SUMMER/FALL 2021 First-Time, Full-Time Freshmen

SUMMER/FALL 2021 First-time, Full-time Freshmen

UAB Live-On Requirement UAB will require all first-time, full-time freshmen to live on campus. Research shows that students who begin their college career on campus:

• have higher grade point averages, • make a smoother transition from high school to college, Higher • have higher retention and graduation rates, GPA • report greater satisfaction with their college experience, • and make better use of educational and support services.

TODAY!Apply For more information about the Freshmen Live-On Requirement and exemption, please visit: www.uab.edu/housing

Newly-enrolled students, whose permanent address is within Jefferson or Shelby counties are exempt from the policy, but may voluntarily choose to live on campus. Table of Contents

4 GET GOING 25 GET CONNECTED. • Welcome Letter • BlazerID and UAB E-mail • New Student Programs Staff • WiFi • Inclusive Campus Commitment • Tech Support 5 .ORIENTATION LEADERS • UAB ONE Card • UAB Mobile App 6 GET STARTED AT UAB • BlazerNET 26 GET A HAND • Registration Information • Special Services and Resources • AP and IB Credit • Student Outreach • Final Transcripts • Motorist Assistance Roadside Service (MARS) • Core Curriculum • Campus Safety • Academic Calendar 28 GET WELL 8 REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS • Student Health & Wellness Center • Health Services 12 GET THE NUMBERS • Counseling Services • When to Pay • Wellness Promotion • How Much to Pay • Required Immunizations • Where to Pay • Student Health Insurance Coverage • Estimated Annual Expenses GET DIRECTION • Understand Financial Resources 31 • Veteran Services • Financial Aid Example • TRIO Academic Services 16 GET HELP • Disability Support Services • Vulcan Materials Academic Success Center • UAB Education Abroad • Graduation Planning System • International Student and Scholar Services • UAB Libraries & Library Assistance • Transfer Student Assistance • One Stop Student Services • UAB Office of Service Learning and • Resource Centers . Undergraduate Research 18 GET ADVISED • Off-Campus Student Services • Academic Advising 34 GET READY FOR THE FUTURE • Pre-Health Advisors • The Impact of Parent and Family Involvement • UAB National Alumni Society 19 GET ON TRACK • UAB Career Center • Student Records Policy • Student Conduct 35 GET INVOLVED • Academic Honor Code • UAB Athletics • Student Experience GET COMFORTABLE 20 • Student Media • Student Housing •. Student Involvement & Leadership • Mail Services and Package Delivery • Student Multicultural & Diversity Programs • Housing Options 36 GET COMPETITIVE GET THE ESSENTIALS 21 • University Recreation • Campus Transportation and Parking • Army and Air Force Reserve Officer Training • Campus Dining Corps (ROTC) • Meal Plans and Dining Fee (Dragon Cash) 38 GET IN THE SPIRIT • BlazerBucks • UAB Fight Song • Blazer Express • Blazer Victory Song GET READY FOR CLASS 22 CAMPUS MAP • UAB Bookstore 47 • Bucks for Books 50 GET IN TOUCH .• UAB Staff at Your Fingertips Get Going

You’re finally here . . . Welcome to Blazer Beginnings at UAB! We’re all very happy to welcome you as a UAB student, and we look forward to sharing information that will make your UAB experience outstanding!

As you prepare for your first semester at UAB, you may be excited and a little nervous as well. You also probably have a lot of questions about different aspects of becoming a UAB student. Your orientation session, combined with information in this book, will provide a foundation to help you make a smooth transition to becoming a college student. As you might imagine, there’s a lot to learn about UAB – more than we could possibly pack into a short orientation session; so we provide this book for you to take home and use as a resource after you attend orientation and throughout your time at UAB. Make sure to hold on to this book, and make sure to refer to the information in it as a great “go-to” resource when you have questions or need direction.

As you move through orientation, begin to picture yourself becoming involved in all that UAB has to offer – as an academic leader and as a student leader – knowing that an education at UAB extends far beyond the classroom.

Your foundation for future success begins with a good foundation of knowledge gained in Blazer Beginnings, and our goal is that you will find and utilize every resource available to ensure your time at UAB is as good as it can possibly be.

Best of luck in all you undertake while you’re here…and GO BLAZERS!!

Your Blazer Beginnings Staff INCLUSIVE CAMPUS COMMITMENT

UAB attracts students from every Alabama county, 40 states, and 80 countries, making the campus an exciting and energetic blend of cultures. To promote and celebrate this diversity, the Orientation Leaders developed this statement, which was adopted by the Division of Student Affairs: I will strive to build an inclusive community at UAB. I believe that every student, faculty member, and staff member has the right DeeDee Barnes Bruns, Elizabeth Burns, Clay Freeman, Executive Director of Director of Assistant Director of to be treated with dignity, respect, and Community Recruitment New Student Orientation New Student Orientation self-worth. Partnerships and New I will work to ensure that my behavior Student Programs and my actions do not harass or make fun of anyone due to his or her race, gender, culture, faith, class, sexual orientation, disability, or any other difference. Although I know I am not perfect and will make mistakes, I believe that it is my responsibility to act in a manner free of bias, exclusion, and discrimination. I believe I have the power to build an inclusive UAB.

4 Blazer Beginnings 2021 Orientation Leaders ORIENTATION ASSISTANT ORIENTATION LEADER COORDINATOR ORIENTATION LEADER COORDINATOR Gracie Meyer Makayla Cole Regina Mpagi Neha Alwani Enterprise, AL Pinson, AL Toney, AL Kampala, Uganda Biomedical Nursing Health Care Chemistry Sciences Management

Lauren Briggs Nicole Deloach Ethan George Hollis Graffeo Alex Hayes Huntsville, AL Birmingham, AL Lawrenceville, GA Vestavia Hills, AL Montgomery, AL Biomedical Chemistry Neuroscience Immunology Neuroscience Sciences

Garrett Hendley Skylar Jones Asia Lee Angela Ly Eliza Maddox Huntsville, AL Hoover, AL Vestavia Hills, AL Birmingham, AL Birmingham, AL Cancer Biology Nursing Biomedical Neuroscience Biology Sciences

Jackie Martinez Neeral Patel Jesse Roberson Carmen Ross Navaneeth Shibu Huntsville, AL Eufaula, AL Rogersville, AL Chattanooga, TN Mount Juliet, TN Neuroscience and Cancer Biology Pre-Nursing Public Health Immunology Biology Blazer Beginnings 5 Get Started at UAB

UAB’s undergraduate catalog (uab.edu/catalog) includes BLAZERNET details about your major, required courses, policies, contacts, and much more. BlazerNET is the official portal to the UAB community

and is the most reliable source of UAB information for faculty, staff, and students. It’s convenient and HOW TO REGISTER secure and provides access to your UAB e-mail, During orientation you’ll attend a group academic class schedule, calendars, financial information, fee advising session and then register for your classes. The payment information and more. All class registration will staff will teach you how to navigate through registration take place through BlazerNET. so that in future semesters you’ll be able to register You can access BlazerNET from any computer on or easily and conveniently online. Written instructions are off campus using your BlazerID. Visit uab.edu/blazernet included on pages 8-11 of this textbook. or click to the login page from the convenient link on UAB’s main website, uab.edu. Sign in using your BlazerID (username) and strong password. For more information AP and IB Credit about your BlazerID, visit uab.edu/blazerid. AP Grade Reports for students that took exam(s) are sent in July to the student, the student’s high school, and the college(s) the student selected on their exam Registration Information answer sheet. If you did not send your scores to UAB, please notify The College Board and send your results WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU REGISTER to UAB. Visit uab.edu/ap for more information. Learn the name/contact info of your academic advisor: During orientation, you’ll meet with an academic To receive IB credit as a freshman or transfer student, advisor from your major in a group session. Each use IB’s Candidate Results Service to request a semester, you should make individual appointments transcript be sent to UAB. Credit will be posted to your with him or her to discuss your educational and career transcript after your IB scores have been evaluated and goals, requirements for your major, and the courses the drop/add date has passed. For more information, you plan to take. To make an appointment, find your visit uab.edu/IB. advisor’s contact info on your BlazerNET home page. • Vulcan Materials Academic Success Center - Including Undeclared Majors • Collat School of Business • College of Arts and Sciences FINAL TRANSCRIPTS

• School of Education If you were enrolled in high school or another college/ • School of Engineering university when admitted to UAB (including dual • School of Health Professions enrollment), you must provide a final and official transcript • School of Nursing to UAB no later than the first day of classes. • School of Public Health For transcripts sent through a secured transcript service (like Parchment, eScrip, or National Student Consult the Course Catalog: The undergraduate Clearinghouse), please select University of Alabama at catalog is your handbook for degree requirements at Birmingham from the vendor’s dropdown menu. UAB. In order to graduate, you must meet the catalog Keep in mind that your admission is contingent pending receipt requirements. The information is kept current; you’ll of all complete and OFFICIAL transcripts. Students who have find the catalog on BlazerNET or at uab.edu/catalog. not submitted final and official transcripts will not be able to In order to change to a new catalog year to take register for future terms. advantage of new requirements, you must meet certain criteria, and the change is irreversible.

6 Blazer Beginnings ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2021 - 2022

FALL 2021 SPRING 2022 Assigned Time Registration...... Apr 5 - 16 Assigned Time Registration...... Nov 8 - 19 Open Registration...... Apr 19 - Aug 22 Open Registration...... Nov 22 - Jan 9 100% of Account Balance Due/First Payment 100% of Account Balance Due/First Payment Deadline for Blazer Flex Plan...... Aug 23 Deadline for Blazer Flex Plan...... TBA Classes Begin...... Aug 23 Classes Begin...... Jan 10 Late Registration Period...... Aug 23 - 30 Late Registration Period...... Jan 10 - 18 Last Day to Drop/Add...... Aug 30 Martin Luther King Holiday...... Jan 17 Last Day to Submit Undergraduate Last Day to Drop/Add...... Jan 18 Application for Degree...... Aug 30 Last Day to Submit Undergraduate Labor Day Holiday...... Sept 6 Application for Degree...... Jan 18 Second Payment Deadline for Blazer Flex Plan...... Sept 21 Second Payment Deadline for Blazer Flex Plan...... TBA Last Day to Withdraw...... Oct 15 Final Payment Deadline for Blazer Flex Plan...... TBA Final Payment Deadline for Blazer Flex Plan...... Oct 21 Spring Break...... Mar 14 - 20 Assigned Time Registration for Spring 2021...... Nov 8 - 19 Last Day to Withdraw a course with a grade of “W”...... Mar 22 Thanksgiving Break...... Nov 22 - 28 Last Day of Class...... Apr 22 Last Day of Class...... Dec 3 Undergraduate Reading Days...... Apr 23 - 24 Undergraduate Reading Days...... Dec 4 - 5 Final Exams...... Apr 25 - 29 Final Exams...... Dec 6 - 10 Commencement (Graduate Students)...... Apr 29 Commencement (Graduate Students)...... Dec 10 Commencement (Undergraduate Students)...... Apr 30 Commencement (Undergraduate Students)...... Dec 11 Grades Due (by 12:00 am)...... May 2 Grades Due (by 12:00 am)...... Dec 13 Grades Available Online...... May 4 Grades Available Online...... Dec 15

Please refer to uab.edu/academiccalendar for the most up-to-date information including 2021 summer terms. Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

Core Curriculum The core curriculum outlined below includes freshman- and sophomore-level courses taken by all students at all public colleges and universities statewide. It includes four areas, and all students must meet the requirements in each area. Check the core curriculum section in the UAB undergraduate catalog online at uab.edu/catalog and meet with your academic advisor to discuss the details of the four areas and the specific core curriculum courses required by your school or major. I. Written Composition: 6 hours (EH 101 and EH 102) Freshmen are required to complete the written composition requirement in their first year, with grades of C or better. II. Humanities and Fine Arts: 12 hours (includes at least 3 semester hours in literature, 3 hours in the fine arts, IV. History and Social and Behavioral Sciences: 12 and the remaining hours in the humanities) hours (includes at least one 3-hour course in history III. Natural Sciences and Mathematics: 11 hours and at least 6 hours from social and behavioral science (includes at least 3 hours in mathematics at the disciplines other than history) precalculus algebra level or higher and at least 8 hours In addition, students must complete a 6 semester hour in natural science courses that include laboratory sequence in either literature, history or economics. experiences)

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Let's Register!

UAB uses BlazerNET to make registering for courses easy. Work closely with your Academic Advisor and consult the Core Curriculum Simplified handout to select the courses that are right for you.

1 Go to BlazerNET, sign in, and select "Enter BlazerNET." uab.edu/blazernet/

2 Click the Registration button on the top banner.

3 Select Look Up Classes, select Term, and then scroll for the subject, highlight, and click Course Search.

8 Blazer Beginnings 4 Scroll through the list, find the course you're interested in, and click the View Sections button. FALL 2020

5 On the Sections page you'll see all the sections offered for that particular course. Helpful abbreviations: Cred = Credit Hours Cap = Course Capacity Act = Actual Number of Seats Filled Rem = Remaining Number of Seats WL = Waitlist C = Closed (Course is full) 6 When you find a section you want, click the box on the left, scroll down, and then click the Register button.

7 At any time click Return to Menu at the top of the screen and you can easily view your courses by clicking Add, Drop or Withdraw Classes or Week at a Glance. questions? please Visit us at www.uab.edu/success Blazer Beginnings 9 Waitlist! If the class you are trying to register for is full, you can log into BlazerNET and add yourself to the waitlist. If a seat opens up, you'll receive an email and then have the option to add the course to your schedule. Use the "Let's Register!" handout to discover how to research courses. When you find a course that is full follow these steps to add yourself to the waitlist. 1 If you find a class that is closed, you may see "0" under Rem (Remaining Seats). Look to the right and find WL Cap (Waitlist Capacity) and WL Act (Waitlist Actual). If there are less people in WL Act than there are in WL Cap you may join the Waitlist. Write down the CRN (Course Number) for use with the next step.

2 Select the Return to Menu link at the top of the screen, click Add, Drop or Withdraw Classes, and then select Term. Type the CRN (Course Registration Number) into the empty box and click Submit Changes.

10 Blazer Beginnings 3 This results in a Registration Add Error. In the Action Box, click on the drop-down menu, select waitlisted, and click the Submit Changes button. NOTE: If you leave the action box as None, you will NOT be added to the waitlist.

4 Check your UAB email frequently. If you are #1 on the waitlist and a seat becomes available, an email is sent to your UAB account that lets you know you can register for the course. You then have 12 hours to register, after that your seat will be offered to another student. 5 When you receive the email that a Waitlisted seat has become available, you must: 1. Log in to BlazerNET within the 12 hour time frame. 2. Find the class on the Add/Drop/Withdraw Classes page. 3. Select **Web Registered** from the drop-down menu. 4. Click on the Submit Changes button to register.

1. You can be waitlisted for multiple courses, but not multiple sections of the o same course. 2. Email notifications are sent when a seat becomes available – primarily due to another student dropping the class, or by an increase to the class size capacity. 3. When you are notified of an opening, you are also informed that there is a 12 hour time limit to register for the class, before it is offered to another student. 4. If you are on a waitlist and are notified via email of an available seat, but do not register within the 12 hour time frame, you will be removed from the waitlist, and the available seat will be offered to another student. To get back on the waitlist, you must re-register for the course’s waitlist.

d i t o n a l I f 6. You can see your spot on the waitlist by clicking Student Detail Schedule on the Registration Menu. A 5. For certain courses you MUST add the co-requisite lab or recitation section at the same time you register for the class. Failure to do so will result in an error.

questions? please Visit us at www.uab.edu/success Blazer Beginnings 11 Get The Numbers

When to Pay Where to Pay When you register for classes, you make a commitment to Web— Go to BlazerNET. Sign in, select the appropriate pay tuition and fees. UAB students have two options for term in the My Account box, then follow the instructions. how they would like to pay their account balance. The system provides a secure connection for credit card • The Standard Payment Schedule— 100% of your and echeck payments. account balance is to be paid by the initial payment Mail— When submitting checks for payment, please deadline. forward checks to one of the two addresses that follow: • The Blazer Flex Plan— The balance is divided into 3 Personal checks for tuition and fee payments should be equal payments over 3 months. Students who do not make mailed to: the initial payment of 100% of their account balance will automatically be enrolled in the Blazer Flex Plan which will Financial Affairs Operations Center include a $25 enrollment fee. University of Alabama at Birmingham For specific deadlines each semester, please visit uab. AB 160 edu/whentopay. 701 20th Street South Birmingham, AL 35294

How Much To Pay Checks from any external (outside) scholarship(s) you At UAB you will enjoy the benefits of a world-class receive should be mailed to: university at a fraction of the cost. Tuition and fees vary UAB Office of Undergraduate Scholarships slightly depending upon a variety of factors. 936 BLDG, 1720 2nd Ave South For detailed tuition and fees information, please visit Birmingham, AL 35294-3704 uab.edu/tuition.

ESTIMATED ANNUAL EXPENSES-ACADEMIC YEAR 20-21

FIRST-YEAR FRESHMAN (estimated 30 hours) ALL OTHER STUDENTS (estimated 30 hours)

First-Year In-State Out-of-State International In-State Out-of-State Freshman Student Student Student Student Student Student Tuition and Fees* $10,710 $25,500 $27,750 Tuition and Fees* $10,710 $25,500 Books and Supplies** $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 Books and Supplies** $1,200 $1,200 Meal Plan $4,450 $4,450 $4,450 Parking $160 - $300 $160 - $300 Residence Hall $6,800 $6,800 $6,800 TOTAL $12,070 - $12,210 $26,860 - $27,000 Parking $160 - $300 $160 - $300 $160 - $300 Residence Hall*** $5,700 - $8,800 $5,700 - $8,800

TOTAL $23,320 - $23,460 $38,110 - $38,250 $40,360 - $40,500 Meal Plan $450 - $4,450 $450 - $4,450

GRAND TOTAL $18,220 - $25,460 $33,010 - $40,250

Estimated Annual Expenses shown are based on Fall 2020 rates and a course load of 15 credit hours each semester (Fall and Spring). If you take more or fewer than 15 hours, your actual costs may vary. Federal financial aid awards are based on a more inclusive budget that includes living arrangements (on or off campus) and personal and transportation expenses. * Tuition in the schools of Health Professions, Public Health, and Nursing is slightly higher. Fees for any student may vary depending upon course selection or program of study. ** Costs may vary depending upon course selection. *** UAB offers a variety of on-campus living and dining options. Contact Student Housing and Residence Life for more information.

12 Blazer Beginnings Understand Financial Resources PACT students should not have to complete any forms. Through a computer interface, UAB knows who has Does UAB have any payment plans available for PACT and PACT payments will automatically be credited paying tuition and fees? to the student’s account. Other students who have their Yes. UAB offers students the ability to divide their tuition paid by a 3rd party such as the Army or Veterans semester balance for tuition and fees over 3 months by Administration (VA) or an employer should notify the participating in the Blazer Flex Plan. Students who do Student Accounting Office in writing to expect payment not make the initial payment of 100% of their account from a 3rd party vendor. balance by the first payment deadline will automatically be enrolled in the Blazer Flex Plan which will include a What other forms or actions do I need to complete $25 enrollment fee. More information can be found at to make sure my financial aid pays out in a timely www.uab.edu/whentopay. manner?

• All students receiving aid should complete the TITLE Why can’t a parent or guardian call/come by to find IV FORM in BlazerNET so we can apply all aid to your bill. out about a student’s aid or bill? Federal Law (through the Federal Educational Rights and • Students with student loans should sign their MASTER Privacy ACT or “FERPA”) prohibits UAB from sharing your PROMISSORY NOTE and do entrance counseling online student’s specific information on such things as grades, at www.studentaid.gov. financial aid, etc. Because UAB must follow federal • Students with outside scholarships should complete FERPA guidelines, students should make arrangements and submit the UAB FINANCIAL AID RESOURCE FORM with parents/family members to provide a guest access/ in BlazerNET. password to view student information in the BlazerNet For more information, please go to uab.edu/onestop, student information system. and select the “Your Money” link. Family members can request access to student records such as transcripts, academic standing, current charges, How do I make sure a scholarship coming from an estimated charges for future terms, and schedule of outside source gets applied to my account? classes through the UAB Family Hub. Students have the Please direct the awarding club or organization to ability to approve or deny access to any or all of these. make the scholarship check payable to UAB. Then, have To learn more about the UAB Family Hub, visit uab. the organization place the student’s name, student ID campusesp.com. number, and the semester(s) to which the award should be applied on the award letter/check, and mail it to I have a partial academic scholarship. How does it the following address: UAB Office of Undergraduate pay out? Scholarships, 936 BLDG, 1720 2nd Ave South, All financial aid awards will actually be paid on the Birmingham, AL 35294-3704. (Please remember to also student’s first day of classes. Please keep in mind that report this award by submitting the UAB Financial Aid the award will be equally divided between the fall and Resource Form. To access this online form, visit http:// spring semesters. For example, a $4000 scholarship will sa.uab.edu/financialaid/resourceform/. Failure to report be awarded as $2000 in the fall and $2000 in the spring. outside aid such as this can result in a reduction or Any academic scholarship is first applied to any unpaid elimination of some types of aid.) tuition and fees on the student’s account; then, it may be used to pay any unpaid balance for meal plan, housing, or other charges. (Please see page 10 for an example.)

Where can I get information and forms for FAFSA, PACT, and other financial aid opportunities? You may obtain the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form online at https://fafsa.gov; other financial aid forms and information may be found online at www.uab.edu/financialaid. Information regarding Alabama PACT (Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program) can be found at www.treasury.alabama.gov.

Blazer Beginnings 13 What is Federal Work Study? If I don’t qualify for Federal Work Study, how can I The Federal Work Study Program provides part-time find employment on or off campus? jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with The Career Center maintains a web page that offers easy demonstrated financial need (as determined by the access to constantly updated job listings for full-time FAFSA), allowing them to earn money to help pay and part-time positions. The searchable list includes educational expenses. A work study offer is NOT both on- and off-campus openings. Students may access credited to a student’s account; rather, money earned this list at uab.joinhandshake.com. is paid directly to the student for use in paying college- related expenses. If you have been offered federal work- How do I apply for additional scholarships from UAB? study funds on your UAB financial aid offer, you can visit Both current and newly admitted undergraduate the listing of available campus jobs at students may apply for scholarships in BSMART, UAB’s uab.joinhandshake.com. Students can apply for Blazer Scholarship Management and Resource Tool. positions in which they are interested through Applications are available on October 1 each year. Handshake at the beginning of the term. Students Deadlines vary, but many occur on February 1. may be asked to provide a resume, copy of their class Visit uab.edu/bsmart for more information. schedule, and a copy of their work-study offer when applying and interviewing for positions.

FINANCIAL AID EXAMPLE FOR ONE SEMESTER (This is an EXAMPLE only; NOT actual numbers!)

Description Charge Payment Tuition and Fees (Estimate) $5000 Meal Plan $1975 Residence Hall $3100

Anticipated Scholarship $500 Anticipated Loan(s) $2750 Anticipated Grant $1000

TOTAL CHARGES $10,075 TOTAL ANTICIPATED AID $4250 ANTICIPATED ACCOUNT BALANCE $5825

Balance Due on or before January 2 $5825 BLAZER FLEX PLAN OR PARTICIPANTS Blazer Flex Payment Plan* If your Anticipated Aid covers more than a third of your balance, you do not 1st Payment Due by January 2 $0 owe anything at the first payment deadline 2nd Payment Due by February 4 $2912.50 and your remaining balance is divided 3rd Payment Due by March 4 $2912.50 over the two remaining deadlines. *$25 Fee for utilizing Blazer Flex Plan

For more information, please visit www.uab.edu/whentopay.

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Blazer Beginnings 15 Get Help

Vulcan Materials Academic Success Center – VMASC The VMASC is YOUR academic success center, a place where all undergraduate students may come to seek general advising regarding what it takes to transition to and succeed at UAB. Specifically, VMASC offers FREE tutoring services for many of the core math, science, and psychology courses. Additionally, the VMASC coordinates FREE Supplemental Instruction sessions for a variety of courses. Peer SI Leaders are students who have previously excelled in the class, received their professor’s recommendation to be an SI Leader and work closely with the professor currently teaching your course. Your SI Leader will sit in the class lectures with you and provide weekly opportunities for group review and study sessions. Home to Exploratory Advising, the VMASC is also your place to meet with an academic advisor trained to assist you as you solidify your academic interests and major declaration. Are you currently “undecided” on your major? VMASC Academic Advisors are the primary advisors for all students interested in exploring major options, and they also assist students seeking to change majors. Finally, if you are interested in learning more about or advancing your current study skills, attend any of our FREE Academic Success workshops, log in study hours toward earning cool UAB gear, or simply connect with an advisor for an informal get-to-know-you meeting. For more information contact us at (205) 934-8184, [email protected], or drop by our Center at Sterne Library, Room 222.

Graduation Planning System (GPS) The Graduation Planning System (GPS) is available for all undergraduate students, and it allows you to see what course credits you’ve earned, see what credits you still need, use the GPA calculator to predict your grade point average, and explore other degree paths (such as changing your major or minor) using the “What-if” feature. Access GPS by logging into BlazerNET and select the GPS button on the right side of the screen.

UAB Libraries and Library Assistance As a Blazer, you have access to the UAB Libraries system, including Mervyn H. Sterne Library and Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences. Open 24/5, Sterne Library supports your study and research, whether at 3 pm or 3 am. Both libraries have student computers, print stations, and a variety of study spaces including individual carrels and group study rooms. You have access to local print collections and can request items from print collections around the world. The Libraries’ many electronic resources are available anytime, anywhere. Need help getting started? Sit down with the librarian who is focused on your subject. We’ve got you covered! Get started at library.uab.edu.

16 Blazer Beginnings ONE STOP STUDENT SERVICES RESOURCE CENTERS One Stop Student Services assists students with their Math Learning Lab academic record, financial aid, registration, student Heritage Hall 202, 1401 University Blvd. accounting, ONE Card and other related topics…all in one (205) 934-0427 place! You can make the One Stop your first and possibly uab.edu/cas/mathematics/mll your only stop. Math help for UAB courses: Basic Mathematics, Basic Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Pre-Calculus Algebra, Pre-Calculus What if my question isn’t One Stop related but Trigonometry, Finite Mathematics, Intro to Statistics, I don’t know who to contact? Calculus I, II, and III If you have a question that requires involvement from No appointment necessary • Open weekdays • Hours change each semester • Check the website for another office, we will help make that connection for you. current schedule We’ll even help you schedule an appointment if necessary.

There are several things you can accomplish online. Don’t University Writing Center forget to visit our website uab.edu/onestop. Sterne Library 1st floor, 917 13th St. S. Contact us by email, phone, or in person. (205) 996-7178 uab.edu/writingcenter

One Stop Student Services Individual writing, tutoring, and instructional workshops Hill Student Center • Suite 103 for students and faculty, Computer stations, Small group uab.edu/onestop • [email protected] work rooms, 40-seat flexible classroom, Laptops available (205) 934-4300 • 855-UAB-1STP (822-1787) for instructional use Fax: (205) 975-2300 Appointments encouraged 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday

ONE STOP STUDENT SERVICES

YOU CAN MAKE THE ONE STOP YOUR FIRST AND POSSIBLY YOUR ONLY STOP.

One Stop Student Services assists students with their academic record, ﬁnancial aid, registration, student accounting, ONE Card and other related topics…all in one place!

WHAT IF MY QUESTION ISN’T ONE STOP RELATED BUT I DON’T KNOW WHO TO CONTACT? If you have a question that requires involvement from another oce, we will help make that connection for you. We’ll even help you schedule an appointment if necessary.

LOCATION THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS YOU Hill Student Center Suite 103 HOURS CAN ACCOMPLISH ONLINE. CONTACT INFO Monday -Thursday Don’t forget to visit our website. [email protected] 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (205) 934-4300 Friday uab.edu/onestop 855-UAB-1STP (822-1787) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Fax: (205) 975-2300

Blazer Beginnings 17 Get Advised

Academic Advising When preparing for an advising appointment: Academic advising is one of the most important resources • Create an appointment through the MyAppointment tab available to you while at UAB. You will first meet your in BlazerNet, your advisor or their office academic advisor today, during a group information session. • Create a list of questions, on paper or in your phone – this In your group advising session at Orientation, you and your will assist you in keeping focused during the appointment advisor will discuss course selection, major requirements, and reduce the likelihood that you forget to ask something and general UAB academic policies. Subsequent one-on- • Review your degree plan, including pre-requisites one meetings with your academic advisor throughout your • Be prepared to discuss in-progress course work UAB tenure will provide you with opportunities to develop a meaningful relationship designed to support your academic • Be prepared to discuss your work, school, life balance success and degree completion. Academic advisors are • Be prepared to discuss your sense of belonging at UAB available for you to discuss a wide array of topics including: • Be prepared to discuss any co-curricular interests you your degree plan, your transition to UAB, co-curricular may have campus involvement opportunities, graduate school options, UAB support and academic resources, and much more. Regular meetings with your academic advisor ensure During your advising appointments: a more comprehensive UAB experience. • Be honest Find out who your advisor is via BlazerNet and reach out • Ask questions to set up a “get to know you” appointment during the first month of school to discuss your transition to and experience thus far at UAB. You should also reach out to meet with your Pre-Health Advisors advisor: If you are interested in a career in medicine, dentistry, • When you are struggling in a class optometry, physical/occupational therapy, pharmacy or • When you have a question about your major/minor as a veterinarian or physician’s assistant, then Pre-Health requirements Advising is recommended. The Pre-Health Advising Program is designed to help you become a competitive applicant for • If you have questions about your transcript health professional programs beyond graduation. • BEFORE you drop a course, or change your major A pre-health advisor will work closely with you in addition to • BEFORE course registration time the academic advisor in your major. You should start meeting • Any time you can’t find the resource you think you need with a pre-health advisor at the beginning of your first year in to better your UAB performance or experience order to take full advantage of the opportunities available. Visit uab.edu/prehealth for more information.

When should you see your advisor? your future career. Visit uab.edu/success or call (205) 934-8184 to learn more about how to connect your interests, skills, and life goals It is best to visit your advisor early in the first term, any time you are with a UAB major. having academic difficulties, or any time you have questions or problems regarding your academic progress. Are you curious about how to best utilize the major Why should you see your advisor? you have declared? Start early by completing online career assessments, which can help You should see your advisor to discuss your educational goals, drop- define majors and careers that are suitable to you, or by making an ping or adding courses, or a potential change of major. appointment with a Career Counselor to discuss your options. For Want to explore all majors for UAB undergraduates? more information visit uab.edu/cpd. All undergraduate students are expected to declare a major by the time they earn 60 college-level credits. Contact the exploratory advisors at the VMASC to discuss your passion and relate your co- curricular, research, and complete college experience to options for

18 Blazer Beginnings Get On Track

You are responsible for knowing UAB’s academic policies outlines students’ rights and the process for adjudicating regarding student records, student conduct, procedures, alleged violations. It is set forth in writing in order to give and many other issues. To find the complete text of policies, general notice of non-academic prohibited conduct. The please visit uab.edu/student-handbook Code should be read broadly and is not designed to define non-academic conduct in exhaustive terms. All students and student organizations are expected to conduct themselves Student Records Policy in accordance with the Code. The current version of the You can see the complete text of the Student Records Policy Code, which may be revised periodically, is available from on the web at uab.edu/students/one-stop/policies/student- the Office of Student Conduct & Outreach or online at uab. records-policy. This policy is particularly important because edu/studentconductcode. it states that your personal records and files held by UAB More information is available at HSC 303, uab.edu/ cannot be disclosed to individuals or agencies outside studentconduct or 205-975-9509. the university without your written consent. Directory information such as your name, address, major, and phone number can be released, but you can submit a written Academic Honor Code request to UAB to withhold that information as well. You UAB expects all members of its academic community to may grant up to five parents and/or guests limited access to function according to the highest ethical and professional certain student information. standards. Students, faculty, and the administration must be involved to ensure this standard of academic conduct. Student Conduct Academic misconduct undermines the purpose of education. Such behavior is a serious violation of the Student Conduct, a function of the Office of Student trust that must exist among faculty and students for a Conduct & Outreach, supports the vision, mission, and university to nurture intellectual growth and development. shared values of the University and the tenets of the Academic misconduct generally can be defined as all acts University’s creed, The Blazer Way, by coordinating the of dishonesty in an academic or related matter. Academic University's student conduct process. Through a student- dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, abetting, cheating, focused and learning-centered lens, the process strives plagiarism, fabrication, and misrepresentation. to uphold individual and community standards; foster an environment of personal accountability for decisions; By enrolling in classes, you agree to abide by this code: promote personal growth and development of life skills; and I promise and confirm that I will not, at any time and under care for the well-being, health, safety, and property of all any circumstances, involve myself with abetting, cheating, members of the University community. plagiarism, fabrication, or misrepresentation while enrolled as The Student Conduct Code describes the standards of a student at UAB. I understand that violation of this code will behavior for all students and student organizations and result in penalties as severe as expulsion from the university.

Blazer Beginnings 19 Get Comfortable

There’s no better way to explore UAB and make an easy Mail Services and Package Delivery transition to college life than living in the residence halls. Mail service and package delivery are available for students But even if you live off-campus, you still have easy access that live in UAB’s residence halls. Mailboxes are located to great dining options, plenty of entertainment, student in the lobby area of each residence hall for delivery of organizations and activities, and the resources you’ll need to U.S. Postal Service Mail. Upon moving out or changing get ahead. rooms/halls, a change of address should be completed and returned to the U.S. Post Office. Residents will not Student Housing have access to mailboxes after checking out. Deliveries from florists, UPS, Federal Express, etc., should be sent to Online Guide: Get complete details about living on campus the building address. All packages will be automatically at uab.edu/housing. You’ll find the Move-In Guide, floor plans directed to the package room located on the first floor of and photos, roommate request rules, the residence hall Blazer Hall. An e-mail notification will be sent for pick-up of handbook, how to apply, and much more. these deliveries. It is the resident’s responsibility to collect Community Development: Our residential curriculum for deliveries in a timely manner. new students offers life experience outside the classroom for personal growth and enrichment. Our needs-based approach is specifically designed to ease the transition to college and enhance the educational experience. Students HOUSING OPTIONS benefit from vibrant, inclusive communities with a low Freshmen Only staff-to-student ratio, faculty interaction, an alcohol- and Blazer Hall (double occupancy room) tobacco-free environment, and personal development Gold Hall (double occupancy room) programs addressing common issues that college students McMahon Hall (double occupancy room) face. Transfers Connections: Residence-hall rooms feature ResNet, high- Camp Hall (one bedroom/double occupancy apartment) speed Internet connections that are always on and let you simply plug in your computer. Each apartment or room has All halls are coed and smoke-free. You should apply early since space is limited and assignments are made on a first-come, first- a postal mailbox in the lobby of each residence hall. served basis. Housing fees are paid by semester.

Help Down the Hall: Because Residence Life staff members live in each residence hall, they can provide immediate assistance with questions or problems. A Residence Life Coordinator oversees each hall or area, and student staff members known as Resident Assistants (RAs) handle floor administration and enforce housing policies. What to Bring: Bring the basics at first, including season appropriate clothing, toiletries, extra-long twin bed sheets, an alarm clock, a lamp, and towels. Once you meet your roommates, you can discuss other things you would like to bring. All rooms are furnished. Pets are not permitted.

20 Blazer Beginnings Get the Essentials

Campus Transportation and Parking Meal Plans and Dining Fee UAB is accessible by bus, walking, bicycling, and driving. (Dragon Cash) MAX Transit offers discounted bus passes to students All full-time (taking 12 credit hours or more of on-campus through the UAB One Stop. Routes serve Birmingham coursework) undergraduate students are assessed a $225 and surrounding areas with park-n-rides along US- Campus Dining Fee called Dragon Cash during Fall and Spring 280 and Highway 31 in Hoover, AL. Sidewalks allow for semesters. These funds can be used for food purchases at pedestrian travel from surrounding neighborhoods. UAB all UAB Campus Dining locations. Funds are accessed using has recently added bike lanes, additional bike racks at the UAB ONE Card (student ID). Any enrolled student may academic buildings, and bike lockers. Bike registration is select a meal plan option, but ALL students living on campus voluntary and offers free helmets and U-locks. Incentives are required to select a meal plan and will be assessed the are available for students choosing not to drive alone to campus dining fee. For details and updates on meal plans campus through CommuteSmart. To access UAB parking, and Dragon Cash, please visit uab.edu/mealplans. students purchase permits via the UAB Transportation website. Students may choose from options available at the time of their purchase with costs applied to student BlazerBucks accounts. Purchased permits are mailed to the student. BlazerBucks are a completely optional currency that can be Parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-served added to your ONE Card. BlazerBucks can be used to buy basis to vehicles with permits displayed. Designated books from the bookstore, purchase food at any on-campus spaces are offered for carpooling and ADA-accessible dining location, print at any ePrint kiosk around campus, do parking. Students requiring temporary or permanent laundry in the residence halls, or buy off-campus food and ADA-accessible parking must provide state-issued supplies at certain specific nearby vendors. To learn more documentation in the student’s name. Metered street about BlazerBucks, go to: uab.edu/BlazerBucks. spaces are operated by the City of Birmingham. A parking map and list of regulations are online. To contact UAB Transportation, visit us at www.uab.edu/transportation or Blazer Express follow us on Facebook or Twitter @UABTransport. The UAB Blazer Express Transit System is a service that provides transportation throughout the University campus. Campus Dining With a valid UAB ONE Card, students, employees, and authorized visitors can enjoy fare-free bus transportation. With destinations conveniently located within walking Routes and real-time bus information are available online distance of classes, residence halls, and the Campus at www.uab.edu/blazerexpress. All buses are ADA- Recreation Center, UAB Campus Dining offers delicious accessible and can seat approximately 25 – 35 riders. food at a great value in an inviting atmosphere. Come Bus service is provided Monday – Friday from 5:30am – to the Commons on the Green for all-you-care-to-eat 12:00am. The UAB Blazer Express Safety Escort provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring options like pizza, late-night, on-demand van service for UAB students and pasta, salad, soup, and classic entrees alongside our employees from 9:00pm - 5:30am every day. Call 205-934- allergen-free Simple Servings station. Stop by Starbucks in 8772 to request a ride on campus. the Sterne Library or in the Hill Student Center when you need a pick-me-up. Hill is also home to Panera Bread, Mein Bowl, and Full Moon Bar-B-Que. Up late? Campus favorites The Den by Denny’s and WOW American Eats are open, too. No matter when or where you have a craving, Campus Dining has a destination for you.

Blazer Beginnings 21 Get Ready for Class

UAB Bookstore Using Excess Federal Financial Aid for The Bookstore is your one-stop shop for all of your course Books material needs. The Bookstore offers not only the usual Students may use their extra federal financial aid (awards mix of new and used textbooks, but also new and used made by filling out FASFA) to purchase their course rentals and e-textbooks to save you money. It is the first materials, school supplies, computers, electronics, and place to go when you are buying course materials, because Blazer gear from the UAB Bookstore for the Spring and Fall the UAB Bookstore offers you many unique services, and semesters (funds are not available for the Summer terms). the proceeds help to fund UAB student scholarships. Students can use their excess federal financial aid either in The UAB Bookstore offers a huge selection of new and store or online. Typically, the excess funds are available to used textbook rentals, which can save you up to 80% off use online or in the Bookstore approximately three weeks the new price of a textbook. Also, to help you get the most before the start of class through the first day of classes. As for your money, the Bookstore price matches Amazon. these dates may change, please make sure you check the com, BN.com, and all local competitors. The staff is Bookstore website shopuab.com and the Bookstore social dedicated to providing everything you need in one place media accounts for updates on excess federal financial aid. and at the lowest price possible. When using excess federal financial aid funds students will need to make sure they use their B0# in the Student ID The easiest and fastest way to purchase your course field on the website or provide this number to the cashier materials is placing an online order through BlazerNet. at check-out. If you choose not to use your excess federal Once you have signed up for your classes, you can log financial aid for books or you have a balance after your on to BlazerNet, click “Registration” in the top banner, purchase, your excess aid will be disbursed to you in the and then click “Purchase Your Textbooks.” Doing this will form of a check or direct deposit during the first week of import your specific schedule into our Course Materials classes. For questions, please contact the Bookstore at Wizard, list all of your required materials, and give you [email protected] or 205-934-8206. the lowest price options. You can either have your course materials shipped to your house for a flat fee, or have your books held for you in the store for free to be picked up at your convenience. We also offer curbside pick-up for TIPS FOR SAVING MONEY all online orders. We have two dedicated Curbside Pick- ON TEXTBOOKS Up spots located in the front parking lot of the store. This simple, convenient program can help you save money Reserve used books online through BlazerNET, because the staff will reserve used books for you on a first- or visit shopuab.com.Used books save you come, first-served basis so the earlier you reserve your 25% off the new-book price and used rentals course materials, the more money you save. can save you up to 80% off the new-book price. Enjoy fast, convenient checkouts, especially when you take advantage of the course materials reservation program. Take advantage of the UAB Bookstore’s Call us at (205) 996-BOOK (2665) or email us at sm536@ price-match policy, guaranteeing you the lowest price in town. We will price match local bncollege.com with any questions. competitors, Amazon, and bn.com.

Sell your books at the end of the semester for up to 50% cash back. The best time to sell your UAB BOOKSTORE HOURS books is during finals week. The bookstore accepts books for buy-back regardless of 1st and 2nd floors of the Hill Student Center where you purchased them. Regular Bookstore Hours: Check out your options. The UAB Bookstore Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm offers many alternative formats including Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm textbook rentals, book bundles, used books, custom/loose-leaf books and digital textbooks.

22 Blazer Beginnings 22 Your one-stop shop for all your tech needs.

featuring our Laptop Program

Academic discounts 3-year premium warranty with accidential damage coverage Basic software set up On-campus service and support Loaner computer during warranty repairs

On-Campus Apple Sales - COMING SOON!

205.934.8333 Monday - Friday, 9-5 uab.edu/techconnect Hill Student Center First Floor

Blazer Beginnings 23 TECHNOLOGY@

Password Prepare Recommended Systems

UAB requires long, strong Incoming students should verify UAB IT provides passwords or passphrases of that their computers are recommendations on computer at least 15 characters. In up-to-date with the latest patches speciﬁcations for Apple and addition, you are required to use and antivirus software before Windows PC laptop and desktop 2-Factor Authentication. Follow they connect to the UAB network. systems, including which are the steps at uab.edu/2Factor for Follow the steps at recommended for certain more details. uab.edu/it/students for more majors. details.

As a UAB student, you get access to free and discounted It is illegal to upload or download software that you need for class or for personal use. copyrighted works through Software that is FREE includes Microsoft Oce 365, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing of Adobe Creative Cloud, Mathematica, Endnote, movies, videos, music, etc., and UAB DreamSpark and antivirus software. actively monitors its networks for such activities. More information, Your Microsoft Oce 365 account gives you access to including how UAB detects and FREE Microsoft Oce software — up to five copies on responds to illegal downloading five dierent devices. That means you get Word, Excel, and activity, can be found at PowerPoint for free, along with cloud storage in a uab.edu/it/heoa. OneDrive account. SOFTWARE COPYRIGHT

FAKE EMAIL TRYING TO STEAL YOUR /‘ﬁSH”/ INFORMATION CommonPHISH threats to your account include phishing attempts and fake web sites that attempt to get you to click on unsolicited emails and links that could steal your personal information

when you log in. Scammers often try to mimic legitimate authentication pages to fool you. Fwd: URGENT MESSA... WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU RECEIVE A PHISH: A F 00 1 CHECK THE SENDER A

2 CHECK THE LINK IF ANY OF IT DOESN’T MATCH UP - IT’S POSSIBLY A PHISH! STOP From: Use the report a phish button in Outlook to report the ? REPORT IT phish email or forward the email to [email protected].

Visit uab.edu/it/students for more information and access to student resources.

24 Blazer Beginnings Get Connected

BlazerID and UAB E-mail UAB ONE Card BlazerID: uab.edu/ONEcard uab.edu/blazerID The UAB ONE Card serves as the official student ID To access the technology resources at UAB and to register and offers access to a variety of services and resources for classes, you’ll use your unique UAB username, known around campus. You will use your ONE Card to enter your as your BlazerID. Your BlazerID serves as your e-mail residence hall and the Campus Recreation Center, attend address username unless you choose to create an e-mail UAB athletic and cultural events, and check out materials alias via the electronic phonebook at uab.edu/phonebook. from UAB libraries. Please visit BlazerID Central at uab.edu/blazerid for more information. With your ONE Card, you can enjoy discounts on tickets to a variety of on- and off-campus events through the E-Mail: UAB ticket office. The ONE Card also functions as a debit uab.edu/it card, allowing you a convenient and secure way to pay for Every student has access to a free e-mail account through goods and services at a variety of on-campus and local area Office 365. Your UAB email address ([email protected]) is merchant locations. General information about the UAB the place to look for all official correspondence from UAB. ONE Card and a list of carding locations is available at uab. And when you are ready to graduate, you can keep your edu/ONEcard. NOTE: A photo ID is required to have your UAB email address for life. initial ONE Card made.

WiFi Information about services available through your ONE Card is available at uab.edu/ONEcard. Questions can uab.edu/WiFi be directed to ONE Card staff at [email protected] or Stay connected — and secure — on campus by accessing 205.996.6273 the UAB WiFi network using your BlazerID and password. The preferred network for students is Eduroam. Learn how to access WiFi by visiting uab.edu/WiFi. UAB Mobile App uab.edu/app Tech Support The UAB mobile app is built to help you get around, get hired and get things done. Access a campus map, your class AskIT: schedule and assignments in Canvas, and your BlazerBucks uab.edu/techhelp balance, all on your mobile device. Let AskIT be your first call or click when you need tech help. UAB’s technology help desk provides support for technology services to all students, faculty, and staff. If you need assistance, open a ticket at uab.edu/techhelp or call 205-996-5555. You also can visit us in person at the following locations: • Sterne Library, first floor • OneStop, Hill Student Center, first floor • Cudworth Building, Room 225 ePrint: uab.edu/onecard/eprint Need to print on the run? The ePrint program offers printing kiosks throughout campus that work in conjunction with your ONE Card. Visit uab.edu/onecard/eprint for more information.

Blazer Beginnings 25 Get a Hand Motorist Assistance Roadside Service 8 steps to completing Student (MARS) UAB offers so many services and resources to our students Immunization / TB Clearance Motorist Assistance Roadside Service (MARS) is a free service that it’s tough to list them all in one book. But here are a available to all visitors, students, and employees parking on few special ones that many students may not know about. campus who need help with a dead battery, flat tire, keys They’re guaranteed to come in handy at some point in your Create your BlazerID if you locked in a car, or empty gas tank. The service is available college career. 1 2 have not already done so weekdays 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM, except University holidays. (uab.edu/blazerid). For assistance, call (205) 975-MARS (6277). You are Special Services and Resources admitted HINT: Put this number in your cell phone in case you need it! to UAB. Transfer Your Voter Registration: Contact Student Involvement at (205) 934-8020. Campus Safety You receive an email from UAB explaining the clearance Certify Documents: If you need someone to witness and process and including necessary web links to UAB Student UAB Police: Because safety is a top priority, UAB’s accredited mark documents with an official seal to make them legal, 3 Health and Wellness (SHW) website and Patient Portal police force patrols the campus 24 hours a day by car, One Stop Student Services, located on the first floor of the (link available on your BlazerNET account, all SHW webpages). bicycle, T3 Human Transporter, Segway, motorcycle, Hill Student Center, can provide free notary public services. and on foot. Officers from the special housing precinct Call (205) 934-4300. routinely patrol residence halls and parking lots. To report Click “Immunizations” tab, and Safe Zone Program: The Safe Zone Program is any incident or crime, call (205) 934-4434 or 911 (for Access your speci c view your speci c requirements. immunization/TB designed to promote and protect the rights of all sexual emergencies) from a UAB phone or (205) 934-3535 from a 4 5 orientations and gender identities. The program takes a requirements on the non-UAB phone. More than 450 Help Phones in buildings, SHW website or Immunizations stand to acknowledge and support gay, lesbian, bisexual, parking lots, and other locations across campus put you patient portal. transgender (GLBT), and other students and employees directly in touch with the UAB Police. All Help Phones are seeking information and assistance with related interests. monitored 24 hours a day. The Safe Zone Hotline at (205) 996-4934 is another resource The department has a crime-prevention specialist who designed to provide an outlet for students to voice concerns coordinates seminars and presentations to help you learn Click “Add immunization Record” that they might have regarding their rights and/or the rights 6 important safety tips. The Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) of other gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender students. For (BlazerID and password required) system is free to all students. You can also take part in the more information, call (205) 934-4175 or visit BlazerNET. BlazerID: Campus Watch program, which is similar to Neighborhood Watch and involves students, faculty, staff, and police Password: Student Outreach officers. To learn more about crime prevention, call (205) and upload your scanned 934-2409. documents for your various Student Outreach, a function of the Office of Student clearance requirements. Conduct & Outreach, assists students who may be struggling For a copy of the annual campus security report, call (205) (Must be JPEG, JPG, PNG, GIF or PDF) or distressed in some way by linking them to appropriate 934-4649 or visit uab.edu/police. resources on or off campus. Staff meet with students to The Blazer Express buses operate Monday - Friday from identify sources of stress and discuss individualized options 5:30am to midnight. The UAB Blazer Express Safety Escort to address those factors. The ultimate goal of the office is to provides late-night, on-demand van service for UAB students 7 help students reduce their stress and increase their support and employees 9:00 pm - 5:30 am every day. The UAB Blazer Your immunization status will be reected You may also fax in order to be as successful as possible at UAB. on your student pro le in BlazerNET Express Safety Escort service is available by calling 205-934- your immunization 8 and on the Patient Portal under 8772 to request a ride on campus. records to SHW at Student Outreach also coordinates Blazer Kitchen at Hill “Immunizations” tab, as you update 205-996-SHOT (7468). Student Center, one of the University's two on campus and complete your requirements. food pantry locations. Open to any active UAB student, the location provides access to perishable and non-perishable food, school supplies, and personal hygiene items. The purpose of the medical clearance process is to ensure UAB Student Health and Wellness a safe and healthy environment on the UAB campus. 1714 9th Avenue South More information is available at HSC 303, uab.edu/ Medical clearance requirements vary by school and studentoutreach or 205-975-9509. student type. These requirements must be met before Please use the Patient Portal to contact Student the ﬁrst day of class to avoid having a registration hold Health and Wellness. This is the most ef cient placed on your student account, registration cancelled, way to inquire aabout your immunizations or test or being unable to begin classes. results.

26 Blazer Beginnings 8 steps to completing Student Immunization / TB Clearance

Create your BlazerID if you 1 2 have not already done so (uab.edu/blazerid). You are admitted to UAB.

You receive an email from UAB explaining the clearance process and including necessary web links to UAB Student 3 Health and Wellness (SHW) website and Patient Portal (link available on your BlazerNET account, all SHW webpages).

Click “Immunizations” tab, and Access your speci c view your speci c requirements. 4 immunization/TB 5 requirements on the SHW website or Immunizations patient portal.

6 Click “Add immunization Record” (BlazerID and password required) BlazerID: Password:

and upload your scanned documents for your various clearance requirements.

(Must be JPEG, JPG, PNG, GIF or PDF)

7 Your immunization status will be reected You may also fax on your student pro le in BlazerNET your immunization 8 and on the Patient Portal under records to SHW at “Immunizations” tab, as you update 205-996-SHOT (7468). and complete your requirements.

The purpose of the medical clearance process is to ensure UAB Student Health and Wellness a safe and healthy environment on the UAB campus. 1714 9th Avenue South Medical clearance requirements vary by school and student type. These requirements must be met before Please use the Patient Portal to contact Student the ﬁrst day of class to avoid having a registration hold Health and Wellness. This is the most ef cient placed on your student account, registration cancelled, way to inquire aabout your immunizations or test or being unable to begin classes. results.

Blazer Beginnings 27 Get Well Counseling Services Student Counseling Services assists in developing students’ Student Health & Wellness Center potential in physical, academic, spiritual, psychosocial, Learning Resource Center | 1714 9th Avenue South emotional and vocational areas. Birmingham, Alabama 35294-1270 Individual and couples counseling • Crisis counseling The Student Health & Wellness Center (SHWC) is the • Wellness programs • Group opportunities location of three departments: Student Health Services, • Educational resources Student Counseling Services and Wellness Promotion. These Confidential counseling services are available to all currently offices provide a comprehensive and integrated program enrolled UAB students at no cost. of services to meet the medical, counseling and wellness Support, treatment and help is available for students needs of UAB’s undergraduate, graduate and professional experiencing: students. Creating a healthy campus and promoting student Depression • Anxiety • Sexual Assault • Trauma • Eating wellness are essential to supporting student learning and Disorders • Relationship Concerns • Stress • Academic success. These services and resources are available in the Concerns • Other Concerns Impacting Your Success state of-the-art Student Health & Wellness Center.

Health Services Wellness Promotion Wellness Promotion aims to provide students with Student Health Services offer comprehensive primary care programs, education, and resources toward personal services wellness. Currently focusing on Interpersonal Violence Preventive Care • Acute and Chronic Care • Reproductive Prevention (IPV) and a Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC), Health Care • Sexual Health Clinic • Primary Care Mental Wellness Promotion is committed to equipping students Health • Immunizations • Sports Medicine Clinic • Allergy with the information and resources needed to achieve Injections • In-office Procedures • On-site X-ray and healthy and balanced lives. Diagnostic Lab Testing • Specialty Referrals The IPV services include large scale events such as: • Psychiatric Services • Telemedicine • Take Back the Night, workshops, trainings, internship and volunteer opportunities After-hours consultation is provided through provider The CRC welcomes students and participants committed on call coverage, 24 hours a day/7 days a week. to long-term recovery, health, and wellness. CRC services All currently enrolled UAB undergraduate and graduate include: students have access to medical office visits, evaluation and development of a treatment plan at no additional cost • health and wellness events, sober social options, beyond the payment of regular UAB tuition, regardless of community involvement, and academic support insurance coverage. Wellness Promotion has also launched a peer education program, the Promoters of Wellness, which is a group of Diagnostic testing (lab and x-ray) is available on a fee-for students who are nationally Certified Peer Educators that service basis and can be billed to the student’s insurance or provide peer education through outreach and coaching directly to the student. services. A complete list of programs, services, and information to schedule a peer coaching session can be found at uab.edu/students/wellness or uab.edu/pow.

INFORMATION 205.934.3580 APPOINTMENTS Health 205.934.3581 Counseling 205.934.5816

OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

IMMUNIZATIONS Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 11:30am and 1:00pm - 4:30pm Blazer Express has convenient drop-off and pick-up locations near the Student Health & Wellness Center.

28 Blazer Beginnings Required Immunizations In addition, all international students are required to have (Medical Clearance) health insurance that includes medical evacuation and repatriation, regardless of credit hours of enrollment. All first-time entering students who enroll at UAB must show For more information on the mandatory health insurance proof of specified immunizations as outlined by the UAB coverage requirement, please go to www.uab.edu/students/ Student Health Services at www.uab.edu/newstudentshots. health/insurance-waivers/mandatory-insurance-waivers. Enrolling students must show proof of the required To learn about the Student Health Insurance Plan offered at immunizations with either an official certificate of UAB, please visit www.uab.edu/studenthealth and click on immunization, a photocopy of an immunization certificate, the “Insurance & Waivers” tab at the top of the page. or written documentation from their physician.

Student Health Insurance Coverage (Mandatory) Degree-seeking students enrolled as follows are required to have major medical health insurance that ensures coverage for hospital, emergency room, specialty physician care and diagnostic testing: • All Undergraduates registered for 9+ hours • All International Students (regardless of credit hours) • All Clinical Students (regardless of credit hours) • All Graduate Students enrolled in a program that requires coverage

Blazer Beginnings 29 30 Blazer Beginnings Get Direction TRIO Academic Services Part of a network of programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education, TRIO offers continuous, in-depth UAB feels like a close-knit community, but it’s also a pretty support services and incentives to eligible first-generation big campus that has a lot to offer in terms of educational college students, students with disabilities, and students experiences and life-changing opportunities. That’s why we from low-income families. TRIO is free and open to offer services and programs to help students pursue their freshmen and sophomores demonstrating academic need goals and make use of everything UAB has to offer. and academic potential, but space is limited. For more information, call (205) 934-2729 or go to BlazerNET. Veteran Services (VS) Veteran Services (VS) provides assistance to veterans and Disability Support Services their dependents. Enrolled veterans and dependents who DSS provides reasonable accommodations and services are eligible for educational benefits through the Department for qualified students with disabilities who are attending of Veterans Affairs should apply online at GIBILL.va.gov. UAB or participating in programs sponsored by UAB. DSS The regional VA office will process your application and will work with students individually to discuss the services contact you in reference to your eligibility to receive and technologies that will ensure an accessible experience benefits. You will need to submit your paperwork, a copy at UAB. It is the student’s responsibility to disclose a of your application for VA Educational Benefits or your disability to the University through the DSS office. Students Certificate of Eligibility to VS to start the benefits process. VS requesting services must complete an application and is responsible for verifying your enrollment and semester meet documentation requirements in order to receive DSS hours, and for forwarding the information to the regional VA Services. For more information, go to uab.edu/dss. You may office. For more information about Veteran Services (VS) at also contact DSS at 205/934-4205 (voice or TDD) or at dss@ UAB, please call (205) 934-8804 or e-mail veteransaffairs@ uab.edu (e-mail). uab.edu.

Blazer Beginnings 31 to start when you need help, the- ONE Stop office on the 1st UAB Education Abroad floor of the Hill Student Center (HSC 103) is a great place to get many of your questions answered. A great education knows no boundaries. With the Office of Education Abroad, you can study in over 45 countries. Have the experience of a lifetime, earn credit toward your UAB Office of Service Learning and UAB degree, and make yourself more competitive on the Undergraduate Research job market- all at the same time! You can go abroad during Through service learning, you can serve with community the fall semester, spring semester, academic year, or nonprofit organizations while gaining academic credit. summer. The best time to go abroad is during fall or spring Service learning gives you direct experience – and semester of your sophomore year because the earlier you understanding – about current local and global issues study abroad, the more options you’ll have! through real-world settings. UAB Service Learning serves to Study abroad is affordable! We offer over 40 programs that connect you with faculty and community nonprofit partners cost about the same as studying at UAB. Use the financial to enrich your academic learning, promote civic engagement aid and scholarships you already receive to attend UAB and to strengthen and support our local and global for our fall, spring, and academic year programs. We even communities. Visit us at uab.edu/servicelearning or call (205) have additional scholarships for which you may apply. 996-7080. The Office is also a one-stop clearinghouse for Be sure to stop by our office as soon as you arrive on undergraduate research. We promote and facilitate research, campus to begin planning your abroad experience! scholarship, and creative activities by undergraduate Get started by applying for your passport right in our students across all disciplines at UAB. Visit us at uab.edu/ office. The Office of Education Abroad is an official U.S. undergraduateresearch or call (205) 996-7786. Department of State Passport Acceptance Facility. Make sure your family members and friends apply for passports with us too- so they can visit you! Off-Campus Student Engagement Hill Student Center, Suite 140 | [email protected] For more information, check out www.uab.edu/ educationabroad and email [email protected]. Off-Campus Student and Family Engagement serves as the centralized resource for programs and initiatives specifically International Student and Scholar for UAB’s off-campus students. Located in the Off-Campus Services Student Lounge in Hill Student Center 140, Off-Campus Student and Family Engagement: 2nd Floor Sterne Library | [email protected] • Connects off-campus students to campus events, The best information source for international students, activities, and organizations ISSS advisors can help with tax questions, Social Security • Hosts events for off-campus students focused applications, driver license letters, maintaining valid on enhancing life skills and developing levels of immigration status through meeting minimum class independence enrollment requirements, and acclimating to life in • Serves as a home for the Off-Campus Student Council, a Birmingham. ISSS is located in the International Center and student organization designed to advocate and program sponsors programs and activities such as weekly Friday for the off-campus student population Coffee Hours to encourage globalization on campus.” For more information, visit www.uab.edu/isss. • Assists students with finding off-campus housing options through our off-campus housing website (offcampushousing.uab.edu) Transfer Student Assistance • Provides opportunities for students to build connections Help is available for transfer students throughout the and find roommates transfer process from admission to enrollment. UAB Staff For more information, visit www.uab.edu/students/ members in the Office of Enrollment Operations evaluate offcampus or call (205) 996-1580. coursework from other college and universities, but students can also use the Transfer Equivalency web resource at uab. edu/transfercredits to determine how courses may transfer to UAB. As a new transfer student, if you are not sure where

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Blazer Beginnings 33 Get Ready for the Future

Your education isn’t going to end when you get your UAB Career Center diploma, and neither does UAB’s support. UAB offers services starting before graduation to prepare you for life Every year, the University of Alabama at Birmingham after graduation, helping you find the information and engages with thousands of employers who are eager to resources you need to help you reach the goals you’ve been recruit and hire UAB students. The key to capitalizing on working toward since you started at UAB. these opportunities and meeting your goals is to have a plan. There are many variables to a successful career, and the UAB Career Center is here to support you along that The Impact of Parent and Family journey. Whether you are seeking full-time, part-time, or Involvement on-campus employment, internship, externship, or planning to further your education, the UAB Career Center has you Parents and families play a key role in the academic success covered. Schedule an appointment with the UAB Career of their college students. UAB Students who have a family Center and access jobs, employers, and resources at uab. member who takes an active interest in their collegiate joinhandshake.com. career have a higher GPA and retention rate. The Office of Off-campus Student and Family Engagement is here to The UAB Career Center provides UAB students with the provide resources and advice to help family members stay opportunity to enhance career readiness through the UAB informed and connected to the University and aware of how Career Center Canvas Course. This course is located in your they can help their student/s. Canvas dashboard and can be completed as a series or individually. Each module is designed to walk you through UAB encourages all family members to take an active role in various career components and tasks to ensure you are their student’s education so they are involved in a positive ready to step into your future. We provide badging and way through sharing important information and providing recognition for students who complete all modules within support as their student progresses toward graduation. the course. The most important family resource is the UAB Family Hub, a centralized site which allows families to receive news Reach out to the UAB Career Center and let us support from around UAB, stay updated on important dates and you with the career resources you need to successfully events, as well as being able to access student information accomplish your goals. Also, keep us in mind after such as academic and financial records. The Office of graduation and as you progress in your career journey. The Off-campus Student and Family Engagement also provides UAB Career Center provides lifelong career services to all family members with multiple opportunities throughout UAB graduates. the academic year to stay connected and engaged with The UAB Career Center is located in the Hill Student Center, UAB. Our office provides high touch point opportunities for Room 307. Get in touch with us through uab.joinhandshake. family members including on campus events, webinars, and com and connect with us on Instagram @uabcareercenter. engagement with the Family Resource Council. This council is made up of family members of active UAB students who share the goal to provide peer-to-peer connections with families and share their challenges and successes during their student’s time at UAB. The Family Resource Council also supports the development of the UAB Family Fund- a fund designed to help students when they are in financial UAB NATIONAL ALUMNI SOCIETY crisis. It’s not just for graduates. Founded in 1979, UAB’s National For more information regarding the Office of Off-campus Alumni Society sponsors scholarships, Homecoming activities, Student and Family Engagement, please visit uab.edu/ student group awards, and more. Plus you can join the Student families. Alumni Society, which offers opportunities to meet alumni and enjoy special discounts. For information, call (205) 934-3555.

34 Blazer Beginnings Get Involved

College is your chance to explore the world, discover Women’s Sports your options, try new things, and meet new people. And Basketball • Beach Volleyball • Bowling • Cross Country • the most exciting way to get started is to get involved Golf • Mixed Rifle • Soccer • Softball • Tennis • Track & Field in UAB student life activities. It’s easy to join in the fun! • Volleyball Visit UAB’s online involvement platform, Engage, at www. uab.edu/uabengage. On Engage you can explore UAB’s Men’s Sports student organization community through the organization Baseball • Basketball • Football • Golf • Mixed Rifle • directory, you can view and RSVP for students events on Soccer • Tennis the event directory, and find and sign up for volunteer opportunities under the service tab. Support the teams and get rewards from UAB Athletics! Earn points for every UAB athletics event you attend UAB Athletics during the year and use the points to purchase great prizes and enter special sweepstakes. Setting up your account is The students are truly the lifeline to UAB Athletics. Student easy and there are over 300 opportunities to earn points support is a huge asset to the teams and showing your during the year. Prizes include UAB spirit items, special green and gold pride is a must when cheering on the event tickets, behind the scenes experiences and more! Blazers. When UAB students are involved in the game, it Visit FiredUpUAB.com for details or download the mobile gives us the best home advantage in Conference USA. Get app from the AppStore for your iPhone or android device. in the game and support UAB Athletics! For information on teams, schedules, directions to the venues and more, visit UABSports.com or follow @UAB_Athletics on social media.

STUDENT EXPERIENCE • Students can get involved on campus, stay academically focused, Hill Student Center, Suite 401 | 205-934-4175 | make friends, and gain leadership skills through membership in one uab.edu/studentaffairs | [email protected] of our fraternities and sororities. • Students can join or create their very own student organization by STUDENT MEDIA visiting UAB’s involvement platform, Engage (uab.edu/uabengage). Hill Student Center, Suite 130 | 205-934-3354 | Engage is your connection to student organizations, on-campus [email protected] events, and community service opportunities. • Aura Literary Arts Review • Students interested in organizing and hosting events all year can • Blazeradio.org get involved with the University Programs Board, Blazer Spirit Council, • Kaleidoscope Student Newspaper - uab.edu/studentmedia and gg.UAB. Events like BlazerCon, Homecoming Spirit Competition, • UABTV UAB’s Got Talent, and Creed Week are a couple of the signature programs hosted by our students. STUDENT INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP Hill Student Center, Suite 230 | 205-934-8020 | STUDENT MULTICULTURAL & DIVERSITY [email protected] PROGRAMS Student Involvement & Leadership serves as full partners in the Hill Student Center, Suite 311 | 205-975-8673 | [email protected] collegiate experience by empowering students through intentional Student Multicultural & Diversity Programs serves the UAB programs that foster personal and professional development, while Community, especially our students, by developing programs and enhancing campus pride and commitment to the greater Birmingham resources that promote multicultural and social justice awareness, community. education and appreciation. • Students can become leaders and make a difference at UAB • Black Student Awareness Committee in programs such as UAB Ambassadors, student government, • Blazer Male Excellence Network Leadership and Service Council, the Fall Leadership Conference, and • Gender and Sexuality Diversity Winter Leadership Retreat. • Social Justice Advocacy Council Students can serve others and become civically engaged by • • International Mentors volunteering and participating in service projects in the community, • Diversity Peer Educators joining a Blazers on Break trip, or participating in monthly volunteer fairs.

Blazer Beginnings 35 Get Competitive

University Recreation Army and Air Force Reserve Officer University Recreation offers the UAB community a variety Training Corps (ROTC) of opportunities for recreation, fitness and wellbeing Whether you’re planning on a civilian or a military career, through our many programs and services. These programs you can challenge yourself mentally and physically and and services include fitness classes, personal training, gain lifetime problem-solving, decision making, and team- swim lessons, intramural sports, massage therapy, athletic building skills in the Army or Air Force Reserve Officers training, outdoor trips and equipment rentals, safety Training Corps (ROTC). certification courses and much more. The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program Our department’s home is in the Campus Recreation Center, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) began in which includes 152,275 square feet of activity space. Inside the Fall of 1980. Young men and women who join the ROTC are four basketball/volleyball courts, five racquetball courts program are given the opportunity to learn more about (one of which can be converted to squash), four fitness themselves and develop into great leaders. The program studios, 18,000 square feet of weight and cardio equipment, draws on your motivation, the support of your fellow Cadets, a game room, the aquatics center with lap lanes and leisure and mentorship from experienced instructors to help you area, a multipurpose court, an indoor track, and a 36-foot reach your potential in all aspects of your college career and climbing wall with bouldering area. University Recreation beyond. The ROTC program allows Cadets to compete for also manages the Intramural and Club Sports field complex scholarships to pay for tuition, books and a stipend and gain that houses our outdoor competitive activities and special life-long tools for success. If you decide to commit to service events. as an officer, you will be commissioned after graduation as Students can also stay competitive with the Club Sports a 2nd Lieutenant in the world’s greatest Army, serving either program. Club Sports are registered student organizations part-time in the National Guard or Reserves, or full time on that are competitive-based in a specific sport or activity. Active Duty. For information on Army ROTC scholarships, University Recreation offers around 20 different club sports go to www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html. In for the general student population. These include, but are addition, the UAB Blazer Battalion has moved into its new not limited to: modern building for Fall 2019 classes providing up-to-date classrooms, a Cadet lounge, gym, locker room, and training Badminton • Cricket • Dance • Lacrosse • Rugby • Soccer • spaces. The Blazer Battalion is well known for its high GPA Swim • Table Tennis • Tennis • Ultimate Frisbee • Volleyball average, physical fitness and receipt of nationally recognized The club sports vary in size, structure, competition awards. Cadets have the opportunity during the summer and performance level in order to meet the needs of to participate in national and international military training, participants. as well as Army schools such as Airborne and Air Assault Visit our website www.uab.edu/urec for more information! courses. Enrollment in Army ROTC courses is open to all students through the Sophomore year, however the Junior year brings a mandatory commitment to serve if the Cadet chooses to continue and meet the Army requirements. For details, call (205) 934-8749 or e-mail [email protected] (Army) or [email protected] (Air Force) located at Samford University.

This photo depicts the Army/Air Force ROTC units from SP 2019 at 36 Blazer Beginnings their inaugural Blue-Green Bowl. Blazer Beginnings 37 Get in the Spirit

SUSTAINABILITY means meeting the needs of the present UAB FIGHT SONG without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Making UAB more sustainable as a student is At UAB in Birmingham easier than you might think! All hail our players bold. Here are some ways to get involved: They are the mighty Blazers Who wear the green and gold. Tonight let’s fire their golden blaze, Water bottles can be refilled at water fountains or at any of the The flame of victory. 75 water bottle refilling stations Go Blazers! Go Blazers! across campus. Win for UAB! BLAZER VICTORY SONG 1 All hail alma mater. We sing the song for thee. UAB Recycling regularly collects four types of materials from bins Raise up the banner for located all over campus: Blazer victory! paper, cardboard, aluminum cans and plastic bottles. Fight! Fight! Fight! uab.edu/sustainability/students All hail alma mater. We pledge to always be Ever faithful, ever loyal 2 To dear old UAB! BikeUAB provides campus cyclists with access to bike registration, bike racks and lockers, repair stations, ZYP BikeSharing, and the Blazer Bike Shop at the Rec. uab.edu/sustainability/bikeuab

Check out UAB Engage3 under the Sustainability category to find organizations that develop a sustainable community through projects, volunteer efforts, and awareness campaigns. facebook.com/ groups/4775074380/ 4 Take classes with a SUSTAINABILITY focus. Look for courses designated “SUS” following the course title in Blazernet. uab.edu/sustainability/ 5 academics/courses @UABSustain @uab_sustainability SUSTAINABILITY 38 Blazer Beginnings uab.edu/sustainability/ The University of Alabama at Birmingham students, parents, alumni & fans earn rewards for supporting the blazers

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Blazer Beginnings 45 If you are interested in receiving accommodations for pregnancy or conditions related to pregnancy, see below:

Contact the Title IX Oce: (205) 996-1340 or titleixo[email protected]

Complete the Title IX Pregnancy and Conditions Related to Pregnancy Form (available online at uab.edu/titleix).

Submit documentation from your doctor describing the necessary accommodations, anticipated due date, and estimated medical leave time.

Schedule an intake appointment with the Title IX Oce to develop an accommodation plan around your pregnancy or related conditions.

What to expect? Stay in school, attend regular classes, and participate Resources: in extra curricular activities. Create a plan to progress towards your degree after your medically necessary leave due to pregnancy or related conditions.

Access services similar to those provided to other students who have temporary medical conditions.

Maintain your eligibility to participate in academic andextracurricular programs and activities. Accommodations:

Access to counseling services, both on and o campus Academic support services, such as tutoring CAN HELP YOU Assistance with obtaining excused absences The University provides Assistance with notifying professors of your Scan the QR code for information on appropriate accommodations upcoming absence lactation room locations. for students who are pregnant, Rescheduling of exams and assignments are recovering from pregnancy Change in class schedule, work and/or conditions related schedule, or job assignment to pregnancy. Access to a larger desk Access to lactation rooms

For more information on Title IX accommodations please register online at uab.edu/titleix or call (205)–996–1340. Hill Student Center Suite 405 1400 University Blvd. Birmingham, AL 35294

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Y . You hae the right to choose whom you will talk to, what resources you will use, what you will say and when you will say it. If you choose to share your experience, your disclosure will be taken seriously and you will be treated with dignity and respect. The Uniersity will respond promptly and effectiely to reports of Prohibited Conduct and will take appropriate action to preent its occurrence, correct and address its effects, proide supportie measures, and, when warranted, issue discipline for iolations of the Title I Sex Discrimination, Sexual arassment, And Sexual Violence Policy. Y . UAB does not tolerate acts of retaliation against anyone filing a complaint or participating in an inestigation.

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46 Blazer Beginnings ) ACADEMIC BUILDINGS AND ABBREVIATIONS • 501 Building (501) Institute Abroms-Engel • for the Visual Arts (AEIVA) • Bell Building (BELL) • Campbell Hall (CH) • Chemistry Building (CHEM • Collat School of Business (CSB) • Cudworth Building (CEC) • Education and Engineering (EEC) Complex • Education Building (EB) • Health Professions Building (SHPB) • Heritage Hall Building (HHB) • Hoehn Engineering Building (HOEN) • Hulsey Center (HC) • Humanities Building (HB) • Learning Resource (LRC) Center • Nursing Building (NB) • Ryals Public Health Building (RPHB) • University Boulevard Office Building (UBOB) Hall• Volker (VH) • Webb Building (WEBB)

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Blazer Beginnings 49 STUDENT AFFAIRS Get in Touch DR. JOHN JONES, Vice-President (205) 996-0132 • [email protected]

UAB Staff at Your Fingertips STUDENT CONDUCT ACADEMIC ADVISING (205) 996-1512 • HSC 303 • uab.edu/studentconduct • Find your advisor’s contact information at uab.edu/blazernet [email protected]

ADMISSIONS STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICES UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS (205) 934-5816 • 1714 9TH AVE. SOUTH • (205) 934-8221 • 1701 11th Avenue South • [email protected] [email protected] • uab.edu/students/counseling

CAMPUS DINING STUDENT HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER (205) 996-6567 • [email protected] • uab.edu/dining (205) 934-3580 • 1719 9th Ave. South • [email protected]

CAREER CENTER STUDENT HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE (205) 934-4324 • HSC 307 • [email protected] • (205) 996-0400 • NFRH 103 • [email protected] • uab.edu/cpd uab.edu/housing

COUNSELING & WELLNESS CENTER STUDENT INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP (205) 934-5816 • 1719 9th Ave. South • [email protected] • (205) 934-8020 • HSC 230 • [email protected] • uab.edu/counseling uab.edu/studentinvolvement

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES STUDENT MULTICULTURAL AND DIVERSITY PROGRAMS (205) 934-4205 • HSC 409 • [email protected] • uab.edu/dss (205) 975-8673 • HSC 311 • [email protected] • uab.edu/smdp

EDUCATION ABROAD STUDENT OUTREACH (205) 975-6611 • EB 240 • [email protected] • (205) 975-9509 • HSC 303 • uab.edu/studentoutreach • uab.edu/educationabroad [email protected]

ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT TECHCONNECT DR. BRADLEY BARNES, Vice Provost (205) 934-8333 • HSC 135 • [email protected] • (205) 934-4073 • [email protected] uab.edu/techconnect

HILL STUDENT CENTER TRIO ACADEMIC SERVICES (205) 934-8000 • [email protected] • uab.edu/studentcenter (205) 934-2729 • HSC 315 • [email protected] • uab.edu/trio INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND SCHOLAR SERVICES (205) 934-3328 • International Center • [email protected] • UAB BOOKSTORE uab.edu/isss (205) 996-2665 • HSC 207 • shopuab.com

LIBRARIES UAB POLICE (205) 934-6364 • 917 13th St. South • library.uab.edu/help (205) 934-4434 (non-emergency) • (205) 934-3535 (emergency) • 1117 14th Street South • uab.edu/police OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT (205) 975-0684 • HSC 140 • [email protected] • UNIVERSITY RECREATION [email protected] (205) 934-8224 • CRCT 220 • [email protected] • uab.edu/urec OFFICE OF FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE VICTORIA SMITH, Associate Director VULCAN MATERIALS ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER [email protected] (205) 934-8184 • EB 238 • [email protected] • uab.edu/success ONE STOP STUDENT SERVICES (205) 934-4300 • Hill Student Center • [email protected] • VETERAN RECRUITMENT & STUDENT SERVICES uab.edu/onestop (205) 934-8804 • HSC 313 • [email protected] • uab.edu/veterans ORIENTATION FOR NEW STUDENT AND FAMILIES DEEDEE BARNES BRUNS, Executive Director WELLNESS PROMOTION (205) 975-7999 • [email protected] • (205) 996-0834 • 1714 9th Ave. South • [email protected] • uab.edu/orientation uab.edu/students/wellness

50 Blazer Beginnings MEAL PLANS • Required for all students living on campus • Choose yours at uab.edu/mealplans • Includes MEALS and DINING DOLLARS

MEALS Use at the Commons on the Green for all-you-care-to-eat meals

DINING DOLLARS Spend at any Campus Dining location

DRAGON CASH • Required for all full-time undergrads and all students living on campus • Billed as a Campus Dining Fee • Spend at any Campus Dining location

NEED HELP CHOOSING A PLAN? Visit bit.ly/uabdining or scan this code. When you complete this short questionnaire, we will send you a personal response within two days.

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