Resources for First-Gen Blazers
As a first-generation student, you already have valuable experiences, knowledge, and skills that will help you be as successful as possible during your time at UAB. However, you may also have questions, encounter challenges, and need support, like many of your peers.
Connecting with on-campus support and knowing when to seek assistance are crucial skills for being an academically successful and fully connected student. Select the type of support your seeking below to access a collection of university resources.
One Stop: The One Stop serves students who need assistance with academic records, financial aid, registration, student accounting, ONE card, and other related topics. https://www.uab.edu/one-stop/
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Academic Resources
Academic Resources
Academic Calendar: Find important academic dates on the University academic calendar. https://www.uab.edu/students/academics/academic-calendar
Advising: The resource can help you answer questions concerning advising, such as how to find your advisor and when to meet with your advisor. https://www.uab.edu/students/academics/advising
BlazerNet: Students use BlazerNET for their account balances, registration, and financial aid. http://www.uab.edu/blazernet
Canvas: Canvas is UAB’s learning management system (LMS), which is where you will access course sites for class documents, assignments, etc. https://www.uab.edu/elearning/academic-technologies/canvas
Disability Support Services: Disability Support Services (DSS) handles qualifying student’s request for services and accommodations in and beyond the classroom. https://www.uab.edu/students/disability/
Education Abroad: UAB Education Abroad administers, establishes, and sends UAB students on high-quality education abroad opportunities to prepare them for success in the globalized world. https://educationabroad.uab.edu/
Math Learning Lab: The MLL is a computer lab in Heritage Hall (rm 202) where UAB students enrolled in MA 094-227 can work on the computers and get math help from tutors. https://www.uab.edu/students/disability/
Registration Support: This site provides valuable information about the registration process, such as when and how you register for classes. https://www.uab.edu/students/academics/register-for-classes
Sterne Library: The Sterne Library’s site provides students with ways to reserve study space, connect with a librarian, access databases for research, and more. https://library.uab.edu/locations/sterne
TRIO: For qualifying students, TRIO is a Student Support Services program fully funded by the U.S. Department of Education that provides academic and personal support to help participants pursue their educational goals. https://www.uab.edu/students/academics/trio
VMASC: Services provided include tutoring, supplemental instruction, academic advising, success advising, workshops and study hours. https://www.uab.edu/students/academics/student-success
Writing Center: The University Writing Center helps students with any writing project and at any stage of the writing process in person, via Zoom, or by uploading a paper and receiving feedback. https://www.uab.edu/writingcenter/faculty
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Involvement Resources
Involvement Resources
BlazerPulse: BlazerPulse is UAB’s community engagement platform where students can find opportunities to get involved in service projects. https://uab.givepulse.com/
Engage: Engage is the online community for UAB students to connect with opportunities to engage on campus, join and manage student organizations, and create an involvement resume. https://uab.campuslabs.com/engage/
Pathfinders: This group of upperclassman peer mentors can connect you to involvement and leadership opportunities on campus via one-on-one discussions. https://www.uab.edu/students/involvement/student-orgs/pathfinders
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Wellness Resources
Wellness Resources
Student Health Services: On this site, students can find resources for all their healthcare needs. https://www.uab.edu/students/health/
Student Counseling Services: Student Counseling Services supports students in achieving personal, academic, and lifelong goals by providing various types of services. https://www.uab.edu/students/counseling/
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Financial Resources
Financial Resources
FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
UAB’s Financial Aid: https://www.uab.edu/cost-aid/
Scholarships: https://www.uab.edu/cost-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships
Work-study Opportunities: https://www.uab.edu/cost-aid/types-of-aid/work-study-opportunities
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Professional Resources
Professional Resources
Career Center: The Career Center provides professional support and resources (internships, job opportunities, and more) via in-person or online appointments. https://www.uab.edu/students/careercenter/
Career Closet: The Career Closet houses a variety of clothing that students can use for interviews, career fairs, and other business and job-related purposes. https://www.uab.edu/students/careercenter/student/resources/uab-career-closet
Handshake: Join Handshake to explore career options, find jobs and internships for students, and connect with employers. https://uab.joinhandshake.com/login
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Technical Support
Technical Support
AskIT Helpdesk: http://www.uab.edu/it/home/askit
IT Resources for Students: http://www.uab.edu/it/home/students
Still have questions? Use this form to submit a question or request for assistance as a First-gen Blazer.