the University president’s office, admissions, and alumni during functions held on campus and in other locations, as well as host daily tours of the campus for prospective students and other visitors.

How do I apply?

Capstone Men and Women include the best and the brightest of The University of Alabama’s students. They are chosen competitively early in the spring semester through an interview process conducted by the Capstone Men and Women selection committee. Current members of the group are required to try out every year. No particular male/female ratio is established for the group. Members are required to meet the following criteria:

• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
• At least second-semester freshman standing.
• Full-time enrollment as an undergraduate (no graduate/law students).
• Involvement, but not over-commitment, in campus activities.
• Ability to devote five to ten hours or more each week to group duties while maintaining good grades.
• Must be able to memorize a volume of material about The University of Alabama and keep up with current information about its growth and development.
• Ability to learn the official bus/walking tour of the campus and to present it in a professional manner to prospective students, their parents, and other campus visitors.
• Excellent oral communication skills and poise in dealing with diverse groups of individuals.
• Required to work all home football games.
• Expected to ensure that all Capstone Men and Women responsibilities are covered year-round, including, but not limited to summer, spring, fall, and winter breaks, any university holidays, and away-game Saturdays.
• Responsible for upholding all expectations of Capstone Men and Women and the Capstone Creed.
• Must be available for mandatory Capstone Men & Women meetings every Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and all other associated activities.

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The Capstone Men and Women ensure an extra measure of hospitality at The University of Alabama, making visitors feel they have experienced a truly exceptional place. They provide a warm reception for guests and communicate to them a better understanding of all aspects of the University. Capstone Men and Women assist the University president’s office, admissions, and alumni during functions held on campus and in other locations, as well as host daily tours of the campus for prospective students and other visitors.

Contact

For prospective students and their families…

Capstone Men and Women give campus tours Monday through Friday, year-round (excluding holidays). Spaces are limited, so please reserve a place on one of these tours by contacting the Admissions Office at 205-348-5666 or 800-933-BAMA.

For schools and other large groups…

Capstone Men and Women give campus tours for large groups at specially arranged times. You can arrange a special group tour by contacting the Undergraduate Admissions Group Tour Coordinator Taylor Drake.
e-mail: grouptours@ua.edu

For requests from campus partners contact External Affairs by phone: 205-348-8240