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Join all of UAB’s family—alumni, friends, parents, and students—as we come together to make an impact on the area(s!) that matter the most on May 11-12, UAB’s That One Time at UAB… Giving Day.
Read more: Student Affairs seeks charitable gifts during campus-wide giving day on May 11-12
It seems like just yesterday when we had over 1000 UAB volunteers here to help your student move into the residence halls. Now, it’s time to think about moving out. We are committed to making sure that your student has the best move-out experience possible. The information below will help you know exactly what’s going on.
It is hard to believe; however, another academic year is coming to an end. UAB’s campus is a-buzz with end of the year activities to recognize the successes and advancements among students during the past 8 months. Amidst all of the celebrations, it is important for students to keep their focus on finishing the semester healthy so that they complete all of their courses to the best of their abilities.
The Collat School of Business has invested heavily in the success of its students, and those investments are paying off.
Read more: Collat Tutoring Lab Offers Free Help for Business Classes
The Department of Career and Professional Development leads the effort to provide students with the support needed to prepare for entering the workforce. We spoke with Director Melissa Whatley to find out how students and families can work together to prepare for a smoother transition out of college and into the workforce— an effort that starts with internships.
Located in the heart of Alabama's business center, the Collat School of Business offers a nurturing place for students who value hands-on experiences and mentoring by a dedicated faculty and supportive staff.
Read more: Collat School of Business offers innovative programs, experiential learning opportunities
Located in the heart of Alabama's business center, the Collat School of Business offers a nurturing place for students who value hands-on experiences and mentoring by a dedicated faculty and supportive staff.
Read more: Collat School of Business offers innovative programs, experiential learning opportunities
Students in the College of Arts and Sciences—both current and prospective—will benefit from the addition of several new degrees in the coming year. And by Fall 2019, they will be taking classes in the new Arts and Sciences academic building, which will be located on the corner of 10th Avenue South and 14th Street South.
Read more: College of Arts and Sciences Home to New Degrees, New Building
Thanksgiving break is fast approaching and both you and your student have great plans on how to spend their week home from school. However, it is very possible that your plans and your student’s plan may differ. You may want to spend time with family, work on projects on the house, and catch up with your student; while they may want to spend time with friends, eat all the home-cooked food they can get their hands on, sleep, and then get more sleep.
It is not often that students from the Honors College, Athletics department, STEM program, USGA program, and service leadership council come together for weekend activities. However, on Saturday, November 5, three hundred and forty-five students from all over UAB’s campus gathered to strengthen the ties between Birmingham’s community and UAB through service.
The Office of Parent & Family Services held its inaugural Family Weekend during the weekend of October 7 – 9, 2016. The weekend was a great success with over 900 students and family members coming together to visit and celebrate.
Any Writing. Any Stage. Any Student.
Known as the hub of writing on UAB’s campus, the University Writing Center (UWC) is a free service offered to all students at any stage of the writing process. At the UWC, students meet one-on-one with a trained, experienced writing consultant for a session of either 30 or 60 minutes. The focus of these sessions vary with each student depending on their specific writing needs. The UWC team is trained to engage students in the writing process and assist them with communicating their knowledge rather than simply editing the writing. Online and distance students have access to online consultations, but the UWC’s primary service is the face-to-face session, which takes place on the first floor of Mervyn Sterne Library.
Any life transition, whether it is a positive or negative transition, brings with it the potential for stress. Each person’s capacity to cope with stress is widely variant, and for college students, this capacity can be revealed in the academic, social and emotional domains. Entering college is typically associated with excitement, anticipation and some nerves.
Read more: What To Do When Your College Student Experiences Stress
The Fall Career Fair is a professional career event for all UAB students seeking internships, networking, and professional employment opportunities. Students can view and research the 50+ companies attending by logging on to HireABlazer and going to “My Events”. Free head-shots will be available - students should dress to impress and bring plenty of resumes. uab.edu/cpd
Did you know that UAB offers FREE tutoring to undergraduate students in many of their core classes? The Vulcan Materials Academic Success Center (VMASC) is located in the Education Building (EB 240) and is staffed with a team of professionals dedicated to supporting students in their academic success.
There are two major changes taking place for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process. Students will be able to submit the FAFSA earlier and will report income information from an earlier tax year.
UAB understands your desire to remain knowledgeable about what’s going on with your student’s records. Although the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prevents schools from divulging student information to anyone other than the student, you can still gain access to the information you need through Parent/Guest Access.
At the start of the fall and spring semesters we invite our new and returning Blazers to join us for Blazer Welcome! Blazer Welcome is designed to assist first year students in their transition to UAB by offering programs and opportunities that cover a multitude of topics from getting involved and learning about UAB to staying safe and navigating the campus. This year, Blazer Welcome has gone mobile— find our app in the App Store!
The Office of Parent & Family Services in conjunction with many departments around campus will be hosting a Fall Family Weekend from October 7 – 9, 2016. We hope you can come back to visit campus, engage in a variety of programming, meet faculty and staff members, and most importantly visit with your student.
Move-in weekend can be hectic! Stay organized and de-stressed with these tips on how to make your move-in the best it can be.
Greetings from the UAB Division of Student Affairs! I have just completed my first year as the vice president for the Division, and am honored to be a member of the Blazer family. During these last twelve months, I have been invigorated by the passion and commitment of our team of nearly 100 student affairs professionals who are committed to creating transformational experiences for our students.