Subdomain Request Form

The University of Alabama owns the ua.edu Internet domain and assigns subdomain addresses to initiatives and organizations that advance its interests and support its missions of teaching, research and service. Ua.edu subdomains confer a core affiliation with the University. The University has the right to protect its name and use in all situations. The Division of Strategic Communications administers and regulates the ua.edu domain.

Subdomain URLs will only be granted to the following:

  • A recognized title or reasonable abbreviation of a University unit or non-course academic initiative. 
    Examples: culverhouse.ua.edu, hr.ua.edu, ods.ua.edu;
  • A University-wide service.
    Examples: mybama.ua.edu, actcard.ua.edu;
  • A University campaign or other high-level marketing or public awareness initiative.
    Examples: risingtide.ua.edu, bamablitz.ua.edu, legends.ua.edu

Exceptions to these guidelines may be granted provided the requested name does not conflict with any University policies/guidelines University interest as determined by Strategic Communications.

InfoMutilevel subdomains notice

Subdomains beneath an already existing top-level (ex. housing.sa.ua.edu, management.culverhouse.ua.edu, turbulence.lab.ua.edu), are not subject to the approval process. 

Subdomain Request