We can be reached by live chat or via phone at 205-934-8227 during normal business hours or by emailing gradschool@uab.edu.

You can find detailed information regarding the application process here. To apply online, click here!

Many academic programs have additional requirements beyond the Graduate School's minimum requirements. Applicants are encouraged to consult the department for specific requirements and deadlines related to their intended program of study.

You can check your application status by logging in to your application dashboard.

The timeline for the graduate admissions process varies based on your individual circumstances and the program to which you have applied. You will be notified via email once a decision has been made on your application. Select a link below for an overview of the application process.

Application Process

• Domestic Applicants
• International Applicants
• Non-Degree Applicants

Students wishing to defer their admission should submit a deferral request under the Links/Forms section of Blazernet by the following deadlines: December 1 (if deferring to the spring semester), May 1 (if deferring to the summer semester), and August 1 (if deferring to the fall semester).

Students who have not registered for three (3) consecutive semesters will be changed to inactive student status and must apply for readmission before they will be able to register for courses at UAB. Degree-seeking students who meet the following criteria are able to apply for readmission by submitting an application for readmission by visiting the Graduate School homepage and clicking the “Apply Now” button.

• Were admitted to a UAB Graduate Degree-Seeking Program within the last five years
• Have registered for and successfully passed at least one graduate course at UAB after being admitted to a UAB Graduate Degree-Seeking Program BUT have not registered for courses for one academic year (3 semesters) or more, and
• Have not attended any other university or college in the interim, and
• Wish to return to the graduate program to which they were previously admitted

Readmitted students must meet the degree requirements operative at the time of readmission.

Transfer students are subject to the same admissions requirements as all other applicants. Information regarding transfer credit can be found in the Graduate Catalog.

Visit the Contact page for the Graduate School's location, office hours, and mailing address.

For all questions regarding tuition, fees, and financial aid, please refer to the Graduate tab on UAB's Detailed Tuition and Fees.

After admission, International Student and Scholar Services works with international students to facilitate the visa process.

If we have access to your previously submitted materials, we will automatically attach them to your current application. After applying, your application dashboard will be updated by graduate admissions staff to indicate what we are still missing.

If you need to make a change to your graduate application after submission, contact us by live chat or via phone at 205-934-8227 during normal business hours or by emailing gradschool@uab.edu.

The state of Alabama has specific guidelines for determining residency. Learn more about these requirements. If you believe you meet the criteria to be reclassified as a resident, you can submit a Residency Reclassification Application in BlazerNET by logging in and clicking on Links/Forms.

Funding opportunities vary by program so you should first contact your program of interest to inquire; however, you can also find additional opportunities on the Financing Your Degree page. under the Scholarships and Funding Opportunities tab.

No – The Graduate School will have access to your UAB transcript, along with official transcripts that were submitted for admissions to another degree granting program.

If you provided unofficial transcripts in your application, they will be available for the Graduate School to review. Your application will be processed within 1-3 business days of submission at which time the admissions staff will review your transcripts and update the requirements accordingly.